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The versatility and craftsmanship that goes into gin have made it one of the most beloved spirits in the world. Everyone from Frank Sinatra to Snoop Dogg has sung its praises, and it is a mainstay at some of the world’s finest bars. From big brassy Gin and Tonic’s in Barcelona to sublime French 75s

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Have you tried Uncle Nearest whiskey? I’m thrilled to share my latest magazine feature, all about this incredibly fast-growing business and its founder and CEO Fawn Weaver. After visiting Uncle Nearest’s distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee, I began to fully grasp what Weaver has been building over

Anyone who has ever had the unique pleasure of visiting any of the Boisset Collection’s impressive array of winery estates, tasting rooms, and other properties likely never forgot it, especially if they are used to the normally straight-laced and staid world of wine. Sumptuously decorated and oozing panache, these properties transport visitors into a different

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Punta Mita is a 1,500-acre resort and residential community located on a private peninsula along Mexico’s fast-growing Riviera Nayarit, just 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. Aside from residential and rental properties, Punta Mita is home to three award-winning hotels: The Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita; sister property Naviva,

Former public school teacher Merrilee Kick now ranks among America’s richest self-made women after selling her popular ready-to-drink cocktail business in May. By Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff Brightly colored, plastic spheres filled with pre-mixed drinks with names like “Cran Blaster” and “Forbidden Apple” are packed onto thousands of shelves across America, from supermarkets to gas

In an industry historically dominated by men, two visionary women are breaking barriers and redefining what it means to enjoy and produce whiskey. Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea are the cofounders of Jackson McCrea—a new premium rye whiskey that is specifically created by women for women. They are not only the first Black women to

A playful new beach bar just opened in Montauk. From the team behind Mavericks Montauk, Vanessa Price and James Beard-nominated chef Jeremy Blutstein, Shark Bar now offers vintage-inspired frozen cocktails plus oceanic fare like a local fish sandwich, lobster fried rice and more. The aesthetic is camp, in all sense of the word, created as

Topline Nestlé is tapping into the lucrative weight loss drug market by catering to customers’ “shifting” nutritional needs, CEO Mark Schneider told CNBC on Thursday, an optimistic pivot from one of the industry’s biggest players in the face of dire early predictions suggesting wildly popular drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy would take a bite

Fawn Weaver founded Uncle Nearest to honor the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel the secret to making great whiskey. Seven years later, she owns the most successful Black-owned liquor empire, worth $1.1 billion, with ambitious—and unusual—plans for the future. By Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff IN southern Tennessee, where whiskey falls somewhere between

Pisa attracts more than five million tourists yearly to see its world-famous Leaning Tower. But few realize this proverbial “half-day city” is the gateway to Terre di Pisa, one of Italy’s newest and most exciting DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) wine appellations. This up-and-coming wine region offers an unforgettable experience for wine lovers who want

Let’s be frank. When it comes to Memorial Day and Summer picnics and barbecues, the food item that you typically think of first isn’t kale. Instead, it’s hot dogs. If you are going to an outdoor event in America in the coming months, chances are you will see these edible cylinders of meat on the

June marks Pride season in New York City and around the world. And though the famous march isn’t until the last Sunday of June, the city celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride throughout the month, with plenty of events, pop-ups, parties and of course, special menus infused with rainbows and queer culture. If you want to celebrate Pride