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Archive for September, 2017

Combining The Worlds of Wine and Whiskey

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There's a long history of finishing spirits in wine barrels. Now wineries are experimenting themselves—by aging wine in whiskey barrels. Here's what to try. Read more

Interview: High-End Los Angeles Retailer Wally’s In Expansion Mode

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One of Los Angeles’s most prominent retailers, Wally’s Wine & Spirits is jointly owned by Christian Navarro and Guess co-founders Paul and Maurice Marciano.Known for its vast selection and high-end focus, Wally’s operates two stores—including its original location on Westwood … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 14, 2017

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•Diageo’s Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur has released Pumpkin Spice, a fall seasonal offering. The 17%-abv liqueur was first launched last year and received a strong reception, selling out in three months. Baileys Pumpkin Spice will be available nationwide through November at … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 14, 2017

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•St. Louis’s Schlafly brewery has introduced two specialty beers for Oktoberfest. The brewery has released a traditional märzen as well as an Imperial variant. The traditional Schlafly Oktoberfest is a 5.5%-abv lager available in six packs of 12-ounce bottles and … Continue reading

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Why analysts are going ga-ga over Diageo, Heineken’s & C&C Group’s on-premise plays and why you need just-drinks – The just-drinks analyst

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Former analyst Ian Shackleton returns this month with a consideration of the 'Buy' position among analysts for Diageo, some further thoughts on the attractions of vertical integration in UK beer and pubs, and a warning that financial regulatory change ... Read more

Stella’s Kentucky Burgoo Stew

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A thick, spicy stew as much a Kentucky staple as Bourbon, no two burgoos are alike. Think of this recipe as a road map rather than a specific route. Read more

Lexington, Kentucky Beyond Bourbon, Bluegrass and BBQ

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Barbeque and the Bourbon trail are must-dos in the so-called “Horse Capital of the World,” but Lexington’s diverse food and drink scene has a lot to offer. Read more

Twin Liquors on Building Out the Craft Category

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Texas is the only state in the nation that has what is commonly referred to as a fourth tier, meaning bars and restaurants buy their spirits directly from off-premise liquor stores. The unique Lone Star model provides motivated off-premise liquor store... Read more

Wine Enthusiast Podcast: How Music Makes the Tasting Room Experience Memorable

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We sit down with a Seattle winemaker to talk how the city's deep culture of grunge music has influenced his wines and popular SoDo tasting room. Read more

Wealthy Wine Families Band Together in U.S. Importer Venture

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Argentina’s Bulgheroni, Australia’s Oatleys and NZ’s Giesen families join forces to expand U.S. imports. Read more