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Before 2011, the Russian Government Treated Beer as a ‘Soft Drink’

VinePair

And up until July 2011, the Russian government legally categorized any beverage under 10 percent ABV as a foodstuff among the likes of eggs, soda, bread, and other standard grocery store goods. Still, in 2011, Russias national level of alcohol consumption was twice the critical level proposed by the World Health Organization.

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Why Craft Brewers Are Migrating From Cities to Suburbs

Imbibe Magazine

John Winter, a former pilot, opened Lone Tree in 2011 as the towns first brewery, stationed in an industrial park near the Park Meadows Mall. Now you must be geographically positioned, says Jerry Siote, director of brewhouse operations for Lone Tree Brewing in the Lone Tree, Colorado, suburb southeast of Denver.

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Why is Gen Z Really Drinking Less? And How Non-Alc Brands Can Respond

Dry Atlas

In 2011, only 1.5% Vaping is booming, especially among young people who never smoked in the first place. Its been framed as a cleaner, trendier alternative to smoking, with colorful packaging and flavors that make it feel more like a lifestyle accessory than a vice. of high school students vaped. By 2019, that number had surged to 27.5%.

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5 Regions Where You Can Easily Find Aged Wines

VinePair

Great vintages that can still be found on shelves with relative ease include 2011, 2009, 2007, 2003, 2000, 1997, and 1994. These are typically aged in barrel for a shorter period of time just two to three years but are really meant to age in the bottle. Tawny Port is another category that offers some seriously mature wines.

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Johnnie Walker Colors Explained: The Complete Guide to All Six Whiskies

The Whiskey Wash

Climbing the Ladder: The Premium Expressions Double Black ($40-50/35-40) arrived in 2011 as Johnnie Walker’s answer to the growing appetite for smoke-forward whiskies. Think of it as Black Label’s bolder sibling – same DNA, but with the peated malt dial turned up significantly.

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Virgil Kaine Whiskey Partners with Cannon Distillery, Opens New Charleston Event Space

The Whiskey Wash

Virgil Kaine, founded in 2011 by Charleston chefs Szlam and Ryan Meany, has released eight limited-edition whiskeys since its inception. Additionally, The Cannon Collective portfolio will now include all Cannon and Virgil Kaine products, allowing both companies to expand their reach in Georgian and South Carolinian markets.

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Jack Daniel’s Bottles You’ve Never Seen (And Where They Ended Up)

The Whiskey Wash

Holiday Select Series A Barrel Tree in Every Bottle Between 2011 and 2014, Jack Daniels added a festive twist to its limited-edition offerings with the Holiday Select series. Released between 2003 and 2011 in the U.S. Initially priced around $100, its scarcity and prestige have driven up demand. 27 Gold is a golden opportunity.