At a recent bourbon tasting with many aficionados, I learned a few more techniques to help the novice have a better tasting experience. I reached out to the person that invited me, Jerry Kersey, and to members of the Las Vegas Whiskey Drinkers and Collectors group on Facebook, to pick their brains. I also did…
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,…
August of 2019 was the last time my husband Eddie and I visited Santa Barbara, and I wrote about it for SCV Elite Magazine here. Fast forward to this past August and finally being in Santa Barbara again and we didn’t have as much time as our last visit. However, we did get some time…
IRVINE, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — SIP Awards, the original consumer-judged spirits competition, has officially announced the results of its 17th annual event. This year’s competition showcased a diverse range of entries from around the world, underscoring the innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship shaping today’s spirits industry. With continued momentum, the SIP Awards remains committed to its mission of delivering…
The Royal Salute Time Chamber Dinner – Making Scotch Whisky History takes place on Sunday, September 21, 6:30 p.m. The Private Dining Room at PISCES Bar & Seafare, Wynn Las Vegas: Step through time and into an era of majesty, opulence, and peerless craftsmanship. On this extraordinary night, the glittering heart of Las Vegas will host…
New York City, USA, — Radico Khaitan Limited (NSE: RADICO), a leading Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) company and the producer of award-winning Indian Single Malts through its acclaimed Rampur Distillery, proudly announces that its premium Sangam World Malt Whisky, has been named “Spirit of the Year – India” at the 7th Annual Bartender Spirits…
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…
LAS VEGAS, NV, June 25, 2025 — The International Whisky Competition Committee is proud to announce the official results of its 16th edition, held in Louisville, Kentucky. This year’s event took place at two iconic venues—the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience and the Louisville Thoroughbred Society—bringing together the world’s finest whiskies for a rigorous and impartial…
A Toast to Sustainability: Limited-Edition Micro-Batch Single Barrel Release Available at 1 Hotels PLANO, Texas,/PRNewswire/ — With a continued focus on sustainability, Brother’s Bond Bourbon proudly announces the launch of its first-ever micro-batch single barrel release, a Regenerative Grain Straight Bourbon, selected by 1 Hotels, a mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature. The award-winning bourbon brand, founded…
Winemaker Gerard Zanzonico may very well be the first winemaker I interviewed when I began writing about wine in February 2012. I had sent an email to the winery he was with for many years, Del Dotto in Napa, and someone agreed to let me meet with him. From our first meeting to what I…