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Remember When Bacardí Thought a Tequila-Rum Hybrid Would Be the Next Big Thing?

VinePair

So went spirits critic Robert Whitley’s 2002 review of Ciclón, a just-released Barcardí product that combined the brand’s Gold Rum with “blue agave” tequila and a “hint” of natural lime juice. The spirits giant’s own motto was a little more blunt: “90% rum, 10% tequila, 100% un-be-lievable!” “ It’s new, it’s hip, it’s a mere $14. ”

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The 5 Best-Selling Single Malt Scotch Whisky Brands in the U.S.

VinePair

According to Shanken News Daily’s Impact Databank , thirst for single malt expressions grew steadily year-over-year from 2011 to 2021, with exports to the U.S. Despite explosive growth, sales themselves have slowed in recent years, largely thanks to rising demand for spirits like tequila and American whiskey. remained high, with 1.93

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Mezcal Amaras’ Luis Nino de Rivera Mesta on Trends, Challenges, and the Future of Mezcal

Drinkhacker

Unlike most tequila, however, mezcal is more of an artisanal product, often made entirely by hand and with frequently far lower yields. Celebrities are also launching mezcal brands, similar to what happened in the tequila industry. When we launched, there were 60 brands in Mexico in 2011; now there are over 300.

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The Best and Worst Bravolebrity Booze Brands, Tasted and Ranked

VinePair

So, we got to work tracking down every line we could find, from Vida Tequila to Loverboy. While the lineup — which sold to Beam Suntory in 2011 — has since expanded to include several other cocktails, wines, vodka, and even salad dressings, we stuck to the OG Marg. tequila boom. tequila boom.

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New Releases: Knob Creek, Fierce & Kind, Wyoming Whiskey, Bear Fight

The Whiskey Wash

Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon. Two different whiskies were laid down in late 2011, nearly 100 barrels of “rye” and 200 barrels of bourbon made with rye. “In Bear Fight Kentucky Reserve is 3 Year Old Bourbon whiskey finished in reposado tequila casks.

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New Releases: Knob Creek, Fierce & Kind, Wyoming Whiskey, Bear Fight

The Whiskey Wash

Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon. Two different whiskies were laid down in late 2011, nearly 100 barrels of “rye” and 200 barrels of bourbon made with rye. “In Bear Fight Kentucky Reserve is 3 Year Old Bourbon whiskey finished in reposado tequila casks.

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GSN Alert: New Spirits Releases 9.20.24

Good Spirits News

It’s made with the same mash bill recipe as the flagship rye whiskey which was first released in 2011 — 95% rye and 5% malted barley. After distillation, the tequila is aged for 18-24 months in American ex-bourbon and French oak barrels. Aged for 10 years in new, charred American oak barrels, it’s bottled at 91.2

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