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2 Funky Margaritas for Summer

Chilled Magazine

With the warm weather here to stay, it’s only natural we want to reach for a margarita to cool down. While the classic recipe is delicious, it’s fun to change it up, especially with the two recipes below. Check them out! At Bar Calico , Head Bartender Alex Dominguez’s Tomatillo Margarita is a zesty sip on their latest cocktail menu. A similar feel to a spicy margarita, this offering is inspired by the bright flavors of the American southwest, in specific, tomatillo salsa, which is made in

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Ask a Sommelier: When Is It Too Late to Send Back a Bottle of Wine?

VinePair

If you’re at a restaurant with proper wine service, you’ll likely witness what looks like a well-rehearsed dance: A guest thumbs through a binder of options and consults the sommelier once or twice before reaching a decision for the table. The somm presents the bottle, and takes it away to open it and subtly test it for flaws. Then the server returns, presents the cork , and pours a taste for the guest for further inspection.

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Templeton Julep

Chilled Magazine

Embracing its legacy deeply rooted in the Prohibition era, Templeton has flourished into a nationally recognized name, bringing exceptional craftsmanship to its whiskey. Templeton’s latest release, Templeton FORTITUDE Bourbon, has an enticing aroma that combines delicate floral and grassy notes, accompanied by hints of spice, black pepper, sweet vanilla, and the subtle fruitiness of lemon peels.

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Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B524 (May 2024) and Small Batch PGA Edition

Drinkhacker

Elijah Craig isn’t sleeping this summer, with two new expressions hitting the market in quick succession. The first is the expected May edition of its Barrel Proof lineup, the other a second golf-inspired limited release that follows up on its recent Ryder Cup edition. Full details and tasting notes follow. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B524 (May 2024) – After a quieter expression in A124, it’s back to the burn with a 65.3% abv release of ECBP, aged 11 years, 2 months old 

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Arlechin: The Melbourne cocktail and wine bar has had a facelift

Australian Bartender

Arlechin, Mornane Pl, Melbourne VIC @arlechinmelbourne Melbourne hospo family, the Grossis, known for Grossi Florentino, Grill, Ombra, Cellar Bar, and Puttanesca, has reopened its European cocktail and wine bar, Arlechin. This venue is poised to once again become a favourite late-night spot for Melburnians. Nestled in Mornane Place in Melbourne’s CBD, Arlechin is marked by a small logo at its entrance.

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Review: Wines of Oberon, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

Recently celebrating the 50th harvest of its winemaker Tony Coltrin, the Oberon winery is a longtime Napa operator that has flown under the radar for most of its lifetime. To mark the milestone, Oberon is stretching its arms from Napa into new territory, launching its first wine from the more southernly Paso Robles region, a cabernet sauvignon. “I’ve been fortunate to be mentored by, and to make and share wine with the Mondavi family over the course of my 50 harvests.

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Nemiroff expands into Canada

Drinks International

Ukrainian vodka brand Nemiroff has announced its expansion into Canada through a partnership with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

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Creating A Whisky Icon: David Holmes & The Macallan 1926 60 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

Discover how David Holmes helped shape The Macallan 1926 60 Year Old, which would go on to become the most expensive whisky in the world. The Macallan 1926 60 Year Old is possibly the most infamous whisky in the industry. The world record holding bottle is recognised throughout the international whisky community and beyond. As one of the earliest examples of a Macallan vintage whisky bottling, this infamy partially stems from an incredibly old vintage statement (at the time of writing the whisky