By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wine Blogger When one thinks of "California wine country," Napa immediatley comes to mind. That's due in part to its close proxmity to San Francisco (about an hour) and the many wine tours that are available from there for tourists. Yet there is another wine country that is actually a bit closer to "the City:" Sonoma County. Known to some … [Read more...]
Will Bud Light Ever Recover From Its Massive Marketing Blunder?
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Beer Blogger The latest North American sales figures for Bud Light show a 17.1% decline in the third quarter. This is on top of a 14.5% drop the previous quarter. Is anyone drinking Bud Light anymore in the USA and Canada? And to address the bigger picture, will Bud Light ever recover from its massive marketing blunder of featuring a … [Read more...]
IZO Spirits Review: Mezcal Taste Test With Co-Owner Gaston Martinez
By Kevin Wilkeson, PubClub.com Spirits Blogger There is tequla and there is mezcal. The difference is that tequila is made only from the blue agave plant and must come from the Tequila region of Mexico while mezcal is made from many different agave plants, comes from several areas of the country and is slow cooked, like a roasted chicken. The basic taste difference is … [Read more...]
This History Of Famous Signature Drinks & The Bars That Created Them
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Ever wonder where those famous drinks served at bars and restaurants all over the world came from and what bar created them? Wonder no more, for PubClub.com has the answer and the history right here. Irish Coffee This warm coffee drink with Bailey's Irish Cream and topped with whipped cream is the creation of the … [Read more...]
A Bourbon And Whiskey Shortage Is Hitting U.S. Bars & Nightlife
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger And you were worried about your local store running low on stocks of toilet paper and meats. Well, wait until you try and swallow this: there is a shortage of bourbon and whiskey in the USA and it's starting to hit bars and nightclubs around the country. Jameson is in such short supply that New Orleans is in danger of … [Read more...]
National Margarita Day Is Feb. 22 So Salud!
It's not exactly Cinco de Mayo, and many bars and bartenders don't even know it exists, but National Margarita Day in the USA is Feb. 22. In 2023, this is on a Wednesday so talk about a little social media hashtag #HumpDay! Of course it's also #WineWednesday but put the vino aside for this special day. And nite. Perhaps all nite! And don't forget … [Read more...]
10 Things To Know About Switzerland Nightlife & Drinking Laws
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger There's good nightlife and a strong party scene in Switzerland, from the Alps in the winter to the cities in the summer. To really know how to cut loose, here's all you need to know about partying in Switzerland! To really know how to cut loose, here's all you need to know about partying in Switzerland! So read on and take a … [Read more...]