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14 things we discovered at Flauer Alassio 2025

The Cocktail Lovers

Begonias make an extraordinary gin At their edible flower workshop we met Sylvia Barodi and Marco Rivera, founders of tastee.it. Better still they have turned their attention to producing a gin as Sylvia explained. Then Marco, my husband, wanted to try putting our begonias into a gin. A very floral gin Be!Gin

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Celebrating 15 years of Baba Au Rum with 15 questions for founder Thanos Prunarus

The Cocktail Lovers

Gin is not for anyone. That was back in 2010. It’s a signature drink that we created in 2010 and it’s been on our menu ever since. For example, if you’re a 20 year old with a younger palate you can have a light rum and ginger beer. Whiskey is not for everyone. With every menu we’ve created something new.

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Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) Codes 2024

The Whiskey Wash

133 Westland Seattle (USA) Westland, founded in 2010, produces a rich and complex American single malt. 141 Fary Lochan Denmark Fary Lochan, founded in 2010, produces a light and fruity whisky. 142 Breuckelen Distilling New York (USA) Breuckelen Distilling, established in 2010, produces a rich and complex American single malt.

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How St-Germain Went From Bartender’s Ketchup to Spritz Sensation

VinePair

latched onto the flavorful liqueur, stirring it into everything from tequila-based Martini variations to intricate gin-forward Tiki drinks. He also created the Winchester and later the Double Barrel Winchester a complex tiki drink that contains a boozy blend of gins , fresh citrus, and syrups, along with the elderflower liqueur.

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The Trade Up: How Rémy V Upgrades Any Cocktail

VinePair

Initially launched in 2010 at 40% ABV, Rémy V has been refined to 35% ABV for its reintroduction. It balances the botanical notes of gin. If people are used to core spirits at their home bar — like vodka, gin, tequila or whiskey drinks — it might feel really new. The result is a smoother and more fruit- forward spirit.

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When Did ‘Willy Wonka’ Become the Booze World’s Favorite Cliché?

VinePair

Or maybe it’s smaller Pickering’s that is the gin brand most akin to Wonka, what “with a knack for the unconventional,” according to Fortune. “I But it’s not just whiskey makers, either. In 2021, Delish claimed “The Bombay Sapphire Distillery is like Willy Wonka’s factory for adults.”

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Drink of the Week: The Botanist Islay Cask Rested Gin

Imbibe Magazine

Of the many bottles atop my home bar, gin holds the majority seat. Rather, I’m fascinated by the sheer variety found within the world of gin and its ability to reflect geographical flora and flavors, as well as unique distillation or aging practices. Enter The Botanist Islay Cask Rested Gin.

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