Emily Price

Durham, San Francisco

Freelance Tech, Travel, and Alcohol Journalist. Power Napper. Find me @FastCompany @FoodAndWine @PCMag and @CNTraveler. 🦄💻🍸

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Articles

The Best Whisky For An Old Fashioned, According To Bartenders

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Emily Price

James Halliday AM to sell off the last of wine cellar in online auctionWine critic and author James Halliday AM is to sell off more than 1,800 fine wines from his cellar – the final time he will auction off wines from …
Best Whiskey For An Old Fashioned That Isn’t Bourbon

3 days ago | forbes.com | Emily Price

The Old Fashioned is about as straightforward as cocktails come. Spirit, sugar, bitters, and a twist. That’s it. No bells, no whistles—just a glass of something strong, stirred until it's just right. It’s also the kind of drink that tends to inspire strong opinions. Ask a bartender what they use, and you’ll either get a two-word answer or a ten-minute monologue that ends in, “But don’t use anything too sweet.”Bourbon, of course, is the traditional go-to, with its smooth edges and honeyed charm.
Aperture Winery Unveils “Collage,” A New Chapter In Sonoma Winemaking

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Emily Price

2 hours agoA New York wine and spirits importer is heading to court on Tuesday to test President Trump’s authority to levy billions in global tariffs, which could provide an early read on whether a wide-ranging legal battle over the president's trade war has a chance of halting the administration's plans. The …
Aperture Winery Unveils “Collage,” A New Chapter In Sonoma Winemaking

3 days ago | forbes.com | Emily Price

Aperture Cellars has never shied away from blending art and wine—but with Collage, its most ambitious release to date, the Sonoma winery founded by Jesse Katz is taking that philosophy to soaring new heights. Officially launched on May 3 with a vibrant celebration at the Aperture Estate, Collage is more than just a pair of wines. It’s a statement—on craftsmanship, on terroir, and on the cultural power of creative expression. “This is the next chapter,” says Katz.
Best Bubbly For A Mimosa, According To Experts

1 week ago | forbes.com | Emily Price

There are two types of people in this world: those who think of mimosas as a bottomless brunch afterthought, and those who know they deserve better. Sure, we’ve all knocked back a flute or three of something vaguely fizzy drowned in OJ while pretending to care about the waitlist at that new café. But a well-made mimosa? That’s something worth celebrating. It’s not just a hangover Band-Aid or a placeholder while you wait for your eggs Benedict—it’s a cocktail.
10 Underrated Bourbon Brands You Should Be Drinking

1 week ago | forbes.com | Emily Price

Bourbon has never been more popular, and with that popularity comes a lot of hype. Bottles sell out in minutes, secondary market prices skyrocket, and suddenly, it feels like you need a treasure map (or a really good liquor store connection) just to get your hands on the so-called “best” bourbons. But here’s the thing—some of the best bottles aren’t the ones people are camping out for. They’re the ones quietly waiting on the shelf, overlooked by the masses but beloved by those in the know.
10 Underrated Bourbon Brands You Should Be Drinking

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Emily Price

The World’s Best Small Batch Aged Bourbon, According To The San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Eight Bourbons are finalists in the Small Batch Aged Bourbon section of the 2025 SFWSC. Below are brief backgrounds and tasting notes on the finalists. Eight Bourbons are finalists in the Small Batch Aged Bourbon section. Five bourbons are in the 6-10 Years category, and three are in the 11 Years …
A First-Timer’s Guide To Wine Tasting In Napa Valley

1 week ago | forbes.com | Emily Price

So, you’re heading to Napa Valley for your first-ever wine tasting adventure. Congratulations! You’re about to enter a world of rolling vineyards, charming tasting rooms, and an impressive number of people swirling their glasses while nodding knowingly. But let’s be real—wine tasting in Napa can be overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. There are 400+ wineries, a dizzying array of tasting options, and plenty of unwritten rules (yes, people will judge if you chug your Chardonnay).
How Cervecería Colorado Created The ‘Perfect Airport Beer’

1 week ago | forbes.com | Emily Price

Sometimes, despite your best-laid travel plans, the airport finds a way to wreck your day. Maybe it’s a missed connection, a delayed flight, or the slow-moving security line that felt like it would never end. Whatever the reason, there’s one near-universal fix: finding a great beer and letting the stress melt away.
How Iván Saldaña Turned Science, Sustainability, And A Deep Love Of Agave Into Montelobos Mezcal

1 week ago | forbes.com | Emily Price

As Cinco de Mayo approaches, many consumers will raise a glass of tequila or mezcal without realizing the centuries of tradition — and science — behind Mexico’s most celebrated spirits. For Iván Saldaña, founder of Montelobos Mezcal, understanding that history has been a lifelong pursuit. Before he ever stepped into a distillery, Saldaña spent years studying the agave plant’s secrets — not as a distiller, but as a scientist. “I spent a few years investigating agave,” Saldaña explains.