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The History Moonshine Production in The United States
Many of the first moonshine stills fired up in the heart of The Appalachian Mountains. As soon as the area was settled farmers began to grow the country's original cash crop, corn. Tennessee farmland was extremely rural at that time and most of the f
Top 5 Places to Eat a Thanksgiving Meal in NYC
Between the cooking, cleaning, and hosting duties, having Thanksgiving at home can be a major undertaking. From hours spent checking on the turkey to hours spent gathering plates and cups from every table, bookcase, and ottoman in your home, hosting
Where to Go For Columbus Day Drinks on the Upper West Side
With Columbus Day weekend providing an extra day to stay home, there’s no better time to reconnect with your inner circle over a great glass of wine or a cocktail. While the city is replete with places to grab a beer, the Upper West Side has some of
The Best Boozy Columbus Day Brunch in Tribeca
Brunch, the ubiquitous weekend meal, gets an extra day of the week devoted to it when holiday weekends come around and you can stay home or go out. This October, Columbus Day weekend offers brunch aficionados an extra opportunity to enjoy a plate of
4 Tips for Marketing Your New Craft Beer
The craft beer market is a billion-dollar industry and the popularity of craft beers is on the rise. While this means consumers love their craft beer and you won’t run out of clients, it also means the competition is heating up! It’s not just about b
The Top 5 Work-Friendly Bars in Chicago
Work can be its own refuge for those who love their job, but it’s an undeniable pleasure to take a bit of time away from the daily grind and enjoy some sights other than the four walls of your office. Those who call Chicago home are fortuna
Classification of Mixed Drinks and Cocktails
Cocktails Categories Understanding of cocktail is still in the process of development let alone many of those drinks, which are considered to be a cocktail. Nowadays, almost every mixed drink is considered to be a cocktail including long drinks, whic
A Review of 10 Craft Beer Brands
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The Most Popular Cocktails In The World
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Robert Lublin May 24, 2021
With all of the ready-to-drink cocktails that have been coming out lately, it is surprising that it took so long for the classic gin and tonic to appear (though perhaps that’s because this is literally the easiest cocktail in the world to make). Now they are starting to arrive, and today we will finally try an RTD gin and tonic made with one of the most classic of London Dry gins (although it’s made in Scotland): Tanqueray.
Cracking the can and sticking a straw right in, this is a lovely gin and tonic with everything expected in place. The juniper character that dominates Tanqueray Gin is front and center, offering a nice piney nose and palate. The juniper and angelica in the Tanqueray along with the quinine in the tonic introduce a pleasant, mature bitterness to the cocktail, and it’s never too sweet. Additionally, the level of carbonation is just about perfect right out of the can. Alas, poured over ice, the Tanqueray Gin & Tonic quickly gets too watery. Tanqueray may be an iconic bottling, but isn’t a terribly complex gin. The canned cocktail expression at least does justice to the product with which it’s made.
6% abv.
B+ / $15 per four-pack of 12 oz. cans / tanqueray.com [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
Each year our Growth Brands Awards recognize the top products and suppliers in the beverage alcohol business. The Summer issue of Cheers highlights the fastest-growing and top-selling spirits and wine brands. Our Fall issue honors the 2021 Growth Brands Suppliers of the Year, and newest Hall of Famers.
In the video below, our beverage media team talks about the top trends that drove winners from the past year, while also delving into the 2021 Suppliers of the Year and Hall of Famers. Enjoy!
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The 2021 Wine Growth Brands Awards from Cheers magazine celebrate the fastest-growing and top-selling wine brands from the past year. These were bottles that attracted the most consumer attention while also defining category trends.
The 2021 Wine Growth Brands Awards follow our 2021 Spirits Growth Brands Awards, posted last week.
As always, our lists include the most innovative new brands, emerging stars, comeback stories and tried-and-true staples.
Growth Brands: Wines That Shine
To say that 2020 was a rough year would be a massive understatement, but it was particularly rocky for people in the wine industry. Not only did they have to contend with the pandemic overall, with the business shutdowns and the decimation of the on-premise sales, they also endured several serious wildfires on the West Coast of the U.S., and got caught up in tariff wars.
Nonetheless, the turmoil brought on by Covid-19 actually seemed to improve wine sales. The Beverage Information and Insights Group projects that wine volume increased about 1% in 2020, vs. falling nearly 1% in 2019.
Launched in 1992, Skyy Vodka has announced updated branding for 2021 — along with a new vodka recipe.
In formulating this refresh, Skyy acted upon an opportunity to enhance its liquid for a new generation of vodka drinkers who gravitate towards soda water as their go-to mixer, the company says.
That same pursuit led Skyy to explore naturally occurring elements found in the coastal waters surrounding San Francisco. These minerals impart a “subtle salinity and minerality to the liquid,” the company says, intended to enhance the mouthfeel and fresh taste of the vodka and soda.
To achieve the final product, SKYY brought together a collective chemists, professional bartenders and a water sommelier. The result is a liquid that is fresh and clean on the nose with a hint of fruit and toasted grain, coupled with a clean, smooth taste on the palate, the company says, all designed to pair with soda water and a grapefruit twist, SKYY’s signature pour.
“In the vodka world, filtration reigns supreme. But we think that what defines a premium liquid experience isn’t what you take out of it, it’s what you put into it,” says Andrea Sengara, vice president of marketing of Campari America. “Inspired by the pure, clean and refreshing essence of the Pacific, SKYY Vodka is proud to return to its roots by challenging category norms to stand out in a sea of sameness.”
Christopher Null May 24, 2021
The first Elijah Craig Barrel Proof release of the year, coded A121, is upon us — and hold on to your hats, folks, as it is one of the best releases in the series to date.
For those unfamiliar, these single barrel releases of Elijah Craig (made with a modest amount of rye in the mashbill) are bottled uncut and unfiltered and always at 12 years old. At just under 62% alcohol, it’s a relative lightweight in the series — but I assure you, pay that no mind.
The nose here instantly transports the drinker to the rickhouse, effusive with woody aromatics and some smoldering, scorched earth — but tempered beautifully with sweetness and fruit. Honey and blackberries meld beautifully with peppermint jelly and a grind of pepper, with all the components in lovely balance.
The Spanish Gin & Tonic never went away. A blockbuster drink in the United States about a decade ago, Spain’s gintónica was noted for voluminous balloon glasses (copas de balón) filled with specialty gins, artisanal tonics and a garden’s worth of garnishes. Though it has taken a back seat to flashier drinks, it held steady on many menus, and lends itself to customization at home.
The gintónica has roots in Spain’s Basque region, “sometime between 1999 and 2008,” says Keli Rivers, brand ambassador for Sipsmith Gin and the former bar manager and “Ginnoisseur” at the San Francisco bar Whitechapel. She pinpoints as the epicenter San Sebastián, where forward-thinking chefs would gather for Lo Mejor de la Gastronomía Congress (The Best of Gastronomy Conference) to share ideas, showcase avant-garde techniques and most of all, blow off steam. Gathering at spaces such as Coctelería Dickens or El Museo del Whiskey, one of the chief activities was, Rivers says, “drinking one of the many gins stocked in a large wine glass with plenty of ice, cooling down the warm evenings.”
Eventually, gintónica variations began showing up on the menus of Michelin-starred restaurants like El Bulli in Catalonia, “garnished with items that enhanced what was in the gin.”
By 2013, most of Europe was aware of Spain’s affection for the gintónica; By 2014, the Spanish Gin & Tonic, as it became known here, made its way stateside. Consumers cozied up to copas filled with what Rivers characterizes as “large fruit salad cocktails,” abundantly garnished with colorful citrus or cucumber wheels, fresh herbs and free-floating juniper berries or peppercorns.
Though it’s no longer a novelty, the Spanish G&T remains a staple at many bars. Part of the appeal, says Marshall Minaya, beverage director at gin-focused New York bar Valerie, is that the Spanish version transforms the G&T from an equal-parts highball to a session drink. “A proper Spanish-style Gin & Tonic has a one-to-four ratio of spirit to tonic,” he notes.
THE DUBLINER IRISH WHISKEY COLLABORATES WITH RASCAL’S BREWERY
FOR LIMITED-EDITION BEER CASK SERIES
The Dubliner Irish Whiskey has launched The Dubliner Smoked Stout Whiskey, the first release from the brand’s latest limited-edition collection, The Dubliner Whiskey Beer Cask Edition Series, following a collaboration with one of Ireland’s leading craft brewers, Rascal’s Brewing Company.
The Dubliner Smoked Stout Edition is a whiskey packed with personality and flavour, bottled at 40% ABV. If freshly baked oat cookies, honeyed sweetness and fresh cinnamon spice, followed by big creamy maltiness and subtle toasty smokiness floats your boat, this is one whiskey you’re going to need in your life.
You’ll need to be quick though -The Dubliner Irish Whiskey Smoked Stout is a limited edition with fewer than 2000 bottles on sale, available to customers in Ireland now online from www.thedld.com for €35.
KENTUCKY DISTILLERS WELCOME DELAY ON DOUBLING OF E.U. WHISKEY TARIFFS
For Immediate Release – May 17, 2021
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The historic Kentucky Distillers’ Association today applauded the joint U.S. and E.U. decision to delay the doubling of tariffs on Bourbon and American whiskey that were set to automatically increase June 1.
“This is welcome news as distillers in Kentucky and across America were perilously close to a crippling blow on European exports,” KDA President Eric Gregory said. “This gives both sides some breathing room to return to free and fair trade and once again level the playing field for Kentucky’s signature spirit.
“We deeply appreciate the leadership the Biden Administration, Congressmen John Yarmuth and Andy Barr, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and all global leaders who are working to resolve this ongoing trade dispute that has slashed exports and jeopardized the certainty of our largest overseas markets.”
May 24th, 2021
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May 24th, 2021
Three American Oak Single Cask Whiskies
In the coming days, we will release three American Oak Single Cask whiskies.—
In addition to an American Oak Bourbon Single Cask (TD0177), we will be releasing an American Oak Tawny Single Cask (TD0317) and an American Oak Second Fill Single Cask (TD0121). All three are exceptional examples of the malt-led Sullivans Cove spirit working alongside the characteristics of American Oak for long-term maturation.
TD0177 American Oak Bourbon Single Cask, bottled at 47.2% was matured for over 14 years in a 200L cask and yielded only 122 bottles.
TD0317 American Oak Tawny Single Cask, bottled at 47.9% was matured for over 12 years in a 300L cask and yielded 427 bottles.
TD0121 American Oak Second Fill Single Cask, bottled at 47.5% was matured for 14 years and 5 months in a 300L cask and yielded 440 bottles.
Limited-Edition, One-of-a-Kind World-Class Whiskies
Featuring bottlings from Ardmore, Bunnahabhain, Tomatin, Tormore, and Tullibardine
Today’s offer represents the rarest of the rare in the world of Scotch. These mature, ultra-limited bottlings will easily provide a centerpiece to any collection rich in the best of whisky. Coming in both 700ml and 750ml sizes, the complexity and power across the board is unmatched, as these K&L exclusive single casks have been selected among many as the finest their respective distilleries have to present. Only a handful of bottles of each are available for the world, and you’re seeing them here first. We recommend swift action to secure your allocation on pre-arrival, as once these whiskies are gone, they’re gone for good.
* Please note that some of these rare spirits items are offered in our regular 750ml format, while others are bottled in 700ml format. These items are on pre-arrival, ready for pickup or delivery in late summer 2021. Please refer to each individual product page for more detail.
Tomatin is a fascinating distillery with a unique history and many incarnations, from starting as a bulk blender and supplier and eventually shifting to a steadfast focus on quality single malt production. From the early 1900s through the mid ’70s, Tomatin grew continuously. They added stills multiple times as demand for their product increased exponentially. By 1975, they were the largest single malt production facility in Scotland. Sadly due to market forces they never operated at their full capacity, and by the mid ’80s the massive bust in the market for Scotch was impossible to ignore. Tomatin was liquidated and became the first of many Scottish distilleries to be purchased by Japanese companies. Today owned by the company known as Takara Shuzo, Tomatin has many bottlings on the market, but it is the choicest single casks that command the most attention. Here we have an incredible single cask of sherry-finished Tomatin 25 Year Old at a natural strength of 49.3% ABV. Expect a great value single malt with tropical and stone fruits in abundance, melded with sherry spice and orange peel dipped in chocolate.
May 24th, 2021
Speyside 28 Year Old 1992 Infrequent Flyers
Speyside 28 Year Old
1992 vintage. Infrequent Flyer from a virgin oak cask packed with plenty of flavour and character. Oily, spicy, viscous and fruity. 28 Year Old 1992 vintage single malt Scotch whisky from a secret Speyside distillery. Single virgin oak barrel barrel #4824 bottled 2020 by The Alistair Walker Whisky Co. for the Infrequent Flyers series. 271 bottles.
Nose: Floral, fragrant, and very fruity – pears, bananas and ripe pineapple. A hint of toffee.
Taste: Really vibrant. Vanilla custard, honeycomb, cookie dough. Malty, with soft oak prevalent, and warming spices.
Finish: Viscous and oily.
Mystery single malt that don’t want to reveal their true identity. Rummage around and with a bit of investigation you are sure to find a rare unspecified bottling from independent bottler.
Cask #4824
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By Giulia Petroni
Nestle SA said Thursday that it will invest $220 million to build a new factory producing liquid milk Bear Brand and ready-to-drink beverages Milo and Nescafe in Indonesia.
The Swiss food-and-beverage giant said the Bandaraya factory, to be located in the province of Central Java, will be ready for commercial distribution in 2023.
About 200 new jobs will be created in the region, Nestle said.
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Monica Uhm May 23, 2021
One of the pioneers of ready-to-drink cocktails is Fishers Island Lemonade, launched by Bronya Shillo in 2014 based off the popular signature cocktail served up at the Pequot Inn (based in Fishers Island), which was owned by her family. This year they have added 3 new flavors and a frozen version of their lemonade.
Their motto is “find your island.” So let’s see where we land as we chart our course through their full line.
Fishers Island Lemonade (“FIL”) – Fishers’ original cocktail is made of premium vodka, barrel-aged whiskey, lemon, and honey. This is the benchmark for any drink that promises you “summer in a can.” Straight out of the can, it is refreshing and crisp. Pour it over some ice and a garnish for fun, and you would not believe that there is not a bartender hiding around the corner that is squeezing lemons and jauntily shaking this up on the spot for you. There is no imbalance in any of the ingredients that you may find in other versions; the alcohol sits just right — and I cannot emphasize just how fresh and clean the lemonade tastes. 7% abv. A / $17 per 4-pack of 355ml cans [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
Fishers Island Pink Flamingo – Here they’ve added fresh cranberry to the signature FIL, giving it a sunset pink hew. If the FIL is perfectly balanced and evokes sun-kissed bliss, this one will send you into island nirvana. The hint of cranberry actually brings out a zesty grapefruit flavor, complete with a welcoming hint of grapefruit rind to make your tongue dance. Be warned: There is not a trace of alcohol here. None. It would be tempting to sip on this all day long. At 7% abv though, it would be good to muster up some discipline, as challenging as it will be. A+/ $17 per 4-pack of 355ml cans [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
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A coffee owner in Los Angeles gives back to the community
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ --CoffeeBuyDirect, a coffee wholesaler-distributor, from Los Angeles launched a Kickstarter campaign to fundraise their new drip coffee line and had finally ended. SK Ang, the owner, had been in the coffee business for over 20 years and technology was always a big challenge. He never thought he could do it and did not know fundraising online could take him to a wider spectrum of audience. With the help of his very small mighty team, he received good feedback throughout the fundraising process and was deeply gratified with the backers’ support. The new product line, DIY Drip Coffee, is made and handcrafted locally. The coffee beans are sourced from Colombia, one of the world best coffee origins. The herbal extracts in the coffee, Ganoderma Lucidum often known as Reishi mushroom and the Ginseng are whole plants. These ingredients are highly popular and in demand especially during the pandemic. Reishi mushroom and Ginseng are commonly use in the Southeast Asian culture from dietary consumption to beauty skin care products. The purpose of the creating this new coffee profile is to offer the extra energy boost and enough brain fuel without feeling the coffee jittery.In return, CoffeeBuyDirect made a pledge to donate coffee to frontline workers in Los Angeles County for those who backed the DIY Drip Coffee project. SK has been wanting to reciprocate and express gratitude to the essential workers at the LA Regional Food Bank regional office in Los Angeles and to those who stood outdoor rain or shine passing food to hungry and struggling families, especially the ones were hit hard by the pandemic. These frontline and essential workers in our community show us vigilance and motivates us to stay resilient in 2020 that kept us all stronger together in 2021 making a milestone moving closer to normalcy again.
DIY Drip Coffee will be available in the market and sold on CoffeeBuyDirect Amazon store in mid-June 2021. Follow @diydripcoffee on Twitter for updates and other buzzing news.
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