Drinkhacker

JANUARY 25, 2025

Quintaliza makes one style of tequila and one only: a reposado which is coffee-aged. What the heck is “coffee-aged?” It’s finished in oak barrels that previously held brewed organic coffee, “made from sustainably sourced beans harvested in Chiapas, Mexico.” The aging process is actually patented, allowing “Quintaliza to achieve its distinctive bold taste and aroma naturally from the barrels, while still honoring and not overpowering the agave at the heart of t

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 25, 2025

Twelve years ago, all hell broke loose when Makers Mark decided to lower the ABV of its popular bourbon from 45% to 42%. A 3% drop might seem trivial, but for devoted fans, it was unacceptable, with backlash causing the distillery to quickly reverse its decision. So, if the ABV had been decreased, what implications would it have had? And why did Makers Mark immediately backtrack on its decision?

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Alcohol Bar Whiskey 98

PubClub

JANUARY 25, 2025

People enjoy the lively social scene at the Genesis Invitational. Editor’s Note: The 2025 Genesis Invitational has beem moved from Riveria Country Club in Pacific Palasades to San Diego’s Torrey Pines, which also hosts the PGA Tour’s Farmer’s Open. To get in the swing of things at the Genesis Invitational (formerly the LA Open) in Los Angeles, it’s important to know the lay of the land, the feel of the fairways, the guide to the greens.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 25, 2025

The Blanton’s Range. Credit: Blanton’s About Blanton’s Bourbon Blantons Bourbon debuted in 1984 under the guidance of Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee at Buffalo Trace Distillery , pioneering the world’s first commercially available single-barrel bourbon. Named after Colonel Albert B. Blanton, a former distillery president known for selecting exceptional barrels, it revolutionized bourbon at a time when the category struggled for relevance.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 25, 2025

A rose sparkler made from 100% baga grapes in Portugal’s Bairrada region, this 2013 is a current vintage, though the 2014 is also available now. After nine years on the lees, this wine has developed a deep pink-rose in color, but the intrigue doesn’t stop there. The wine immediately surprises with a nose that vaguely evokes aromas of sherry and Madeira — a touch of oxidation amidst a backdrop that otherwise would shock no one: strawberries, hibiscus, and vanilla cream.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 25, 2025

Diageo is considering the sale or spinoff of its iconic beer brand, Guinness, as part of a strategic review of its portfolio and its stake in LVMH’s Moët Hennessy. The news, first reported by Bloomberg, has spurred a nearly 4 percent rise in Diageo’s share price. Guinness, a standout in Diageo’s primary portfolio, has exhibited strong performance, bolstered by robust sales, including the success of its alcohol-free variant.

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PubClub

JANUARY 25, 2025

This is the Cococabana and Lobby Tiki Bar Chicken and Waffles. Eight San Diego bars and restaurants have joined forces to bring aid to affected Southern California communities affected by the wildfires with a special campaign called Dining for Disaster Relief. Through the rest of January, the following restaurants will donate proceeds from select menu items to benefit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank , which is providing critical food and resources to wildfire victims.

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