Johnnie Walker will add a new Scotch aged exclusively in ex-bourbon, American white oak barrels to its portfolio as its first permanent release in 15 years, the brand announced today. The cross-cultural blend, named Johnnie Walker Black Cask Blended Scotch Whisky, is set to roll-out beginning March 1 and will be available exclusively in the …
Capital is rotating. Growth has given way to value, and within technology the divergence is increasingly pronounced. While broad indices have stabilized, many software names have not. Since late 2025, software equities have materially underperformed other parts of the technology complex. Forward revenue growth across many mid-cap SaaS firms has slowed from prior expansion levels, …
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This week I cover Lodi, California, an historic wine region in the Central Valley of California that has been growing grapes since the 1850s. Located 40 miles /64 km south of Sacramento and 90 miles/ 145 km east of San Francisco, Lodi is an often overlooked wine region, despite the fact that it has …
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“Let’s do Jell-O shots!” This simple phrase is a rallying cry to inject ritualistic irreverence into any occasion. Traditionally infused with vodka, the wiggly gelatin cubes instantly signify the house party or backyard shindig you’re attending is more than likely about to get turnt. Their presence at a cocktail bar nullifies any chance of pinkies-out …
When you feel like going out, heading to a cocktail or wine bar is a noble pursuit — here in New York City, there’s no shortage of amazing ones to choose from. But sometimes, it’s not a well-made, complex cocktail or a rare by-the-glass pour you’re in the mood for. Sometimes, all you really want …
This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. Meiomi Pinot Noir is one of the best-selling wines in America for a reason. It’s smooth, rich, and incredibly easy to enjoy, whether you’re celebrating with friends or enjoying a glass at the end of the day. Made in California, Meiomi is both deeply …
This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. Whether you are building a bar, you currently are operating a bar, or you just run a bar at home, you need to have a Martini on your menu — and that Martini deserves Farmer’s Gin. Farmer’s Gin is created by the same …
The frenzy of peak season has passed, but its effects linger. For many organizations, the weeks following the holiday rush expose deeper inventory blind spots: returns pile up, inventory vanishes into processing limbo, and the hard reality that customer promises made under duress often slip through the cracks. Why does this cycle repeat, and what …
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Vodka is notoriously considered a “boring” spirit among bartenders. This partially stems from its long-standing reputation for being a flavorless, odorless neutral grain spirit. These characteristics haven’t technically been accurate for years — the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) removed those taste and smell requirements in 2020. Still, the specter of the …
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All the snow in the east has me thinking about sledding. And right now, the sledding is about as tough as it gets in the wine business. Are you ready for more bad news? On the heels of multiple closures and layoffs at Gallo, the largest U.S. wine company, comes news that Talbott will be …
Putting Talbott Tasting Room Closure in Perspective Read More »