Whisky Advocate Top 20 List
Each year, Whisky Advocate Buying Guide reviewers collectively sample hundreds of whiskies. In addition to quality (based on score), the selection prioritizes value (based on price) and availability. We've combined...
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Whisky Advocate Top 20 List
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2017 Bourbon Release Calendar
Dates listed are when distilleries begin to release a product to market. Individual states will vary. We are constantly working with distilleries to try to confirm the release dates. Q1...
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Varieties of Blanton's Releases
Blanton's is a brand owned by Age International Inc. In 1991, Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd. acquired a stake in Age International and later gained complete control of the company. Takara...
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Four Roses Production Process Explained
When you look on a bottle of Four Roses Single barrel bourbon you may be confused to see “OBSF” or “OESF”. These initials indicate the recipe that was used for...
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BTAC George T Stagg Release Year "Cheat Sheet"
Each year of the Stagg release is a different proof as they are all barrel proof which undergoes different evaporation rates as they age. Here is the quick cheat sheet...
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UPDATED Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Release Cheat Sheet
In the fall of 2013, Heaven Hill Distillery released the first Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (ECBP) outside of the Heaven Hill Gift Shop. It quickly became a favorite among bourbon...
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Apple Pay comes to Dewinespot.co
As you may already know, Apple Pay allows you to securely and easily pay for stuff you shop for both online and at participating brick-and-mortar locations (including ours). Starting today, when you pay for...
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Launching a new online experience: Introducing Re-branded De Wine Spot
Bringing out a new front door for your online shopping experience at De Wine Spot has been a top priority for us since conducting a customer satisfaction survey earlier this...
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10 Shades Of Rosé
America loves rosé. Exports of the pretty pink wine from Provence to the U.S. spiked 29% in volume from October 2013 to October 2014 – and that’s just one small...
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Rare Bottles of Single Malt Scotch Still in High Demand Amongst Connoisseurs
During a tour of the Balvenie distillery about a decade ago, I innocently posed a question to the host about the viscosity of single malt scotch. Fully expecting the standard...
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What in the world is "Amaro" and how do I drink it?
You’ve swilled Negronis and sipped Fernet with the best of them, but there is more to amari than meets the aperitif. The European herbal liqueurs that span centuries of (dubious)...
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Putin & Berlusconi Sip On Priceless Pillaged Booze
In “not very hard to believe” news, Russian President Vladimir Putin—he of shirtless horseback riding fame—did something shocking and internationally insensitive. Along with Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (no...
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Anything But...Bordeaux?
As a new generation of wine drinkers emerges in the U.S., the world of wine has begun to adapt to their preferences, with some regions coming along quicker than others....
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Forget Chivalry, Cheverny Isn't Dead
As much fun as nouveau, avant-garde approaches to winemaking can be, no great innovation comes without a deep, unwavering love, and respect for what came before it. Respect thy elders,...
