- Alcademics Alert: Website Extreme Maintenance
The website host/software I have been using for this site since about 2008 is suddenly shutting down with barely any notice. I will attempt to transfer much of the content under a different provider, but I expect a lot of problems with it- broken links, missing images, messy. My message...
- San Francisco Cocktail History Tour Dates for August and September
I’ve added more dates to the calendar for my SF Bar and Cocktail History Tours. I’m doing the tour every Saturday. Can’t make a Saturday afternoon? I can do private tours most anytime- reach out. On the tour, which begins in San Francisco’s Financial District and end in North Beach,...
- September 2025 Drink Book Releases
Here are new cocktails and spirits books being released in September 2025. To see all the New Drink Books of 2025, visit this link. Savory and Sweet Shrubs: Tart Mixers for Delicious Cocktails and Mocktails Amazon Bookshop American Whiskey Master Class: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Bourbon, Rye, and Other...
- Glow in the Dark Ants in Ice Cubes
I was trolling the dollar store for things to freeze into ice cubes, as I do, and found these large fluorescent ants. I froze them into ice cubes using my Clearly Frozen tray. Then I shined a blacklight on them. They look awesome, even better in a glass with a...
- Bartender’s Ketchup is Back on the Menu in SF
I wrote a story for the SFStandard about elderflower liqueur making a huge comeback. It was so popular when the brand St. Germain first launched in 2007 that it was given the nickname “bartender’s ketchup.” It’s so back, but now bartenders are using a wide range of products. Read the...
- Hpnotiq Is Back?
A handful of bars are reaching for the aquamarine bottles yet again.
- Everybody Loves a Cucumber Cocktail
From a mezcal Mule to a Southside Fizz, these recipes make the most of the ingredient.
- OK But How Dirty Is a Dirty Martini, Really?
A handful of bartenders weigh in.
- A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Chicago’s Most Exciting New Bar Program
In an era of $20+ Martinis, here’s how The Radicle keeps Its cocktail prices at just $10.
- After the Craft Beer Gold Rush
Now that the release lines have died down and the hazy bros have moved on, craft beer culture in America is different—but that’s not such a bad thing.
- Burgundy’s Fight Against Spring Frost
The image shown here looks beautiful-perhaps even romantic- but it is every winegrower’s nightmare. It’s springtime on the pristine, sloping vineyards of Burgundy, one of France’s most renowned wine regions, known for its world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Winter pruning has been completed over the last two months, and eagerness for the next phase of [...] The post Burgundy’s Fight Against Spring Frost appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Buchanan’s Whisky Kicks Off FIFA World Cup 2026™ Campaign with Rauw Alejandro
Buchanan’s Whisky is bringing music, culture, and fútbol together with the launch of its latest global campaign, kicking off the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ alongside Latin music star Rauw Alejandro. Rooted in the energy and passion Latinos bring to the sport, the campaign celebrates fútbol as more than just a game—it’s a [...] The post Buchanan’s Whisky Kicks Off FIFA World Cup 2026™ Campaign with Rauw Alejandro appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Belvedere Vodka Takes “Dirty Brew” Nationwide: A New Frontier for Coffee & Spirits
The espresso martini craze has officially entered its next era. Following a successful limited rollout, Belvedere Vodka has announced the nationwide U.S. launch of Dirty Brew, an organic, coffee-infused expression hitting shelves on April 1st. While many flavored vodkas rely on sugary syrups, Belvedere is leaning into its heritage of precision and high-quality ingredients. Dirty [...] The post Belvedere Vodka Takes “Dirty Brew” Nationwide: A New Frontier for Coffee & Spirits appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- GALLO Completes Acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon from Kirin Holdings
GALLO has finalized its agreement with Kirin Holdings to acquire Four Roses Bourbon, bringing the iconic American whiskey brand back under U.S. family ownership for the first time in 83 years. The acquisition marks a major moment for Four Roses as it enters a new phase focused on heritage, craftsmanship, and growth. Known for its [...] The post GALLO Completes Acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon from Kirin Holdings appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Drink of the Week: Café Cabana
Our Drink of the Week is a tropical-leaning espresso cocktail that balances rich coffee and aged rum with bright pineapple, citrus, and a subtle coconut creaminess. Finished with warm spice from falernum, it delivers a layered, refreshing yet indulgent sip. The post Drink of the Week: Café Cabana appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Bacardi Launches 100 Proof Patrón Expression Aimed At The On-Premise
Bacardi-owned Patrón has added a new higher-proof Tequila, Patrón 100. The Blanco Tequila is bottled at 50% abv and produced entirely using tahonas to crush the cooked agave, similar to the brand’s Roca Patrón line. While competition has ramped up … Continue reading → The post Bacardi Launches 100 Proof Patrón Expression Aimed At The On-Premise appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- Quintessential Sees Goose Ridge Become A Bright Spot For Washington Wine
Napa-based importer and marketer Quintessential Wines has seen Washington winery Goose Ridge Estate emerge as a rising player within its portfolio, growing sales by 42% last year, with volume reaching 121,000 cases. Goose Ridge is owned by the Monson family, … Continue reading → The post Quintessential Sees Goose Ridge Become A Bright Spot For Washington Wine appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- News Briefs for April 15, 2026
•On the afternoon of April 11, the uncorking of 150 amazing wines from across Italy heralded the opening of the 15th edition of OperaWine, the unofficial kickoff to Vinitaly, Italy’s largest wine trade fair. The result of a longstanding partnership … Continue reading → The post News Briefs for April 15, 2026 appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- Moët Hennessy Sales Climb 5% In First Quarter, Led By Champagne
Moët Hennessy saw sales rise 5% to €1.27 billion ($1.49b) in the first quarter of the year on an organic basis, boosted by a strong start for its Champagne business, which includes the Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon, Dom Perignon, … Continue reading → The post Moët Hennessy Sales Climb 5% In First Quarter, Led By Champagne appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- Jackson Family Aligns With Reyes In Seven Markets
California’s Jackson Family Wines has named Reyes Beverage Group as its distributor in Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The move coincides with Reyes’s planned purchase of RNDC’s distribution businesses in 11 markets, including the seven above, … Continue reading → The post Jackson Family Aligns With Reyes In Seven Markets appeared first on Shanken News Daily.