There it was — Season 2, Episode 7 of the harrowingly superb series “The Last of Us.” (Don’t worry, no spoilers.) As the character played by the brilliant Jeffrey Wright talks with a compatriot, a tall, rectangular bottle sits in soft focus behind him. Though the color palette is justifiably subdued for the moody scene, …
Color-Coded Branding Sells Seltzer and Scotch — So Why Not Wine? Read More »
Most of the time, mixing booze with ice cream sounds a lot better than it tastes. There have been countless misguided attempts from brands to launch alcohol-infused ice cream flavors, which never seem to catch on. (Not to mention the recent surge in trendy natural wine bars that try to pair hazy skin-contact wines and …
Pour These Beverages Over Ice Cream for a Boozy Sweet Treat Read More »
The Umbrian red is famously powerful, but winemakers are now looking to tone down the alcohol and tannin.
2024 was a tough year for the American whiskey industry. For the second year in a row, volumes declined, indicating that things might be slowing down for the sector following the pandemic-era boom. The Spirits Business recently published its annual Brand Champions Report, which revealed the top 10 best-selling American whiskey brands and market trends …
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We mark the passing of an Australian who changed the way modern wine tastes.
When it comes to depicting the world of cocktails and bartending on the big screen, movies often get it wrong. But what about the stars behind the roles? Would you trust Matthew McConaughey to shake up your next round of Margaritas? Or Ryan Gosling to mix you a classic Old Fashioned? We compiled a list …
10 Celebrities Ranked on How Much We Would Trust Them to Make Us a Drink Read More »
For those not versed in British psychedelic prog rock, “The Division Bell” is the 14th and final Pink Floyd album recorded before the band took a decades-long hiatus. For those not fully versed in modern classic cocktails, the Division Bell is Phil Ward’s quasi-riff on the Last Word that would debut on the opening menu …
The Cocktail College Podcast: The Division Bell (Re-Run) Read More »
After nearly two decades of business, popular bottle shop adds cozy wine & cocktail bar to space
I’m old enough to remember a time when celebrating the Fourth of July didn’t feel like an inherently partisan act. The United States was never perfect, maybe never even good, but I can kinda-sorta remember feeling like everybody was pulling in the same general direction. Like they could still “share a beer together” despite their …
The Political Economy (and Actual Economy) of America’s ‘Suds for Chuds’ Read More »
July 3, 2025 (Rolling Hills, CA) — Kosmic Kitty Wines is thrilled to announce that four of its California bottlings have received top scores from Wine Enthusiast magazine—all earning the publication’s coveted […]