Kuleana Rum Works Earns Top Scores from Wine Enthusiast

KOHALA, Hawai’i /PRNewswire/ — Kuleana Rum Works, the Hawai’i-based distillery celebrated for its additive-free, award-winning rums, is proud to announce that two of its signature rums have received outstanding ratings by Wine Enthusiast, one of the world’s most influential wine and spirits publications. The 95-point score for Nanea® places it among the highest-rated rums in the world,…

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Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Sees Record-Breaking Advanced Sommelier Examination Results

Historic Exam Sees 87 Candidates from Across North America with Unprecedented Success Rate PHOENIX, /PRNewswire/ — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas announced today the successful completion of the largest Advanced Sommelier Practical & Tasting Examination in the organization’s history. 87 candidates, participating from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, achieved a 63% pass rate, with 55 candidates earning…

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Kavalan Makes History at Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition 2025 Clinching Double ‘Best of the Best Single Malt’

TWSC Says Their Top ‘Best of the Best’ Award Has Never Been Awarded to Two Whiskies Before  TAIPEI, /PRNewswire/ — In the final round of the 2025 Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition (TWSC), Taiwan’s premier whisky distillery achieved the impossible, scooping not just one “Best of the Best Single Malt”, but two of the same award. Organisers said: “Due to a…

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Penelope Bourbon extends its line of award-winning ready-to-pour offerings with Black Walnut Old Fashioned

Latest release in the red-hot segment expands Penelope’s range of convenient and high-quality bottled cocktail offerings ST. LOUIS,  /PRNewswire/ — On the heels of its successful debut in the ready-to-pour market with its first-ever bottled cocktail, Peach Old Fashioned, Penelope Bourbon released its second award-winning handcrafted cocktail innovation – Black Walnut Old Fashioned. Perfect for summer occasions from backyard…

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CARTER CREEK, SOUTH COAST WINERIES WIN FOUR MEDALS AT 2025 SUNSET INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

IRVINE, Calif. – Carter Creek Winery and South Coast Winery, both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home four medals – including a coveted Best of Class – at the prestigious 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition. The wins spotlight standout vintages from Texas Hill Country and Southern California’s Temecula Valley,…

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WEBER RANCH VODKA INTRODUCES ‘TEX,’ A FIRST-OF-ITS KIND PERSONALIZED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MIXOLOGIST

AI-Powered Experience, Delivered Through SMS or Online Chat, Inspires Creativity and Celebrates Cocktail Craftsmanship MUENSTER, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka, the innovative new vodka brand distilled exclusively from 100% Blue Weber Agave, has launched “Tex,” a groundbreaking new tool that combines professional mixology expertise with the intelligence of AI – delivered right through SMS text…

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Father-Daughter Duo Paul Hobbs and Agustina Hobbs Debut ALH, Marking a New Chapter in Napa Valley

ALH introduces a bold, next-generation expression of Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, blending Paul’s renowned legacy with Agustina’s creative vision. NAPA VALLEY, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — A new generation in Napa Valley winemaking unfolds with ALH, a visionary collaboration between internationally acclaimed winemaker, Paul Hobbs and his daughter, Agustina. Rooted in family heritage and driven by a shared passion for exceptional winemaking ALH blends…

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SOUBEYRAN DEBUTS FRENCH SINGLE MALT WHISKY FROM PROVENCE IN THE U.S. MARKET

Innovative Cask Aging and Distinct Provençal Heritage Set to Capture American Whisky Enthusiasts PARAMUS, N.J., /PRNewswire/ — Crillon Importers is proud to announce that Soubeyran, the French single malt whisky from Provence, is entering this U.S. market this September. Distilled at the renowned Distilleries et Domaines de Provence in Forcalquier, Soubeyran introduces an exciting new voice in whisky, combining Provençal…

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Introducing the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food And Wine: Southern California’s Newest World-Class Culinary Festival Coming September 2025 Featuring 46 All-Star Chefs!

(Manhattan Beach, CA), The culinary world is about to be abuzz with excitement as Event Founder Shelby Russell and Culinary Curator & Host Neal Fraser are bringing back Southern California’s most notable world-class culinary festival, the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine featuring an all-star lineup of 46 Best Chefs held at Manhattan Village!…

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