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Castle & Key Distillery Reopens After More Than 45 Years

Castle & Key Distillery opens on the hallowed grounds of Old Taylor Distillery in Millville, Kentucky after the property laid dormant for 45 years.

News, SpiritsSara HavensSeptember 19, 2018drinkwire, bourbon, whiskey Comment

Aged Tequila That Keeps Its Character

Barrel-aged reposado and añejo tequilas is “the tequila for whiskey drinkers.”

SpiritsNickolaus HinesSeptember 17, 2018drinkwire, tequila, cocktails Comment

Field Trips: Copper State Brewing

Green Bay area brewery Copper State Brewing Co. has moved into Hinterland Brewery’s original location, and is bringing coffee and craft beers.

BeerKevin GibsonSeptember 7, 2018beer, craft beer, lager, fruit beer, ipa, india pale ale, double ipaComment

State of the Commonwealth of Bourbon

To usher in Bourbon Heritage Month, it's time for our annual checkup on the health of America's Native Spirit.

Spirits, FeaturedMaggie KimberlSeptember 5, 2018drinkwire, bourbonComment

Pennsylvania Pure Keeps It Real

Chatting with Pennsylvania distiller Barry Young about what tastes good when it comes to making Boyd & Blair Vodka and Bly Rum.

SpiritsNickolaus HinesAugust 30, 2018drinkwireComment

Field Trips: Jarnac Distilleries

Tasting Cognac with a side of history at Jarnac Distilleries in western France.

Cocktails, SpiritsMike GerrardAugust 28, 2018drinkwire, cognacComment

New Summer Whisk(e)y To Sip Into Fall

New American whiskey and Scotch releases to enjoy through autumn.

SpiritsAmanda SchusterAugust 27, 2018drinkwire, whiskey, bourbon, blended scotch, fallComment

Beer Review: Old Nation Brewery M-43 N.E. IPA

Beer review of tropical and hoppy M-43 N.E. IPA from Michigan’s Old Nation Brewery.

BeerKevin GibsonAugust 13, 2018beer, craft beer, india pale ale, ipa, beer reviewComment

Introducing ALEX&NDER From Copper & Kings

Louisville Brandy distillery Copper & Kings opens a full-service rooftop space with cocktails atop their Butchertown distillery called ALEX&NDER.

Bars, Lifestyle, SpiritsMaggie KimberlAugust 10, 2018brandy, cocktails, drinkwire, travelComment

Chilling With Pineau des Charentes

Pineau des Charentes is a fortified wine made with cognac. It is a beautiful base, ingredient, and as an apéritif on the rocks.

SpiritsAmanda SchusterAugust 8, 2018brandy, cabernet franc, cognac, dessert wine, drinkwire, eau de vie, fortified wine, merlot, sauvignon blanc, semillon, wine Comments

Diskin Satisfies Nashville's Cider Needs

A visit to Diskin Cider’s 8,000-square foot cidery and tasting room, the first and only one of its kind in Middle Tennessee.

BeerDevon TrevathanAugust 3, 2018cider, drinkwire, hard ciderComment

Field Trips: Nashville Distilleries

Get to know four incredible distilleries in Tennessee that are serving up a variety of spirits.

SpiritsDevon TrevathanJuly 30, 2018berlin international spirits competition, bourbon, cocktails, craft distillery, cream liqueur, distillery tour, drinkwire, gin, liqueur, new york international spirits competition, rum, vodka, whiskeyComment

3 New Releases From Jim Beam Prove Not All American Whiskey Is the Same

As with Jim Beam’s three new summer releases, we can find great variations in American whiskey if we know where to look.

SpiritsAmanda SchusterJuly 27, 2018bourbon, drinkwire, new york international spirits competition, whiskeyComment

Drinkin' Cider in Bourbon Country

A visit and tasting at Pivot Brewing Co. in Lexington, Ky., which serves as Kentucky's only cidery.

BeerSara HavensJuly 25, 2018cider, drinkwire, flavored cider, hard ciderComment

The Ruin Bars of Budapest Are Ready For Prime Time

An exploration of Budapest’s “ruin bars” which have been taking over pre-World War 2 abandoned buildings and unused outdoor spaces in the Jewish Quarter to become top nightlife spots and tourist destinations.

Beer, LifestylePhil GalewitzJuly 22, 2018beer, drinkwire, travelComment

Beer Review: Stillwater Artisanal The Cloud

A review of Stillwater Artisanal Ales’ “soft and fluffy” IPA, The Cloud.

BeerKevin GibsonJuly 18, 2018ale, beer, craft beer, beer reviewComment

So You Want To Be a Distiller

A handy guide for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a distiller.

Lifestyle, SpiritsDevon TrevathanJuly 15, 2018drinkwire, gin, new york international spirits competition, rum, vodka, whiskey Comment

Field Trips: Original Beer Spa, Prague

Have you ever been to a beer spa? Explore The Original Beer Spa, one of the oldest in Prague.

BeerPhil GalewitzJuly 10, 2018beer, craft beer, drinkwire, travelComment

Summer Sips For Bold Palates

A selection of light summer spirits, such as gin and rum, with the sunniest mixers to pair with them.

SpiritsAmanda SchusterJuly 9, 2018drinkwire, new york international spirits competition, spiced rum Comment

Field Trips: Saint Augustine Distillery

A trip to St. Augustine Distillery in St. Augustine, Florida.

SpiritsPaul SenftJuly 6, 2018drinkwire, rumComment

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