August 2024

Alcohol is under scrutiny from regulators, public health experts, and the media. If a house divided against itself cannot stand, it behooves the industry to band together to fend off attacks. So, is the industry in fact united across tiers and categories? Or is it at war with itself? On the broad message — that …

Can the Beverage Industry Stand United Amid Anti-Alcohol Animosity on Multiple Fronts? Read More »

Regulatory body The Takeover Panel said an Appeal Board has upheld a previous ruling that Balfour-Lynn and two others should pay compensation, following an investigation into share dealings at former property firm MWB Group.  Balfour-Lynn cofounded Balfour Winery, which is renowned for producing award-winning English sparkling wine, in 2002. He is also a property and …

English wine tycoon told to pay millions for misleading investors Read More »

For years, much of American cocktail culture treated rum as little more than a summertime spirit or a match for Coke and ginger beer. But thankfully, those days are behind us, and the U.S. is embracing rums in every facet. With a rich, storied history that dates back to pre-colonial days, rum-making traditions are varied …

We Asked 15 What’s the Best New Rum That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar? (2024) Read More »

The Roman Empire’s wine industry was massive. As we travel through time, we see the grapevine spread throughout Italy in tandem with the flourishing of the Empire itself. However, when Rome fell in 476, documentation of anything viticulture-related essentially went into hibernation. At that time, a bunch of cultures tried to fill the newly created …

Wine 101: Italy Part II: Oligarchs and Maritime Republics Read More »