Cheers

JUNE 5, 2024

Fortified wines are wines to which distilled spirit has been added at the winery. They usually contain 15% to 20% alcohol, so they taste stronger and feel heavier than standard wines, and are served in smaller portions. Any kind of still wine can be fortified, but those which are most popular tend to be sweet.

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Booze Business

AUGUST 13, 2020

Source ) Selena Nitz, founder and owner of Miramar Rakia Modern Brandy , emigrated from Bulgaria in 1999 with the intention of living the American Dream. Among other crops, her father and grandfather had a vineyard and made wine and Rakia (more about this in a moment). Selena’s Rakia – Miramar Modern Brandy Back to her journey.

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

When thinking of Sangria, sweaty, fruit-loaded pitchers of red wine and ice likely come to mind. White wine also tends to be lower in ABV, making White Sangria an ideal sessionable sipper. There are a few things to keep in mind when prepping a batch of White Sangria, the most important being the type of wine used as the drink’s base.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

With them came European agriculture, including cattle, poultry, and grapes, which became wine made by Jesuit monks, and soon the brandy that came to be called pisco. “It It is the first distillate of the Americas,” says Adam Weintraub, founder of Museo del Pisco , a bar and library of the spirit with three locations in Peru.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2024

Whisky: The New Brandy? Brandy was, for a long time, the preferred drink amongst the upper classes of England. Small insects called grape phylloxera devastated the wine-producing regions of Europe. Small insects called grape phylloxera devastated the wine-producing regions of Europe.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cristina Gonzales of Gonzales Wine Company fell in love with wine while studying abroad in South America. where her parents had settled, she sought out various jobs in the wine industry. Indeed, according to The Roots Fund 2021 Annual Report , less than 5 percent of the wine industry “is people of color in ownership in wine.”

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Cheers

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The holiday season is all about the sparkle, especially when it comes to wine, and especially on New Year’s Eve. Ingredients such as apple brandy, pear liqueur and wintery spices add seasonal flair for drinks you can enjoy long after the ball has dropped and the holiday decorations are put away. Top with sparkling wine/Champagne.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 10, 2024

The Dutch Helped Shape Cognac As We Know It The Dutch loved French wine and back in the 13th century that meant shipping it to Holland along the Charente River. By the 16th century they had started distilling the wine on arrival to better preserve it. The distilled wine was named “brandwijn,” which translates to burnt wine.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2024

Originally known for distilling German-style fruit brandies and herbal liqueurs , the distillery has added the Dampfwerk American Single Malt to its portfolio. And so, the distillery began producing German-style fruit brandies and herbal liqueurs using a hand-hammered still imported from Baden-Württemberg.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A Taste of Treviso’s Heritage A short one-hour drive from Venice, Treviso is Italy’s Prosecco capital and the wine region where La Marca is made. The brand is proud to represent over 4,500 local grape growers to produce what has become one of the most loved sparkling wine brand in the U.S. It’s an elegant autumn welcome in a glass.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

The 2020 wildfires in Oregon’s Willamette Valley destroyed over 1 million acres and left multiple vineyards with vine damage that would eventually lead to smoke-tainted wine. So far, approximately 5,000 bottles of the sauce have been made, though 15,000 more could be produced from the winery’s remaining smoke-tainted wine.

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VinePair

MAY 15, 2024

But back then, trainers combined low doses of the pesticide with high-sugar alcohols like Champagne or brandy to create what they perceived as an endurance booster for exhausted competitors. At the end of the event, winner Dorando Pietri was photographed crossing the finish line with a wine cork in hand.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

That’s because its ABV and conventional usages are more in line with a liqueur than what it actually is: a fortified and aromatized wine. Like sherry or port , vermouth is wine that’s been given an extra bump in the ABV department thanks to the addition of a neutral spirit. Don’t let that candy-red hue fool you.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

This malt draws influences from barrels that once held brandy, rum, wine, port, or sherry before a final blending in the distillery’s solera vat. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Cedar Ridge The QuintEssential Portside Its SRP is $99.99.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Shaken apple brandy, good pomegranate grenadine, and lemon. Apple brandy can be underwhelming on its own, but in a Jack Rose it screams, um… apple! We make a pot and build a solera of spice and brandy additions each day. There is something very nostalgic about it, and it’s a great way to use a day-old bottle of red wine.”

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VinePair

JULY 8, 2024

The company has strong roots in the wine world — it’s the largest wine marketer in the U.S. The article Spirit of Gallo Re-Enters Luxury Rum Category with Ron del Barrilito appeared first on VinePair. Beyond making a statement in rum, this investment furthers Spirit of Gallo’s continued expansion.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 21, 2024

In this book, Thomas states the recipes for a Brandy Sour and a Gin Sour. One such variation was the addition of a red wine float, for which an unnamed bartender in Chicago claimed credit in 1883. Boston Sour vs. New York Sour A red wine float is a layer of red wine that is added to the rest of the already mixed ingredients.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 26, 2023

While it is true that the bubbles hold up more than fine on their own, Champagne cocktails can really take the wine to new heights. The low-ABV cocktail takes on a sweet and herbaceous edge, a delightful complement to the dry sparkling wine. The liqueur was allegedly chosen to recreate the color of the region’s beloved red wines.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By embracing the practice of distillation on lees — where the yeast remains in the wine during distillation — Rémy V is able to capture the complexity of the grapes, resulting in a spirit that is as fresh as it is aromatic. This article is sponsored by Rémy Martin. For Rémy, it’s actually not that new. Note: reduce recipe as needed.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 27, 2024

Originally known for distilling German-style fruit brandies and liqueurs, the distillery recently expanded its horizons and began distilling American single malt whiskey. The resulting single malt is a light spirit that is matured in white oak before finishing in red wine casks. I, for one, can’t wait to see what they do next.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 11, 2024

Introduced in the 1960s, McDowell’s is amongst the largest umbrella spirits brands in the world, marketing varieties of whisky, brandy, and rum. George, close to Madras (now Chennai), to supply the British population in India with imports of cigars and tobacco, tea, groceries – and wine and spirits. 1 spirit, a brandy, in 1963-64.

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Booze Business

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In the alcohol industry, spirits and wines are protected by law, known as Denomination of Origin. A Wine Enthusiast article points out that “the plant is now being grown and distilled in California, Australia, South Africa, Peru, Venezuela, India, and elsewhere.” More about this in a moment.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished In Port Wine Barrels Aging a spirit in fortified wine barrels is a well-established practice in Scotch production, but this release from Angel’s Envy applies the port wine cask treatment to bourbon. The nose kicks off with wafts of mixed berry tarts and brandied cherries.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Carriers include Total Wine and ReserveBar. The creamy mixture is typically served chilled and can be non-alcoholic or spiked with spirits like rum, brandy, bourbon, or whiskey. Read the full article at Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog Is Back In Time For Christmas You can find your nearest retailer here.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 12, 2024

Held by the Wine Country Network, the 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition took place in Broomfield, CO, between March 2nd and March 10th, 2024. Rocker Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels Meticulous design went into Rocker Spirits’ unique bottle. The whiskey was finished in port wine barrels.

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

Meanwhile, another New Orleans based businessman was importing brandy, specifically Sazerac-du-Forge et Fils cognac. The story then goes that phylloxera, a root disease which crippled France’s wine and brandy industry, made cognac hard to come by and so the indigenous rye whiskey was substituted, eventually becoming the norm.

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A Bar Above

MARCH 1, 2024

We’ll cover this in a little more detail throughout this article. Photo by Getty Images via www.unsplash.com Typical items on a par sheet include spirits, beer, wine, mixers and possibly kegs. If not already, organize it into categories (Well, bourbon, brandy, liqueurs, etc.) You should be able to export this from your POS).

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 7, 2023

To further the flavor varieties possible in bottled releases of this single malt whiskey, maturation occurred in a variety of barrels, ranging from new charred oak, de-charred toasted oak, red wine casks, Portuguese brandy casks, classic sherried oak casks, as well as others.

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VinePair

AUGUST 6, 2024

Besides distilleries, one can easily spend time here exploring small towns, wineries, and cideries, sampling the abundant produce that makes its way into local whiskeys, brandies, and more. The article Whiskey Americana: 3 of the Best Whiskey Trails in the North appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2024

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the practice started to catch on, but some theories suggest that when merchants started shipping whiskeys , wines, and brandies over long distances, the folks on the receiving end found that the barrels’ influence added pleasant flavors to the liquids within.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

You probably know it from the fine wines in Jerez, Spain, and you’ve probably noticed that it’s become something of a trend these days in distilled spirits. For Don the Beachcomber’s version, replace brandy with pisco.) “Cocktail College” is brought to you by Zacapa No. Well, for Zacapa No. Shake until well chilled.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2024

That phenomenon eventually gave way to the advent of the flip in 1874, which was first documented as a shaken cocktail with a whole egg, sugar, brandy or gin , and garnished with nutmeg. Dean Swift Credit: Guinness For fans of mulled wine , Hot Toddies , and Irish Coffees , the Dean Swift has entered the hot cocktail conversation.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Speyside Malt Whisky was matured in ex-bourbon and then finished in rare casks that once held French apple brandy. Initially matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, the whisky is then finished in Tawny Port wine casks from the Douro Valley. Read the full article at New Releases: Benromach, Mossburn, Tamnavulin, Orphan Barrel

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Spirits Sourcery: You can hardly blame them seeing there is such an abundance of quality food and wine! The interest in trying something new remained unabated, but the consumer was used to rounder fruit flavors due to their consumption of Italian brandies and eau de vie. Daniele: Yes, we are spoilt! But people aspired.

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Cheers

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sangria is so much more than chopped fruit and table wine. Many sangria recipes call for the addition of liquor such as brandy or Cointreau or Grand Marnier or something to build out the sangria, Button notes. For a non-alcoholic version of sangria, use a bottle of white, rosé, sparkling or red non-alcoholic wine. It just works.”

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Wine casks, port, and even marsala have been used to lend their summer fruit characteristics in a way that was very rare until recently. Sustainably produced spirit going into casks seasoned with cider or apple brandy, or barrels from the new English wine industry? What might be a quintessentially English character?

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VinePair

APRIL 17, 2024

Building a Backbar In 2019, Orlando Franklin McCray was brought on to run the bar program at Nightmoves, the part-dance club, part-cocktail bar that shares a wall and ownership with one of the best wine restaurants — frankly, best restaurants period — in Brooklyn, The Four Horsemen. Basically, I think this is trash,” he told them.

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