Author: Kyle Swartz
Crisp Fall Pairs
Somms offer picks for seasonal wine matches Autumnal flavors, like the season, represent a midpoint between summer and winter. “Fall is the perfect ‘Goldilocks’ level,” says …
At a Rainy Beer Fest, A Sip of Sunshine
Rare beers were readily available at the Second Annual Harbor Island International Beer Festival. That is, if you were fortunate enough to nab a Brewmaster Reserve …
Sofitel Partners with Sommelier Enrico Bernardi for Sofitel Wine Days
Celebrating French wine and “art de vivre,” luxury international hotel brand Sofitel has unveiled its annual Sofitel Wine Days events, which coincides with the traditional French harvest …
Number One with a Bulleit: Q&A with the Whiskey Brand Founder
Diageo’s Bulleit Bourbon is constructing a $115-million, 300-acre distilling and warehouse facility in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Not too shabby for a brand that eponymous founder Tom Bulleit …
NB Gin, From Scotland
NB Gin from Scotland has partnered exclusively with Duggan’s Distillers to import the spirit into the U.S. NB Distillery is located in North Berwick on the east …
Where the Wildlings Are
Australian wine has had a bumpy last decade in America. But with new entries like Wildling, there appears a rosier future. After U.S. sales of Australian wine ballooned …
Jose Cuervo The Rolling Stones Tour Pick
Jose Cuervo has unveiled two limited edition tequila bottlings of Especial and Reserva de la Familia, entitled Jose Cuervo The Rolling Stones Tour Pick. The bottles celebrate the role …
BuzzBallz Shooters, Fall Flavors
BuzzBallz has announced a new product, Shooterz, and new fall flavors of their BuzzBallz single-serving line. Shooterz are 750-ml. bottles of 30-proof, ready-to-pour shots. They are 30% …
Absolut Electrik Limited Edition Bottles
Absolut has unveiled its newest limited edition bottle, Absolut Electrik, available in “striking silver” and “electric blue,” the company says. The new bottles feature Absolut Original Vodka and …
Beer Reviews: A Lineup of Lagers
For our second round of National Beer Panel reviews, we asked panelists to taste and rate lagers. These reviews include brief tasting notes, ratings and information about ABV …