How many types of wine and spirit glasses can you name? Is there a reason a glass has a large bowl or small mouth, or is the shape simply tradition? When it comes to wine and spirits, how you drink is as important as what you’re drinking. And glasses are a critical part of the
Continuing a Legacy at Robert Mondavi Winery
BY BEN BEDDOW Robert Mondavi was a pioneer and innovator in the world of Californian wine—indeed, in American wine too. He single-handedly put Napa Valley on the world wine map as a region that could produce fantastic wines, contrary to popular belief at the time. His founding vision for his namesake winery was to produce
MEET THE MAKERS: FLAG HILL DISTILLERY & WINERY
In a region known for tradition, Flag Hill Distillery & Winery holds a special place—the first legal distillery and the second winery to open after Prohibition. Today, Flag Hill’s vineyard is also the largest in the state, with twenty-one acres producing about 4,000 cases of wine annually in addition to the 2,000 cases of liquor
A Valentine’s Day Cocktail for Every Spirit Lover
Love is in the air. Now put love in your tumbler! Here are our picks for the best cocktails for spirit lovers this Valentine’s Day. Liquor cabinet breaking your heart? Find great deals at the New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet website or at a location near you. Whiskey Lovers: Manhattan Love Story Ingredients 1½
Toast to 2023 with a mocktail!
It’s that time of year again! The New Hampshire Liquor Commission and Brown-Forman are teaming up once again to bring Mocktail Month back to New Hampshire in January, and this year even more brands are taking part in the movement, including Herradura, Ford’s Gin, Finlandia Vodka, Old Forester Bourbon and Chambord. Adding mocktails to menus
Wine 101 Series – Italian Wines
Did you know? Italy is the world’s largest producer of wine—44.5 million hectoliters (2021)—ahead of Spain (35 mhl), France (34.2 mhl) and the United States (24.1 mhl). Italian wine is highly popular around the world, accounting for over 20% of global wine exports in 2020. Every region of Italy produces wine, and there are over
How to optimize in-store tastings and boost sales
A wine tasting is an excellent way for off-premise alcohol vendors to learn customer preferences, launch or nurture a loyalty program or mailing list, and sell products. In this post, we’ll provide practical tips for planning, marketing, and hosting a tasting event. Hosting a tasting? Let your customers know by email or social media. Planning
Flecha Azul: Seeking Authenticity in a Mexican Tequila
BY BEN BEDDOW Aron Marquez (a Mexican entrepreneur) and Abraham Ancer (a Mexican professional golfer) met at a PGA TOUR ProAm event. They struck up a friendship and then solidified that friendship over another round of golf a few months later. Golf and tequila were at the heart of their conversations and they decided that
