As far as beer scenes go, Alexandria, Va. no longer lives in the shadow of Washington, D.C. Here’s a piece I did in All About Beer Magazine, that tells you why.
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Samuel Smith’s, Merchant du Vin launch organic pear cider
Samuel Smith’s Brewery and Merchant du Vin have announced the release of Samuel Smith’s Organic Perry, a USDA Certified Organic and naturally gluten-free sparkling pear cider. Samuel Smith’s Organic Perry shows a clear pale straw color, smooth body, crisp but rich flavor of ripe pears, and the aroma of a summer pear orchard. The finish is dry,…
Sugarland unveils Hazelnut Rum
Sugarlands Distilling Company has unveiled Hazelnut Rum as the newest addition to its spirits line. The East Tennessee distillery partnered with distilling legends Mark Ramsey and Digger Manes from the hit series Moonshiners to develop the spirit. Hazelnut Rum sports aromas of toasted hazelnut and brown sugar. The full-bodied spirit blends flavors of vanilla, cinnamon and honey. At 80 proof, it…
Constellation buys minority stake in Catoctin Creek
Just got this press release from Catoctin Creek. Big investment from a really big company…. Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, LLC, a distillery operating in Purcellville in Loudoun County, Virginia, announced today that Constellation Brands acquired a minority stake in the company This investment provides the company with new capital to grow production, marketing, and to…
Hakkasan CEO to keynote at Nightclub & Bar Show
This just arrived from the folks at The Nightclub & Bar Show (where, incidentally, I’ll be delivering a presentation on exotic spirits!)…. CEO of Hakkasan Group, Neil Moffitt, is confirmed to deliver a keynote during the 2017 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Monday, March 27 at 2:45 p.m., to talk…
The most wonderful time of the year (for drinking)!
Each year, the cocktail bar Mace, in Manhattan’s East Village, transforms into a winter wonderland known as Miracle on 9th St. In the past couple of years, the concept has expanded to other cities (and countries), including Miracle on 7th St. in Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood. The D.C. version takes over three bars, Southern Efficiency,…
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