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Just arrived! In the midst of the Alps, near the Ortler mountain range lies PUNI distillery just outside the small town of Glorenza in the Venosta valley. With pure alpine water and a varying climate the “Italian Highlands” are an ideal place for creating an extraordinary whisky.
Spotlight on the Master Distiller of El Dorado Demerara Rum.
Tenzing is Proud to Offer the 2016 Vintage of Corison Cabernet Napa Valley
Mezcaloteca promotes Maestro “Master” Mezcaleros and their traditional process of production. Their passion is to transcend and conserve their stories for future mezcaleros.
Ehlers Estate is a nonprofit winery and is the only one of its kind in the Napa Valley. The late owners Jean and Sylviane Leducq established the Leducq foundation, The foundation awarded its first grants in cardiovascular research.
Hotaling & Co. the importer/distiller that brings us Nikka, Kavalan, Hirsch and Old Potrero just added a new portfolio of high-quality spirits from Scotland and Ireland.
This group of crafty producers provide a great balance of styles are regions.
We believe that a good mezcal is a real elixir for the most discerning palates. Therefore, we are committed to protecting our traditions, while offering an artisanal experience of the highest quality.
The sophistication of our mezcales reflects the ancestral expertise in the dedicated task of distilling wild agaves and the process of blending different types of agaves for distinct flavours.
CONVITE is proud to be a 100% Oaxacan industry, heirs of knowledge transmitted over more than five generations in the distillation of agave and in the bottling of local beverages.
CONVITE represents a Mexico full of traditions, festivities, joy, mysticism, convites, a Mexico full of smells, flavours and colours.
Back to the basics is fun. These 5 producers remind us how we love the French Classics. Vincent Pinard in Sancerre, Domaine Gramenon, Domaine de Beaurenard, Château Fombrauge in St Emilion and Domaine Terrebrune in Bandol.
A tour of Piedmont, Tuscany, Umbria and Rome by the foods we ate and wines we drank.
Nigori literally means “cloudy sake”, but what are the steps to making this category? A brief learning guide of the style and feature on the Miyashita Sacred Mist Nigori and Musashino DAKU.
The range of Champagne bottles sizes is the most extensive. Read the list and origin of names.
Simple, classic and refreshing for a hot summer day! St. George Spirits deals for your cocktail program.
Every year, Pinhook releases new bourbons and ryes that showcase the best attributes of our barrels. After meticulous barrel selection and blending, we find the perfect proof for each expression, giving the vintage a character as unique as the thoroughbred on the label.
The term “cool climate” is often used in wine, but what does it actually mean? A brief description of cool climate wines and a list of some our wines.
The origins of sake can be traced to mainland China as far back as 4800 BC, however the Japanese are credited with the progress over the following centuries. This narrates the evolution from the the period of 400 BC to present day.
New wine map of Ribera del Duero, created by Fernando Beteta, MS and a brief review of the region and wines from Tenzing.
This summer is off to a unique start nonetheless. In Chicago, we can’t wait for the weather to warm up and allow alfresco dining, bars to open their patios and soak in the sun. Here’s a short list of some of our summer favorites to keep stocked up.
Summer is not a reason to forget the reds. Here are 5 super delicious and fresh red wines that will pair with lighter fare.
We just posted a Learning guide to the wines of Italy on our website. An introduction to the regions, appellations, grapes and styles of one of the most famous wine producing countries.
Detailed wine maps and pdf guide for staff trainings available.
Tenzing has chosen to support the efforts behind the Comp Tab Relief Fund. A collaborative effort by Support Staff, Pilot Light Chefs, and various hospitality organizers, the Comp Tab Relief Fund is a collective and equitable source of financial aid, community and mental health resources open to all individuals within the Chicagoland hospitality community.
Rum. Rhum. Ron. Not all rums are created equal. This infographic shows the different general styles, flavors and countries that produce them.