The bottle Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter, $10.99 for a six-pack The back story Who says adults can’t join in the Halloween fun with a very grown-up “treat”? At least that’s Read more
Tag: Wine
Canopy Growth speeds up U.S. entry instead of waiting until federal cannabis legalization
Canopy Growth Corp. said Tuesday it will no longer wait until federal legalization to buy three U.S. cannabis companies amid opportunities to benefit from strong growth in state-by-state cannabis sales. Read more
‘I hate to be cheap’: Is it still acceptable to arrive at a friend’s house for dinner with just one bottle of wine?
I’ve been thinking a lot about the cost of living, and how house prices, rent and food prices contribute to how we socialize with friends. I am a longtime reader Read more
For National Coffee Day, consider this coffee liqueur with a kick of mezcal
The bottle Mr Black Mezcal Cask Coffee Liqueur, $59.99 The back story When it comes to coffee liqueurs, there’s been one brand that’s long dominated — namely, Kahlúa. But there Read more
Luxury winemaker Duckhorn is raising prices, but thinks its customers can handle it
Luxury winemaker Duckhorn Portfolio on Wednesday said it expected muted profit growth in the year ahead, even as it raises prices, but it said it expected its premium-leaning customers to Read more
Beer-flavored mac ’n’ cheese is now a thing
The item Goodles If You’re Hoppy and You Know It IPA-inspired Cheesy Mac, $17.99 for a four-pack or $45.99 for a 12-pack The back story Yes, your macaroni and cheese Read more
Frozen margaritas and frosé may be harder to find as summer heat waves continue
Since the start of the pandemic, Americans have contended with shortages of everything from toilet paper to ketchup packets. Bars and restaurants across the country say they are having difficulty Read more
I had a date with a great guy. I didn’t drink, but his wine added $36 to our bill. We split the check evenly. Should I have spoken up?
I went on a date with a great guy last week. We both ordered salads and entrees at a famous restaurant in Los Angeles. It was an exciting venue to Read more
Vita Coco partners with Diageo amid growing competition in the canned cocktail category
A partnership between Vita Coco Co. Inc. and Diageo is the latest addition to the canned cocktail craze that’s mixing hard liquor with soft drinks and other beverages. Vita Coco Read more
Review: We tried the crab-flavored whiskey that’s gone viral
A little crustacean-flavored bourbon, anyone? It may sound like a crazed distiller’s idea of a joke — remember the SNL skit about wacky hard seltzers? — but it’s an actual Read more