Author: Kyle Swartz
Frankland Estate: Changing How Americans View Riesling and Australian Wine
Americans can have misconceptions about Riesling. Some believe that this varietal is only ever sweet. Drinkers who do not like sweetness may never try and enjoy …
The Birth of a Craft Distillery: Tommyrotter
It’s boom time for craft distilling. Drinkers today have a taste for local, small-batch spirits. Increasing numbers of small distilleries are firing up stills across the nation. …
9 Trends Driving Wine Sales in 2016
This year in wine will be determined by a number of emerging and established trends. Most notably, perhaps, is the rise of Millennials (especially women) as …
The Rise of Rye: Bourbon’s Spicier Sibling is Having a Moment
Rye whiskey is enjoying a renaissance. For the first time in a century, the category is growing rapidly. Sales are up 530% since 2009, from 88,000 9-liter …
How to Recognize Faults and Qualities in Wine
Knowing what constitutes great wine is a skill one develops through time and experience tasting the product. Though it helps to read a few good tips along the way. With the …
Forms Now Available for 2016 Ultimate Spirits and Wine Challenges
Think your company produces high-quality spirits or wine? Why not put them to the test through competition. Ultimate Beverage Challenge LLC (UBC) has announced that entries are …
infeRIority complex
Newport Storm Brewery’s barrel-aging beer program has produced another brew. infeRIority complex, a Brett beer, is the sixth installment of the program. With heavy doses of Canada Rye …
The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey
Luxco has introduced its first-ever Irish whiskey — The Quiet Man. The new brand is set to launch two varieties in the U.S. later this month. This …
Beer Reviews: 16 Imported Brews Worth Exploring
There’s plenty of fine craft beer to be had from beyond our shores. For the latest round of our National Retailer Beer Panel Reviews, we asked our panelists to …