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FOURTH ANNUAL GREAT HONKAKU SHOCHU & AWAMORI CONTEST FINAL TO BE HELD AT APPLES & PEARS, LONDON

Bar Magazine

Their variety, complexity and versatility make them an excellent alternative to the other categories, from spirits to wines to aperitifs, as well as perfect ingredients in cocktails. Shochu and Awamori are amongst the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world, yet they are not fully appreciated outside of Japan.

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The Newly Reopened Waldorf Astoria Honors New York’s Glorious Drinking Past

VinePair

In its most recent incarnation, which lasted until 2017, Peacock Alley sat opposite the front desk and seating was behind a partitioned area. At the time, it was fashionable for New York’s wealthy to promenade along the passageway, peacocking their finery for all to see. The simplest things can be the hardest sometimes.”

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A Guide to Indie Wine Shops Across America

Imbibe Magazine

wines, and carefully selected ciders and aperitifs. Helmed by longtime friends Miranda Brown and Lauren Clark, the shop also sells amaro, aperitifs, and snacks like cheese and charcuterie boards, and hosts rotating events including tarot readings and food truck pop ups.

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Day Trip: Rachael Petach, C. Cassis

Imbibe Magazine

But in 2017, a new obsession took hold. It’s less syrupy than most liqueurs, with a more drinkable, aperitif quality. Petach began to experiment with blackcurrants (illegal to cultivate in the U.S. until 2003), hauling pounds of fruit up to her third-floor Brooklyn walk-up to craft small batches of liqueur.

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Campari Buying Courvoisier

Cheers

The acquisition stands to make Cognac the fourth major leg of Campari Group, according to the company, along with aperitifs, bourbon and tequila. Courvoisier, along with Henessy, Martell and Rémy Martin, is one of the “big four” Cognac houses. The post Campari Buying Courvoisier appeared first on Cheers.

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2017 Black Stallion Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Drink Me

PRODUCED BY: Black Stallion Estate Winery This wine is best served as an aperitif, with a very slight chill (under 70 F) and decanted or aerated. A pretty reserved wine, I found no real exuberant fruit – or even heat, despite it being 15 % alcohol.

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8 Things You Should Know About Empress 1908 Gin

VinePair

Launched in 2017, the brand has grown to become the No. s 2017 Art of the Cocktail: the drinks containing acidic citrus juices skewed rosy, while cocktails that had been made with basic ingredients like cucumber turned a darker blue. 1 super-premium gin brand in Canada. The spirit was inspired by an iconic hotel.

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