THE DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE U.S.
The Board of Directors for DISCUS has elected DAN LEESE, Hotaling & Co. President & CEO, as chair of the national trade association. Leese brings to the role of chair more than 40 years in the beverage alcohol industry. Prior to joining Hotaling & Co., he served as CEO and... Read More
2024 USBG BARTENDER OF THE YEAR
THE UNITED STATES BARTENDERS’ GUILD (USBG) Presents World Class Sponsored By Diageo crowned JONATHAN STANYARD of Seattle, Washington as the 2024 U.S. Bartender of the Year in its twelfth season. Hosted in Denver, Colorado, Stanyard was named champion following three days and five bartending challenges and craft cocktail showmanship. The... Read More
OBITUARY – HARVEY R. CHAPLIN
HARVEY R. CHAPLIN, 95 Harvey R. Chaplin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits passed away on June 9 at the age 95. He also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shaw-Ross International Importers, Inc. and served on the WSWA Board of Directors for... Read More
ITALIAN SUMMER WINES-DELIGHTFUL SELECTIONS-FOR WARM WEATHER SIPPING
By Seema Tikare Italy is one of those countries that is both timeless and a study in how life changes over time. If you walk the narrow lanes of small towns, you still see laundry blowing in the breeze off balconies, old men sitting around tables at the local café... Read More
A DRINK WITH LIZA HOAR -BAR PRINCIPLE-EQUAL MEASURE
By Maia Merrill Gosselin What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, Liza Hoar was living in San Diego, working the bar at the exclusive speakeasy Youngblood. Then a chance conversation at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans in July led to an intriguing job offer in Boston.... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-THE JOE RICKEY
By Pink Lady Late spring is an unpredictable time in New England — we could have sun and blossoms or rain and hail — but regardless of what Mother Nature brings our way this month, it’s time to reach for cocktails that are light and refreshing. If you build it,... Read More
BOSTON BEER CO. 40 YEARS
By Andy Crouch The story of Jim Koch, his Boston Beer Company, and Samuel Adams Boston Lager, is of American success framed through the lens of a constantly evolving beer industry. A former management consultant, Koch transformed his small beer business into one of the largest brewing companies in America.... Read More
MAY IS FOR MARY PICKFORD
By Kirsten Amann When it comes to drinking occasions, May is off to the races! Kicking off with the Kentucky Derby on May 4th, followed by Cinco de Mayo on May 5th, Mother’s Day (which might call for a cocktail depending on your family dynamics) on May 12th, and finishing... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – OAKS LILY
By Pink Lady It’s May, which means it’s time to bust out those fancy hats, Julep cups and get excited about “the most exciting two minutes in sports: “the Kentucky Derby! Much ink will be spilled by lifestyle writers this month about the mint, bourbon, ponies, and horse-folk who power... Read More
PETER ZEMMER WINES
This line of wines from Alto Adige includes a Pinot Grigio, Pinot Grigio Riserva Giatl and Chardonnay Buchholz. The Pinot Grigio has scents of spring blossoms and summer orchard fruit. Suggested retail is $20.99. The Riserva Giatl is powerful, balanced, and savory with an interesting play of acidity in the... Read More