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Book Review: Behind Bars

Drinkhacker

The two together with the a new book that is sure to steal the attention of lovers of libations: Behind Bars: True Crime Stories of Whiskey Heists, Beer Bandits, and Fake Million-Dollar Wines. It’s the follow-up to his first book released in July 2023, Cask Strength: The Story of the Barrel, the Secret Ingredient in Your Drink.

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Book Review: The Book of Rose

Drinkhacker

As its full title is quite a mouthful, The Book of Rosé: The Provençal Vineyard That Revolutionized Rosé By Whispering Angel and Château D’Esclans (a vineyard that failed to woo Chris nearly a decade ago ) sounds pretty all-encompassing. However, this is not the case, as the book focuses solely on one vineyard and one family.

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Inside Look: The Aladdin Sane, Detroit

Imbibe Magazine

The cocktail bar, an Imbibe 75 Place to Watch , is tucked beneath the restored, 1920s-era Book Tower in downtown Detroit. Rarities also include Glenfiddich 29-year Grand Yozakura (the only bottle in a Michigan bar). Stokes Architecture + Design and hospitality group Method Co.

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Book Review: The Bourbon Drinker’s Companion

Drinkhacker

When I decided to become a whiskey hobbyist, I chose to build my knowledge through books. There’s just something about holding a book in my hands that helps me soak it all up. As of this moment, I’ve entered 478 books into my head regarding beverage alcohol history. Could this bottle be overrated?

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How to Achieve the Best Bubbles for Highballs

Imbibe Magazine

I left a bottle open in my car for 48 hours as a test, and it still had bubbles!” Either stir the alcohol with ice about 13 times before building the drink or keep the bottle in the freezer. But cocktail consultant Gaby Mlynarczyk insists that Jarritos Mineragua is by far the best bubbly water. “I

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This Winter, Throw an Après-Ski Party

Imbibe Magazine

In addition to a crockpot of mulled wine or glgg , set out bottles of freezer martinis , a ready-to-drink signature cocktail, and/or a winter punch. Give that ice bucket festive feels with waterproof votives and tealights, says The Ice Book author Camper English, who shares more glow-up ice tips here.

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Book Review: The Bourbon Journey

Drinkhacker

Meade opens the book with a basic introductory discussion of bourbon that doesn’t provide any groundbreaking information for well-established enthusiasts, but will certainly be helpful for those with a casual interest in American whiskey. How far in advance do tours need to be booked? Is “bottle your own” offered?

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