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 New Focus on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with Wood Finishing Exploration LEXINGTON, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — RD1 Spirits proudly announces the grand opening of its new brand destination, RD1 Distillery at The Commons, now open to the public just minutes outside downtown Lexington, Ky. One of the newest stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, this research and development distillery is designed to…
For the final stop of our self-made Historic Vineyards tour, we took another of Historic Vineyard Society’s Emily Rasmussen’s suggestions and went to the Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs property in the Dry Creek Valley, a visit that was long overdue. In an earlier article in this series, we mentioned the three Rs of Zinfandel –…
When we asked Emily Rasmussen of the Historic Vineyard Society for her suggestions of other wineries to visit in Sonoma County, especially in the Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys, she listed a few for us. One that got our attention was Nalle. Driving Northwest on Dry Creek Road, the sign for the winery might…
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…
Finishing touring the Bedrock Vineyard, our glasses were now empty and we were getting thirsty again and perhaps a little hungry as well. We were ready to head back to the tent to enjoy the rest of our tasting as well as the delicious cheese, fruit and meat platter to accompany it that Aiste had…
LORETTO, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — Maker’s Mark, the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon driven by a vision for better flavor and a better world, has announced the next iteration of its Wood Finishing Series, The Keepers Release 2025 – inspired by the warehouse team who ensure every barrel of Maker’s Mark matures consistently to the founders’ taste vision. “From the beginning,…
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Radico Khaitan Limited (NSE: RADICO), a trailblazer in the Indian spirits industry and the parent company of Rampur Distillery, proudly celebrates a momentous achievement at The Fifty Best World Whisky Tasting 2024. Renowned for its dedication to excellence, Radico Khaitan saw its creations shine on the global stage as Rampur Barrel Blush Indian Single Malt Whisky…
I was recently offered four wines for review – all of which I had never sampled before. Because of this I jumped at the chance to try a new-to-me Malbec blend from Argentina, two non-vintage Champagnes from France and a Cream Sherry from Spain. I received the technical sheets and some information on each winery,…
