2025 marks the fourth year that I’ve served as a wine and spirits judge for the Proof Awards in Las Vegas. Not sure I would know that except that it’s not only been a fabulous experience sampling spirits, wines and making new friends – on the fifth year I get awarded with their black leather Proof Awards…
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…
I’m not a big tequila person, truth be told, but it appears I have a lot more friends into tequila than ever before. Anejo has been my choice, over Blanco and Reposado, due to the longer barrel aging. Of course, Extra Anejo is even better – for my taste. When faced with some tequila-lovers coming…
Fourth-generation Master Distiller Graciela Gonzalez brings an old family recipe back to life with Cortada™ Blanco and Reposado Smoked Tequila, debuting in Denver this summer ST. LOUIS, /PRNewswire/ — Luxco, Inc. announces the launch of Cortada Smoked Tequila – a new premium tequila cut with a whisper of smoke. Offering both Blanco and Reposado varieties, Cortada Smoked Tequila…
Award-Winning Tequila From Mexico Impresses Top U.S. Bartenders and Beverage Buyers EATONTOWN, N.J., /PRNewswire/ — JAJA® Tequila, the award-winning tequila brand known for its smooth expressions and vibrant spirit, is proud to announce its selection as Tequila Producer of the Year at the 7th Annual Bartender Spirits Awards, held in May 2025 in Chicago. With exceptional quality, thoughtful innovation, and…
As a Leading Innovator in the Agave Spirits World, The Lost Explorer is dedicated to Crafting Artisanal Award-Winning Products Made Within the Rhythm of Nature NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — The Lost Explorer, a premium agave spirits company renowned for its dedication to artisanal craftsmanship and sustainable practices, is proud to announce a remarkable achievement at the…
Haven’t done a “round-up” article in a long time. That’s where I ask pals on social media to answer a question for me, and that I’ll be sharing the results in a blog post. I had this idea, about what cocktails we like to make at home, when my sister-in-law made me one with a…
SAN DIEGO/PRNewswire/ — San Diego-based distillery, Cutwater Spirits, is proud to announce exciting new wins from the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). Cutwater brought home top honors for five of its bottled spirits including a Double Gold for Cutwater Mezcal Joven and Gold medals for Cutwater Tequila Blanco, Cutwater Tequila Reposado, Bali Hai Tiki Gold Rum, and Devils Share American Whiskey. SFWSC is the oldest,…
LOS ANGELES – “Sammy Hagar’s Cocktail Hits: 85 Personal Favorites from the Red Rocker,” the third book by legendary rocker, spirits trailblazer and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Sammy Hagar, is officially available. Published by Skyhorse Publishing and Culinary Book Creations and co-authored with James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, James O. Fraioli, the book is available for order now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and…
Sonora, Mexico – Mexican spirits brand, Kilinga, announces the U.S. launch of their award-winning Bacanora, an agave spirit native to the state of Sonora, Mexico. Bacanora has been enjoyed for over 300 years, but has not been shared beyond Mexico until now. Kilinga is a boutique, family-owned Bacanora distiller and brand founded in 2018 by…