The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 14, 2024

Irish whiskey is seeing a boom in popularity in overseas markets, with the USA seeming to have a particular love of spirit from the Emerald Isle. As such, the competition for medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) was fierce in the Irish whiskey category. Read up on other award-winning whiskeys here.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On Monday we shared a news story with you about New Holland partnering with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast to come up with a beer and whiskey celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons. Somewhat related: Anyone else remember Finch Beer’s Hardcore Chimera double IPA? Gotta be one or two of you out there that do.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 18, 2024

I think that’s all talking about the “oak spire” aging technique — rather than put the beer into whiskey casks, they put spirals of oak casks into the whiskey tanks to age it — and it’s all been part of Oakspire since the start. Anyway, let’s see how it tastes.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

Start a brewery, crank out some IPAs , and you, too, could become a millionaire! Their Pale Ale might be the most iconic craft beer ever made; their Celebration IPA one of the most seasonally beloved. The thing that gets Bell’s to my Mount Rushmore is one of America’s all time favorite IPAs: Two Hearted.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits. Ritual : With four different varieties of NA spirits, Ritual has you covered in terms of versatility with their zero-proof tequila, rum, whiskey, and gin. They offer three expressions: Garden, Spice, and Grove.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Brewery Saint X does, by the way, recognize its surroundings with a cocktail program better than any I’ve ever seen at a brewery, and the food is both a celebration of New Orleans and a selection of excellent accompaniments to their Czech-style dark lager, helles lager, West Coast IPA, and best bitter on cask.”

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Cheers

APRIL 9, 2024

Whiskey is the next most impactful category, though it’s tied with craft beer among on-premise respondents. Still, on-premise respondents say that craft beer is the category generating the most buzz now, vs. whiskey for the retail participants. IPAs are the most popular, followed by lagers, for both segments.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The conglomerate had already owned a minority stake in the non-alc label — which includes whiskey , tequila , gin , rum , and an aperitif — though full ownership poses interesting questions. Last week, Diageo announced that it had acquired Ritual Zero Proof, the top-selling non-alcoholic spirits brand in the United States. Tune in for more.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 29, 2024

New releases in the American whiskey and bourbon market this week include WhistlePig’s oldest whiskey yet, two sporty collaborations, and a wine cask finished single malt. In addition to being single malt, the whiskey is also bottled from a single barrel, making it an extremely limited release. Pursuit Distilling Co.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 23, 2024

Notable concoctions include the Rise & Fall spritz featuring mistelle, sweet vermouth, blood orange cordial, and prosecco, as well as the all-Australian Barrel of Laughs mixing Morris Whiskey, Okar Island Bitter, charred peach, lemon, and Capital Brewing Co’s Hang Loose Juice New England IPA.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 6, 2024

Axios visited Metazoa Brewing ’s dog park and taproom to try their new fruited Big Kahuna IPA. Brewbound has the announcement on the new Dark Lord whiskey from Three Floyds ; NWITimes has a story here (paywalled). Guggman Haus announced plans to open a taproom in Meridian-Kessler. A new film tells the tale.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MARCH 15, 2024

” Love these tasting notes for Twisted Hippo’s recently-re-released IPA. 😉 Whiskey Hill is also hiring for their Westmont location , so it sounds like they’re getting close to opening as well. Banging Gavel’s gotcha. “Chico-in-the-late-90s malt bill attending a grapefruit-pine-cone party.”

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We were also able to discover several smaller and regional brands, including Ammunition bourbon and rye; Via Carota craft cocktails; Spritzatto aperitivo; Root Out root beer-flavored whisky; Finvara Irish whiskey; and the Profanity Life family of “Good F*cking” wines and spirits.

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

On the bright side, domestically-produced whiskey — which experienced a 1 percent volume decline in 2023 — is expected to enjoy a small boom between now and 2028 at a volume compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2 percent. IWSR believes that this trend will continue to play out, expecting a CAGR of -2 percent through 2028.

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VinePair

MAY 19, 2024

offers a few crowd-favorites, including its Fuzzy Baby Ducks IPA and its Star Wars-inspired Imperial Stout Trooper. Arnold Palmer Enterprises Inc.: New England Brewing Co. vs. Lucasfilm Ltd. Connecticut’s New England Brewing Co. The book cover even has “40% alc by vol” written on it. “We

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PubClub

MARCH 24, 2024

In Carlsbad Village, PRK 101 has an array of specials such as $5 Swinging Friar Drafts—Ballast point, $7 LFG IPA, $7 Estrellas, & $5 Skrewball, Jameson and Altos. It is also selling $1 hot dogs and has a Padres Paloma Special with Patron silver, grapefruit liqueur, sugar and lime.

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Advanced Mixology

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Wood-aged beer : Beer aged in wooden barrels or chips that impart flavors, including vanilla, coconut, or whiskey. For example, limonene can add a citrusy note to an IPA, while myrcene can impart a tropical fruitiness to a wheat ale. Examples: Anchor Christmas Ale, Great Lakes Christmas Ale, Hoegaarden Witbier.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 22, 2023

While the spirits aged on Yakushima are restricted to ex-bourbon and ex-sherry, Mars Whisky utilizes Madeira, port, and French oak wine casks at onsite warehouses, along with IPA casks and white oak casks used to age Japanese umeshu, a plum wine, shochu, and sakura.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

4:00pm – 5:00pm | ASS POCKET WHISKEY FELLAS – Often incorporating crowd participation, their playlist runs from Irish traditional to classic rock. Photo: ShamROCK ShamROCK has several selections of beer (plus green beer, of course) and whiskey. 9:15pm – 11:00pm | THE FOOKS – San Diego’s iconic Irish band.

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

IPA India Pale Ales (IPAs) are a popular style of ale known for their stronger hop bitterness, floral or citrusy aroma, and sometimes higher alcohol content. I especially love their June release, Rainbow Wall hazy blood orange IPA. Are there other alcohol-free adult drinks?

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2024

January All Month: Ginuary / Dry January 1/1 – New Year’s Day / National Bloody Mary Day / National Hangover Day 1/2 – World Introvert Day 1/3 – International Mind-Body Wellness Day 1/4 – National Trivia Day 1/5 – National Whipped Cream Day / National Keto Day 1/8 – National Gluten-Free Day 1/9 – National Apricot (..)

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Nothing like making hazy IPAs for a living and then grabbing an ice-cold Lone Star longneck. Pro-tip: it pairs well with crummy whiskey.” —Mariana Domínguez Cárdenas, owner, Cervecera Macaria “ Lone Star ! I love it and it will always be my favorite. Matt Denham, head of brewing operations, American Solera , Tulsa, Okla. “I

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Good thing whiskey is cheap at Costco. Oh, and good news for the gluten sensitive: They have a new gluten-free IPA , and their Curd Wagon is going 100% gluten free this year. 1 The beginning of a new year is naturally going to be a bit forward-looking but it’s a nice change from EOY closure reporting.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

You cant make good whiskey without first making good beer. The master distiller and blender at Teeling Whiskey Company in Dublin oversees a portfolio that includes many styles of Irish whiskey, but his roots lie in the microbrewing scene of the 1990s Pacific Northwest. attitude of 1990s microbrewing into making whiskey.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Jameson is the world’s bestselling Irish whiskey brand, renowned for its triple-distilled smooth blend. If you’ve ever been curious about this monumentally popular Irish whiskey, this complete guide explores the brand’s history, production, tasting notes, and best serving suggestions, providing answers to all your key Jameson questions.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Cerebral made its mark with hazy IPAs and barrel-aged beers. Cozy on up to the bar, order one of the lagers, and follow that up with house flagship Rare Trait, an IPA bursting with wonderful tropical flavors. And the beer is, well, to die for. Theyve recently opened a satellite taproom, also in Oakland.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Based in Vermont, independent bottler Lost Lantern is releasing its oldest whiskeys to date with the 2024 Fall Single Cask Collection. As the craft whiskey movement gains longevity, Lost Lantern has been gradually releasing single casks with older age statements.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 23, 2025

Arran 10 Year Old BUY NOW: $48 Weve talked about this a lotnot just here at The Whiskey Wash, but across the whisky world. This flagship release is fully matured in ex-bourbon casks, but for those seeking something richer, the distillery offers a variety of finishes, including STR, Moscatel, and even IPA casks, among others.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Brewing the Basics: Essential Beers & Ingredients for Spring Refreshers To embark on your beer cocktail journey, you'll need a selection of essential beers and ingredients: Beers: IPA (India Pale Ale) (e.g., Stone IPA, Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA): For a hoppy and bitter base. Whiskey (e.g., Wheat Beer (e.g.,

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Need a last minute present for a whiskey lover? Maplewood has entered their corn-beer era with this West Coast IPA brewed with Iowa’s Barntown Brewing. Cantillon Fou’Foune alert: It’s pouring on Sunday only at The Beer Temple. Guessing they won’t last long.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For years the company has offered spirits in just about every major category, whether vodka , tequila , spiced rum , Canadian whisky (thought to be sourced from Crown Royal ), bourbon (always Barton 1792), Tennessee whiskey, or various Scotches from just about every major region (sometimes labeled as The Macallan , often undisclosed).

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Their beers span a wide range of styles, from blonde and red ales to modern IPAs. The city is home to a multi-award-winning brewery that has now ventured into the world of distillationmuch like another well-known English distillery, Filey Bay, on the other side of the Pennines.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Spirit of Yorkshire has been experimenting with finishes in recent years, releasing a Moscatel Finish, an IPA Finish, and a Peated Finish. Its a process that requires constant checking of the casks to make sure the whisky is bottled at precisely the right time.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

“What’s the drink with the shot of whiskey in a pint of beer, again?” Pour the whiskey into a shot glass. oz reposado tequila 1 oz cinnamon syrup 2 dashes aromatic bitters 2 dashes tiki bitters 1 can of chilled Red Hook Big Ballard IPA Add all ingredients to a goblet halfway with cubed ice and gently stir.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As with hard seltzer , glitter beer, and brut IPA , the beer world moves in cycles and trends. While they do have a lager-forward focus, you can find everything from Rauchbiers to DDH double IPAs and Belgian saisons on their roster. percent-ABV New England IPA that, to me, is perfection. Headway is a full-bodied, super-juicy, 6.5-percent-ABV

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