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Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Lands Sazerac Investment
ByJohn Kell,
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818 Tequila is among a wave of celebrity created tequilas from major stars including George Clooney and The Rock.
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9 Great Cocktails Inspired By Countries Participating In The World Cup
Raise a glass to the beautiful game with these easy cocktails that represent some of the tournament's underdogs, from Haiti to Scotland and host nation Mexico.
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Green River Distillery Launches Its Oldest-Ever Bourbon
Green River's oldest bourbon successfully embraces the magic of toasted oak.
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Old Forester’s Best Whiskeys Return With Bourbon & Rye Single Barrels
Old Forester's rarest bourbon and rye will hit shelves beginning June 13th.
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Mezcal Sweeps The Top Honors At The 2026 IWSC
Mezcal swept the IWSC's highest agave honors in 2026, with four traditional ensambles earning Gold Outstanding medals and advancing to trophy consideration.
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The World’s Best Rums According To The 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition
From Foursquare's award-winning aged rums to Hampden, Worthy Park, and Longueteau, these are the IWSC's best rums of 2026.
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The World’s Best Gins According To The 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition
Discover the 10 highest-rated gins of 2026 according to the IWSC, including standout bottles from New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, Laos, Canada, and the UK
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Madonna And Absolut Mix Vodka Cocktails And Pride
The pop icon and Absolut are collaborating for a Pride-themed creative campaign that features cocktails and events ahead of the July release of Confessions II.
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America’s Best Bottled In Bond Bourbon According To The IWSC,
Four BIB bourbons took gold medals at the international Wine & Spirit Competition’s 2026 American Whiskey Judging. Here’s why the four should be tasted in tandem.
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The World’s Best Straight Bourbon, According To The IWSC
Two straight bourbons took top honors at the International Wine & Spirits 2026 American Whiskey Judging. Remarkably, both retail for under $50. Both should be tasted.
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The World’s Best Bourbon, According To The International Wine & Spirits Competition
Two sharply different bourbons took top honors at the IWSC 2026 American Whiskey Judging. Here’s what they taste like and why you should try them side by side.
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Why The Great American Beer Festival Is Moving Outdoors
The Great American Beer Festival has always been held indoors. For the first time ever, it will be held outdoors in 2026—rain, snow or shine.
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Is This Champagne The Birkin Bag Of Wine?
Laurent-Perrier’s Grand Siècle Champagne is much like the Hermès' Birkin bag-both are enduring French luxury items that prize craftsmanship and elegance
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How Beverage Brands Plan To Reach Fans During The World Cup
Yerba Madre, Don Julio 1942, Clase Azul and OIKOS Protein Shakes are capitalizing on the global nature of the World Cup.
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Georgian Wine Is Caught Between Russia And The West
As Russia raises excise taxes and tightens its grip on Georgian wine exports, producers face an impossible choice — and America may be the only way out.
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The Cocktail Lounge Turning San Francisco Fashion Into A Night Out
The Bank at Amador fashion show blended cocktails, runway style, florals and beauty details into a sold-out San Francisco nightlife moment.
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A Glass Half Full At Auction Napa Valley—Why Wineries Are Positive About The Future
Though global wine sales have declined, many wineries at the 2026 Auction Napa Valley expressed optimism about the future amid much excitement over innovation and ‘fresh energy’ in Napa Valley.
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Under Mauro Colagreco, Espionage And Fine Dining Collide At Raffles London
Mauro Colagreco launches new Espionage Menu at Raffles London at the OWO.
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