On June 23rd, hundreds of fine beverage enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet the distillers, brand owners and importers of some of the finest independent spirits in the world at the 2010 NYC INDY Spirits Expo. Event attendees will also have the opportunity to sample a variety of small batch, unique artisanal spirits from around the world. Continue Reading »
Every once in awhile, we randomly stumble upon fine beverage discoveries too epic to ignore. We call these moments “FTW” (For The Win) and feel the need to share them with the world.
We can’t take credit for creating the recipe, but we wanted to share a recipe for boozy Popsicles that has gotten us all giddy like school children on summer break at a pool party. Continue Reading »
Just in time for summer, Real Sangria has announced the U.S. launch of Real Sangria White, the newest product to join its portfolio of true Spanish sangrias.
“For centuries, sangria has been one of the traditional drinks in Spain and it is steadily becoming one of the most fashionable in the U.S. People are entertaining more and more at home and a pitcher of sangria is now a must have item for home gatherings,” said Ricardo Febres of Shaw-Ross International Importers, importer of Real Sangria. Continue Reading »
Hosted by the Napa Valley Vintners, the 30th Annual Auction Napa Valley raised more than $8.5 million, smashing the results of the previous year. Over the course of four days, bidders, industry professionals, and members of the press from across the country and around the globe gathered in Napa Valley to enjoy fine wine and raise money for charity. Continue Reading »
Tequila Herradura has announced the launch of its exclusive “Buy-the-Barrel” program, which is giving tequila lovers the opportunity to order their very own Herradura Double Barrel Reposado with personalized labels — including your name, the bottle number and the bottling date.
Price per barrel is roughly $10,000 and includes approximately 240 personalized bottles of specially crafted tequila aged for an extra month in a hand-picked barrel. After bottling, the barrel itself is then varnished, branded and shipped to its owner with a framed certificate of ownership.
I have said it many times before and I am sure I will say it many times again, at Mutineer Magazine we love it when fine beverage companies support good causes. It gives a nice warm fuzzy feeling inside. That, and it makes us feel good about drinking those products.
IZZE Beverage Company recently announced the kick-off of its “You’ll Love What’s Inside” campaign. Continue Reading »
As part of a broader commitment to encourage responsible drinking and discourage excessive or irresponsible drinking, several of the biggest corporations in the alcohol beverage industry have joined forces with The International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP) to develop a website dedicated to helping reduce the harmful use of alcohol.
Global Action On Harmful Drinking has launched three main initiatives to address alcohol abuse, with an emphasis on low- and middle-income countries. Continue Reading »
Ever since its emergence in the market place back in the ’70s, organic wines have been receiving mixed emotions amongst consumers and wine geeks alike. As a culture, we are becoming more and more concerned with the environment and the products in which we consume. Local, sustainable, green, organic – these are no longer buzz words, but a part of our daily life. Continue Reading »
