Jack Daniel’s unveiled Jack Daniels 10-Year-Old Tennessee whiskey today, the brand’s first age-stated whiskey in over a century — and it’s coming to a store near you next month. So, why release an age-stated 10-year-old whiskey now? “Fortunately five years ago we added two new additional stills and 14 fermenters. Being able to do that
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The golden sunrise revealed thick fog that slowly rolled over Mount Tamalpais as Chris Kajani stood on her winery’s terrace watching this “miraculous” sight. The wine estate she runs, Bouchaine, is tucked away off the beaten path of Napa Valley in the cooler climate area of Carneros. The remarkable difference between Carneros and other parts
Shay Mitchell’s tequila seltzer brand, Onda, launches its paradise collection with four new flavors, mango, pineapple, passionfruit, and strawberry. Onda was co-founded in 2020 by Mitchell and her co-founder Kelli Adams. The pair had this vision for a 90’s surf style tequila seltzer brand after struggling to find quality ingredient canned beverages specifically in the
We are all weary of travel restrictions, masking, distancing, and the sharp smell of hand sanitizer. But if you’re reading this, then you’re still alive! You’ve made it this far through a global pandemic, and there’s still a lot of joy to be had in travel — if you keep a few basic rules in
Just how important has loyalty become for quick-service restaurant brands? Q2 provided a clear answer: Very. Of course, loyalty programs are nothing new in the space. Millions of us had the Sub Club punch card from Subway, for example. But loyalty has since evolved into a digital differentiator–still providing an incentive for customers to come
A massive fire broke out on the morning of Monday, August 16th in France’s Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. It is possibly believed to have been caused by a cigarette tossed at a roadway rest area near Gonfaron (though this is still under investigation) and magnified by the intensity of the Mistral wind,
Already known for Burgundian-style Pinot Noir, producers are lightening things up with rosés made from the same grape. You probably know Oregon for its world-class Pinot Noir wines, which attract many a Burgundy drinker (and a few producers from there, too). But as of late, the state also has stepped onto the stage with a
When Dominique Crenn first tasted Upside Chicken, she, “was transported to my grandmother’s dinner table. The chicken had such an intense and pure flavor, I just couldn’t believe it.” Crenn, who is the only female chef in the United States to have three Michelin stars, was so impressed because the chicken she was eating was
Starting this October, millions of American households on food stamps will see their benefits increase significantly. The USDA estimates that the average monthly benefit will increase more than $36 per person to aid the 42 million households struggling with food insecurity. This week, the Biden Administration announced it had recalculated the basis for food stamp
Anheuser-Busch has announced a $64 million investment into Los Angeles brewing operations in an effort to drive economic recovery, expand sustainability initiatives, and bolster the brewing giant’s hard seltzer capabilities. The announcement was unveiled by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis at the brewery today (Wednesday, August 18). Highlights include new
Grab Holdings—the ride-hailing super app cofounded by tycoon Anthony Tan—expects the robust growth in its food delivery business to continue after net sales nearly doubled in the first quarter. Adjusted net sales for deliveries climbed 96% to $293 million the first quarter ended March compared to the previous year, offsetting the weakness in the group’s
Growing up in the Netherlands, Rip Pruisken’s favorite treat was the stroopwafel, a near universal treat in the country. But while he was attending Brown University, he found that it was largely unknown in the US. Pruisken sat out to change that with the launch of Rip Van, which has grown into a better-for-you snack
Global warming has forced wine regions around the world to consider new grape varietals that can better withstand the forecasted rise in temperatures. One such wine grape, Marselan, appears to be gaining more traction in Bordeaux, China and Napa Valley. “We set up a test plot of Marselan in 2016,” reported Laurent Rousseau, owner of
After a two year hiatus, the New York City Wine & Food Festival is set to return to the Big Apple from October 14th through October 17th, 2021. The four day extravaganza is billed as the largest of its kind in the five boroughs, encompassing walk-around tastings, celebrity chef-hosted dinners, culinary demonstrations and more. In
Do you ever order your main course based on the side that comes with it? I know that I do. And this time of year, if I see a corn, butterbean and tomato side dish, a.k.a. succotash, I almost always order it. Better yet, I make it myself at home. In restaurants and editorial test kitchens, succotash
Jollibee Foods—controlled by billionaire Tony Tan Caktiong—has agreed to take full control of dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan as the Philippine fast food giant accelerates expansion plans overseas. The company said on Wednesday it’s acquiring the remaining 15% stake in Tim Ho Wan from its partner Titan Dining LP for S$71.6 million ($52.7 million).
Wine from Europe and Chile wine enjoyed big gains in market share and sales in China in the first half of the year at the expense of Australian wine hit with tariffs in connection with that country’s ongoing trade and political disputes with China. France took 35% of China’s wine imports by volume in the
Summer is coming to a close and as some markets return to normality, many of the world’s biggest whisky brands are moving ahead with new product releases, some destined for bars and others for the luxury retail space. From 80-year-old releases, to expressions completely out of character for certain distilleries, here are some of the
As travel restrictions began to ease this year, the first big trip I booked was to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Several years ago, I had visited the colonial hill town, staying at the iconic Rosewood San Miguel de Allende for the spectacular Day of the Dead celebration, which I wrote about here. That experience
It seems like everyone I know could use a drink right now. Whether they’re raising a glass to the last days of summer or bracing themselves for what could be a rough fall, a well-made cocktail has felt like a necessity for the past year. Besides, if you’re working from home, who would even know if