Today I’m pleased to share this news below from Frey Ranch Distillery, regarding their brand-spanking-new Uncut (aka cask strength) Rye. I am also happy to have received a bottle for review. Sharing below some bullet points from the news release, my review, and then the full release: My Review (Evaluated in the Neat tasting glass…
We’ve honestly lost track of how many years we’ve covered the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas since I was first introduced to the event by our contributing editor, Michael Perlis. When we were consulting for bars/restaurants/wineries, I attended the classes at the expo to share what I learned with my clients and write…
Aged in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, the new permanent expression brings a sweetness derived from oak and malt forward, in balance with Lagavulin’s unmistakable smoky character ISLAY, Scotland, /PRNewswire/ — Few places in the whisky world match the intrigue of Islay, an island in the Western Hebrides of Scotland, where whisky-making is in the fabric of…
We spent Thanksgiving week wine tasting in Napa again this year, also adding in some time in Healdsburg in Sonoma County. It had been over ten years since I was in Sonoma, as Napa is my husband’s preference, but that has actually changed with this long-overdue visit for more than one reason. For one, the…
New Culinary Program Led by Chef Nicola Allegretta and Anchored by a Handmade Neapolitan Pizza Oven from Italy PASO ROBLES, Calif. – Courtney Benham, owner and president of CMB Family of Wines, is proud to welcome acclaimed Central Coast chef Nicola Allegretta as the new culinary partner at Vina Robles Winery. Launching Friday, June 27,…
The High Roller Experience from Universal Whisky is an elite two-day package that culminates with the Nth, the Main Tasting Event, on the last evening. There are several experiences to choose from, with the most elite and coveted going for five full days! It was a special treat to be more than a fly on…
The 8th National Celebration of America’s Favorite Sparkling Wine will engage media, trade, and Consumers throughout the United States NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — The Prosecco DOC Consortium is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated ‘National Prosecco Week‘ (NPW), a bold campaign spanning trade, media, and consumer audiences. Celebrating its 8th consecutive year, National Prosecco Week is set to take place…
Distilled in Scotland in 1958, the 65-Year-Old is the first from a new collection which features some of the rarest whiskies maturing at The Glen Grant distillery To mark the occasion, The Glen Grant has partnered with renowned artist group Random International to reveal “Seasons,” an innovative painting performance from their Pixelography series, in Hong Kong ROTHES, Scotland, /PRNewswire/ — The Glen…
Have you noticed the change in this website? We went from Eve Wine 101 to Eve Wine and Spirits 101! Even though we started only writing about wine, when I obtained my certification from Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) I had begun studying spirits. Most of you may have noticed my interests in gin…
Experience Authentic Flavors and World-Class Innovation at Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 LAS VEGAS- Bar & Restaurant Expo, the premier destination for hospitality professionals, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 24-26, 2025, and is thrilled to announce the third annual Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase. This highly anticipated experience is sponsored by the…
