QUICK SHOT! Former Pernod Ricard Executive Bets The Farm On Martingale Cognac
The plan for Martingdale to attract modern drinkers is simple: save the finest grapes in the harvest to distill eau-de-vie, then turn the somewhat stodgy…
BARLEYCORN SPEAKS! Our Favorite Sips Of Summer 2023
From a kick-ass cognac by Pierre Ferrand to an incredible espresso martini vehicle to our top-rated non-alcoholic spirit, read on to discover fantastic spirits…
UP IN SMOKE! Will Cold Smoked Barrels Be The Next Big Thing In Aging Bourbon?
When it comes to aging bourbon, charring and toasting barrels are standard practices among bourbon distillers to achieve a specific flavor profile.
WHAT’S NEW! Old Pulteney Teams Up With Pineau des Charente To Introduce ‘The Coastal Series’
Founded in 1826 by James Henderson, Old Pulteney Single Malt prides itself on being a seaside distillery.
BARLEYCORN SPEAKS! Spirits Journalists Choose The Best Whiskeys Of Summer 2023
Wondering what bottle of brown is worth reaching for this spring? Our panel of expert spirit authors, educators, and journalists evaluated a river whiskey.
WHAT’S NEW! Four Roses’ The Ten Recipe Tasting Experience Accompanies Brand Refresh
Four Roses has a new look, but to remind fans of the 135-year-old bourbon brand that the juice inside the bottle has stayed the same, it released a…
Barleycorn’s Badass Father’s Day Gift Guide
If I had to use an analogy to compare Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, I’d say that Mother’s Day was like a Surf and Turf meal at a fancy seafood restaurant,…
PRIDEFUL SPIRITS! Brands That Proudly Support LGBTQ+ Causes
Pride Month has historically been the time that alcohol brands shout their support for the LGBTQ+ community from parade floats, rooftops and bars. But this…
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Check out Barleycorn Contributor and author of The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book, Frank Caiafa’s review of Vermont’s honey-laden Barr Hill Gins from Caledonia Spirits, then serves up a few perfect cocktails with which to enjoy.
Is Imitation the sincerest form of flattery? When it comes to lifting a writer’s work and claiming it for your own, chances are they’ll feel more litigious than flattered. It happened to Barleycorn judge and contributor Tony Sachs, who discusses being thieved by a French website, and what he did about it.
In The Daily Beast, Barleycorn’s Wayne Curtis’ focuses on Cooper Spirits’ resurgence, purveyors of Hochstadlers Slow & Low Rock-and-Rye, after founder Rob Cooper’s passing in 2016.
This week Amanda Schuster de-mystifies the seemingly complicated sherry category by exploring Lustau’s incredible portfolio at Forbes.com.
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