Author: Melissa Dowling
Industry Veterans Buy Goza Tequila
Spirits industry veterans Dave Schmier and Paul Hletko have announced the acquisition of Goza Tequila. Schmier, who co-founded and sold Redemption Rye, is now behind Proof and Wood, which …
Simply Cutrer Canned Chardonnay
Sonoma-Cutrer has announced the arrival of Simply Cutrer, the brand’s first canned wine, a chardonnay. “I’m excited for consumers to finally have a wine option like …
Nikka Whisky Unveils 10-Year-Old Single Malt
Nikka Whisky marks the return of age statements to its U.S. portfolio with debut of Yoichi Single Malt 10-Year-Old. The first age statement to come from …
Mixing With Mexican Spirits
The Margarita may be the top cocktail at most restaurants, but there are plenty of other drinks that use tequila as well as mezcal and some …
Patrón Launches El Cielo Tequila
With the tequila category growing rapidly, Patrón has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Patrón El Cielo. This is a four-times distilled tequila. “By taking our …
Derby Pie
This bourbon cocktail recipe is based on the decadent pie that’s a tradition at the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
Wine Reviews: French Wine for 2023
For our first wine panel of 2023, we asked panelists to taste and rate French wines. These can be any style and from anywhere in this …
The Globe Polish Rye
Proof & Wood Ventures has launched a limited-edition whiskey that touches several continents and countries. The Globe is a rye whiskey, distilled in Poland in 2013 from a …
Tao Acquired by Investment Firm
Luxury lifestyle investment firm Mohari Hospitality announced April 17 that it will acquire Tao Group Hospitality from Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. The transaction, which values Tao Group …
Colin Neil Stevens and the Girl From Ipoh
Colin Neil Stevens is the beverage director at Kebaya in New York, a new Peranakan restaurant from Fungi Hospitality group. This cocktail is a milk punch …