Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

What goes up must come down, and thats been the case with the brandy and Cognac category. Volume consumption for the brandy and Cognac category declined 10.2% Just one of the leading brands, Sazeracs Paul Masson brandy, posted growth in 2023, and that was a scant 0.3% in 2023 to pre-Covid levels of 12.8

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A panel held at the simultaneously occurring Cape Town Beverage Show, the discussion highlighted the supernova of African cocktail cultures as well as the political red tape that hampers its growth. They do not use alcohol procured from a third party and then add flavor to make their drinks.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In Pittsburgh, the vegan bar and restaurant Apteka plays up its Central and Eastern European influences with its own slivovitz cocktails, often using brands from Serbia or Bosnia, sometimes incorporating sumac or other tart ingredients. The article Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Stravinsky (Barcelona, Spain), Sasha Wijidessa of Fura (Singapore, Singapore), Emanuel Minez of Red Frog (Lisbon, Portugal), John Stirling owner of Arbikie Distillery and Global Brand Ambassador of Torres Brandy Brand, Cristbal Cofr and moderated by Juliane Caillouette-Noble.

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VinePair

AUGUST 20, 2024

Photo Courtesy of Bourbon Steak [link] Incubators of Cocktail Culture From the repeal of Prohibition until the turn of the 21st century, old-school steakhouses were dependable incubators of cocktail culture, even as other types of restaurants gave up on mixed drinks.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2024

The capital of Greece — which has one of the most exciting, accessible, affordable, and just plain fun cocktail cultures in the world right now — not only boasts a vibrant cocktail scene, but also one of the most compact, despite doubling in size over the last two years. This is not a city for studied, quiet cocktail dens.

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Cocktail Culture Craft Cocktails Rum Bar 105

Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

TOTC has long been a love letter to New Orleans’ cocktail culture and a celebration of the rich tapestry of global cocktail traditions–both new and timeless. The 2024 agenda guarantees an unparalleled week of discovery, connection, and above all, Inspiration, as we explore this year’s annual theme.”

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