Words like “terroir” and modifiers like “estate-grown” are usually associated with wine. Both of which contribute and refer to a sense of place — when producers celebrate where a wine comes from and all of the environmental factors at play, you can almost taste it in the final product. A sense of place has long been overlooked in the world of spirits, particularly whiskey. But some American distillers, such as
On Tuesday Constellation Brands announced its acquisition of SpikedAde, one of the leading ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in the growing boozy sports drink segment. Constellation agreed to a payment of $75 million for 100 percent ownership of the fast-growing brand, though payments in the next five years could reach up to an additional $278 million contingent on performance. The acquisition marks Constellation Brands’s first foray into hard sports drinks — a
As the global cohort of bartenders and industry enthusiasts gears up for this year’s announcement of the World’s 50 Best Bars tomorrow, last year’s victor Bar Leone in Hong Kong is soaking in its time at the top spot. And as it awaits this year’s ranking, the team at Bar Leone faces a less-expected obstacle: a new bar with the same name and near-identical branding that opened last month in
It’s a hard time to run a beverage program. Costs are escalating due in part to an unhappy blend of tariffs, supply chain issues, and general inflation. The wholesale sector of the drinks industry is in a tremendous amount of flux following the collapse of Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) over the last year, meaning that keeping steady supply of product is trickier than ever. Add to that concerns over
Napa has been one of the most esteemed winemaking regions in the world for decades. Known to churn out big, teeth-kicking Cabernet Sauvignons and bold Chardonnays, Napa is now synonymous with luxury wine among some drinkers. That said, the region offers a rich diversity beyond the most popular wineries and elite bottles. With vineyards stretching from the sun-drenched valley to high-altitude plots, Napa plays host to a wide diversity of
Hot takes are like a bowl of shishito peppers. They’re mild most of the time, but the potential for one to be packed with an intense spice always lurks. In August, the bar community learned that a hot take beginning with the phrase “No one cares about your f*cking guest shift” contained enough Scoville units to cause an uncomfortable burning sensation. The source of the pain came from the appropriately-titled
Throughout Europe, there’s a rich diversity of olive varieties. The continent’s warmer, Mediterranean regions are especially abundant in the crop, with a number of notable varieties coming from Spain, Italy, Greece, France, and Portugal. But while some cultivars might be best suited for snacking or for mixing up a batch of Dirty Martinis, others are best known for their role in olive oil production. Due to the wide variety of
When the VinePair team isn’t busy working at HQ, we’re in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. Here are the cool, current, and flat-out excellent bars and restaurants you should visit in New York right now, according to our editors. Check here each month for an updated list of where to drink in New York City. New
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. This week, we have updates on Pop-Tarts’ exit from BuzzBallz collab, Trump’s ban on Canadian alcohol, the latest product releases, and more. News to know: Pop-Tarts exits BuzzBallz partnership: Pop-Tarts’ owner Mars, Inc. backpedaled from its collaboration with popular ready-to-drink brand
Leaning over his desk, iPhone held in the palm of his hand on speaker, 25-year-old Gavin Fernand speaks in the jargon of a stereotypical cold caller. “Hey, how are you? I’m reaching out to see if your team has the bandwidth to support a large-scale alcohol consumption activation this afternoon?” The unseen man on the other end of the call is a bit confused. “Sorry, say that again?” “We’re looking