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7 hours ago

New Champagne Cuvées From Philipponnat And Laurent-Perrier

Many lovely Champagnes, so little time ... Here are notes on new releases from two of my favorite Champagne houses, Philipponnat and Laurent-Perrier.

ByTom HylandContributor
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8 hours ago

Barrell Bourbon’s Fantastic Ice Wine Cask Whiskey Shows Exploration Pays Off

A blend of straight bourbon Whiskeys finished in Ice Wine casks Crafted and bottled in Kentucky 106.52 proof cask strength bottling Ice wine, a dessert wine produced f...

ByDavid Thomas TaoContributor
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Dec 29, 2024

Wine Books of 2024

This year's selection of notable wine books offers plenty of teaching moments.

ByLana BortolotContributor
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Dec 28, 2024

Old Forester’s Latest Limited Offering Is An Excellent 11 Year Bourbon

Old Forester's latest 117 Series is one of the brand's best bourbons in years.

ByDavid Thomas TaoContributor
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Dec 28, 2024

Champagne Telmont CEO Discusses Organic Grapes And ‘Green’ Strategy

When I first caught up with Ludovic du Plessis, President of Champagne Telmont, he had just attended a party in L.A. with business partner, Leonardo DiCaprio.

ByLiz Thach, MWContributor
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Dec 28, 2024

The World’s Best And Most Affordable Wine Regions To Visit

Dreaming of retiring to wine country. Or are you looking for your next wine-focused vacation? Here are some of the world’s best wine regions to retire to or visit.

ByJoseph V MicallefContributor
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Dec 27, 2024

Decanter’s Top Ten American Wines Of 2024

A Willamette Valley wine from Oregon was ranked as the top-rated American wine in Decanter’s 2024 Top Ten American wines. All ten wines hailed from the West Coast

ByJoseph V MicallefContributor
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Dec 26, 2024

The Top Whiskies And Bourbons Of 2024 According To This Spirits Writer

These are some of the top bourbons and whiskies from a year’s worth of tastings in 2024—and they range in price from $39 to over $200 so everyone will find something to love on this list.

ByKatie Kelly BellContributor
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Dec 26, 2024

The Whiskey Of The Year, According To The SF World Spirits Competition

The SFWSC, one of the world’s most prestigious spirit competitions, has announced its inaugural American Whiskey and Scotch Whisky of the Year.

ByJoseph V MicallefContributor
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Dec 24, 2024

Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Last-Minute Gifts That Make Drink Pairings Easy

Pair whiskey and beer with steak, seafood, chocolate, cheese and cookies this holiday season.

ByGina PaceContributor
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Dec 24, 2024

The Whisky Of The Year, According To The International Wines & Spirits Competition

This collection of 10 top-ranked whiskies, carefully selected by the IWSC’s esteemed judges, spans the globe, offering a unique taste of the world's best whiskies.

ByJoseph V MicallefContributor
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Dec 23, 2024

Holiday Wines For Your VIPs

Highly subjective and not at all scientific, here are some ideas for giving to the people who help you out all year 'round.

ByLana BortolotContributor
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Dec 23, 2024

10 Outstanding Italian Wines I Enjoyed In 2024

There are so many wines produced throughout Italy - all 20 of the country’s regions are wine-producing ones, so even if the weather isn’t beneficial in one area, you w...

ByTom HylandContributor
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Dec 23, 2024

5 Must-Try IPAs From 2024

According to the Brewers Association, IPAs account for 60% of craft beer sales.Here are five IPAs worth seeking out.

ByErik OfgangContributor
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Dec 23, 2024

A Wine Writer’s Best Champagnes And Sparkling Wines For 2024

The world is full of amazing Champagne and sparkling wines (made in the method champenoise style); it's a great time to enjoy bubbly and these are some of my favorites from 2024

ByKatie Kelly BellContributor
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Dec 23, 2024

Here's Why The Whisky Market's Crash Might Be A Good Thing

The whisky market’s 2024 correction has pushed out speculators but maintained long-term gains, creating opportunities for serious collectors as prices return to sustainable levels.

ByMark LittlerContributor
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Dec 22, 2024

Crown Royal Reserve Is Now 12 Years Old. It Signals A Shift For North American Whisky

When it comes to Canadian whisky, there isn’t a bottle more recognizable than Diageo-owned Crown Royal.

ByDavid Thomas TaoContributor