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Archive for May, 2017

Whisky Advocate: Highland Park Dropping Some Whiskies, Adding Others

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Edrington-owned Highland Park is making several changes to its range of single malt whiskies. The brand announced a new whisky called Valkyrie, featuring a higher proportion of peated whisky than the core 12-year-old, that will launch in June. The NAS, … Continue reading

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Diageo Cleared To Build Irish Whiskey Distillery For Roe & Co. Brand

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Diageo has received the go-ahead to build a €25 million ($28m) Irish whiskey distillery at its St. James’s Gate facility in Dublin. Beginning in 2019, the company will use the planned distillery to produce and blend Roe & Co., a … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 26, 2017

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•William Grant & Sons’ Reyka vodka brand has unveiled its first TV ad campaign, targeting the Portland, Oregon market. Titled “Made of Iceland,” the initiative centers on four 15-second spots, which are slated to run on broadcast and cable networks … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 26, 2017

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•Mayflower Brewing Co. has released New World IPA, the latest expression in the brewery’s year-round lineup. New World IPA, a 6%-abv unfiltered American-style IPA, is citrus and tropical fruit-driven. The beer complements Mayflower’s IPA lineup, adding a third style following … Continue reading

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Mezcal de Leyenda Launch

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Mezcal de Leyenda kicked off two new artisanal mezcals, Puebla and San Luis Potosi, at Tacuba in Hell’s Kitchen on April […]

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Charred Cauliflower Salad

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With this recipe, Chef Perry Hoffman brings the farm to the table at Healdsburg's SHED Café. A pecan purée and a curry-style vinaigrette add complexity. Read more

Grey Goose Brand Creator Visits NY

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Hendricks Tavern in Roslyn, New York was the setting for a Grey Goose dinner featuring brand creator Francois Thibault. The […]

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Saving Sangria

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Upping the Ante on higher-quality Sangria By Amy Zavatto Sangria, according to Merriam-Webster, is “usually iced punch typically made of […]

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Trend Spotting: Whiskey’s Soft Side

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Cream whiskies aim to ride the wave in a new direction   By Jack Robertiello As all things American whiskey—bourbon, […]

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Real McCoy Sneak Preview

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The Real McCoy held a sneak preview last week of their  limited edition Single Blended rum, a distiller’s proof unadulterated artisan spirit […]

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