Ian Somerhalder chats American whiskey trends
TL;DR Ian Somerhalder identifies key 2026 American whiskey trends: premiumization, cask finishing, and demand for transparent, founder-led brands. His brand, Brother's Bond Bourbon, competes in
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‘I forgot how delicious mature Bordeaux is’: 22 bottle-aged wines to drink now
TL;DR The article discusses renewed interest in mature whisky casks, drawing a parallel to mature Bordeaux wines. It highlights market trends, key distilleries like Springbank, and factors
Brown-Forman Debuts TFWA Singapore Whisky Booth
TL;DR Brown-Forman launched an immersive whisky booth at TFWA Singapore, featuring travel-exclusive GlenDronach Scotch and Jack Daniel's expressions. The activation highlights a strategic push into
Brown-Forman ‘rebuffs Sazerac bid’
TL;DR Brown-Forman, owner of Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, has reportedly rejected a takeover approach from Sazerac, owner of Buffalo Trace. The Brown family'
Brown-Forman rejects Sazerac’s $15bn takeover approach
TL;DR Brown-Forman has rejected a $15bn cash takeover bid from Sazerac, owner of Buffalo Trace Distillery. The move follows collapsed merger talks with Pernod Ricard and leaves
The Best Value Rye Whiskeys to Try in 2026
TL;DR The article identifies seven high-value rye whiskeys under $60 for 2026, highlighting bottles from MGP, Heaven Hill, and Michter's. It explains rye's
The Best Japanese Whiskies According To The London Spirits Competition 2026
TL;DR Seven Japanese whiskies won Gold at the London Spirits Competition 2026, with craft producers outside the Suntory and Nikka duopoly making a strong showing. Results signal