Category: In the News
New York Extends Cocktails To-go Law
An economic necessity from the Covid-19 lockdowns, cocktail to-go laws have remained in many states even as the pandemic fades into the past. Yesterday, New York …
Grey Goose Launches Altius Vodka
The latest release from Grey Goose Vodka is Altius. Drawing inspiration from the French Alps, this limited-edition bottling from the French brand is filtered at “sub-freezing …
Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Back for 2024
Originally launched as a limited release in 2022, Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke has returned for a 2024 release. This whiskey was meant as a one-off when …
Aberfeldy Unveils 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish
Aberfeldy Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced a partnership with the Argentinian Winery, Finca Ambrosia, for the most recent edition to its Wine Cask Collection: …
Loews Launches ‘Free Spirited’ Beverages
Loews Hotels & Co. on April 10 announced the debut of the Free Spirited by Loews Hotels program for guests who choose to imbibe less or not at all. The brand-wide …
British Company Buying TGI Fridays
Casual-dining chain TGI Fridays announced today that it has agreed to be acquired by Hostmore, a U.K.-based hospitality business and also the brand’s largest global franchisee. …
Metallica’s Blackened Rye the Lighting Returns for 2024
As celebrity alcohol brands proliferate, Metallica has announced the 2024 release of their Blackened Rye the Lightning whiskey. The brand name is inspired by Metallica’s sophomore …
Jim Beam Introduces A. Overholt Rye Whiskey
Overholt, an American whiskey brand maintained continuously since 1810, has announced the release of A. Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey. This new offering uses the same mashbill …
Meet the Mixologist: Jocelyn Jolley
Jocelyn Jolley is head bartender at Michael’s on Naples, an Italian restaurant in Long Beach, CA. What was your first job in the beverage or hospitality …
Podcast: The Natural Wine Trend
In this episode we talk about natural wines with Steve Charters, Master of Wine and professor at the School of Wine & Spirits Business in Dijon, …