This past weekend, I conducted another Blind Tasting at our humble little abode here in Houston, to which I invited several other local writers to help me go through the 48 bottles of domestic sparkling …

Raimonds Tomsons is a judge at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Raimonds Tomsons Raimonds Tomsons Raimonds Tomsons has many years of experience working as a sommelier. Recently, he worked as Manager and Head …

In April 2021, the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) announced a new set of labeling standards dictating what can and can’t be called “Japanese Whisky.” The guidance is an agreement among the more …

As the U.S.’s best-selling spirit, vodka is a beloved staple for a reason. It shines in classic cocktails like the Martini and Bloody Mary and is beloved in creations like the Moscow Mule and Espresso …

The Heaven Hill Heritage Collection, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, and Willett portfolio all contain some of the most sought-after bourbons on the market. Unfortunately, the bourbon nerds — a.k.a. Taters — usually snatch up all …

We like to keep things fairly evergreen here at “Cocktail College.” However, it would feel a bit out of place to run an episode on eggnog at the height of summer when sweat is dripping …

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Véronique Sanders, Château Haut-Bailly, Bordeaux. Andrew Jefford’s October issue cover story, ‘The problem with Bordeaux, and how to fix it’, prompted a flurry of engaged and often passionate responses. Here we publish an edited selection, …

Ransomware gang Interlock today claimed responsibility for a November 2024 cyber attack on the local Noblesville, Indiana government. “The City of Noblesville recently experienced a security incident, which affected some of our systems,” the city …

Ads are an eyesore at best and a serious security risk at worst. For instance, cyber gangs like BlackCat have exploited Google ads to spread malware disguised as legitimate tools. Learning how to block ads …

LOS ANGELES — Veteran British performer Rebecca Jane Smyth has passed away, according to her longtime friend, Tanya Virago. She was 51. Hailing from England, Smyth started her career in the early ’90s as a …