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American Whiskey Association Toasts USA’s 250th with Worldwide Celebrations

The American Whiskey Association (AWA) is highlighting the role of American whiskey in select U.S. Embassy celebrations connected to America’s 250th anniversary, underscoring the category’s importance as a symbol of American craftsmanship, agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, trade and cultural diplomacy. AWA and participating member companies are supporting a targeted series of high-profile events with U.S. diplomatic…

Catoctin Creek Distilling Announces Tasting Room Refresh, Grand Re-Opening

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company of Purcellville, Virginia, this month announced a comprehensive refresh of its tasting room experience, featuring extended hours, an expanded cocktail and mocktail program, enhanced guest hospitality, and a Grand Re-Opening celebration scheduled for July 1st. Designed to transform the tasting room from a traditional sampling counter into a welcoming cocktail destination,…

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 International Spirited Awards Noms

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 International Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and leaders who continue to inspire the global cocktail community. …

At Long Last: The 1st Official Episode of the Synth & Surf Saloon is Here!

In this episode we spotlight some of the best surf guitar and synth-based records of 2024 and offer some booze & snack recommendations to wash them down.

My New Book, ‘Imbibing for Introverts,’ Is Here

My brand-new book, ‘Imbibing for Introverts,‘ is now available! Get it wherever books are sold. Here’s everything you need to know about it: Long before the term “social distancing” entered the lexicon, introverts were thriving. But let’s clear one thing up right away: Being introverts doesn’t mean we’re all a bunch of hermits. Introverts like going…

After a long hiatus, the Podcast is Back with our first repeat guest, Kate Bernot

Missoula, Montana-based beer and food writer Kate Bernot returns to the podcast to wax nostalgic about New Jersey’s under-appreciated BYOB restaurants.

The podcast returns! Jordan Wicker Speaks Easy

Jordan Wicker is bringing back the Speaking Easy home cocktail podcast after a lengthy hiatus. We talk about that and…well, lotsa booze.

Copper & Kings Releases Way Up West Brandy Aged in American Single Malt Whiskey Barrels

Louisville, Ky.-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. announces its latest novel barrel-finished, pure copper pot-distilled American Brandy limited release, Way Up West. The brandy is five years old, with 30 months of maturation in award-winning American single malt whiskey barrels following 30 months in Kentucky Bourbon barrels. The varietal blend is Copper & Kings’…

Podcast Episode 19: Brian Hoefling, Author of Distilled Knowledge

I sit down with Brian Hoefling, author of Distilled Knowledge: The Science Behind Drinking s Greatest Myths, Legends, and Unanswered Questions and discover, among other things, Brian’s “Ten-Point Scale of Intoxication.” As always , Chmcl Str8jckt composed the theme music. Subscribe on Apple, Stitcher and SoundCloud.