In recent decades, rail companies have invested in making train travel greener, more affordable, and more desirable. This helped the industry increase regular ridership–and steady revenue–from commuters and others who don’t travel far. …

Last month, I wrote about the return of some iconic whiskey ghost distilleries and the popularity of rare single malts. This trend is particularly favorable to enthusiasts who collect these expensive spirits, which can often be worth thousands of dollars and carry a hefty return on investment. However, whiskey investing…

Wellness is in. Although it has always been important to take care of your mind, body, and soul, there is a new hyper-focus on wellness. So much so that the industry is projected to be worth $7 trillion by 2025, up from $4.9 trillion before the pandemic. After years of…

The mention of ghosts might frighten the average person. For whiskey enthusiasts, however, ghosts can spark interest, excitement, and an encounter with their favorite spirit. Of course we’re talking about ghost distilleries, or distilleries whose doors have been closed and production has been stalled for years (and sometimes decades). Consider…

While many industries took major hits due to the pandemic, the cruise industry might have been one of the most publicized sectors in crisis. At the start of the pandemic, it wasn’t unusual to find headlines about outbreaks on cruises, passengers being stranded, or companies suspending travel. The industry also…

Agave is having a moment. While spirits distilled from the plant, like tequila and mezcal, have always been crowd favorites, they’re currently experiencing a worldwide boom. The growth of agave spirits didn’t come out of nowhere and brands have been taking notice for years. Have you spotted more mezcal being…

The legendary Pappy Van Winkle. If you’re a bourbon fan, you have undoubtedly heard of Pappy Van Winkle. I previously mentioned it in another blog as an example of the cult-like magnetism of certain high-end spirits. However, the story of this iconic brand deserves its own telling. Beginning in 1893…

Hyde Park, NY — August 4, 2022 — The Diazgranados Family Foundation announced today that it has founded the Diazgranados Family Foundation Scholarship at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). The scholarship will award two students a grant of $5,000 each toward their tuition at the world’s premier culinary college. …

In 2020, it was estimated that the global wine tourism market was worth $8.7 billion. And while this industry was hindered by the pandemic, some are predicting that it will grow exponentially over the next ten years. Winery properties have long been available on vacation booking sites. But recently, Airbnb…