Kristiane Sherry

2 weeks ago | whiskymag.com | Kristiane Sherry

For all the sleek lines and chic lighting of the Midleton Visitor Experience, it is a site of huge historical importance. And not just for whiskey. The iconic maker holds huge significance for the local Midleton community, too. As we arrived at the vast distillery complex, our driver shared his own story. “I was born in that house,” he pointed to the old distillery cottage that welcomes you into the grounds.

Jan 23, 2025 | the-buyer.net | Kristiane Sherry

The rules of American whiskey are being rewritten. Quite literally - especially when it comes to American single malt. When the IWSC panel touched down in Bardstown, Kentucky, the bourbon capital of the US, there was a tangible excitement for this newness. While the roots of the style can be traced back to the 1990s, it’s only in the last decade or so that the American single malt category has taken hold across the US.

Jan 17, 2025 | cluboenologique.com | Ashleigh Arnott |Kristiane Sherry |Nina Caplan |Ciaran Griffiths

One of the wine world’s enduring splits is between regions that isolate and regions that blend. Burgundy – once nearly alone in the former camp (at least in the red-wine sphere) has won over many to its point of view in recent years. Before the paradigm shift from Bordeaux to Burgundy, there was no general sense that varietal wines were necessarily superior to blends.

Jan 17, 2025 | cluboenologique.com | Ashleigh Arnott |Kristiane Sherry |Nina Caplan |Ciaran Griffiths

With the new year upon us, host David Kermode looks at Dry January and the low-and-no space. To help him explore this innovative sector, he is joined by Laura Willoughby, co-founder of Club Soda, and BevZero‘s Irem Eren. The trio discuss the Dry January and Sober October movements, which actually predate low-and-no as a category. Eren and Willoughby explain how important these events are, underlining their importance in creating opportunities for participants to explore low-and-no drinks.

Jan 16, 2025 | cluboenologique.com | Ashleigh Arnott |Nina Caplan |Kristiane Sherry |Ciaran Griffiths

As winegrowing moves further and further north – witness the booming English wine scene – it seems natural to assume that wine industries in the hottest regions should be leading the way in researching ways to adapt to the changing climate. In fact, it’s in Germany – a classic cool-climate winegrowing country – where you’ll find a region at the top of the class, conducting detailed, long-term research on how to cope with climate change.