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California Entrepreneur Rolls Out Nonalcoholic Tequila Alternative Made With Agave and White Button Mushrooms
The founder of California's Bravus Brewing Co., which claims to be the oldest non-alcoholic brewery in the nation, has launched a dedicated zero-proof spirits brand alongside an inaugural agave release. On Tuesday, Philip Brandes rolled out La Planta Reposado Tequila Alternative, a nonalcoholic beverage produced using many of the same techniques perfected at Bravus in its range of IPAs, porters and blonde ales. Now available online at $34.95, the teetotaling spirit is said to balance hints of caramel, vanilla, mild heat and oak on the palate. La Planta is the first bottling from Brandes' recently unveiled Phil & Goode, an on-the-nose portmanteau...
22-Year-Old Says He Spent More Than $30,000 on Booze in Just 2 Weeks
Wales Online published a story Tuesday about David Rixon, a 22-year-old man who claims he spent £25,000 ($32,438) on booze in a mere two weeks. The hefty liquor expenses came during what Wales Online characterizes as a "spiral of addiction," which started after Rixon was violently and traumatically mugged and then, just two weeks later, broke his foot in a motorcycle crash, an injury that forced him to leave his job. He says he fell into a debt of more than £12,500 ($16,218) thanks to a year of gambling and drinking. According to Wales Online, he received £96 ($125) a week of...
Google-Backed Spirits Startup Aims to Turn ‘Consumers to Co-Creators’ With Blockchain-Based Vodka Launch
Over the past few months, the London-based Degen Distillery has been teasing sneak peeks of a mysterious neon green bottle at high-end sporting events and raves across the United Kingdom. On Tuesday, the brand finally disclosed details on its inaugural 721 Vodka, a blockchain-oriented spirits release brought to market with co-signs from Google and Scottish beverage giant BrewDog. Named in honor of ERC-721, a technical network for managing non-fungible tokens, the vodka is billed as the "world's first spirits brand powered by next-gen technology." In practice, this means that each bottle is backed by an NFT — hardly an innovation in...
Making Liquor at Home May Become Legal Soon — Here’s Why
The Daily Caller reported on Friday that a federal judge's ruling in Texas might overturn a 156-year-old law prohibiting home distilling. U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman, a Donald Trump appointee, ruled that the law against home distillation was unconstitutional in that it gave Congress too much power. "We're pleased to see that the court determined that the home distilling ban is unconstitutional — and that it blocked enforcement of the ban against our clients," Competitive Enterprise Institute General Counsel Dan Greenberg said, according to the Daily Caller. "More broadly, the court's decision reminds us that, as Americans, we live under a...
Embrace Your Inner Fire This Summer With Fiero, the Spiciest Tequila in the US
Interested in bringing a little sizzle to your summer? Look no further than Fiero Tequila. Designed for thrill seekers and challenge lovers, Fiero Tequila is infused with fresh, local peppers. Fiero Tequila is all-natural and contains no additives. Whether you like spicy or spicier, Fiero has tequila to cater to your heat-seeking needs. The brand offers two expressions: Habanero and Serrano, both containing 40% ABV. Though these spirits are scorching hot, there's one thing they won't burn — a hole in your wallet. Fiero Tequilas can be purchased for the cool price of under $30 a bottle. Even better, we have a great...
Company Behind Game Day Vodka Files for Bankruptcy Amid Unpaid Debts of More Than $1 Million to Multiple NFL Teams
The Street reported on Thursday that the parent company behind Game Day Vodka, Never Forget Brands, filed for bankruptcy with the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina. The Street reports the brand owes over $1 million to multiple NFL teams. The spirits company is known for its branded vodka bottles as a result of partnerships with college football and NFL teams. Some of the debts the company allegedly incurred include $560,000 to the NFL's Buffalo Bills and $450,000 to the New England Patriots. The Sun reported on Thursday that the company also owed the Indianapolis Colts $110,000 and the...
The 2nd Scotch in Ardbeg’s Anthology Series Pays Homage to a Mythical Creature Some Swear They’ve Seen on Islay
Do you believe in unicorns? It appears the folks at Ardbeg do. On Wednesday, the brand announced the release of the second scotch within its Anthology Series: The Unicorn’s Tale. The Unicorn’s Tale spent 14 years resting in a combination of bourbon and Madeira wine casks. “At Ardbeg we love experimenting with how we can […] The post The 2nd Scotch in Ardbeg’s Anthology Series Pays Homage to a Mythical Creature Some Swear They’ve Seen on Islay first appeared on Bottle Raiders.
Old Forester Continues 117 Series With a Whiskey That Will Appeal to Rum and Bourbon Fans Alike
On Wednesday, Old Forester unveiled the latest whiskey in its 117 series, a bourbon bourbon was finished in rum barrels, adding a tropical twist to America's native spirit. Old Forester The 117 Series Rum Finish clocks in at 95 proof and hosts a suggested retail price of $64.99 per 375-milliliter bottle. Two-bottle sets can be purchased for $129.98. "By finishing our signature bourbon for approximately six months in these rum barrels, we have complemented and accentuated the sweet aromatics of Old Forester with hints of brown sugar and molasses, emboldening its rich character," Old Forester Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo said in...
Idris Elba Mixes Up Deep House Track for Grey Goose Vodka’s Latest Luxury Bottling
"The Wire" star Idris Elba is donning his DJ IDRIS alter ago in a new track produced for Grey Goose Altius, the latest luxury offering from the famed French vodka producer. On Tuesday, the Bacardi-owned brand announced the debut of "Pushing On," a short and sweet deep house tune composed by Elba with vocals from singer anad South Carolina native Kathy Brown. If you're listening in, expect all the hallmarks of the genre: echoing drums, pulsing synths, the occasional horn blare and copious bass drops. The unexpected collaboration hits right at home for Grey Goose Altius' core demographic — unveiled in...
Crew of 1 Man and 3 Juveniles Arrested In Connection With a String of Liquor Heists Amounting to Over $72,000
The Fairfax County Police Department announced Monday that a "crew" was arrested after authorities uncovered a link to a string of liquor heists amounting to over $72,000 in the state of Virginia. The crew consisted of one adult male and three minors who were targeting the state's ABC stores. The crew faces charges of stealing from 15 stores. Authorities allege they would load carts with pilfered alcohol and drive away in a vehicle before authorities arrived at the scene. Fairfax County Police arrested a 27-year-old individual named Jomarice Evans over different charges, and law enforcement was able to connect Evans to the...
‘We Are Deeply Troubled By the False Rumor’: Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer Brand Denies Accusation of Firing Brand Ambassador for Being Black
Over the weekend, Hulk Hogan's recently launched beer brand, Real American Beer, caught a large amount of flak on social media after a Black influencer took to TikTok to voice her belief that her work as an ambassador for the brand was cut short due to her race. A Real American Beer spokesperson contacted Bottle Raiders on Monday and denied the influencer's claim: "We are deeply troubled by the false rumor circulating on social media that a brand ambassador hired by a third-party marketing agency was terminated by Hulk Hogan for racial reasons," the spokesperson said in an email. "Real American Beer...
The Balvenie Continues its Stories Range With 2 Expressions Honoring Scotch Distillery’s ‘Hidden Gems’
The Balvenie announced on July 1 that it is releasing two limited-edition scotch whiskies within its Stories Range: a 14-year-old aged in a bourbon barrel and an 18-year-old finished in a French Pineau cask. The Balvenie claims that its present releases honor the spirit of collaboration between Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie and Warehouse and Samples […] The post The Balvenie Continues its Stories Range With 2 Expressions Honoring Scotch Distillery’s ‘Hidden Gems’ first appeared on Bottle Raiders.
Kremlin Expected to Double Import Tariffs on Whisky, Other Spirits in Response to ‘Anti-Russian Policies’
The Times reported on Thursday that Russia is expected to double import tariffs at 20% of the value of scotch whisky and other spirits. The fees are meant to shift market demand from what Russia deems are "unfriendly" countries to domestic production and international whiskies from places like China and India. The outlet reported that a minimum of €3 ($3.25) per liter will be the new fee. The tariff currently hovers around €1.4 ($1.52) to €1.5 ($1.62) a liter, marking a significant increase. The outlet reported that Scotland still ships some whisky to Russia directly, and in 2023, £6.2 million ($7.93...
Wyoming Whiskey Releases ‘Independence Rock’ Bourbon Just in Time for July 4
On June 24, Wyoming Whiskey announced the release of a whiskey perfectly timed to drop ahead of July 4 celebrations: Independence Rock, a limited-edition wheated bourbon available exclusively in Wyoming. Distilled from a mashbill of 68% corn, 20% wheat and 12% malted barley, Independence Rock is bottled at 49% ABV and has a suggested retail price of $79.99. According to the brand, Independence Rock is an ode to the pioneers of the West and the journeys they took. As for the whiskey itself, Independence Rock is made from Wyoming grains, distilled in Kirby, Wyoming, "by traditional means" and aged in Wyoming Whiskey's rickhouses. As Wyoming Whiskey put it in a news release, Independence Rock is "more than a bourbon; it is a celebration that reverberates with the enduring heartbeat of our nation's heritage." Independence Rock pays homage to July 4, and for more than the obvious reason; Wyoming Whiskey's first production began July 4, 2009. Wyoming Whiskey Independence Rock Tasting Notes, Via the Brand Nose: Shaved milk chocolate covered in orange syrup and a dollop of cherry compote Palate: Orange sponge cake drizzled with caramel, complemented by chocolate and cracked espresso bean Finish: Smooth and round, with soft baking spices complemented by notes of dried cherry [botmc-promo]
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