https://liquor.2cantalks.com/tags/cocktail/Recent content in Cocktail on LiquorNewsUSAHugoen-usMon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:41 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/what-chicken-gate-2026-tells-us-about-modern-restaurant-economics-and-the-afford/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:41 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/what-chicken-gate-2026-tells-us-about-modern-restaurant-economics-and-the-afford/You’re already suffering from half-chicken fatigue. The phrase “$40 half-chicken” has been evoked with such great repetition, it’s lost all meaning. But the truth is, we’re not really talking about a half-bird anymore. Well, we are — but we’re also talking about the sustainability of restaurant e…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/5-signs-a-restaurants-wine-list-is-a-rip-off-and-5-signs-youre-about-to-get-a-gr/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:19 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/5-signs-a-restaurants-wine-list-is-a-rip-off-and-5-signs-youre-about-to-get-a-gr/Commodities like milk, eggs, and bread are signposts for the general state of the economy. When a gallon, carton, and loaf cost around a few bucks, things are usually stable. But if those prices tick upward, it might be cause for alarm.https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-vinepair-podcast-why-are-spirits-brands-bypassing-bartenders-for-somms/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:10 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-vinepair-podcast-why-are-spirits-brands-bypassing-bartenders-for-somms/In recent weeks, we’ve seen a few instances of beverage brands and media treating sommeliers as spirits experts in lieu of bartenders — people who work with spirits much more frequently. Of course, bartenders and sommeliers have overlapping experiences. Just as bartenders have likely poured and s…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/7-things-you-should-know-about-frey-ranch-nevadas-farm-to-glass-distillery/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:55:25 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/7-things-you-should-know-about-frey-ranch-nevadas-farm-to-glass-distillery/Soon after Chez Panisse in Berkeley, Calif., pioneered and popularized farm-to-table cooking in the 1970s, a movement began to take shape, and fine-dining restaurants around the world adopted the local-first style. Ever since, the commitment to regionality has become so pervasive that it has even…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/in-philly-the-brewers-association-pilots-craft-beers-comeback-narrative/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:08:32 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/in-philly-the-brewers-association-pilots-craft-beers-comeback-narrative/PHILADELPHIA — As the economy struggles through a vibecession and the internet gets enshittified by vibecoding, the craft brewing industry grappled with an unfamiliar vibe of its own this week at its largest annual conference, too. Is that… could it really be…?https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/we-asked-13-wine-pros-what-wine-term-are-you-tired-of-hearing/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:55:40 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/we-asked-13-wine-pros-what-wine-term-are-you-tired-of-hearing/There are a lot of words associated with wine. From technical terms related to farming and fermentation to adjectives with invented meanings used to describe the taste and mouthfeel of the finished product, the lexicon of wine is seemingly endless. But some of these words have gotten a bad rap — …https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-buildout-podcast-bar-goto/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:30:23 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-buildout-podcast-bar-goto/This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. Whether you are building a bar, you currently are operating a bar, or you just run a bar at home, you need to have a Martini on your menu — and that Martini deserves Farmer’s Gin.https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/wine-101-haut-brion-part-ii-wine-war-and-religion/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:16 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/wine-101-haut-brion-part-ii-wine-war-and-religion/This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. Springtime moments deserve to be more than ordinary, from those first few patio dinners to picnics in the park. Paired with Meiomi’s signature velvety texture and layers of dark berry, mocha, and toasted oak — it’s the perfect finish to your s…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/four-roses-releases-second-iteration-of-its-100-proof-single-barrel-collection/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:34 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/four-roses-releases-second-iteration-of-its-100-proof-single-barrel-collection/Four Roses Bourbon is releasing the second iteration of its Single Barrel Collection consisting of three, 100-proof whiskeys ranging from 7 to 9 years in age. The collection offers a trio of distinct flavor profiles geared toward different taste preferences. Each single-barrel expression comes wi…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/the-worlds-top-10-wine-destinations-for-2026/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:43:07 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/the-worlds-top-10-wine-destinations-for-2026/As the Northern Hemisphere nears its summer months, wineries around the world are gearing up for the deluge of tourists who will soon step through their doors. That means now is the moment to bust out your calendars and decide where in the world of wine you want to visit this year.https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/costcos-kirkland-liquor-is-made-by-major-distilleries-heres-whos-behind-every-bo/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:44 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/costcos-kirkland-liquor-is-made-by-major-distilleries-heres-whos-behind-every-bo/Big-box store Costco has developed a cult following since it first opened as Price Club in San Diego in 1976. Today, there are Facebook groups, Instagram pages, TikTok influencers, and Reddit threads all dedicated to sharing fans’ love of Costco. Its magazine has become the third largest in the n…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/the-10-best-high-proof-bourbons/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:55:02 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/the-10-best-high-proof-bourbons/Bourbon is an outlier in the whiskey category for its particular sweetness. Its notes of caramel and vanilla counterbalance the booziness inherent in a brown spirit. That means distillers must decide how to blend bourbon’s hallmark syrupy flavors with a higher-than-average proof.https://liquor.2cantalks.com/texas-beat/firestone-walker-and-duvel-usa-to-acquire-stone-brewing-from-sapporo/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:38:40 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/texas-beat/firestone-walker-and-duvel-usa-to-acquire-stone-brewing-from-sapporo/Firestone Walker and Duvel Moortgat USA have agreed to acquire the Stone Brewing brand from Sapporo USA for an undisclosed amount, Brewbound reports. The transaction is slated to finalize within the second quarter of the fiscal year. California-based craft brewery Firestone Walker — in which Duve…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/the-whiskey-glut-wont-lower-prices-but-it-will-mean-older-better-bottles/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:14 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/the-whiskey-glut-wont-lower-prices-but-it-will-mean-older-better-bottles/Whiskey has an oversupply problem. In both bourbon and Scotch, stocks are way up, consumption is flat to down, and many producers are responding by slowing or pausing production, temporarily closing distilleries, and, in some cases, laying off staff. For companies that buy barrels of new-make or …https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/we-asked-15-bartenders-which-tequila-is-worth-the-splurge/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:55:41 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/new-releases/we-asked-15-bartenders-which-tequila-is-worth-the-splurge/There’s been a gradual metamorphosis to tequila’s narrative over the last several years. Little by little, pieces of its old reputation of being a good-time party drink of questionable quality have sloughed off like shedded skin. In its place is a shiny new narrative framing the agave spirit as a…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/regulation-policy/11-essential-bottles-of-japanese-whisky-timeline/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:12 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/regulation-policy/11-essential-bottles-of-japanese-whisky-timeline/The history of Japanese whisky isn’t quite as convoluted as other spirits categories. It’s just misunderstood. The category crept into the collective American consciousness right around the time of the brown spirits revival in the early aughts, thanks in part to Bill Murray’s iconic ad-within-a-f…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-byob/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:07 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-byob/Whether you’re headed to a spot without a liquor license or want to indulge in a special bottle, there are many reasons to bring your own wine to a restaurant. Some cities, like Philadelphia and Chicago, have thriving BYOB cultures due to the high price or difficulty of obtaining a liquor license…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/texas-beat/the-38-best-restaurants-in-austin-spring-2026/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:38:01 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/texas-beat/the-38-best-restaurants-in-austin-spring-2026/When dining in Austin, one of the biggest questions is always: What are the best restaurants in Austin — those essential dining destinations that should not be missed? Eater Austin has the answer. The Eater 38 map strives to show diners where to eat across the Texas city, with restaurant recommen…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-vinepair-podcast-where-do-winemakers-come-from/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:48 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/culture-lifestyle/the-vinepair-podcast-where-do-winemakers-come-from/The passing of the legendary figure Michel Rolland late last month sent a shockwave of grief through the wine industry. Rolland was known for inventing the role of the “flying winemaker.” In his 55-year career, he worked as a consulting oenologist, offering his palate to roughly 150 wineries in o…https://liquor.2cantalks.com/regulation-policy/how-a-baltimore-brewery-shaped-new-yorks-most-notorious-baseball-team/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:30:36 +0000https://liquor.2cantalks.com/regulation-policy/how-a-baltimore-brewery-shaped-new-yorks-most-notorious-baseball-team/In 1986, the New York Mets won the World Series by defeating the Boston Red Sox in seven games. It’s unequivocally on the short list of best series of all-time, and its most pivotal moment — the ball rolling through Bill Buckner’s legs in game 6 — is one of baseball’s most indelible sequences.