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New Orleans Bartender Geoffrey Wilson Helps Others Find Power and Purpose

Imbibe Magazine

In 2014, he was hailed as the city’s Best Bartender by the Phoenix New Times , which described him as “an encyclopedia of booze know-how… witty, jovial, and entirely professional—everything you could want from a bartender.” In 2008, he was bestowed the “reader’s choice” award for best bartender by the Chicago Reader.

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Where to Drink in Indianapolis

Imbibe Magazine

Beholder Indianapolis native Jonathan Brooks opened his first restaurant in the city, Milktooth, in 2014 to national acclaim. Local beer and cider from Indy makers like Centerpoint and Ash & Elm are also available when you pop in for one of the regular live performances or listening parties.

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How Josh Cellars Created One of America’s Most Popular Proseccos

VinePair

Josh is pretty unique in the wine business, says Dan Kleinman, the chief brand officer for Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits, which has owned Josh Cellars since 2014. Josh launched the brandsfirst-ever non-alcoholic beverage, a NA sparkler derived from Glera grapes and produced by the same Italian winemaking team that makes Joshs Proseccos.

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The Best Place to Buy Rare and Hard-to-Find Wines

Advanced Mixology

With an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 18% which is above the average for wines this varietal can spike and lend intense flavors to classic beverages. 2014 Bettina Bryant Proprietary Red This California wine originates from the North Coast. Its less sweet than many of its kind but less hard than overly tannic wines.

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The Definitive Timeline of Bourbon ‘Taters’

VinePair

Sensing a need for transparency, two bourbon price guides — Bourbon Blue Book and Bottle Blue Book — were launched in 2014 to track prices based on recent gray market sales trends. This first occurred on platforms like eBay and Craigslist, both of which would eventually ban the practice of reselling alcohol.

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Ian Burrell, World Rum Ambassador chats about Reàl Infused Syrups

Australian Bartender

And thus, in 2014, Reàl’s full line of Premium Infused Syrups were born. A few years ago, the only drink options at restaurants were wine or beer, but now venues are offering more cocktails, even non-alcoholic pairings. Reàl works well in those non-alcoholic options, making them flavourful and interesting without needing alcohol.

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It’s gone pear-shaped at Del Monte Foods

Just Drinks

The company, best known for its namesake brand of canned fruit and vegetables, has been owned since 2014 by Singapore and Philippines-listed Del Monte Pacific. A court-supervised sale process is the most effective way to accelerate our turnaround and create a stronger and enduring Del Monte Foods.”