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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 18m
Article by admin from WhiskyIntelligence.com #irishwhisky #singlemalt #distillery #irish #rum
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Killowen Distillery Celebrates Five Years of Rum & Raisin Single Malt with Exclusive Gift Set – Irish Whiskey News
Killowen Distillery Celebrates Five Years of Rum & Raisin Single Malt with Exclusive Gift Set Killowen Distillery is celebrating five years of its much-loved Rum & Raisin Single Malt with the launch of an exclusive new gift set. Matured in Pedro Ximénez (PX) and Killowen’s own rum casks, this multi…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 1h
Article by admin from WhiskyIntelligence.com #whisky #bourbon #distillery #fortifiedwine
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Ardnamurchan AD/ Heritage Barley – Same barley, two casks – Abbey Whisky News
ARDNAMURCHAN AD/ HERITAGE BARLEY Batch Two of the AD/ Heritage Barley Release is here, and this year Ardnamurchan have split it in two. Same Golden Promise barley, two different routes to the bottle, built to be tasted side by side. The Ex-Bourbon Entirely bourbon-matured, drawn from weighty, oily…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 2h
Article by admin from WhiskyIntelligence.com #scotch #whisky
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ralfy review 1147 Extras – How I research a whisky for review. – Scotch Whisky News
ralfy review 1147 Extras – How I research a whisky for review.
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 3h
Article by MJM from Augustine-Bar #mixers #liqueurs #drink #gin #alcohol
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White Sands – Casa Eva Licor de Fonol
Even when visiting the Casa Eva for the first time in 2024, I knew that I had to mix drinks with Stefan’s fennel liqueur. So, I used the Vieux Carré as a base of some sorts for this drink. For his Licor de Fonol Stefan Winterling uses a base spirit of wild anise and fennel seeds. On top of that, s…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 4h
Article by Editor from The Whiskey Reviewer #bourbon #distillery #drink #kentucky #whiskey
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Angel’s Envy Co-Founder Named In Sex Spying Lawsuit
By Richard Thomas Wes Henderson(Credit: True Story) Wes Henderson, who co-founded Angel’s Envy and went on to found True Story, has been accused by members of his own family of secretly filming them at his hotel, the Kenutcky Castle, and at his vacation properties. The allegations include the…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 5h
Article by Monica Uhm from Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking #beer #wine
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Review: Puffin Drinkwear
Ladies and gentlemen, beverage coozies have officially entered its vibe-check era, leaving standard neoprene in the space dust of their trajectory, thanks to Puffin Drinkware and their fashion line of alternatives. I doubt tailgaters or BBQ goers ever lamented any shortcomings of the OG perfectly…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 6h
Article by Krystina Skibo from Beverage Information Group #distillery #bourbon #rye #tennessee #whiskey
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Lost Lantern Launches the George Dickel Collection
This fall, Vermont-based American whiskey bottler Lost Lantern launches its first collection devoted entirely to one distillery, and its first partnership with a large, heritage distillery: George Dickel. Cascade Hollow Distilling Co., better known as George Dickel, is one of roughly a dozen…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 7h
Article by Kate Dingwall from Wine Enthusiast #wine #mixers #alcohol #bartending #champagne
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Bullish Industry Pros Are Turning Wine’s Slump into a Shopping Spree
We’ve all seen the headlines: consumption is slumping, buyers are scarce, and the wine market is no longer flush with cash. This has caused many winery owners and conglomerate strategists to batten down the hatches by lowering overhead, cutting marketing and travel budgets, and streamlining SKUs.…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 8h
Article from whiskyadvocate.com - Main Channel #distillery #whisky
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News Notes: New Scotch Whisky Distillery Gets Approval, Holyrood's Production Pause & More
Ardrishaig Distillery to be built in Scotland's Highlands. In the Lowlands, Holyrood Distillery halts production. Plus, new tequilas and a Manhattan RTD.
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 9h
Article by Adrian Smith from Spirits - The Three Drinkers #mixers #bartending #liqueurs #gin #alcohol
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The Best Vodka for Every Kind of Martini
Every Martini has a vodka that suits it best, and matching the two is the easiest way to make your favourite drink taste even better at home. A creamy vodka turns an Espresso Martini into velvet, while a zesty one keeps a salty Dirty Martini bright and lively. Get the pairing right, and the drink…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 10h
Article by Beth Squires from The Whiskey Wash #alcohol #bourbon #whisky #singlemalt #bartending
thewhiskeywash.com
Whisky Craft’s First Light 21 Year Old Single Malt Launches
Credit: Whisky Craft Independent bottler Whisky Craft launched First Light, a 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, on 1 October 2026 at a UK RRP of £85 ($114 / ₹9,500). The release marks the firm’s first permanent core expression, sitting alongside its seasonal single-cask collections.…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 11h
Article by Tom Clarke - Ascalon Co-Founder from The Whiskey Wash #alcohol #bourbon #distillery #whisky #singlemalt
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Let’s Talk Ascalon: The Ultimate Guide to England’s Oak-Made Whisky
All images courtesy of Ascalon. Ascalon is an English whisky company with a unique focus: maturing the best English whiskies in casks made from English oak. We believe firmly that making a great whisky requires a respect for both provenance and flavour. By sourcing new-make spirit from celebrated…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 12h
Article by Maria Yagoda from Wine Enthusiast #wine #drink #liqueurs #alcohol #bartending
wineenthusiast.com
A Glowing Tunnel of Sake Bottles Leads to This Bucket List Maldives Restaurant
One of the world’s most spectacular—and unusual—displays of sake and wine is floating above water in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Illuminated, bookcase-like shelves of rare, niche, and hard-to-find bottles line both sides of the long wooden pier that leads to Saoke, an overwater…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 13h
Article by Matthew Evans from Whiskey Consensus #singlemalt #singlemaltwhisky #distillery #whiskey
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Stillman’s Sonder 10 Year American Single Malt
A little background Stillman’s Sonder American Single Malt is a 10-year-old American single malt whiskey from Dancing Goat Distillery in Cambridge, Wisconsin. It was distilled in Indiana by MGP and aged in Wisconsin. After its initial maturation, the whiskey went through three rounds of blending…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 14h
Article by Paul Clarke from Cocktails + Spirits Archives - Imbibe Magazine #alcohol #cocktail #drink #tequila
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Drink of the Week: Lágrimas del Valle “La Mesa del Charco” Plata Tequila
An unaged tequila slowly crafted, allowing all the nuances of its terroir to shine through. The post Drink of the Week: Lágrimas del Valle “La Mesa del Charco” Plata Tequila appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 15h
Article by Mark Bostock from The Whiskey Wash #scotch #whiskey #whisky
thewhiskeywash.com
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old Wormtub Single Cask Scotch Whisky Review
Read the full article at Glen Elgin 11 Year Old Wormtub Single Cask Scotch Whisky Review
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 15h
Article from whiskyadvocate.com - Main Channel #distillery #whisky
whiskyadvocate.com
Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials: A New Collection From Nikka That Goes Back to Where It All Began
The debut release in the Taketsuru Pure Malt Series from Japan's Nikka Whisky contains single malts distilled at Yoichi and Miyagikyo Distilleries, with a spotlight on Yoichi.
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 16h
Article by Hannah Thompson from The Whiskey Wash #bartending #alcohol #distillery #whisky #mixers
thewhiskeywash.com
Moon Moonshine Goes National Online
Moon Moonshine is now available to purchase online across the US, following its on and off-premise launch in Florida. The Louisville, Kentucky-based brand, co-founded by Penny Peavler and Amit Singla, offers low-sugar Berry, Citrus and Tropical expressions bottled at 35% ABV. The pair distill…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 16h
Article by Beth Squires from The Whiskey Wash #alcohol #bourbon #whisky #singlebarrel #smallbatch
thewhiskeywash.com
How Is Knob Creek 9 Still Only $35?
Credit: James B. Beam Distilling Co. Knob Creek 9 Year Old looks like a lot of bourbon for the money, with nine years in the barrel and a bottling strength of 100 proof. The James B. Beam Distilling Co., which produces the bourbon, priced it at $34.99 when the nine-year age statement returned to…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 17h
Article from whiskyadvocate.com - Main Channel #whiskey
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Toast Your Favorite Team with These Football Whiskeys
Cheer on your favorite team this season with a whiskey made in partnership with the team or have labels decked out in the team's colors.
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 17h
Article from whiskyadvocate.com - Main Channel #whisky
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Auction Update: The 20 Highest Single Bottle Hammer Prices for September
Karuizawa moved up to lead the 2026 auction list as September’s 20 highest hammer prices totaled $1,139,934. As…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 18h
Article by Susan L. Schwartz from A Lush Life Manual #liqueurs #mixers #beer #cocktail #rum
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How to Make Blue Chair Bay Rum Pumpkin Spiced Rum Cream Cocktails
Blue Chair Bay Rum, the premium rum brand founded and created by award-winning singer-songwriter Kenny Chesney, is welcoming fall with the new, limited-edition Pumpkin Spiced Rum Cream. The brand’s first new flavor in three years and first-ever seasonal expression, Blue Chair Bay Pumpkin Spiced Rum…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 18h
Article by Lauren David from Blog Posts | Alcohol Professor #wine #alcohol #champagne
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The Art and Science of Riddling Sparkling Wine
Bottles on riddling racks photo credit depositphotos In 1865, Carlo Gancia brought the winemaking techniques he learned in Champagne, France, to the town of Canelli, Italy, and the Metodo Classico, or the Traditional Method, was born. "This method can only be used for sparkling wines that undergo a…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 19h
Article by Beth Squires from The Whiskey Wash #bourbon #distillery #whisky #singlemalt #alcohol
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Starlight Distillery Releases 7-Year Cask Strength Estate Bourbon
Credit: Starlight Distillery Indiana’s Starlight Distillery has released its Estate Collection 7-Year Cask Strength Bourbon, an annual expression produced in collaboration with the Estate Whiskey Alliance. The limited bottling arrives on shelves at the distillery in Borden, Indiana, and online from…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 19h
Article by Christopher Null from Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking #singlebarrel #alcohol #bourbon #distillery #rye
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Review: Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series High Angel’s Share
Release #17 in Jack Daniel’s wildly varied Distillery Series arrives as a reprise. “High Angel’s Share” first appeared in 2018, when these releases were known as the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Tasters’ Selection. Like the 2018 expression, the idea here is to bottle Tennessee Whiskey from barrels that…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 20h
Article by Stephen Bradley from VinePair #wine #bourbon #gin #singlebarrel #alcohol
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Booze News Weekly Roundup: Pop-Tarts Exits BuzzBallz Collab, Trump’s Canadian Alcohol Ban Takes Effect, and More
This is VinePair’s Booze News Weekly Roundup, where we gather the hottest headlines and product releases every Friday for a snapshot of what’s happening in the beverage alcohol industry. This week, we have updates on Pop-Tarts’ exit from BuzzBallz collab, Trump’s ban on Canadian alcohol, the latest…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 20h
Article by Matthew Evans from Whiskey Consensus #alcohol #bourbon #kentucky #whiskey
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Old Swagger 13 Year Bottled in Bond
A little background Old Swagger 13 Year Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a 13-year-old bourbon from Rising Tide Spirits, the whiskey company founded by bourbon expert Ed Bley. It was distilled at MGP in Indiana and bottled in Kentucky, and as a Bottled in Bond release it is bottled at…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 21h
Article by frederic from cocktail virgin slut #mixers #cocktail #cognac #alcohol #bartending
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my european girlfriend
2 oz Park VS Cognac (Courvoisier VS) 1/2 oz Cinzano Sweet Vermouth (Cocchi) 1/4 oz Lillet Blanc (Cocchi Americano) 1/4 oz Amaro Ciociaro 2 dash Angostura Bitters Stir with ice, strain into a Nick & Nora glass (coupe), and garnish with a cherry. Two Fridays ago, I returned to the 2020 Community…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 21h
Article by Kyle Swartz from Beverage Information Group #mixers #whisky
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House of Suntory Releases Hibiki Japanese Harmony 2026
The House of Suntory has released the Hibiki Japanese Harmony 2026 Limited-Edition, Chiso Collaboration, a new version of its Japanese whisky created with Kyoto kimono house Chiso. The release features Hibiki Japanese Harmony in the brand’s 24-faceted bottle, meant to represent Japan’s 24…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 22h
Article by Beth Squires from The Whiskey Wash #bourbon #distillery #whisky #fortifiedwine #mixers
thewhiskeywash.com
The Dalmore Cigar Malt 18 Year Old Joins Principal Collection
Credit: The Dalmore The Dalmore has unveiled Cigar Malt Signature Reserve Aged 18 Years, a new permanent expression within its Principal Collection. The Scotch single malt whisky will be available globally, including from the brand’s website, from 19 October 2026, priced at £299 ($387). The release…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 22h
Article by Whisky In The from The Whiskey Wash #bourbon #whisky #singlemalt #alcohol #distillery
thewhiskeywash.com
The AnCnoc 18: A Great Whisky Overshadowed by a Disappointing Direction
Credit: anCnoc There are few things more frustrating for a whisky lover than watching a distillery quietly dismantle the very expressions that made it worth championing. That is exactly the situation I find myself in with AnCnoc. [elementor-template id="88770"] This 2024 release of the 18-year-old…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 23h
Article by Aaron Goldfarb from VinePair #bartending #beer #drink #happyhour #alcohol
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Gen Z Doesn’t Like Phone Calls. Apparently, They Do Like Calling Bars
Leaning over his desk, iPhone held in the palm of his hand on speaker, 25-year-old Gavin Fernand speaks in the jargon of a stereotypical cold caller. “Hey, how are you? I’m reaching out to see if your team has the bandwidth to support a large-scale alcohol consumption activation this afternoon?”…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 23h
Article by VinePair Staff from VinePair #cocktail #vodka #wine
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The VinePair Podcast: Skip the Split Check
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the etiquette of splitting checks. Is it something that only young adults do? Is there a price threshold where splitting the bill is acceptable? Do services like Venmo make this better or worse? Zach is reading: The Bull Case for…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by Susan L. Schwartz from A Lush Life Manual #mixers #cocktail #alcohol #bartending #bourbon
alushlifemanual.com
How to Make the Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is built to be left alone, which is exactly why a seasonal twist feels so fun. Here, pumpkin spice syrup takes the place of the sugar cube, so the drink keeps its classic backbone of whiskey, sweetener, and bitters while picking up cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove. Think of it…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by Andy from Proof Cocktails #mixers #alcohol #beer #cocktail #drink
proofcocktails.nl
Italian Buck.
Buckle up! Italian Buck. The drinks I post here largely move with the seasons. Tiki and sours in the spring and summer then moving into more aromatic, deep and comforting in the autumn and winter months. Mostly. But right now here in Amsterdam in early October it still feels more like summer (nice…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by Steve Coomes from BOURBON & BANTER #bourbon #drink #mixers #smallbatch #bartending
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2026 Four Roses LESB Sets the Standard for 'Bourbon Release Month'
Bottle Details DISTILLER: Four Roses BourbonTYPE: Straight BourbonMASH BILL: Three mash bills blended:OBSK: 60% Corn | 35% Rye | 5% Malted Barley (31%)OESK: 75% Corn | 20% Rye | 5% Malted Barley (49%)OESV: 75% Corn | 20% Rye | 5% Malted Barley (20%)AGE: 14 years, though bourbons of 15 and 23 years…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by Michael R. Veach from bourbonveachdotcom #bourbon #whiskey
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The Economy And The American Whiskey Industry
The whiskey industry is going through some tough times right now. U. S. Government tariffs have decimated the export markets and the high inflation caused by these policies is hurting domestic sales on the more expensive brands. Historically, the industry... Continue Reading →
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by Christopher Null from Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking #wine #cheers
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Drinkhacker 2026 Wine Cheat Sheet / Vintage Chart
We goofed and forgot to update the Drinkhacker Wine Cheat Sheet last year, but we’re atoning by getting 2026’s edition out a little early. As always, our cheat sheet and vintage chart is designed to give you some quick shortcuts: When faced with two wines from the same region but different…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by Nate Barlow from The Whiskey Wash #alcohol #whisky #singlebarrel #singlemalt #singlemaltwhisky
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How ‘West Of Tradition’ Captured The Rise Of American Single Malt Whiskey
“They made us an offer we couldn’t refuse.”[elementor-template id="88770"] So that’s not how it happened, but it’s such a great (paraphrase of a) movie line, I couldn’t resist. No severed horse heads, that’s for sure. The idea for shooting a documentary on the rise of American Single Malt developed…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by thefatrumpirate from  thefatrumpirate.com #rum
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Crossfire Hurricane Reserve
Introduction Crossfire Hurricane Reserve. When the Rolling Stones announced their entry into the rum world with Crossfire Hurricane, there was the usual initial scepticism. Yet as I noted when I reviewed their entry level Crossfire Hurricane Gold, they delivered a highly competent, surprisingly…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by Julie Sheppard from Latest from Decanter (Vanilla) #mixers #cocktail #drink #alcohol #bartending
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Spirits briefing: New 'mini aperitivo' glasses tap trend for smaller serves
From 'mini aperitivo' to a small nightcapTapping into the trend for tiny tipples, Turkish glassware brand Nude has launched a set of four 70ml Welcome Drink glasses (£28 Nude). Part of the Bar/Giani range created by Giorgio Bargiani, assistant director of mixology at the Connaught Bar in London…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by Beth Squires from The Whiskey Wash #mixers #bourbon #whisky #singlebarrel #singlemalt
thewhiskeywash.com
Brown-Forman Announces King of Kentucky 2026 Single Barrel Bourbon
Credit: Brown-Forman Brown-Forman has announced the return of its 2026 King of Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon, a highly limited 14-year-old expression drawn from just 99 barrels. The annual release carries individual barrel proofs ranging from 125 to 135, delivering the character and variation that…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by admin from WhiskyIntelligence.com #alcohol #distillery #whisky #mixers #singlemalt
whiskyintelligence.com
Tomatin unveils UK exclusive 2011 Pedro Ximénez sherry matured single cask for specialist whisky retailers – Scotch Whisky News
Tomatin unveils UK exclusive 2011 Pedro Ximénez sherry matured single cask for specialist whisky retailers Highland distiller Tomatin has released a remarkable 2011 single cask whisky, matured in a first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry butt and bottled exclusively for UK specialist whisky retailers.…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by admin from WhiskyIntelligence.com #wine #liqueurs #singlebarrel #bourbon #rye
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Rare Character 11 Year “Untitled by Chris King” K&L Liquors Exclusive Single Barrel #HRC-5018 Cask Strength Indiana Straight Bourbon ~ American Whiskey News
Rare Character 11 Year “Untitled by Chris King” K&L Liquors Exclusive Single Barrel #HRC-5018 Cask Strength Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $109.99 View Rare Character has quickly built a reputation as one of the most compelling independent bottlers in American whiskey, with a particular…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by admin from WhiskyIntelligence.com #mixers #singlemalt #distillery #scotch #whisky
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Meet Friar John – Lindores Abbey Distillery News
We would like to re-introduce an old friend. Friar John is back, with a new label and a shorter name, though our dedication to the liquid remains exactly the same. Friar John ’26 is our annual single malt, released each year in tribute to the man at the heart of Lindores’ whisky legacy. The name…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by admin from WhiskyIntelligence.com #mixers #alcohol #beer #rye #whisky
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Glen Spey & Wasted Degrees Collaboration, 2016 Vintage Amber Rye Casks – Tyndrum Whisky News
Speyside · 10 Year Old Glen Spey 2016 £69 50% · 70cl · 456 bottles A collaboration with Wasted Degrees, spending more than two years in casks that previously held Ancient Amber Imperial Rye Beer. Stone fruits, gentle spice and orange marmalade with a rich, coating texture. This Glen Spey 2016…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by admin from WhiskyIntelligence.com #whisky
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Ralfy review 1147 – TB/BSW 9yo @45%vol (Final Release) – Whisky News
Ralfy review 1147 – TB/BSW 9yo @45%vol (Final Release)
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by Chris Mercer from Latest from Decanter (Vanilla) #wine #brandy #fortifiedwine
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Decanter Hall of Fame and Rising Star 2026 winners revealed
Lalou Bize-Leroy, a pioneer of biodynamic methods in Burgundy who founded Domaines Leroy and d’Auvenay – and has also been co-director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) – received Decanter’s Hall of Fame award for 2026.Since 1984, Decanter has each year recognised a key figure for their…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 03/10/2026
Article by Ines Salpico from Latest from Decanter (Vanilla) #wine #brandy #fortifiedwine
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Decanter Rising Star 2026: 'Jerez mavericks' Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Pérez
Introducing the Decanter Rising Star 2026 award winnersDecanter's Rising Star Award for 2026 goes to Jerez mavericks Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Pérez, whose scholarly exploration of the region’s history and identity has turned them into the charismatic faces of a quiet revolution that serves as a…
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The Draughty Bits Pub @thedraughtybitspub.com · 02/10/2026
Article by Charles Curtis MW from Latest from Decanter (Vanilla) #wine #alcohol #drink
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Lalou Bize-Leroy: Decanter Hall of Fame 2026
Visitors to Domaine Leroy are greeted with a version of a quote attributed to Salvador Dali: ‘Those who know how to taste no longer drink wine but taste secrets.’ Many would doubtless be delighted to learn the secrets of the proprietor, Madame Bize-Leroy, one of the wine world’s most successful…
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