Gina Pace

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Gina Pace

When Maker’s Mark debuted in the 1950s, the bourbon became known for a few things: Its distinctive square shaped bottle with a red wax seal on the neck, spelling whiskey without the “e” as a nod to the brand’s Scottish heritage, and for being a “wheated bourbon” — using red winter wheat as a flavoring grain rather than just rye. It’s newest product, which debuts Tuesday, is a wheat whisky, so it doesn’t have any corn — a key ingredient in bourbon.

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Gina Pace

I’ve been writing about whiskey for well over a decade, and every year the field grows more diverse with women owning brands and working throughout distilleries including in leadership positions like master blender and master distiller.

1 month ago | forbes.com | Gina Pace

On St. Patrick’s Day, many pubs and parades around the world are awash in Irish symbols: the harp, the shamrock, Celtric Cross, the leprechaun. But the Irish Wolfhound is another historical national symbol on the rise — it’s set to feature prominently in the Irish passport redesign, debuting later this year, and is part of Tullamore D.E.W.’s packaging which was revamped last year to bring the breed back into the spotlight.

1 month ago | forbes.com | Gina Pace

It’s possible to go to Allegory, a bar at the Eaton Hotel in Washington, D.C. and simply have a good time. The bar is atmospheric, with inventive, technique-driven cocktails that helped it earn its 23rd Spot on the North American 50 Best Bars List. There’s sexy lighting. There’s good bar food. And there’s something much bigger that Creative and Beverage Director Deke Dunne and his team are trying to accomplish: making people think.

1 month ago | forbes.com | Gina Pace

Good news for drinkers who want a creamy treat but are avoiding dairy: Baileys, best known for its Original Irish Cream, is introducing two oat milk options. It’s the first time the company has introduced non-dairy flavors since 2017, when the company debuted Alamande, and almond milk variety. Baileys Original Irish Cream, which launched in 1974, is a blend of Irish whiskey, Irish dairy cream and a bit of chocolate and vanilla flavors.