In recent years, as the scotch whisky industry has evolved, single malts have often taken center stage. The most “luxurious” whiskies are almost always of the single malt variety. However, amongst drinkers, there will always be a widely felt affinity for blended scotch whisky. Before the age of...

The Best Blended Scotch Whisky According To The International Spirits Challenge 2024

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	If you’re a fan of Irish whiskey, you’re surely familiar with the Midleton Distillery just outside of Cork, where many popular Irish whiskey brands are produced including Jameson, Redbreast, Midleton Very Rare, and the Spot Whiskeys. The latter’s portfolio just expanded with the announcement that the oldest Red Spot release to date is available to purchase now, exclusively from whiskey specialist website the Whisky Exchange.Old Forester Just Dropped a New Limited-Edition Bourbon Aged in Rum Barrels




	It makes sense that this whiskey would be exclusive to the Whisky Exchange—it was acquired by Pernod Ricard in 2021, the same drinks company that...

One of the Best Irish Whiskey Brands Just Dropped Its Oldest Whiskey Ever

Every day at the VinePair HQ is a good day, but when Diageo North America’s National Luxury Ambassador Ewan Morgan comes through with a $50,000 set of Islay single malts from 1978, that marks one for the books. The liquid(s) in question are Port Ellen Gemini 1978 Limited Edition...

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An Australian single malt first aged for seventeen years in standard-size bourbon casks and then aged for another three years in port casks. It is bottled at 84 proof and priced at $999. Appearance:. A gorgeous amber with slight reddish highlights color exists in glass, with solid legs and thick...

Whisky Review: Rare Hare The Tempest Tasmanian Single Malt Aged 20 Years

Pernod Ricard is selling most of its wine brands, as wine consumption is falling globally, and will inst﻿ead focus on growing its champagne and premium spirits labels, including in the United States.

One of the world’s biggest booze makers is ditching wine brands as the world drinks less

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This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. In a surprising twist to whiskey lovers worldwide, the title of the best-selling whiskey brand of 2023 didn't go to a Scottish Scotch, an Irish whiskey, or a Japanese single malt, but rather to an affordable bourbon from Kentucky. Jim Beam, a brand many have casually sipped without realizing its global impact, has taken the top spot in the world whiskey rankings, according to The Spirits Business’s Brand Champions Report for 2024.

A Budget Friendly Bourbon Ranks Top the World Whiskey Rankings

This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. While taste in whiskey can be highly subjective, certain whiskeys have gained notoriety for their poor reception among critics and enthusiasts. Here are a few that are often mentioned in discussions about the worst whiskeys:

As A Bartender, Avoid These Whiskeys

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Vodka once dominated spirits sales in the United States by a wide margin. However, the clear spirit has seen sales slip as trending spirits like tequila and American whiskey continue to win over American palates. Despite the struggles plaguing the category, several brands have retained global success. According to recent...

The 20 Most Popular Vodka Brands in the World for 2024

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

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The Spirits Business recently released its annual "The Brand Champions" report, which provides various pieces of insightful data on the spirits industry.

One list included in the report was the best selling vodka brands of 2023, ranked by 9-liter case sales. Let's break down the top 10. For each entry on the list, we'll give you the brand name, the company that owns the brand and how many 9-liter cases it sold in 2023.
10 Highest
10. Nemiroff (Nemiroff): 3.4 million

9. Pyat Ozer (Alcohol Siberia Group): 4.2 million

8. Soplica (Maspex Group): 4.2 million

7. Grey Goose (Bacardi): 4.2 million

6. Żołądkowa (Including Gorzka) (Stock Spirits Group): 4.4 million

5. Arkhangelskaya (Novabev): 4.4 million

4. Magic Moments (Radico Khaitan): 6.2 million

3. Żubrówka (Maspex Group): 9.5 million

2. Absolut (Pernod Ricard): 11.9 million

1. Smirnoff (Diageo): 26 million

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You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald has responded to guest concerns about an unusual – and tricky – situation onboard. Should children be permitted in the adults-only Serenity space? Specifically, what about a young infant that may be breastfed?

Carnival Cruise Line Responds Over Adults-Only Area Concern

There are only two whiskies that have held the world record for most expensive whisky more than once; the Macallan 1926 60 Year Old, and Dalmore 62 Years Old “The Kildermorie”. The Macallan 1926 60 year old may be the first (and only) whisky to sell for over £1 million, but long before the million pound benchmark was set it was the Dalmore Kildermorie that took the growing whisky market by storm.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Dalmore 62 Year Old

Bourbon has become ridiculously popular over the last 20 years with some rare bottles selling for exorbitant prices ranging from hundreds to many thousands of dollars. But not all bourbon is expensive. In fact, some of the best cocktails taste great with bourbon that’s both affordable and easy to find.

16 Cocktails That Taste Better with Bourbon

Travel Smarter! Sign up for our free newsletter. If crying babies and toddlers throwing temper tantrums is not the vibe you’re looking for on your next vacation, consider an adults-only resort. While luxury Caribbean all-inclusives might come to mind as the only adults-only option, there are plenty of peaceful options for grown-ups right here in the United States.

The Best Adults-Only Resorts in the USA

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

LONDON (Reuters) -Pernod Ricard said on Wednesday it agreed to sell the majority of its wine portfolio to the owners of Australia's Accolade Wines, disposing of a dragging division to focus on its core business of spirits. The world's No.2 Western spirits maker plans to sell its wine brands from...

Pernod Ricard offloads bulk of wine unit to focus on spirits

A new Cask Finished Series is underway from Lux Row Distillers’ Ezra Brooks brand: Up first is an expression finished in Port casks. Formally known as Ezra Brooks 99 Proof Cask Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Casks (whew!) this is a take on Ezra 99 Bourbon (made from a mash of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley) that gets a 6 month long additional finish in authentic Portuguese Port wine casks.

Review: Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon Port Wine Cask Finish

Beam-owned Knob Creek, the beloved small batch bourbon brand, has announced the release of a new bourbon and rye blended whiskey. Crafted from a blend of Knob Creek 9 Year Old Bourbon and Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye, the Bourbon x Rye Kentucky Blended Straight Whiskey “embodies the best of both whiskey worlds.”

Knob Creek Blends Bourbon & Rye For “The Best of Both Whiskey Worlds”

It might feel like they’ve always been around, but New England-style IPAs have only been a style since 2004. This is when John Kimmich, brewer and founder of the now iconic The Alchemist in Vermont, first brewed the wildly popular Heady Topper. In the last 20 years, this IPA style has exploded.

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Scotch Whisky Legends: Talisker 1957 Gordon & Macphail 1970s

Talisker Distillery, located on the Isle of Skye, is noted for the rugged beauty of its location, and the plentiful peat, salt, and citrus that can...

Scotch Whisky Legends: Talisker 1957 Gordon & Macphail 1970s

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