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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,…

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.

Pre-Order my new book, ‘Drink Like a Geek’

My new book, “Drink Like a Geek,” arrives August 15! Pre-order today! A Spirited Look at Drinking in Pop Culture Booze-fueled entertainment: Sci-fi and fantasy worlds are full of characters who know that sometimes magic happens at the bar. Drink Like a Geek is a look at iconic drinks and the roles they play in our favorite movies,…

Oregon’s Trail Distilling Hosts Inaugural WSET Level 2 in Spirits Course

Trail Distilling hosted the inaugural WSET Level 2 in Spirits Course last month, with a mix of distillers, ambassadors and spirit lovers completing a distillation run and commissioning the first class barrel. Trail Distilling is the first distillery in the country to be certified to teach WSET Award in Spirits Courses. Celebrating its 50th year,…

Richmond, Va.’s Reservoir Distillery Releases Hunter & Scott Rye Whiskey

The mash bill for Hunter & Scott Rye is made from 67 percent Rye and 33 percent Wheat

Tattersall Distilling launches ‘almost ready-to-drink’ cocktail

Twin Cities distillery releases Bootlegger, an almost RTD bottled cocktail.

Podcast Episode 18: SakePedia Live at Now Serving, Los Angeles

This episode’s a bit of a departure from the usual format. I recorded one of the events on my book tour for SakePedia. I’m in the hot seat this time, in conversation with Courtney Kaplan, co-owner of the L.A. izakaya <a href="http://”>Tsubaki at the fantastic L.A. culinary bookstore, Now Serving. Huge thanks to Courtney and…

Brewers Association Announces 2026 GABF Beer Competition Winners