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Next Wave Awards Industry Icon of the Year: Herbs & Rye
Next Wave Awards Industry Icon of the Year: Herbs & Rye
Next Wave Awards Brewer of the Year: Liz Nicol
Next Wave Awards Brewer of the Year: Liz Nicol
Next Wave Awards Distiller of the Year: Leslie Merinoff Kwasnieski
Next Wave Awards Distiller of the Year: Leslie Merinoff Kwasnieski
Next Wave Awards Brewery of the Year: Blue Jay Brewing Co.
Next Wave Awards Brewery of the Year: Blue Jay Brewing Co.
Next Wave Awards Rising Drinks Brand of the Year: Phony Negroni by St. Agrestis
Next Wave Awards Rising Drinks Brand of the Year: Phony Negroni by St. Agrestis
Next Wave Awards Nonprofit of the Year: Turning Tables
Next Wave Awards Nonprofit of the Year: Turning Tables
Next Wave Awards Bartender of the Year: Sebastian Tollius
Next Wave Awards Bartender of the Year: Sebastian Tollius
Next Wave Awards Drinks Professional of the Year: Meaghan Dorman
Next Wave Awards Drinks Professional of the Year: Meaghan Dorman
Next Wave Awards Wine Professional of the Year: Amy Racine
Next Wave Awards Wine Professional of the Year: Amy Racine
Next Wave Awards Retailer of the Year: Leon & Son Wine and Spirits
Next Wave Awards Retailer of the Year: Leon & Son Wine and Spirits
Next Wave Awards Winemaker of the Year: Katy Wilson
Next Wave Awards Winemaker of the Year: Katy Wilson
Next Wave Awards Winery of the Year: Las Jaras
Next Wave Awards Winery of the Year: Las Jaras
Next Wave Awards Spirits Brand of the Year: LALO Tequila
Next Wave Awards Spirits Brand of the Year: LALO Tequila
Wine 101: Beaulieu Vineyard
Wine 101: Beaulieu Vineyard
Flights of Fancy: The Long, Strange Backstory of Lufthansa’s Latest In-Flight Cocktail
Flights of Fancy: The Long, Strange Backstory of Lufthansa’s Latest In-Flight Cocktail
The VinePair Podcast: It’s OK if Your Wine Isn’t Cool
The VinePair Podcast: It’s OK if Your Wine Isn’t Cool
We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon? (2025)
We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon? (2025)
Ask a Distiller: What’s the Difference Between Sweet Mash and Sour Mash Whiskey?
Ask a Distiller: What’s the Difference Between Sweet Mash and Sour Mash Whiskey?