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Baseball’s Opening Day is here, and at some stadiums, Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) beers will be labeled a little differently. On Thursday, six MLB stadiums announced that they are changing the word “domestic” to “American” at all concession areas serving up ABI beers for the 2025 season. The news arrives approximately two months after ABI North America Zone CEO and vice chairman of the Beer Institute Brendan Whitworth sent out a letter to the macro brewer’s distribution network, expressing his discontent with the word “domestic” and calling for a labelling change. “I don’t like the word ‘domestic.’ It’s a word that,…

The hospitality industry is often described as “non-traditional” — and with good reason. We work odd hours, encounter all walks of life, and most of us have zero concept of weekends, holidays, or actual lunch and dinner breaks. Tipped-based income can and does fluctuate. People outside the industry assume we party 24/7. It is hard enough to date in this biz, let alone build a relationship. So what happens when bar folk decide to start families? I’ll be honest, I do not have children and the entire undertaking, especially in a country without national paid maternity leave or guaranteed health…

Whether it be long, elegant hand-blown stemware or squat tavern glasses, every restaurant has its signature wine glass set. But when they’re not working, what do sommeliers prefer to drink out of when they get home? We asked wine pros from across the country to share their preferred glassware. For some, it’s all about comfort and versatility (and limiting the possibility of breakage), while others enjoy bringing out the delicate crystal stemware whenever they get a chance to open a bottle. From easy-to-clean options for a casual night to specialty vessels that will elevate any at-home drinking experience, here are…

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States defines “super-premium” vodkas as those that retail between $30 and $45, but pricing is just a fraction of what gives a certain vodka the look, feel, and overall impression of luxury. Ultimately, it comes down to deft marketing, storytelling, and — most importantly — a dedication to craftsmanship and high-quality ingredients. Nowadays, there are plenty of high-end vodka brands that check all of those boxes and enjoy real estate on the upper decks of liquor store shelves, but prior to the early ’90s, that wasn’t the case. Before Cîroc, Grey Goose, and…

While fine wine is typically investment-worthy bottles, the term is often tossed around in marketing, making its definition rather nebulous and tough to pin down. To truly understand what fine wine is, we must look to the region that started it all: Bordeaux. In the mid-1800s, France’s Bordeaux region was working to establish itself as the home of some of the best wines in the world. Unfortunately, several tariffs were in place that hindered trade between France and other parts of Europe, especially Great Britain. But that all changed with the signing of the Anglo-French commercial treaty of 1860. Although…

What could be better than spending a spring Sunday with friends over a glass of wine and a bite to eat? That’s the idea behind Share & Pair Sundays, a new initiative from the same team that brought us Come Over October. After the success of that campaign, Karen MacNeil, Kimberly Noelle Charles, and Gino Colangelo, the trio behind Come Together—A Community for Wine Inc., have created a new initiative to last all spring. Running every Sunday from March 23 through May 25, Share & Pair Sundays spurs wine and food enthusiasts to get together each week and foster connections…

Industry leaders and opposition MPs urged the chancellor to ease the tax burden on the drinks trade, but those calls fell on deaf ears. Reeves used her statement – dubbed an ‘emergency budget’ by shadow chancellor Mel Stride – to announce £4.8bn in cuts to welfare spending. She also revealed plans to save an extra £1bn by cracking down on tax avoidance, while she said that an increase in defence spending will be funded by cuts to foreign aid. The measures followed a new report from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), which now expects UK GDP to grow by…

Speyside producer The Glenrothes has unveiled The 51, its oldest-ever release since the distillery was founded in 1879. A blend of two casks, aged for 51 years, the release is limited to just 100 bottles globally, priced at £37,000 ($46,500). Unusually however, buyers will not be able to see the bottle they are purchasing. Each one is encased in a solid, sustainably sourced Jesmonite column. This means The 51 is the first whisky in the world that can only be accessed by destroying its packaging. Buyers will have to smash the outer casing with a hammer provided, to access the bottle…

For the latest Decanter reader event, we’re shining a light on the southern hemisphere – specifically on the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. Star of the show will be Journey’s End, established by the Gabb family in 1995. Nestled at the furthest eastern corner of Stellenbosch and overlooking False Bay, Journey’s End is the closest winery in the region to the sea. This masterclass will be a chance to immerse yourself in its award-winning Bordeaux blends, tasting alongside winemaker Michael Dawson, who has headed up winemaking at the estate since 2015. Working with fruit from vineyards planted on the ancient…

On Tuesday, Tequila Ocho announced that it will release two new bottlings as a part of its range of barrel select vintage tequilas, both in collaboration with iconic Kentucky bourbon distillery Old Fitzgerald. The powerhouse beverage brands teamed up to craft two 2023 vintages of Tequila Ocho Añejo Barrel Select Old Fitzgerald that will roll out to retailers simultaneously. The tequilas were produced from fields overseen by the Camarena family, featuring two microclimates that produce agaves with distinct flavor profiles. One of the expressions is made with plants harvested from the deep, clay-like soil of Rancho Corralillos, which lies at…