Drinkhacker
JUNE 29, 2024
Guatemala is home to a number of top-shelf rums, including Zacapa , Botran , and more. The latest arrival is a new brand called Tenango Rum, launched by restauranteur Sophia Deleon, who has deep Guatemalan heritage. Made completely in the country, this rum is column-distilled from molasses and aged in American oak for an unspecified length of time. The distinctive, removeable woven bottle cover is handcrafted, and each one is unique.
The Whiskey Wash
JUNE 29, 2024
Credit: Irish Distillers A cask imparts wonderful flavors to a whiskey while it matures. You will often see a statistic regarding the percentage of a whiskey’s flavor that comes from its cask. The number usually varies between 50-80%. Notes like honey, vanilla, caramel, and fruits all come down to the choice of cask. Yet many consumers have never given much thought to the expertise and skill required to create such a significant component of their favorite drink.
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Drinkhacker
JUNE 29, 2024
The wine world continues its march toward delivery and subscription services at a steady, measured pace. Since our last foray into the enterprise, a few have folded while others made it through the pandemic and other economic challenges with success and growth. 90+ Cellars provides a refreshingly unique angle in a market where surprises and flexibility are minimal.
Spiritz
JUNE 29, 2024
Bacardi has released its first ever premium spiced rum, Bacardi Caribbean Spiced , while tapping into the ongoing premiumisation trend in the sector. Featuring notes of pineapple, coconut blossom, vanilla and cinnamon, Bacardi Caribbean Spiced has been created for both cocktail mixing and sipping neat, via a process which includes maturing in charred oak barrels.
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Australian Bartender
JUNE 29, 2024
Pearls Bar Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast pearlsbar.com.au The Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, just unveiled its newly renovated Pearls Bar, marking a big moment for the resort under new ownership. This renovation gives both locals and guests a chance to enjoy some top-notch luxury. Located in the heart of the resort, the updated Pearls Bar is decked out in rich jewel tones and lush accents, inspired by its tropical surroundings.
The Whiskey Wash
JUNE 29, 2024
When choosing a bottle of whisky to buy, you may often come across the term ‘cask finishing’. Whiskey can be ‘finished’ in a wide variety of casks including sherry, port, wine, and Mizunara. Cask finishing allows whiskey creators, distillers, and blenders to explore new profiles in their finished product, with the finishing casks imbuing the whiskey with new and exciting flavors.
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