Author: Melissa Dowling
Appleton Estate 17 Year Old Legend Rum
Appleton Estate has launched their limited-edition 17 Year Old Legend, a recreation of the 17 Year Old rum made by J. Wray & Nephew on the …
Memorial Day Cocktails for 2023
The Memorial Day holiday weekend is nearly here, and people are thinking about parties, picnics and parades. Whether it’s with a patriotic red white or blue …
BevX Awards 2023: Call For Entries
It’s that time again: Time to get the recognition your beverage program deserves! The 2023 BevX Awards honor the best of the best, and this year …
Cakebread Cellars 2022 Sauvignon Blanc
Sourced from grapes grown throughout the Napa Valley and the North Coast of California, Cakebread Cellars 2022 Sauvignon Blanc launches this spring. This white wine opens …
Beam Releases Clermont Steep American Single Malt
Clermont Steep is the first American single malt released by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in its 227-year history. Developed by Freddie Noe, 8th Generation Master …
A Savory Chicago Hot Dog Martini
National Martini Day is coming up June 19, and Bloom Plant Based Kitchen in Chicago has a unique take on the classic: A Chicago Hot Dog …
Kevin Beary and the Money Melon
Kevin Beary is beverage director of Three Dots and a Dash and The Bamboo Room in Chicago. As we crest into the spring season, it is always exciting …
Why We Decant Certain Wines
Decanters have long been used to make wine look pretty, or to control its temperature, but improving flavor by decanting is a relatively recent phenomenon. It …