What’s the Next Rosé?
Back in 2005, hardly any Americans drank Provence rosé. Beaujolais Nouveau was among the better-selling imports, and malbec was just beginning its meteoritic rise. Flash forward nearly 15 years and now Beaujolais Nouveau has...
Why Bartenders—and Guests—Are Falling For Brandy
Editor's note: As so many beverage trends begin on-premise, we occasionally cross-post content from our on-premise sister publication Cheers.
Brandy was once mostly relegated to being a sipping spirit, says Dallas bartender Christy Pope. “Now,...
A Modern Look at South African Wine
South African wine can suffer in the U.S. from the same stigma as Australian imports. Based on what brands people have commonly bought in years past, some consumers automatically imagine South African wine as...
Interview: Modern Medicinal Cannabis on the East Coast
The spread of legal cannabis across America’s east coast has been led by the medicinal movement. Beyond setting groundwork for recreational laws that follow, medicinal has also helped change attitudes towards the drug as...
8 Trends Defining Craft Beer in 2019
Craft beer seems to be at a crossroads.
Industry growth has slowed (although there still is growth). At the same time, the number of U.S. breweries continues to reach new records. Added up, that’s not an...
Pairing Mezcal with Food (and Coffee)
The mezcal movement remains hot across the country. Trendy restaurants like Evarito’s in Norwalk, Connecticut, now boast impressive collections of this Mexican spirit. Consumers have learned more about the category, as they taste through...
Lagunitas Now Brews Newcastle Brown Ale — How’s it Taste?
Fans of Newcastle Brown Ale will notice a new flavor.
That’s because production has moved from the Netherlands to the U.S., where Chicago’s Lagunitas Brewery will now make the beer under a new recipe. Both...
Interview: Whisky Hall of Famer Rachel Barrie Talks Millennials and Scotch
Rachel Barrie has worked in whisky for 26 years but does not think of Scotch as old-fashioned. The master blender for Brown-Forman’s BenRiach, GlenDronach and other brands — and recently inducted into Whisky Magazine’s...
Exploring Vodka’s Diversity in 2019
It takes more for a vodka brand to shine nowadays.
“The vodka category is extremely competitive right now, for domestic and imported, and brands are focused on protecting their market share,” says Nicolas Guillant, president...
12 Sweet And Sexy Valentine’s Day Cocktails
Are you ready with some romantic beverage options for guests this Feb. 14? Here are 12 cocktails for Valentine’s Day inspiration.
Drago Rosso
2 slices Serrano chile
1 ¾ oz. Absolut grapefruit vodka
1 ½ oz. Pama liqueur
1...
