Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Quality was not in short supply, with many hard-to-find vintages or bottles attainable in highly specialized shops. A / $150 / sullivanwine.com The post Review: 2020 Sullivan Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

Wine 90

Wine Bottling 90

Drinkhacker

MAY 27, 2024

Today we’re looking at a pair of Left Bank bottles from the Pessac-Leognan region, 2020 vintage. 2020 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Rouge – A blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Franc. If you’re drinking White Bordeaux, it’s a Left Bank wine. Thoughts follow.

Wine 90

Wine Bottling 90

Drinkhacker

JUNE 4, 2024

Today we have the opportunity to try bottles from both ends of the price range: the debut of an accessible and affordable Sauvignon Blanc, and its most coveted, classic Cabernet Sauvignon. Either way, it is another beautiful bottle putting the complexity and charms of Rutherford Cabernets on full display.

Wine 94

Wine Bottling 94

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 24, 2023

2020 Domaine Bousquet Ameri Organic Malbec – A 100% Malbec big with dark notes of violet, blackberry and dark chocolate. The complexity is in full effect from start to finish, and spending time with this bottle is a worthwhile, and highly pleasurable, endeavor.

Bottling 77

Bottling Wine 77

Spiritz

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

From 1st March of this year, country made liquor in Haryana will no longer be sold in plastic bottles. Dushyant Chautala also holds the portfolio of Excise and Taxation department in the state He added that in the excise year 2019-2020, the state government of Haryana collected Rs. 6,361 crore as excise duty.

Liquor 109

Liquor Bottling 109

VinePair

JUNE 16, 2024

Bottled water is nothing new. While it’s hard to nail down exactly when the very first water bottle was invented, packaging water for transportation dates all the way back to ancient times. It didn’t take long for the environmental impact of these plastic bottles to become obvious.

Bottling 98

Bottling Wine Alcohol 98

The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 21, 2024

We review Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition, consisting of Heaven Hill bourbon from barrels produced in September 1999, emptied in March 2013 and put away until being bottled in February 2024. What’s on the review table here now, the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition, marks the third.

Bottling 111

Bottling Whiskey 111

Cheers

JULY 18, 2024

The 1998 vintage from this year’s Hearts Collection consists of a single proprietary marque distilled in a copper pot still, bottled in 2023. The debut Hearts Collection vintages, named to pay tribute to the heart of Jamaica, were released in 2020 and were the first pot still rums from a single barrel that Appleton Estate ever released.

Bottling 81

Bottling Rum 81

VinePair

AUGUST 26, 2024

And on August 11, the Guinness World Records association officially recognized what is possibly the mother of all vintage spirits: a bottle of 1696 Jules Robin Cognac owned by Cognac collector Lars Janssen in the Netherlands. Despite its age, the bottle has been preserved in remarkably great condition.

Bottling 98

Bottling Wine 98

VinePair

MAY 20, 2024

Kegged wine , TetraPaks , plastic bottles , and even aluminum 750-milliliter renditions all now compete for retail shelf and bar space. An adorably designed 750-milliliter bottle in paper-based form. From our own research, we knew that demand for the bottles existed before its launch in 2020.” The newest contender?

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Bottling Wine Bar 130

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2024

Mark Littler shares his five tips for buying and investing in whisky bottles in 2024 Whether you’re looking at whisky bottles, luxury housing, crypto currencies or traditional stocks and shares, 2024 is an interesting time for investment markets. Macallan Private Eye is a sought after, collectable bottle with a good history.

Bottling 105

Bottling High Volume Whiskey 105

Drinkhacker

APRIL 20, 2024

Heaven Hill’s first 2024 release of the Old Fitzgerald bottled in bond series has arrived with extra-special vibes attached: This release commemorates the 25th anniversary of Heaven Hill acquiring the historic Bernheim Distillery (DSP-KY-1) in Louisville — and along with it the Old Fitzgerald brand. 100 proof.

Bottling 99

Bottling Whiskey Alcohol 99

VinePair

APRIL 2, 2024

s Heaven Hill Distillery announced the latest addition to the Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series: the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition. It was bottled in February of this year. The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series consists of three types of releases: Spring, Fall, and VVS (Very Very Special).

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Bottling 74

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 26, 2024

With around 300 different Blue Label bottlings, including limited editions and variant blends, Johnnie Walker frequently collaborates with traditional and contemporary artists to create distinctive, vibrant designs. Some releases are highly exclusive, with production runs as small as 100 bottles. ABV – with only 888 bottles produced.

Bottling 98

Bottling Wine Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 98

Taste Tequila

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

There’s no doubt that 2020 has been one hell of a year, but if you’re a tequila lover there has been some sweet relief: a handful of delicious new products to restore your faith in the world. They produced just 7,050 bottles at 46% abv and we expect them to go fast.

Tequila 52

Tequila Beer Bottling 52

Imbibe Magazine

MAY 17, 2024

When I try a new gin, I find myself wondering what sorts of botanicals and ingredients are in the bottle—and why. Husband-wife duo Johnny Livanos and Adriana Solely, two longtime drinks industry professionals, created Stray Dog in 2020. Do they connect me to the place where it was distilled? Are there historical and cultural ties?

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Gin Bottling 273

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

That means today you can by the current release cabernet — 2020 — but also a bottle of 2010 or 2000. I was fortunate to taste through three cabernets — 2020, 2010, and 2000 — with Albrecht over Zoom and take a deep dive into grape growing and winemaking and Mayacamas. Thoughts follow. No formal Mt.

Wine 110

Wine Bottling 110

Spiritz

MARCH 29, 2024

Australia and China are rebuilding trade ties after a period of strained relations which hit a low in 2020 after Australia called for an independent investigation into the origin of Covid-19. The Australian government statement said this had “effectively made it unviable for Australian producers to export bottled wine to that market.”

Wine 109

Wine Bottling 109

Drinkhacker

JUNE 14, 2024

These include the more traditionally styled Finca El Otero 2019 and the brand new contemporary El Espino 2020. An entry-level Crianza bottling is thrown in for good measure to round out the trio. Bodegas Áster is a sub-brand of La Rioja Alta , focusing on offerings born in the Ribera del Duero region.

Wine 101

Wine Bottling 101

Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

But this region produces some of America’s best bottles, says Erika Frey, a wine educator and co-founder of Saperica , a nonprofit organization that hosts an annual Finger Lakes wine fair, Saperavi Festival. It spends a year in oak barrels before bottling, giving it a textured palate with integrated tannins.

Wine 132

Wine Bottling 132

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Grant to a decision to lay down more stock for producing official distillery bottlings rather than have Glenfarclas rely on the blenders. Glenfarclas became the first distillery to release a cask strength single malt in 1968, a bottling which would eventually be renamed Glenfarclas 105 – and remains available today.

Bottling 98

Bottling Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 98

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 15, 2024

New American whiskey and bourbon releases include a Bottled-in-Bond expression from Chattanooga, a peated expression from Shelter Distilling, and a rum finish from Old Forester. The new straight bourbon whiskey was distilled at Chattanooga ’s Riverfront Distillery barreled from January 2020 through to June of the same year.

Rum 98

Rum Whiskey Bottling 98

Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Here are five bottles to get to know the new wave of Mission wines.mimi castle Bichi Listán 2022 From the granite, loamy soils of Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, comes this fresh, ruby-hued wine. 35.99, astorwines.com Catena Zapata La Marchigiana Criolla Chica 2020 This tart rosé from an esteemed Argentine winery has a savory character.

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Wine Bottling Beer 206

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In new American whiskey and bourbon releases this week, Milam & Green expands its Wildlife Collection and Chattanooga bottles in bond. The whiskey was bottled from single cask #508 at 65% ABV on July 15th, 2024. This is the first in an annual series by Barrell Craft Spirits, with a further eight barrels waiting to be bottled.

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Brandy Bottling Alcohol 98

BarLifeUK

MAY 3, 2024

As such, I am honoured to be able to support Equal Measures in some small capacity, by donating some of my most prized bottles of Tequila Ocho, some of which have been in my private collection for over 16 years, since we launched the brand.” Full auction lot listing Bottles 1. ABV, 700ml 2.

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Tequila Hospitality Bottling 214

Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2023

These days, when you hear the sound of a cork popping, there’s a good chance a bottle of Prosecco is nearby. million bottles of the bubbly stuff were sold in 2022. In 2020, the sparkling pink wine earned a DOC designation—formerly, the wines were considered IGT—a move indicating a quality revolution for the style.

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Wine Bottling Beer 223

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 29, 2024

Credit: The Macallan In 2023 a bottle of Macallan 1926 60 Year Old, with a label designed by the Italian artist Valerio Adami, became the most expensive bottle of whisky in the world when it sold for £2,187,500 / $2,714,25. million) was also a bottle of Macallan 1926 60 Year Old, but with the Fine and Rare label. million ($1.9

Bottling 105

Bottling 105

Drinkhacker

JULY 21, 2024

It checks all the boxes expected of a Chardonnay of this pedigree and reputation and is certainly a bottle worthy of special occasions and guests. Similar to Robert’s assessment of the 2020 vintage, this is big on plum notes at first, and waiting around a few minutes allows for notes of dark fruit and chocolate to emerge.

Bottling 95

Bottling Wine 95

Spiritz

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Telangana State Beverages Corporation Limited (TSBCL) has issued notices to IMFL and beer suppliers, seeking the remaining 70 percent Excise Duty (ED) or Countervailing Duty (CVD) on drain out stock from depots for the period 2020-21 to 2022-23. The supplier had paid only 30 percent of Excise Duty instead of 100 percent.”

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Liquor Beer Bottling 44

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Then, in 2020, they produced their first blend, Organic Gaia 1.1 , and in 2022 The Cuvée. The whiskey is named for the French artist that designed the attractive label on the bottle and the box in which it is sold, Nathanaël Koffi. When opening this bottle, it is important to give the whiskey time to settle in the glass.

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Whiskey Bottling 113

Drinkhacker

APRIL 13, 2024

We’ve covered wines from the sprawling Gonzalez Byass portfolio on many occasions, and today we look at a small collection of warm-climate bottlings, made alternately in Spain’s Ribera del Duero, Rioja and the Apalta region of Chile. Ample tannins remain heavy in the bottle here, making for a drying, mouth-puckering finish.

Wine 100

Wine Bottling 100

VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

With a seemingly endless number of producers making dozens of varieties, finding a quality bottle of red wine for an affordable price can often feel like looking for the needle in a haystack. In fact, there are plenty of phenomenal bottles in the under-$25 price range from all over the world that deserve more attention. Rating: 90.

Wine 130

Wine Bottling 130

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 4, 2024

Photo: Sotheby’s A bottle of Macallan 1926 60 Year Old, with a label designed by the Italian artist Valerio Adami, became the most expensive whisky in the world in 2023. The previous record was also a bottle of Macallan 1926 60 Year Old, but with the Fine and Rare label. million bottle that just broke its own world record.

Bottling 105

Bottling 105

Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

After the bourbons were married, the blend was bottled at a cask strength. Bottled at cask strength, it’s available in late October in stores with online availability beginning December 1, 2024. Each bottle will bear Villanueva Quintana’s signature and batch number. It’s bottled at cask strength of 103.8

Whiskey 52

Whiskey Rum Brandy Bottling 52

SafeProof

JUNE 11, 2020

Victoria, Australia Apollo Bay Distillery issued an urgent recall for bottles of its SS casino Gin purchased between June 5, and June 7, 2020. In announcing the recall, a spokesperson told the media that the bottles were mis-filled with a hand sanitizer that they also produce at the same location.

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Gin Bottling Food Safety Alcohol 52

VinePair

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It’s a central component in prestigious wines of Bordeaux, particularly in bottles from the Right Bank. But for every unattainable wine out there, there’s a great, affordable bottle just waiting to be discovered. With dark cherry, soft tannins, and a touch of spice at $25 per bottle, this wine is an awesome value.”

Sommelier 105

Sommelier Wine Bottling Club 105

Good Spirits News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Zamora Company USA, with founder-level investment from Dallas Cowboys quarterback and 2022-23 NFL Man of the Year Dak Prescott, has launched Tequila Volteo, an ultra-premium additive-free and organic new luxury tequila brand distilled and bottled at Destileria Casa de Piedra in Jalisco, Mexico.

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Tequila Bottling Liqueur 80