Spirited
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Baijiu is the most popular spirit in the world, but until recently it remained relatively unknown in the Western world. That has changed quickly, however, as it is now the fourth most popular spirit category…
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Mezcals are only getting better, according to the 2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition. At last year’s edition of the annual competition, only one of the agave-based spirits was awarded a gold medal, but this…
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Festival passes for London Cocktail Week 2020 are officially on sale. The largest city-wide celebration of cocktails in the world, this year’s event has been extended to the entire month of October, making it the…
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Woodford Reserve Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall has been named one of Wine Enthusiast’s 40 Under 40 Tastemakers of 2020. The annual list recognizes the young winemakers, brewers, beverage directors, grape growers, and others who…
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Johnnie Walker has created three limited edition bottles for its Red Label, Black Label, and Gold Label Reserve Whiskies to celebrate the Diageo-owned brand’s 200th anniversary. On the usual bottles, a slanted label features the…
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The Dalmore Rare & Aged collection has officially arrived. Made up of a trio of Scotch Whiskies aged 35, 40, and 45 years, the entire assembly costs a staggering, but somehow elegant $30,000. While information…
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Ardbeg has announced Colin Gordon will take over as its new distillery manager come October 1, 2020. He follows in the footsteps of current Distillery Manager Mickey Heads, who will retire after 13 years at…
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High West Distillery has teamed up with eco-minded outdoor gear and apparel company Coalatree in an effort to help protect America’s natural wonders. The two innovative Utah companies have created the High West X Coalatree…
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Nc’nean broke a world record as the first bottle of its inaugural Ainnir single malt Whisky sold for $54,183 during an online auction. The Highland distillery auctioned off their first 10 bottles of the Scotch…
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Maker’s Mark has announced their 2020 Limited Release Bourbon Whiskey. The annual limited edition bottling will be part of the Beam-Suntory-owned brand’s Wood Finishing Series. The second-annual limited release from the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing…