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  • Review: Wines of Priest Ranch, 2026 Releases

    Priest Ranch dates its origins to 1869 when it was established by James Joshua Priest, a Gold Rush prospector, but the start of its current operation more properly dates to 2004, when the grounds were consolidated with the Elder Valley properties to become the Somerston Estate. The estate includes 224 acres of vineyards across 15… The post Review: Wines of Priest Ranch, 2026 Releases appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

  • Review: King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon Batch #1

    Upon its launch, King of Kentucky quickly attained unicorn status, with its annually releases single barrel bourbon spiraling ever higher in price as its age slowly ratcheted up. Now the brand is expanding, and not in the direction you would probably expect: the King of Kentucky Small Batch Collection will be a blend of bourbons,… The post Review: King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon Batch #1 appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

  • Review: John L. Sullivan Irish Whiskey (Updated 2026)

    With Irish whiskey still on the rise, new brands are popping up left and right. Case in point is John L. Sullivan, produced by an outfit called Good Spirits Bottling. This small batch Irish, named after the last bare-knuckled boxing heavyweight world champion, is distinguished by being aged in “single use” Bourbon barrels. Now, most… The post Review: John L. Sullivan Irish Whiskey (Updated 2026) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

  • Review: Wines of Roederer Estate, 2026 Releases

    It’s our second year running looking at the sparkling wines of Roederer, perhaps the most iconic sparkling wine producer in the U.S. (not to mention France). Let’s dive back in! NV Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley (2026) – Still a multivintage blend of 40% pinot noir and 60% chardonnay, with 10 to 15% reserve wine… The post Review: Wines of Roederer Estate, 2026 Releases appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

Chilled Magazine

  • Book of the Month Aphro by Houston Bartender Bevin Biggers

    Welcome to Chilled’s Bartender Book of the Month Club, your monthly guide to essential reads for bartenders. Each month, we spotlight a standout book to add to your collection and keep your creativity flowing. Our Book of the Month is Aphro written by Houston bartender Bevin Biggers @ohbevin. Aphro isn’t just a cocktail book, it’s [...] The post Book of the Month Aphro by Houston Bartender Bevin Biggers appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

  • Built Different: Inside OLUJO’s Approach to Ultra-Premium Tequila

    In a category filled with legacy names and lookalike bottles, OLUJO is taking a more deliberate approach—starting with the liquid and building everything else around it. Focused on craft, design, and a clear point of view, the brand is less interested in following tequila’s traditional playbook and more focused on redefining it. We caught up [...] The post Built Different: Inside OLUJO’s Approach to Ultra-Premium Tequila appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

  • BCB Brooklyn Keeps Getting Better, Here’s Why

    What started as a trade-focused event for working bartenders has evolved into one of the most influential gatherings in global hospitality. Since its launch in 2018, BCB Brooklyn has become a hub for education, innovation, and industry-defining conversations. As the event continues to expand in both size and scope, its mission remains rooted in supporting [...] The post BCB Brooklyn Keeps Getting Better, Here’s Why appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

  • Pints and Partnerships with Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America, 2026

    They say if you could bottle the energy of the craft brewing industry, it might taste a lot like CBC26. The 2026 Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America® transformed Philadelphia into the epicenter of the global brewing industry bringing together more than 7,000 professionals for three days of innovation, education, and connection. Widely regarded as [...] The post Pints and Partnerships with Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America, 2026 appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Spirits Business

  • Ritual Zero Proof breaks into RTDs

    Diageo’s non-alcoholic ‘spirit’ brand Ritual Zero Proof has entered the ready-to-drink space with three flavours: Margarita, G&T, and Spritz The post Ritual Zero Proof breaks into RTDs appeared first on The Spirits Business.

  • Sazerac backs RTD brand SipMargs

    BuzzBallz owner Sazerac has taken an equity stake in Tequila-based sparkling Margarita brand, SipMargs The post Sazerac backs RTD brand SipMargs appeared first on The Spirits Business.

  • Fizz-ics: the bars obsessed with perfecting carbonation

    Being in control of carbonation makes for better cocktails. We speak to the bartenders who are putting the fizz into their drinks The post Fizz-ics: the bars obsessed with perfecting carbonation appeared first on The Spirits Business.

  • Copy Taste Festival returns to Zagreb today

    The third edition of the Copy Taste Festival in Zagreb will host bartenders from Moebius, Mirror Bar and The Cambridge from 14-15 May The post Copy Taste Festival returns to Zagreb today appeared first on The Spirits Business.

  • Penelope debuts golf-inspired Bourbon series

    Luxco-owned Penelope Bourbon has unveiled the first three expressions in its new 18-bottle series called Architects of Golf The post Penelope debuts golf-inspired Bourbon series appeared first on The Spirits Business.