Category: Editor’s Picks
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA: A Strangely Effective Place to Grow Burgundy Varietals
A winemaking rarity exists about 100 miles south of San Francisco. Along coastal Monterey highlands, which can reach 1,200 feet in altitude, grow Burgundian varietals in …
Interview: How The Macallan Markets to Millennials
What do Millennials know about scotch? Probably that their dad and grandfather drink it. But do they know the difference between a single malt and a …
Tasting: 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a Vintage to Remember
The 2010 vintage was special for many Italian varietals. Perfect weather for wine growing helped along vineyards at every step of the harvest. No surprise, then, that …
Gn Chan Wins USBG Legacy Cocktail Showcase, Advances to Global Finals
Bartender Gn Chan of New York will represent America in the 2016 Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition. The United States Bartenders’ Guild crowned Chan this week in …
Irish Cream Wants to be More Than a Holiday Treat
All Irish cream brands face two truths. The first is that sales are by far the best around the winter holidays. The second is that the …
7 Recipes for National Margarita Day
This February 22 is indeed a happy Monday—it’s National Margarita Day! Here are seven recipes to consider for specials at your bar or restaurant. Rosa Picante …
Texas Spirit: Southern Champion Begins Distilling in the Lone Star State
New distilleries are popping up across the nation, as the craft movement expands from coast to coast, border to border. This includes Southern Champion of Texas. This distillery …
Tasting: Caribbean Rums Include Plenty of Sippers
Everybody thinks of whiskey as enjoyable straight up in a glass. But why not rum? Why do many consumers consider this spirit more suitable for shots, …
The Melting Pot Keeps its Beverage Lineup Fresh with LTOs
It’s challenging for any beverage director to keep up with changing trends and consumer preferences. And when you’re responsible for a national chain concept that specializes …
How Scotch is Reinventing Itself for Modern Drinkers
Among whisky categories, Scotch is most venerable, enjoying a reputation for sophistication and elegance. That distinction, however, comes at a price. And that price has been …