Another interesting brand with an interesting backstory that I discovered at the recent WSWA (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America) conference was Fort Mosé 1738. I took home both their rye and bourbon to sample at home. This is some of the story about the distillery I wanted to share with readers, I got it…
MADISON, WI, — Smoked gin is emerging as a significant subcategory within craft spirits, and State Line Distillery positions itself at the forefront of the trend with the Feb. 1 release of its Lapsang Smoked Gin. The expression represents a growing movement among craft distillers to challenge traditional botanical profiles by introducing savory, smoky notes typically associated…
Another spirit I discovered at the recent WSWA Access Live event was Campesino Rum, and its founder Hatton Smith. I only had a few moments with Hatton but in that time I easily picked up on his enthusiasm and dedication to crafting his spirits. I happily took a bottle of his Campesino Silver home for…
We covered our first Access Live in 2024, missed it in 2025 as it was held in Denver, now we are thrilled to have had the event back in here Las Vegas this past February 2026. It’s an event for members of the wine and spirits industry that my husband Eddie (our photographer) and I…
VANCOUVER, Wash., /PRNewswire/ — The Wine Market Journal, the world’s top resource for tracking the value of rare wines, has released its list of the top appreciating wines for 2025. “Two thousand twenty-five was a challenging year for much of the alcohol industry, but high-end wines provided a very bright spot, with exceptional strength. The Wine Market Journal…
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Tennessee Whiskey Named Whiskey of the Year CHARLESTON, W.Va., /PRNewswire/ — After sampling more than 125 whiskeys and conducting a blind review of their top picks, Bourbon Podcast announced Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Tennessee Whiskey as its 2025 Whiskey of the Year. Jack Daniel’s 14 is the brand’s first 14-year age-stated whiskey…
Available in the US beginning of January 2026; Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon available now for pre-order DANVILLE, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — Wilderness Trail, the award-winning Kentucky Distillery known for using modern science to optimize old-world distilling traditions, is proud to announce the launch of 6-Year-Old Private Barrel offerings in their single barrel lineup. This marks a notable…
ST. HELENA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits proudly announces that Tres Agaves Tequila has been named 2025 Spirit Brand of the Year by Wine Enthusiast as part of the publication’s prestigious Wine Star Awards, which honor innovation, leadership, and excellence across the global beverage industry. Rooted in the birthplace of tequila—the Amatitán region of Jalisco, Mexico—Tres Agaves is renowned…
You may have seen Pedroncelli wines in wine stores. Those are tasty wines but they don’t begin to tell the whole story. Those wines you see in stores might be considered their workhorse wines, allowing this fairly small family-owned historic winery property to produce about 50,000 cases per year. Much of the grapes are purchased…
This past summer I was in Portugal for the second time. During both visits I searched out wines from the Alentejo DOC to drink as they are always winners for me. Fancy my thrill at being offered two wines from the area to review when we got home. I ran a news release from the…