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Photos by Rachel Harrison Communications The programming especially stood out for its forward-looking panels, where experts shared key insights on emerging trends—leaving attendees more informed and inspired than when they walked in. Let’s dive into a few of the standout panels and trend highlights from BCB Brooklyn 2025.
Over the course of two days, attendees explored emerging spirits categories through sessions like An Exploration into Alpine Spirits , Reclaiming the Spotlight: The Future of Gin , and Building Better Rum Communities.
million 9-liter cases, according the Beverage Information Group 2024 Liquor Handbook. Despite the categorys unfavorable market conditions, Cognac, in particular, is a staple on bar menus around the country, says Marina Velez, research director for The Beverage Information Group. in 2023 to pre-Covid levels of 12.8
In addition to single malt whiskies, the SMWS also bottles grain whiskies, rums, and American whiskies, denoted by prefixes “G”, “R”, and “B” respectively. Gin SMWS Codes SMWS Ref. The gin is distilled in small batches using traditional copper stills. Rum SMWS Codes SMWS Ref.
There’s not a whole lot of information about how these products are produced — and in truth none of them seem to go out of their way to recreate the bite and punch of an alcohol-laced offering. Same goes on the palate, which is again quite thin, but well-informed by marzipan and, again, some cinnamon.
ANGOSTURA® 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters pairs globally influenced spices and herbs and ANGOSTURA® aged rum for the first time ever! A New Chapter in Mixology Designed with both professional bartenders and home cocktail enthusiasts in mind, this new bitters offers an entirely fresh cocktail experience. Stirred over craft ice.
The second, as part of a mystery box challenge, was a twist on the Ramos Gin Fizz featuring Kakadu Plum. Competitors were each given 60 minutes before the competition event started to create a cocktail featuring rums from the Angostura portfolio, and an Australian native ingredient that was chosen for them at random.
The evening will begin at Judiths, the charming tasting room of the award-winning Shakespeare Distillery, where guests will enjoy a mini gin tasting experience that celebrates the spirit of Shakespearean England. Spaces for this event are limited. The price is £109 per person.
Brand Ambassador Joseph Brooke Fords Gin Tad Carducci Gruppo Montenegro Sullivan Doh DUSS Benny Hurwitz Campari American Whiskeys Stephen Kurpinsky Mr Black Coffee Liqueur Bernie Lubbers Heaven Hill Roberto Nez Moreno Patrn Tequila Mary Palac Campari Mexican Spirits Cesar Sandoval Casa Lumbre Spirits Natasha Sofia Mijenta Tequila Best U.S.
Harris doesn’t classify gin as “one of the big losers” but believes it has “fallen out of fashion… as its own thing” from the growth it experienced with millennial drinkers. According to Hedger, Diageo’s research has found Gen Z are mainly showing interest in three spirits – Tequila, vodka and gin. Suntory Minus 196.
At the time, this was a fairly novel theory of how news and information would transmit in the digital era, and it captured the way that information becomes almost omnipresent when untethered from physical objects like books, magazines, and newspapers. Like I said—it’s a gin-and-beer-based kinda-sorta-tiki drink.
Where most people would previously have participated in maybe one-and-a-half categories – mainly whisky, but occasionally brandy, beer or rum – now they might be trying gin, single malt or agave spirits. De Beauregard sees this in Pernod Ricard’s own consumer research. Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.
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Gin headache The fourth-quarter figures included a $47m non-cash impairment charge for Brown-Forman’s Gin Mare brand name (it reduced Gin Mare’s contingent consideration liability by $43m, the company added). Brown-Forman will be hoping its new distribution vehicle in Italy gives Gin Mare a much-needed shot in the arm.
Here are the dates, drinks, tickets, location and information. Tequila samples with smiles are a big part of the San Diego Spirits Festival. Photo: PubClub.com The spirits are up – literally and deservedly so – for the 2024 San Diego Spirits Festival. In other words, everything you need to know about this premier celebration of the spirits.
Here are the dates, drinks, tickets, location and information. Tequila samples with smiles are a big part of the San Diego Spirits Festival. Photo: PubClub.com The spirits are up – literally and deservedly so – for the 2024 San Diego Spirits Festival. In other words, everything you need to know about this premier celebration of the spirits.
Manska for an analytical look at the Quest for the Best—Spirits Drinkers Drink, But Don’t Know Things Proof or ABV: Proof can denote approximate alcohol content of any spirit although it is commonly associated with whiskey and originated with rum. Clear spirits such as unaged white dog whiskey, gin, vodka, can be bottled as Full Proof.
Given that kind of clear focus and determination, it wasn’t long before she came to the point of launching her own company with the marketing philosophy that the ubiquitous rum needed a makeover. As she looks back now, Kasturi knows that her choice to enter the world of rum was just right. The result was the formation of her company.
Looking at rum in particular, if you’re aiming to step up your cocktail game, the stuff used to accompany bright-colored sugary slush on spring break is not the rum you’ll want to use to stock your home bar. We recently had the pleasure of trying Ten To One’s white and dark rums. Garnish with a lime wedge.
In the opinion of Sanjeev Banga, President (International Business), Radico Khaitan Limited, it would further help if tasting was allowed at the stores to help consumers make informed decisions. We have already been the catalyst in the growth of Indian single malts and craft gins. Now our focus is on dark rum.
He eventually reached his destination in a region known as the world capital of fragrance, where he could mix the heady aromas and flavours to create distinctive products that would re-define luxury in gin and vodka. In this scenario, the impact of perfume and frequency technology on their gin and vodka in terms of flavour is significant.
Try this with rum, tequila, vodka or even gin to create a liquid dessert in a glass. GSN Rating: B+ For more information go to: Chinola #Chinola #ChinolaMangoLiqueur Tart, somewhat sweet and tropical, the flavor lends itself to faux-tropical libations.
10 Barrel Brewing Apocalypse IPA – A burst indeed of Bravo, Northern Brewer, Chinook, Cascade, Centennial, and Amarillo hops informs this lively year-round expression of IPA. Flavors run to artificial lime, cheap gin, cheaper tequila, and blue Gatorade. Today we look at a trio of them, along with a trio of new brews.
SRP $89.99) EMPRESS 1908 CUCUMBER LEMON GIN Cucumber Lemon Gin is the third release from Empress 1908 joining their Indigo and Elderflower Rose gin bottlings. The brand recommends to serve a gin & tonic cocktail with a cucumber slice and lemon wheel garnish. SRP $39.99) All information courtesy of Distiller.com
The reserve rums in the blend were aged in oak barrels with varying levels of toast. Then the rum was additionally aged in Tawny 10 Port wine barrels for a period of time before bottling. The Dominican sugarcane used for the rum was harvested from Barceló’s own cane fields. Available February 13, 2024 nationally.
Cleveland Browns: Brown Cocktail - equal parts gin, light or dark rum and dry vermouth. The burnt orange color of the University of Texas at Austin inspired this recipe with lemon rum, orange rum, vodka, orange vodka, orange soda, ice and oranges. The other is mixed with dry gin, cherry brandy, lemon juice and grenadine.
750ml) THE BOTANIST ISLAY CASK AGED GIN Introduced in February 2024, this release is one of two bottlings in The Islay Cask Matured Gin Range. THE BOTANIST ISLAY CASK RESTED GIN Introduced in February 2024, this release is one of two bottlings in The Botanist Islay Cask Matured Gin Range. 350ml and $25.99/750ml)
The company produces a variety of spirits including vodka, gin, and rum as well as whiskey. The site produces vodka and gin as well as other flavored whiskeys such as banana, lemon, and coffee. The only information that I can find on the company’s website states that the whiskey is bottled at 46% ABV.
The distillery has so far released a wheated bourbon, a low rye bourbon, and London dry gin, and (of course) the Copper Sky Distillery Switch Rail Single Malt. I could not find a huge amount of information on the Switch Rail Single Malt, besides the fact that it is bottled at 90 proof. Another Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
NOCO Distillery is located in Colorado, and is noted for its small batch production of whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, and brandy. The distillery’s website does not give much specific information about any of the expressions produced there.
SRP $199) Brugal Colleción Visionaria Edición 02: Coffee Colleción Visionaria is a collection of sipping rums which were inspired by Brugal’s homeland of the Dominican Republic. These casks are then filled with rum to finish its maturation. SRP $52.99) All information courtesy of Distiller.com
The suit filed at Houston District Court claims the rum, Bombay Sapphire gin and Grey Goose vodka owner has committed infringement, accusing it of unfair competition and trademark dilution. Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi owns various rums brands, Grey Goose and Eristoff vodkas, Patron tequila, Dewar’s Scotch and Martini vermouth.
For more information on award-winning whiskeys from across the world, click here. The distillery produces small batch, artisanal gin, whiskey, and vodka with ingredients sourced from farms across the state. The craft distillery produces whiskey, gin, and agave spirits using local ingredients.
For more information and to explore new signature cocktail recipes created to highlight the tasting notes of the ANGOSTURA 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters, visit www.angosturabitters.com.
Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Triple Oak joins the brand’s Signature Series which also includes the Port Wine Barrel finished bourbon released in 2011 and Caribbean Rum Cask finished rye released in 2013. It’s then “finnished” in OATH gin barrels, a brand owned by Finnish racing driver Valtteri Bottas.
Shelter makes whiskey and bourbon, gin, tequila, vodka, rum and canned cocktails “For Shelter Distilling, it is not just about promoting a quality spirit, it is also about promoting a lifestyle, said Director of Marketing and Branding and former Professional Snowboarder Matt Hammer. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.
In honour of this tradition, A Touch of Pink combines Portobello Road gin, Muyu Jasmine Verte and lemon, scattered with perfectly pink rose petals. Since 1986 is a tribute to Tony, incorporating white port as a nod to his home country of Portugal, alongside Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, apricot, lime and London Essence roasted pineapple soda.
During Crew’s tenure, Diageo has offloaded assets including rum brands Cacique and Pampero and Safari liqueur. The group has also sold assets in Africa , although last October it reportedly called off the sale of its Pimm’s gin-based liqueur after failing to secure an agreement with potential buyers.
The Hoxton Spirits range includes Tropical Gin, Pink Gin, Dry Gin, London Spritz Amaro, Spiced Whisky Limited Batch and Banana Rum Macerated. Tasting notes information can be found here. The prize will provide an inspirational learning experience for the winner this year.
If you aren’t informed about what kinds of drinks you can order or make at home, alcohol can ruin your ketogenic diet. 5 Gin (+ Lime Seltzer + Mint + Sugar-Free Sweetener) This low-carb take on a mojito is the perfect option for a refreshing keto cocktail. 6 White Rum (+ Diet Coke + Lime) It’s Cuba Libre with fewer carbs!
Robert Hospet informs that some bars are exploring using AI algorithms to analyse flavour profiles and suggest new ingredient combinations. “This can lead to unexpected and delightful flavour discoveries, like a whisky cocktail with a hint of lavender or a gin concoction featuring starfruit,” he adds.
Similarly, gin, which is usually a wheat-based spirit, is flavored with botanicals that shouldn’t contain gluten – any which did would be removed during the distillation process. Finally, rum is produced using sugar cane, which does not contain gluten. Read the full article at Is Whisky Gluten Free?
This vatting was then finished in casks from BCS’s 2018 Tale of Two Islands Rum, a Jamaican rum which was matured in peated Islay single malt barrels. LIGHTHOUSE GIN This expression replaces Lighthouse Batch Distilled Gin on the international marketplace. SRP $49.99) Information courtesy of Distiller.com
Brand Ambassador presented Libbey Vance Henderson — Hendrick’s Gin Best U.S. For more information, please visit www.talesofthecocktail.org/events/spirited-awards. The winners of this year’s Spirited Awards have made an indelible contribution to invigorating and elevating the collective cocktail community.
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