- 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...
- The Most Popular Cocktails of April
Here are the drinks that you couldn’t get enough of this month.
- We Asked: “What’s Your Best Advice for Young Bartenders?”
Industry leaders share their tips and their hopes for the future of bartending.
- Introducing the Final Nominees for Best New Bartenders 2026
These talented individuals are driving drink culture forward. In June, we’ll announce our 10 Best New Bartenders.
- A Julep for Every Mood
From the minty classic to a pineapple-spiked take and more.
- This Salty Gin Makes a Superb “Dirty G&T”
Made with English seaside botanicals, it adds minerality to highballs, Martinis and more.
- Editor’s Pick: SHEZEN for a Modern Mother’s Day Sip
Countdown to Mother’s Day with our Editor’s Picks. SHEZEN offers a drinking experience that sits somewhere between tradition and innovation. Produced by Kitaoka Honten, a seventh-generation family brewery founded in 1868 in Nara, Japan, it is rooted in more than 150 years of sake craftsmanship. Each expression begins with premium sake brewed in Nara, blended [...] The post Editor’s Pick: SHEZEN for a Modern Mother’s Day Sip appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- The Flavor Feed: Strawberry
It’s officially strawberry season. And not just in the produce aisle—March through June is peak season for strawberry consumption, too.* Which means there’s no better time to start layering those sweet-tart, sun-ripened flavors into your menu! That’s where Island Oasis® comes in. Instead of ordering cases of fresh strawberries, hulling them, and puréeing batch after [...] The post The Flavor Feed: Strawberry appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- 30+ Flavors and a Shot at Amsterdam, the Bols Cocktail Battle Is Built for Creativity
When it comes to building a standout cocktail, flavor is everything and Lucas Bols is giving bartenders plenty to work with. With more than 30 liqueurs spanning fruit, spice, floral, and dessert-driven profiles, the Bols portfolio offers a playground for creativity behind the bar. From vibrant citrus and tropical expressions to deeper notes of coffee, [...] The post 30+ Flavors and a Shot at Amsterdam, the Bols Cocktail Battle Is Built for Creativity appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- The 10 Best Wines to Celebrate Mom, No Matter Her Style
Whether you celebrate Mother's Day with your Mom, your mother-in-law, or the mother of your children. Maybe you are celebrating the fact that you are a mom yourself or perhaps you have a special someone in your life who is like a mother to you and you want to show her some love. No matter [...] The post The 10 Best Wines to Celebrate Mom, No Matter Her Style appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Chilled Awards: The 4 Platinum Winners from April’s Judging You Need to Know
The April round of the Chilled Awards delivered a standout group of Platinum winners—each earning top marks from our judging panel for quality, flavor, and overall execution. From ready-to-drink innovation to globally respected spirits, these four brands are worth having on your radar right now. Griffo Distillery Espresso Martini 100 points (+ Breakout Brand) A [...] The post Chilled Awards: The 4 Platinum Winners from April’s Judging You Need to Know appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Retailers See A Shakeout Coming In Bourbon
While American whiskey sales have slowed in recent years after their bull run, the category continues to command a vital position in the U.S. spirits market at 27 million cases on a 1.5% decrease in 2025, according to Impact Databank, … Continue reading → The post Retailers See A Shakeout Coming In Bourbon appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- Trump To Lift UK Whisky Tariffs
President Trump announced on social media that he would be lifting all tariffs on whiskies from the United Kingdom, following a visit with King Charles and Queen Camilla. While the president’s social media post was particularly focused on the barrel … Continue reading → The post Trump To Lift UK Whisky Tariffs appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- Rémy Cointreau Posts Slight Full-Year Sales Increase To $1.1 Billion
Rémy Cointreau saw sales climb 0.2% organically to €935 million ($1.1b) in the 12 months through March, representing its full fiscal year, as strong sales in China boosted the company’s fourth-quarter results. Rémy’s core Cognac division slipped 0.5% to €574 … Continue reading → The post Rémy Cointreau Posts Slight Full-Year Sales Increase To $1.1 Billion appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- Diageo Reportedly Set For Management Reorg
Earlier this year, the Financial Times reported that new Diageo CEO Dave Lewis was considering a broad shakeup at the world’s largest spirits player, including the potential removal of layers of management. This week, Bloomberg added more detail to the … Continue reading → The post Diageo Reportedly Set For Management Reorg appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- News Briefs for May 1, 2026
•In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has appointed David Richardson as CEO and Dan Heller as chief commercial officer. Former CEO David Bowman has left the company, Ste. Michelle told SND. A longtime Washington resident, … Continue reading → The post News Briefs for May 1, 2026 appeared first on Shanken News Daily.