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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. …

Drinkable Week: Another Orphan Barrel bourbon from Diageo, Ole Smoky Moonshine calls the Wolf & Disaronno unveils Riserva

The latest episode of The Drinkable Week is here, with news on the latest bourbon from Orphan Barrel project, Ole Smoky Tennessee moonshine and Disaronno Italian liqueur.

Drinkable Week: Craft beer up 16%, the Pogues whiskey & Baijiu Day

On the latest episode of The Drinkable Week: The American brewery count approaches 4K, some whiskey for the Christmas Eve drunk tank and a day celebrating the world’s biggest spirit. • The Brewers Association this week released its mid-year figures for the craft beer segment…and it was pretty much more of the same. For the first six…

Drinkable Image: Glenfarclas Scotch whisky distillery, Ballindollach, Scotland, turns 150

Since 1865 the Glenfarclas distillery has been owned and operated by the Grant family. The distillery has consistently produced some of the finest Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, from its flagship 10 year old to its legendary 40 year old. Those who fancy a barrel proof whisky will love the remarkably smooth 105 Cask Strength. Happy 150th…

The Drinkable Week: Pikesville rye whiskey, New Belgium Brewing Co.’s Denver project & Sierra Nevada’s Oktoberfest in July

On the latest edition of the Drinkable Week: The rye-naissance continues, New Belgium looks to create a Denver destination and Sierra Nevada goes Bavarian.

Drinkable Image: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Mills River, N.C.

Last year Chico, California craft beer pioneer Sierra Nevada Brewing Company opened the doors to its brand-spanking new East Coast facility in Mills River, North Carolina. Now I get how Charlie Bucket felt in “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” The brewhouse is just one small piece of this sprawling beer paradise in the greater Asheville, N.C….

Pabst, the Great American Beer Festival & Stoli in the latest Drinkable Week

Pabst returns to its roots, the Great American Beer Festival expands and (partially) rebrands and Stoli celebrates a space age milestone—all in the latest edition of the Drinkable Week.