Despite what the powers that be might tell us, there are no hard and fast rules dictating how and when to enjoy wine. Once you buy a bottle, it’s yours, and you can drink it in any context you wish. That said, it is true that the seasons often dictate the wine styles we gravitate …
The relationship between wine and culture is discussed in two ways. First, uncontroversially, wine is said to be part of culture – associated with social, religious and institutional practices. Second, wine offers insight, it’s argued, into the culture in which it was produced. It represents it and, metaphorically, transports you to the time, the place …
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Fireball Whisky, a brand of Sazerac, Louisville, Ky., unveiled Fireball Blazin’ Apple, the brand’s first-ever flavor extension available nationwide now, year-round.
Beloved New York-based ice cream brand Van Leeuwen is making its Chicago debut next week, and to celebrate the opening, it’s bringing a (somewhat controversial) limited-edition flavor with it. As a tribute to the city’s infamous spirit, Van Leeuwen will release a specialty Malört ice cream. Jeppson’s Malört, which was created in Chicago in the …
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The launch comes on the heels of a number of aged releases, with The Béhôlden (aged 21 years) in 2023 and The Badönkådonk (aged 25 years) in 2024. Today (3 September, 2025), WhistlePig released fewer than four barrels of The BigShǝBàng, which it claims to be North America’s first 30-year aged single-malt whiskey. Far from …
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This NFL season Pepsi is looking to “crash” consumers tailgates in its latest campaign to show that Pepsi and tailgating go hand-in-hand.
When it comes to oysters, which have been all the rage in restaurants for years now, the mineral-driven Chardonnays of Chablis and the nervy Muscadets of the Loire Valley have been go-to wine pairings. But there’s another excellent choice, also from France, that’s under the radar: Picpoul de Pinet. For those unfamiliar, Picpoul, or Piquepoul …
9 of the Best Picpouls From France’s Languedoc and Beyond Read More »
Beer fans who make it to Prague before the weather turns will find exactly what they’ve been told to expect: a beautiful Old World city where classic Pilsner-style beers are everywhere, with hundreds of pubs serving excellent, easy-drinking lagers with 4 to 5 percent ABV. But in a few spots, thirsty travelers might come across …
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After establishing itself as a key player in the modern rye landscape, Vermont’s Whistlepig Whiskey is making waves in the American single malt category. The cult brand’s latest release? WhistlePig 30 Single Malt “The BigShǝBàng,” which, after aging for three decades, will be the brand’s oldest single malt to ever hit the market. WhistlePig released …
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This year’s most expensive Napa wines are rich, red and decidedly equine.