Wine & Whiskey

06/13/2026

What a great night at L’Ufficio Cigar & Social Club in Broadview Heights! 🥃💨
Mike hosted about 20 of his buddies for a head-to-head comparison tasting featuring eight bourbons and whiskeys. We compared aged vs. unaged whiskey, rye vs. bourbon, legacy brands vs. newer producers, and different production standards and practices.
The lineup included Buffalo Trace, Old Forester Rye, Old Forester Statesman, Elijah Craig, Frank August, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, Blade and Bow, and Old Forester Single Barrel.
Leather recliners, great ci**rs, plenty of whiskey, and an incredibly fun group—Mike definitely knows how to host a night with his buddies!

📍 L’Ufficio Cigar & Social Club
10576 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, Ohio

06/04/2026

Four Roses’ 21-Year Bourbon Is More Than a Unicorn Bottle.

Four Roses just announced its first-ever 21-year bourbon, but the real story isn’t just the age statement or the rarity. It’s what this release teaches us about recipe DNA, barrel aging, evaporation, and why some bourbon survives two decades while other barrels don’t.

In our latest blog, we break down why ultra-aged bourbon is so rare, what happens inside the barrel after 20+ years, and why this new Four Roses Anthology release is such a big moment for bourbon lovers.

Taste with intention. Your palate has a pattern.

Four Roses just announced something that immediately caught the attention of bourbon collectors, recipe nerds, and anyone who follows the deeper story behind Kentucky whiskey.The distillery is releasing Anthology Collection Chapter One: Origin, a 21-year-old bourbon and the first release in a new an...

05/22/2026

Buffalo Trace just lit up the bourbon world — E.H. Taylor Four Grain and Cured Oak are back in 2026. Want MSRP, mash bills, tasting notes, and whether they live up to the hype? Read our deep dive and prepare your wish list. https://wix.to/kzfsAHj
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Buffalo Trace is bringing back Colonel E.H. Taylor Four Grain and Cured Oak in 2026. Here’s what bourbon lovers need to know about MSRP, availability, mash bills, tasting notes, prior releases, and whether they’re worth the hype.Buffalo Trace just gave bourbon hunters something new to obsess ove...

05/13/2026

Penelope Bourbon just dropped the Architects of Golf release — a limited-edition bourbon made for collectors and the clubhouse conversation. Perfect for sipping after a back-nine birdie or gifting to the golf lover who has everything. Read the full story and tasting notes: https://wix.to/7ETmjSc
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04/27/2026

New investigation: When the Bottle Lies — what recent wine and bourbon fraud cases reveal about trust in the drinks industry. From fake investment schemes to mislabeled rare bottles, this piece breaks down how and why these scams happen and what collectors and casual buyers should watch for. Read more: https://wix.to/LNogGUW
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There is a saying in wine and whiskey: the story in the glass matters.But what happens when the story is not true?Recently, wine fraud has been back in the headlines, and the cases are not small. They involve fake investment schemes, mislabeled Napa wine, bribery, false invoices, rare bottles, and l...

04/24/2026

The weather couldn’t have been better—golfers still out on the course, that golden light starting to settle in—and inside, we kicked things off with a little friendly competition. A putting green set up for happy hour, cocktails in hand… Aperol Spritz and Hugo Spritz flowing while guests eased into the night.
And during happy hour, we had something really special layered in—Kelsey Rae creating live watercolor portraits for guests … it was such a fun and unexpected element that added so much to the experience.
It didn’t take long before the energy shifted.
We moved into the tasting, and instead of just opening bottles, we handed the moment over to a few volunteers—sabering Cava to start the evening. There’s something about that pop that instantly changes the room.
From there, the wines told the story.
A Sauvignon Blanc that was crisp, clean, and refreshing—exactly what you want on a night like that.
A Chardonnay that brought a little more depth—fruit-forward with soft vanilla notes that rounded everything out.
Then the red transition… a Pinot Noir that honestly felt like the perfect summer red—light, elegant, and easy.
And we finished strong with a beautiful B. Wise Cabernet—structured, bold, and exactly where you want to land at the end of a lineup.
And to close it out, a little “insider” move—a subtle decanting trick that completely changed how people experienced the wine. You could see it click for people in real time.
That’s always the goal.
Not just tasting—but creating those moments where something connects.
Grateful to Joe for having me back after our bourbon event last spring. These kinds of partnerships—and rooms full of engaged, curious people—are what make this so much fun.
Already looking forward to what we create this fall. 🍷

04/12/2026

Most bourbon collections start with hype and end with confusion.
The smarter approach? Build a collection designed to teach you what you actually like. When you understand flavor patterns, every bottle becomes easier to choose — and far more enjoyable to drink.
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The Smarter Way to Start a Bourbon Collection (That Has Nothing to Do with Hunting Rare Bottles)Most people begin a bourbon collection the same way.They hear about a “must-have” bottle.They see a long line outside a liquor store.They read online that a certain release is “allocated” or “ha...

04/01/2026

A single 750ml bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti just sold for $812,500 — a new world record. Discover why collectors pay millions for history, rarity, and provenance in our latest deep dive. Read more: https://wix.to/btGicT9
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In March 2026, a single 750ml bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti sold for an astonishing $812,500 at auction, setting a new world record for the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold.At first glance, it might seem shocking that a bottle of fermented grape juice could command the price of ...

03/25/2026

A 600-year-old grape seed found in a medieval latrine is genetically identical to modern Pinot Noir — proving winemakers have preserved grape lineages for centuries. 🍇🍷 Dive into the surprising science and history behind this discovery. Read more: https://wix.to/9dE4uNv


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Scientists discovered a grape seed from the 1400s in the latrine of a hospital in Valenciennes, France. DNA analysis showed the seed is genetically identical to modern Pinot Noir grapes, meaning the same grape lineage has been preserved for at least 600 years.This is remarkable because it proves win...