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…
At this year’s Bar and Restaurant Expo the first spirit I tried was my absolute favorite: High Octane Lemonade. One sip of this fresh lemonade, made with premium vodka and not with too low an ABV like the canned varieties, and I was sold. Fast forward a couple of months, and the brand reached out…
New Barrel-Aged Expression from World’s #1 Mezcal Taps Caribbean Rum Barrels for Tropical Taste NEW YORK,/PRNewswire/ — Ilegal Mezcal proudly unveils its latest innovation in artisanal spirits with the launch of Ilegal Reposado Caribbean Cask Finish. This new and limited-time offering showcases Ilegal’s craftsmanship as a pioneer of aged expressions, blending the rich heritage of traditional mezcal with…
Last month Eddie and I attended the WhiskeyFest Las Vegas event at Resorts Word – for the first time! We had two VIP tickets, which allowed us entry one hour early and samples of rare and aged whiskies. My plan? As soon as I checked in and picked up my swag bag – and program…
CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — Tres Generaciones® Tequila, created in 1973 to honor a century of the Sauza family’s commitment to their craft, has unveiled the second bottle in its Legacy Edition Series of tequilas: La Colonial Reposado. The series will introduce a new release annually, each celebrating the three generations of Sauza family members and their…
SAN DIEGO /PRNewswire/ — Today, nationally-renowned distillery and RTD cocktail category leader, Cutwater Spirits announces an exciting milestone, surpassing over 2,000 awards across its portfolio of canned cocktails, non-alcoholic mixers and bottled spirits. Established in 2017, Cutwater has earned prestige as the most awarded canned cocktail brand in the U.S. Noteworthy wins in 2022 include top brass from prestigious San…
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…