North Carolina based Graybeard Distillery, maker of award-winning rice-based Bedlam Vodka, has teamed with media industry leader iHeartMedia to establish the Bedlam Vodka Sound Stages at iHeartRadio’s 96.9 The Kat, Channel 96.1 and 1065 The End studio in Charlotte, N.C. and G105, 95x and B93.9’s studio in Raleigh. Private venues reserved for exclusive artist performances, VIP concert series and invite-only…
Author: Jeff Cioletti
Prickly Ash Bitters: A classic American amaro gets back into Dodge
Italy may have some of the world’s most iconic amaro brands, but Dodge City, Kansas-based Boot Hill Distillery is hoping to prove that a bitter liqueur straight out of the American West can more than hold its own against its European counterparts.
Author Kevin R. Kosar releases Moonshine: A Global History
I was fortunate to attend a reception at the Distilled Spirits Council offices the other night for Kevin R. Kosar, vice president of policy at R Street Institute, and his new book Moonshine: A Global History. Despite its close association with Appalachia, the concept of moonshine really is a worldwide phenomenon. Kosar offers some details…
House Spirits announces national release of Westward American Single Malt whiskey
Portland Ore.’s House Spirits Distillery announced the national release of its Westward American Single Malt whiskey, which the spirits producer describes as “a grain-to-glass celebration of the American pioneer spirit, inspired by the best of the American craft beer and whiskey traditions.”
Tales of the Cocktail: Spotlight on Shochu
Shochu expert Stephen Lyman of Kampai.us brings us up to date on the Japanese spirit’s expanding presence in the U.S. market. Apologies for some of the audio on this one.
Tales of the Cocktail: Bacardi portfolio party
Tales of the Cocktail 2017 attendees ride the Neon Tide at Bacardi’s portfolio party, featuring Grey Goose vodka, Dewar’s blended Scotch whisky, Bombay Sapphire gin, Leblon cachaça and many more iconic brands.
