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Review: 2016 Fiddlehead Cellars Pinot Noir – Seven Twenty Eight and Oldsville Reserve

Drinkhacker

Both are the same vintage — 2016, which is the current release. The 2016 vintage of ‘Seven Twenty Eight’ Pinot Noir is a true reflection of this terroir, exuding mineral-laden spice, cherry cola nuances, vibrancy, and a touch of earthiness. Here’s how the 2016s are shaping up. Still processing it.

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Drink of the Week: Aviation American Gin

Imbibe Magazine

Originally created at Portland, Oregon’s House Spirits by distiller Christian Krogstad and Ryan Magarian, the Aviation brand was sold to Davos Brands in 2016.

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Our Chicagoland Oktoberfest Event Roundup

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Your humble author attending his first Oktoberfest in 2016, enjoying a maß of Hacker-Pschorr at about noon Munich time Hi, friends - the weather is definitely feeling more autumnal which is awesome because Oktoberfest season gets into full swing tonight. If you love beer, the Munich Oktoberfest is 100% bucket list worthy. You should go.

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Drink of the Week: Ancho Reyes Barrica Chile Ancho Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

The Ancho Reyes chile liqueurs (both the original Ancho Chile , released in 2012, and the Verde in 2016) have become industry favorites for crafting complex drinks, as our own recipe gallery can attest. Like a chef in the kitchen with a new ingredient, bartenders take no small amount of delight in experimenting with a new cocktail component.

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Every Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition – Part 2

The Whiskey Wash

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Editions 2015 & 2016 Throughout 2015 and 2016, Johnnie Walker continued to release city and country Blue Label themed editions, beginning with 12 expressions in 2015. Two Blue Label: New York editions were released, a 75cl and 100cl duty-free bottling, each depicting a different view of the city.

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Whiskey Around the World: Japanese Whisky

Chilled Magazine

Yoichi Single Malt Released in 2016, this no-age-statement expression is a permanent product that captures the authentic style of Yoichi malts. The range of Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve — 12, 18 and 25 years old — each feature carefully blended components aged in American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak.

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Two Taproom Closures Announced (Plus This Week's New Beer Labels)

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Temperance established itself early by taking home a GABF Silver for their Gatecrasher IPA in 2014, which went on to earn Gold in 2016. Yesterday afternoon, longtime Evanston brewer Temperance announced that their taproom would be closing on October 27.

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