In the whiskey world, if you’re doing everything yourself — if you’re not cutting any corners, if you’re trying to be a true original — it can take quite a while, perhaps even more than a full decade to become “up-and-coming.” Such is the case with Still Austin Whiskey Co. “It takes time. It does take time,” says Chris Seals, the CEO at Still Austin. “But it’s not just waiting
Nicholas Meyer readily admits he’s stubborn. How else would one forge ahead opening a brewery amid today’s economic challenges and fickle, category-agnostic consumers? Or, to venture a step further, open that brewery centered entirely around traditional German and Czech lagers when American craft beer has for so long been fueled by a relentless cycle of novelty? For Meyer, his staff, and the many customers who have found their new favorite
On Wednesday, Delta Airlines announced it will now serve Blanton’s bourbon, Hugo Spritzes, Palomas, and non-alcoholic cocktails in-flight to Delta One business class customers. The menu additions come alongside Delta’s $1 billion investment in its fleet, revamping its highest tier seating option for long-haul and international flights. Delta will first roll out the refurbished menu to fliers on transoceanic trips departing from Los Angeles International Airport. The airline plans on
Barolo, one of the most celebrated wines of Italy, conjures up powerful, tannic reds from the Nebbiolo grape that need many years of aging before they can even begin to be enjoyed. But while that’s the popular wisdom, it’s not necessarily the case. Last month in Barolo, in Italy’s Northwest Piedmont region, I tasted close to a hundred wines, from those about to be released to slightly older vintages and
When it comes to Riesling, wine drinkers usually either adore or disdain the polarizing variety. Sommeliers and in-the-know hobbyists celebrate the grape for its razor-sharp acidity and bright aromatics, while skeptics shy away from the variety in fear of its occasional sweetness. But while some people have strong opinions on Riesling’s merits, others might not know the grape well enough yet to decide. And there’s no better place to get
Barefoot Wine is one of the most instantly recognizable brands in the beverage industry. Owned by E&J Gallo Winery since 2005, the brand has become known for its approachable and casual take on winemaking and selling. Founder Davis Bynum made Barefoot’s first wine out of his garage in California in 1965. Today, Barefoot is a mainstay at grocery and liquor stores around the nation. Now at the helm of the
This month marks 60 years in the bourbon industry for distilling legend Jim Rutledge. His claim to fame is bringing Four Roses Bourbon back to the United States after decades of only being sold in Japan and other foreign markets, a move that has earned him a venerated place among whiskey geeks. But since retiring from Four Roses in 2015 he’s continued to build his legacy, helping to launch numerous
Cheap bourbon isn’t glamorous. The labels don’t tout special barrel finishes or unique age statements. The bottles won’t sit on the back of your home bar gathering the dust that will only be wiped off when a special occasion compels you to do so. A reliable bottle of cheap bourbon makes up for these perceived deficiencies in numerous ways. It can provide the backbone for an Old Fashioned, a Boulevardier,
Chardonnay has long been one of the world’s most popular wine grapes. Though it originated in Burgundy, the variety is now grown across every major wine region, and as it spread, many different vinification styles emerged. Despite its versatility, Chardonnay became synonymous with the heavily oaked, buttery style from California that dominated the market in the 1990s, resulting in the “Anything but Chardonnay” movement of drinkers set on avoiding the
This is VinePair’s Booze News Weekly Roundup, where we gather the hottest headlines and product releases every Friday for a snapshot of what’s happening in the beverage alcohol industry. It was a quiet week on the news front, but as we gear up for gifting season, there are a ton of new product drops. We have updates on Southern Glazer’s bribery snafu, OpenTable’s 2026 restaurant report, and the latest releases.