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  • Review: Dark Arts America 250 Years of Spirit 5X Blend Bourbon 11 Years Old

    Great whiskey often asks a simple question: can a collection of individual parts become something greater than any one of them alone? Dark Arts Whiskey House has built its identity around that very idea. Its philosophy of alchemy is not centered on turning lead into gold, but on transformation. Separate barrels, each with its own… The post Review: Dark Arts America 250 Years of Spirit 5X Blend Bourbon 11 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

  • Review: Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey 4 Years Old (2022)

    For such a humble brand, Old Overholt Rye has undergone an awfully large number of reinventions over the last decade, including a full relaunch with proof change only 2 years ago, a bonded expression, and an overproof version. Now standard-issue Old Overholt is changing once again, keeping the new 43% abv but adding a 4… The post Review: Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey 4 Years Old (2022) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

  • Review: Non-Alcoholic Beers of Best Day Brewing, Complete Lineup

    Best Day Brewing hails from, of all places, Sausalito, California, a tiny residential and tourist community north of the Golden Gate Bridge that’s best known for expensive sushi and even pricier cocktails. Since its founding in 2020, the company has become one of the most widely distributed non-alcoholic beer brands, with availability of its six… The post Review: Non-Alcoholic Beers of Best Day Brewing, Complete Lineup appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

  • Review: Copper & Cask “Wave That Flag” Bourbon and “Boston Rum Party” Rye

    In 2026, consumers have been inundated with American whiskey releases bearing America 250 branding in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. For many producers, the formula has been fairly predictable: add an America 250 logo to the label, reference “1776-2026,” and attach a patriotic name. Numerous releases also direct… The post Review: Copper & Cask “Wave That Flag” Bourbon and “Boston Rum Party” Rye appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

Chilled Magazine

  • Tara Wiese, Senior Director of Brand Marketing at Ole Smoky Distillery, Tells Us About its New Low-Cal RTD

    The ready-to-drink category continues to evolve as consumers seek beverages that balance convenience, flavor, and a lighter drinking experience. Low-calorie canned cocktails have become a staple of summer menus, but standing out in an increasingly crowded category requires more than just a lower calorie count. It takes a product with authentic character and recognizable flavor. [...] The post Tara Wiese, Senior Director of Brand Marketing at Ole Smoky Distillery, Tells Us About its New Low-Cal RTD appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

  • Go Big or Go Home: Tres Agaves Launches The Great Garnish Takeover

    Move over, basic lime wheels! The era of the maximalist garnish has officially taken over the backbar. Tres Agaves has just launched The Great Garnish Takeover, a vibrant new campaign celebrating the art of audacious, over-the-top cocktail presentation. To pull it off, the organic tequila and mixer brand teamed up with Olive My Pickle—the fermentation-forward [...] The post Go Big or Go Home: Tres Agaves Launches The Great Garnish Takeover appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

  • The Bartender Review: Tequila Cazcanes—The New Cult Brand? 

    Welcome to Chilled’s Bartender Review: The latest bottles, reviewed by the pros. Reviewed by Lauren Castano, Chilled Ambassador, Tequila Sommelier, Educator. Almost all their recent drops and special releases over the last couple of years seem destined to sell out. So what makes this brand so special? The name Cazcanes pays homage to the Caxcan people, an Indigenous [...] The post The Bartender Review: Tequila Cazcanes—The New Cult Brand?  appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

  • Drink of the Week: Blood Orange Habanero Margarita

    In this week’s Drink of the Week, bright Island Oasis® Blood Orange meets a bold habanero kick in a Margarita that tastes like sunshine with a little attitude. It’s sweet, spicy, and easy to sip. Salt. Tequila. Blood orange? You bet. The crowd-favorite Margarita just got a lot bolder: blood-orange brightness up front, habanero heat [...] The post Drink of the Week: Blood Orange Habanero Margarita appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Spirits Business

  • Rare Character goes national with Helmsman

    Whiskey maker Rare Character has teamed up with Helmsman Imports to take its Pride of Anderson County series national The post Rare Character goes national with Helmsman appeared first on The Spirits Business.

  • Hakkasan menu explores intersection of East and West

    The Bar at Hakkasan in London’s Mayfair has created a drinks list featuring 20 signature serves for its 25th anniversary The post Hakkasan menu explores intersection of East and West appeared first on The Spirits Business.

  • RNDC finalises sale of Oregon and Washington operations

    Columbia Distributing has completed its purchase of Republic National Distributing Company’s operations in Oregon and Washington The post RNDC finalises sale of Oregon and Washington operations appeared first on The Spirits Business.

  • Wine and spirits sales rebound in Constellation Q1

    Mi Campo Tequila owner Constellation Brands has started fiscal 2027 with an 8% rise in organic sales for its wine and spirits arm The post Wine and spirits sales rebound in Constellation Q1 appeared first on The Spirits Business.

  • Westward master blender departs

    After 13 years at Westward Whiskey, master blender Miles Munroe has left the company to start his own brand, Grimoire Spirits The post Westward master blender departs appeared first on The Spirits Business.