By Anna Archibald Published on February 28, 2022 Every day, Kentucky cattle farmers drive massive tanker trucks to Bardstown Bourbon Co. to pick up some 107,000 gallons of spent grains. A byproduct of the distilling process, these sticky, wet grains are highly nutritious feed for cattle and, aside from the cost to drive to and… Read more »
By Jon Springer. Published on February 16, 2022. A barkeeper clicks on a neon sign in the window, and dutifully wipes down the bar. A distributor reels in a delivery on a hand truck. A waitress ties on her apron as the day’s first customer approaches, singing to himself a line from Frankie Valli’s 1967… Read more »
By Brian Freedman February 11, 2022 From a Scottish gin with high-toned spice to a Sonoma number finished in red wine barrels, these gins are sure to boost your home cocktail game. For fans of gin, this is something of a golden age: There are more delicious expressions, from more parts of the world,… Read more »
By Anna Perling Updated February 10, 2022 An increasing array of exciting non-alcoholic beverage options—balanced, complex drinks that you can sip and savor—are here to replace the Shirley Temple. We’ve tasted 39 different drinks since 2021—including 15 new bottles in 2022—to find the most unique, mature, and delicious ones. Below are our 10 favorites (and… Read more »
The Best Gin Brands to Try Right Now From old school gin-makers to the new Japanese wave, these are the brands leading the current ginaissance Gin is back. It’s one of the most versatile liquors behind any bar, and the diversity of gins makes tasting each one all the more intriguing for connoisseurs. Plus,… Read more »
February 1st 2022 / The Vinepair Staff It’s no secret that we VinePair staffers enjoy exploring all that’s new when it comes to drinks. For many of us, 2022 started off with a sea of new trends and a robust Dry January lineup, which meant endless beverage options to choose from. Be it a recipe… Read more »
Grace Hebron | January 27, 2022 On the brink of the big milestone, the Halethorpe taproom looks back on the past three-and-a-half years. There’s a reason why they call it Guinness Open Gate Brewery. In mid 2018, the Halethorpe mainstay made a splash as the first venue of its kind to put down roots… Read more »
The best whiskeys for toasts, sips, and gifts this holiday season Despite issues with supply chains, we found 14 whiskies that reflect a broad range of tastes, origins and price points. By Craig LaBan || December 15, 2021 The demons of the supply chain, which have flummoxed everything from microchips to cream cheese… Read more »
If, like us, you have a lot of drinks enthusiasts in your life, you know that finding them the perfect gift can be a bit of a challenge. And while a nice bottle of their favorite spirit or Champagne is always a safe bet, you might be looking for something a little less ephemeral… Read more »
In a year whose biggest surprise was more of the same, the following bottles stood out for bringing forth flavors that felt refreshingly new. By Brad Japhe || December 16, 2021 There was no shortage of new spirit to sip through in 2021. As a professional in the space, I keep a running tabulation… Read more »
