The Scotch whisky market boomed in 2021 and 2022. But following a period of substantial growth, 2024 proved to be a difficult year for the industry. According to The Spirits Business, Scotch exports dropped by 18 percent in the first half of 2024 when compared to the same period the year before. Bumps in domestic …
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Our hunt for the best value bottles leads into En Primeur territory, with a look at the 2024 Bordeaux vintage.
For great Madeira, it’s not just about what grapes are grown and how the wine is made, but where the wine is aged.
Despite President Trump indicating farmworkers would be safe from ICE roundups, the administration is still pounding the agriculture sector.
A German supermarket has casued outrage in France over how cheap it is selling French wine.
In recent years, spicy food and drinks have risen in popularity in the United States, with consumers clamoring over hot wings and jalapeño-spiked Sauvignon Blanc. But for those who can take the heat, there’s one thing to keep in mind when it comes to pairing alcohol with spicy food. While milk can help reduce some …
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Vodka has long been the spirit of choice in the U.S. More recently, though, trending categories like tequila and bourbon have been on its tail, drawing attention from the neutral spirit. But despite challenges in the U.S., many brands have retained global success. The Spirits Business recently published its annual Brand Champions Report, revealing a …
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Carla Bruni is the co-owner of Château d’Estoublon in Provence. Mentioning the name Carla Bruni at the Hoxton Hotel in Paris had a magical effect. The previously cool receptionists all jumped to attention and quickly pointed me upstairs; a sign of what an important figure Bruni is in France. Former model, singer, former First Lady …
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Built in conjunction with local geospatial experts MapHQ, and based upon AMW’s original Wine Map of Marlborough, the freely available digital platform overlays topography, temperature, rainfall and soil data onto high-resolution photography, accompanied by commentary from winemakers and viticulturists. The result is a fascinating exploration of how terroir shapes style and variety across the region’s …
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