Cheers

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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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VinePair

MARCH 5, 2024

In this excerpt from the book, out on March 5, I tell of the unsung American who may have got the ball rolling in turning tequila into the nearly $10 billion global industry it is now. 1 icon to vintage tequila collectors. Robert Denton is the No. Denton reintroduced Chinaco to America in 1993.)

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

At the center of it all is a Brooklyn raver go-to cocktail: tequila-spiked yerba mate. Unlike a Long Island Iced Tea , Tequila Mate does, in fact, contain tea. In 1924 , a small beverage company in Northern Bavaria made raver history by bottling what would eventually become the celebrated Club-Mate brand.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

Guy Fieri has a tequila brand now — and it’s kinda good?! So the next time that one serious collector friend offers you a copita of pechuga that they suitcased back and swear is Pepsi bottle-worthy you won’t have to nod politely while secretly wondering if they’re having a stroke. First mezcal was smoky, now it’s funky?

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

By the late 50s Hood River Distillers had begun blending and bottling spirits for distribution throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our stunning homebase in the shadow of Oregon’s Mount Hood provides us access to glacier-fed spring water, and this water is used in all products that are produced and bottled at Hood River Distillers.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 17, 2024

For nearly a decade now, we’ve periodically covered the NHLC’s acquisition of single barrel American whiskey and tequila. Per NHLC: The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) and Bord Bia have forged an international partnership to provide NH Liquor & Wine Outlet customers exclusive access to the world’s finest Irish whiskeys.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

So went spirits critic Robert Whitley’s 2002 review of Ciclón, a just-released Barcardí product that combined the brand’s Gold Rum with “blue agave” tequila and a “hint” of natural lime juice. The spirits giant’s own motto was a little more blunt: “90% rum, 10% tequila, 100% un-be-lievable!” “ It’s new, it’s hip, it’s a mere $14. ”

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Tequila is a liquid goldmine for the curious drinker, and every month seemingly delivers a cavalcade of new options to try at bars and liquor stores. Drop by your neighborhood bottle shop, and you may see a new blanco from a spunky, fresh-faced label looking to penetrate the market with new juice.

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VinePair

MAY 16, 2024

It’s no surprise that Americans are constantly shopping for tequila — it’s now the second most-popular spirit in the United States, second only to vodka. In this crowded market, it can be especially difficult to discern quality, as not all tequila is made equal. The taste is very complex and it has a touch of earthiness.

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Mix That Drink

JULY 4, 2025

Pineapple Juice – Bottled is Okay Pineapple juice adds tartness and tropical sweetness to the Big Bird, so choose wisely. Therefore this is one drink where bottled is fine. Look for a high-quality bottled juice with no added sugars or preservatives – Lakewood is good.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 19, 2024

Flecha Azul Tequila, the additive-free and authentically crafted spirit backed by actor, producer, and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg, launched into the Australian market last week. While in Australia, Wahlberg will do the same, with bar takeovers and bottle signings across Sydney (some of you probably saw him at Vintage Cellars!)

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Cheers

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For one, Xiquita, a BevX 2024 winner for Innovative Independent, boasts a robust selection of agave spirits, including mezcals, raicillas, sotols, bacanoras and tequilas, curated by beverage director Henry Ottrix, along with some zero-proof aguas frescas.

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Cheers

JUNE 24, 2024

Bear Fight, a whiskey brand from Next Century Spirits , has extended its whiskey portfolio with the launch of Bear Fight Kentucky Reserve, finished in reposado tequila barrels. Made in Zebulon, NC, Bear Fight used bourbon distillate aged for a minimum of three years and then finished it in ex-reposado tequila casks. per 750-ml.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this course, Chris shows you step-by-step how to use ingredients like botanicals for flavor pairings, turning a plain bottle of booze into flavored liquor you can use for nuanced craft cocktails. Explore creative flavor combinations, timing, advanced techniques, and the use of complex ingredients.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift. Pair with the A Bar Above wine key bottle opener and a bottle of wine, and you have a complete gift! And if you like making bitters, gift your DIY bitters with our brand new bitters bottles !

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

My favorite spirit to play with is tequila. I also find that folks who have previously been exclusively “brown liquor” drinkers are apt to find an aged tequila that they enjoy sipping on as much as whiskey. When it comes to mixing cocktails, I appreciate that tequila plays nicely with bold and subdued flavors alike.

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VinePair

JUNE 12, 2025

At the same time, that’s a very narrow view of a category that has enjoyed a mini renaissance in recent years, with producers turning to ever more esoteric and specific base ingredients — and, yes, bottling expressions that exhibit aromas, flavor, and character. This ensures we have a close eye on what’s new and exciting.

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VinePair

AUGUST 9, 2024

So, we got to work tracking down every line we could find, from Vida Tequila to Loverboy. The watery palate wasn’t any better: The drink burst with an unattractive, artificial lime flavor that prevented our taste buds from picking up any tequila notes. tequila boom. tequila boom.

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VinePair

AUGUST 25, 2024

By the time pop music rolled around, singers were frequently crooning about the joys or woes of consumption, whether in the form of liquor, beer, or wine. 7),” he sings the woes of a woman whose husband drinks too much and spends his days wandering around town, collecting empty bottles for deposit money.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Then, add tequila and whiskey. For tequila, Don Julio Blanco is a classic. A bottle opener and corkscrew are non-negotiable. Quality over quantity is crucial. For vodka, consider Grey Goose for its smooth finish.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As such, bourbon and tequila are two of the most well-represented liquors, with six of each wowing our tasting panel this year. But there are also plenty of bottles with wonderful stories behind them, like a Mango eau de vie from Oaxaca distilled with the same traditional methods as mezcal.

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VinePair

MAY 24, 2024

But we’re here to explore brands, expressions, and the best bottles available right now on the U.S. Its green, vegetal notes will appeal to tequila drinkers, while subtle accents of smoke confirm we’re in a different category of spirit. Great for sipping and simple summer highballs.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

And not just any bottles. Themed flights — “Pinot Noirs From Around the World” was a recent special — introduced guests to bottles from Germany, Australia, and other far-flung places. Last year they opened the tequila-fueled bar and restaurant Chispa. Speaking of liquor, changes are coming to Cadet. Like, who knew?’

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon. Made from the same mash bill as the brand’s 7 Year Old Rye, this whiskey is aged for three extra years, resulting in a deep and complex rye whiskey bottled at 100 proof. Happy Pride! The team was stunned.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon. Made from the same mash bill as the brand’s 7 Year Old Rye, this whiskey is aged for three extra years, resulting in a deep and complex rye whiskey bottled at 100 proof. Happy Pride! The team was stunned.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

And the distillery was perilously close to running out of bottles. The price said as much: “We were like, ‘Oh gosh, who’s going to spend $150 for a bottle?” If the 90-bottle run was a little anxiety-inducing, it was also a sign of an emerging, enthusiastic — albeit niche — market for California agave spirits.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Cocktails were designed to be easily executable, such as the “Apothecary Bottled Cocktails,” the Vesper and Smoky Old Fashioned. These bottled cocktails are pre-batched and held in the freezer to be crisp and cold and then poured at the table, creating an Instagramable presentation.

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Taste Tequila

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Every week we receive at least 2 emails from people who want to start their own tequila brand, looking for guidance on how to get started. So, you want to start your own tequila brand? We love tequila, so we get it. The Tequila Matchmaker database currently contains 2,345 different tequila brands. Don’t believe us?

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Sunset Paradise Course Drinks Keyword butterfly pea flower tea, cranberry, lime, orange juice, peach brandy, tequila, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients ½ oz. Tequila blanco ½ oz. Lime juice Vodka float Instructions Combine peach brandy, orange juice, triple sec, lime juice and tequila and shake.

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Cheers

APRIL 10, 2024

I consider myself very lucky to have highly trusted and knowledgeable liquor distribution representatives. Some of our most popular cocktails would have to be the Cocco Bravo, featuring coconut fat-washed Nosotros blanco tequila, pineapple, cane and lime. I would love to host something similar with local distillers.

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VinePair

APRIL 15, 2024

‘White’ Campari The first time I saw a bottle of Cordial Campari it was startling. The German bartender served me, having to fresh-crack the tax stamp on what I soon saw was a 1960s bottle. The German bartender served me, having to fresh-crack the tax stamp on what I soon saw was a 1960s bottle. And the liquid inside was clear.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 20, 2024

So, when fans on X (formerly Twitter) began noticing this mysterious, locked folder on Beyoncé’s media site with a cover image featuring a bottle of mahogany-colored liquid in a glass case , it fuelled speculation that the singer might be gearing up to launch her own whiskey brand. Beyoncé fans have continually got their fingers on the pulse.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

That’s because a shot is more than a quick blast of liquor to lips. The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

And the Wild Rona-Rita, with Teremana reposado tequila, Monin desert pear syrup, Monin wildberry puree and Finest Call premium citrus sour, topped with a Coronita, is a newcomer to Razzoo’s Margarita lineup. from liquor, 2.9% Razzoo’s offers about a dozen beers on draft and around 10 by the bottle. The Wild Rona-Rita.

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VinePair

JULY 2, 2025

Mostly, they might have one old bottle you have to knock the dust off.” In February of last year, on the heels of a 19 percent drop in annual sales , Diageo put Pimm’s on the market, saying it planned to focus on higher-end whiskey and tequila brands like Johnnie Walker , Talisker, Lagavulin , and Don Julio. Add some Pimm’s No.

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VinePair

JULY 22, 2024

Unless you’re shaking up cocktails on the regular, your open spirit bottles probably sit on your bar cart for months or even years on end. It could be the bottle of Cognac you bought for baking that you never got around to finishing, the whiskey you only pour for guests, or that Licor 43 you purchased to make a round of Carajillos.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and one of the most common liquors used in cocktails. Gin is a liquor thats made from neutral grain spirits that are flavored with a variety of botanicals, one of which must be juniper. What is gin? Rose's Sweetened Lime Juice is the most common lime cordial sold in stores in the US.

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