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Inside Manska’s Mind: Sensory Science Changes Spirits’ Appreciation—What have you been missing?

Chilled Magazine

Problem Description: Decades of whiskey drinkers have been conditioned by tulips designed for 22% ABV (alcohol by volume) fortified wines. dedicated to sensory research in alcohol beverages. He is the inventor of the patented NEAT glass, several other patented alcohol beverage glasses for beer and wine, (yet to be released).

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

There are panel discussions and seminars on topics like the history of gin or cocktail clarification techniques, plus dozens of pop-ups where the international bar teams pair up with local bars to create a special menu highlighting local ingredients. They do not use alcohol procured from a third party and then add flavor to make their drinks.

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Life Beyond the Bar with Garvey Alexander

Chilled Magazine

Position on The Today Show Currently, I curate and present lists of my favorite alcoholic beverages and sometimes food on The Today Show. Attend workshops, seminars, and tastings to enhance your knowledge of spirits, cocktail techniques, and industry trends.

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Inside Manska’s Mind: Whiskey Drinkers Can Be Their Own Worst Enemy

Chilled Magazine

As a sensory research company since 2002, we have noticed that the public’s predilection for alcohol, particularly among neat, straight whiskey drinkers, inevitably results in a lack of recognition of the very spirits they claim as their “favorites.” Recently we’ve refocused on a broader profile of the spirits/whiskey taster/drinker.

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2024: The Second Golden Age of the American Cocktail with Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux

Chilled Magazine

The entire ELEVATE group was treated to a seminar presented by artisan distiller and research scientist Ted Breaux, who was responsible for bringing absinthe back to the U.S.; Alcoholic beverages date back to 13,000 BCE, when the first evidence of brewing beer was documented. events helped to shape the cocktails of today.

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Chilled 100 ELEVATE Charity Masquerade Ball Raises Funds for Helen David Relief Fund

Chilled Magazine

After their first full day of seminars and tastings, ELEVATE attendees enjoyed a charity masquerade ball in the crystal ballroom of The Brown Hotel, a historic Louisville landmark. Dry options were available, too, courtesy of Lyre’s non-alcoholic cocktails, spritzes, and sparkling drinks. The night of mystery began at 10 p.m.,

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Inside Manska’s Mind: Spirits Drinkers Drink, But Don’t Know Things

Chilled Magazine

Manska for an analytical look at the Quest for the Best—Spirits Drinkers Drink, But Don’t Know Things Proof or ABV: Proof can denote approximate alcohol content of any spirit although it is commonly associated with whiskey and originated with rum. If 57.15% was 100 proof, wouldn’t 200 proof be 114.30% alcohol? An error of 14.3%ABV?

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