The Hibiki 17 year old producer might be stopping production, but the label that's been around for thirty years has no signs of losing its popularity as one of the favorite Japanese whiskies. Suntory is one of the most recognized companies producing whisky in Japan these days. One product has been especially successful in recent years, the Hibiki 17 year old. Created by … [Read more...] about Hibiki 17 Year Old Popularity is Not Lost in Translation
Wine & Whiskey
A New Twist on Fine Wine Collecting
I once knew a guy who collected wine. He was addicted. Luckily for him, he was also incredibly rich. His various business ventures produced profits that began to overflow, and he embarked on an epic wine buying binge that would soon turn his accountants' faces blue. His closest business partners started to panic. Whispers of an intervention swirled around the inside of his … [Read more...] about A New Twist on Fine Wine Collecting
Liv-Ex Seeks Transparency in Fine Wine
Since the year 2000, the London International Vintners Exchange has been tracking sales data from merchants and investors to create indices for the fine wine market. Over 400 merchants and traders in 36 countries participate in governing and enforcing the rules of the Liv-Ex exchange. James Miles is the co-founder, managing director, and chairman of Liv-Ex, the wine trading … [Read more...] about Liv-Ex Seeks Transparency in Fine Wine
Wine Spectator Top 100 Rankings
Wine Spectator Top 100 Rankings Since 1988, the Wine Spectator Top 100 has published a list honoring the top wines over the previous 12 months. The most successful wineries, regions, and vintages from around the world are ranked based on quality, value, availability, and excitement. History of Wine Spectator Mag Wine Spectator magazine is a monthly publication focused … [Read more...] about Wine Spectator Top 100 Rankings
4 Great Ways to Sell Your Wine Collection
Every collector will experience that point in time where you ask yourself, "is it time to sell?" Whatever type of collection you own, sometimes it's time to get out, or at least reduce your holdings. Wine collectors are no different. One thing to keep in mind is the number of resources out there to help when the time comes to sell your wine collection. Wine collectors often … [Read more...] about 4 Great Ways to Sell Your Wine Collection