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And the winners are…

The Cocktail Lovers

Brand Ambassador Natasha Sofia — Mijenta Tequila Best U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard Christine Kim — Service Bar, Washington, D.C. Bar Mentor presented by Pernod Ricard Colin Asare-Appiah Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.

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The Definitive Timeline of Bourbon ‘Taters’

VinePair

Everything Is Pappy Credit: Cult Wine For taters to even exist, there first needed to be something for them to covet, to fetishize, to overspend on. Though not created by him, the blend first gained popularity courtesy of Blake Riber’s Bourbonr blog, circa 2013. Initially, that would mean “Pappy.”

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What’s on our radar for the week ahead…

The Cocktail Lovers

Tickets include a drinks reception, 3-course lunch with whisky with each course, wine and guest speaker. 8-11pm: Guest bartending shift with all of the above at Sonora making drinks with PATRN tequila. Theyll be joined by Jade Ismail, beverage consultant, content creator, bartender and part of the Celebrate Her team.

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Revel Avila: A New Agave Spirit and Category

Booze Business

Move over Tequila and Mezcal This is the story of an Agave Spirit called Revel , made from 100% agave in Morelos, Mexico, and known as Revel Avila. In the alcohol industry, spirits and wines are protected by law, known as Denomination of Origin. More about this in a moment. Some time ago, I wrote about Agave Spirits made in India.

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The Old Fashioned Rules At 40 Under 40 Reception

Cheers

Next was the Espresso Martini, followed by the regular Old Fashioned, the Spicy Margarita, and Casamigos Blanco tequila and Ginger Beer. For spirits, Tito’s vodka was the number-one order, then Maker’s Mark, Johnnie Walker Black, Casamigos Blanco tequila and Russell’s Reserve 10 year old bourbon.

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What’s In Your Tequila? An Editorial.

Taste Tequila

After all, 100% agave tequila traditionally comprises of three things: cooked agave, water, and yeast (before aging). This vodka-like tequila then has to be watered down (to 40% abv), leaving it without the signature characteristics we would look for in tequila, such as the smell and taste of cooked agave. (We’ve

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Coole Swan: A Whiter Shade of Cool

Booze Business

With all due respects to the trend followers, not everyone buys into it (what’s the point of drinking a no-alcohol tequila) and, regardless, a bit of indulgence goes a long way these days. The post Coole Swan: A Whiter Shade of Cool first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine.

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