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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Tequila That’s Earned a Spot at Your Bar? (2025)

VinePair

We’re still in the midst of a tequila boom. And tequila is certainly a spirit that rewards the curious drinker. A big part of the category’s growth is arguably tied to the seemingly endless parade of new tequilas hitting back bars or retail shelves every month, and each bottle could potentially be a new favorite.

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Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024

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in 2023 to pre-Covid levels of 12.8 million 9-liter cases, according the Beverage Information Group 2024 Liquor Handbook. Just one of the leading brands, Sazeracs Paul Masson brandy, posted growth in 2023, and that was a scant 0.3% After consumers stocked up on the spirits during the pandemic, many have pulled back.

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How Alcohol Retailers, Bars and Restaurants Embrace Sustainability

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operating locations two specialty cocktails: the Bee’s Harvest Margarita, a premium Margarita made with Patron Silver tequila, and the Bourbon Bee’s Knees, made with Angel’s Envy Kentucky Bourbon whiskey. It’s the first tequila distiller to be GLOBALG.A.P. Global Good Agricultural Practice) Certified for meeting agricultural standards.

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The Definitive Timeline of Bourbon ‘Taters’

VinePair

The watershed event would be a 2016 release where over 1,000 people queued at a Liquor Barn in Kentucky — many for at least 48 hours — in the mere hope of scoring some Pappy. By 2023 there was the $10,000 Eagle Rare 25, tater ad absurdum. I would have thought 2023’s Daniel Weller at $499.99 There was soon Weller C.Y.P.B.

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Holiday Highlight: National Espresso Martini Day!

Chilled Magazine

The Evolution of the Espresso Martini with El Cristiano Tequila In Celebration of the special holiday, please see the El Cristiano XR Espresso Martini featured – “the world’s most delicious tequila” in what can often be called “the world’s most delicious martini.” Tequila Espresso Martini XR Ingredients 2 oz.

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The 10 Most Popular Tequila Brands in the World for 2024

VinePair

In the United States, there’s no liquor trendier than tequila. But despite the tequila category reporting several years of consistent double-digit growth, 2023’s sales figures indicate that things could be slowing down. DISCUS), tequila and mezcal sold 31.6 million in 2023. million cases sold in 2023.

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Tequila Trends in 2024

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Tequila has been an industry darling in recent time. This other trendy category exploded in popularity years before tequila’s rapid rise. After the combined tequila and mezcal category grew 17% in 2022, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., Tequila sales are up 20%. One possible answer: Look at whiskey.

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