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

JULY 8, 2025

This episode of the “VinePair Podcast” is sponsored by Tequila El Mexicano. Founded by one of Tequila’s most storied families, this traditionally made, additive-free tequila is an expression not just of the Bañuelos family’s collective knowledge, but of the Jaliscan highlands themselves.

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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

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. Valera Urena has worked at Good Room in Greenpoint for six years and says Tequila Mate is in the top five of most ordered drinks. “It Debuting in 2005, the 23.5-ounce

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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. It can be tough to keep up with this steady barrage of new tequilas to try. You may also run into a reposado from a decades-old brand that finally landed American distribution.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

Despite its location in the heart of America’s most prestigious wine region, the city of Napa didn’t land on many people’s radars 10 years ago. No one is more attuned to the changes than Aubrey Bailey and Taylor Domin, the owners of Cadet Wine and Beer. Instead, wine (and beer) are the foundations on which it was built.

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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

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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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Proving to be a perfect pair, upstairs is Barretto; a tucked-away jazz club which regularly features GRAMMY-winning artists who play classy standards as patrons sip on martinis and wine. Drink this: Private Eyes, a refreshing cocktail made with tequila, watermelon, honey and line. Drink this: Sip a red wine and enjoy a symphony.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Founders Albert Peters, Edwin Pooley, and Edgar McClain began making fruit wine and brandies from the abundance of fruit in the region, taking only a brief hiatus to make industrial alcohol for the war effort. Big Gin was created by bartenders for bartenders.

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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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Bar Magazine

JULY 1, 2025

From Wednesday 7th May, Richard Wynne, Founder of Little Bat – the sister bar of the much-loved Callooh Callay – will welcome James Cochran as chef consultant to bring a new restaurant menu to the neighbourhood spot, alongside a refreshed wine and cocktail list.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 22, 2024

Busby’s Wine and Record Bar 21 Oxford St, Paddington oxfordhouse.com.au/busby-natural-wine-hifi-bar busby-natural-wine-hifi-bar Busby’s, an everyday natural wine and record bar by hospitality group, PUBLIC, opened late last year at the street level of Paddington’s Oxford House.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Many people go dry on weekdays only during this period of time– so don’t think it’s all or nothing if you’re not quite ready to give up your glass of wine! Now, don’t expect it to taste like actual liquor. Yet for others, they turn a dry month into a yearlong lifestyle of focusing on nonalcoholic drinks.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In case you haven’t heard, tequila is having a serious moment in the U.S. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) , the nation’s tequila volume has grown by 180 percent since 2002, increasing by an average of 6.2 Just think of the last time you heard mezcal described as “tequila, but smoky.”)

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The hottest new wine of 2023 turned up the heat on the wine industry: Stella Rosa Pineapple & Chili, the first of three new additions to the company’s Spicy Series. The low-alcohol (5 percent ABV) wine blends Moscato d’Asti grapes with tropical fruit natural flavors and a distillate of Calabrian chilis.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Photo by Matthieu Joannon via www.unsplash.com Wine charms with Wine Glasses Looking for affordable wedding party gifts for wine lovers? Although wine glasses can definitely be a standalone gift, adding in some adorable wine charms makes it way more fun.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

million 9-liter cases, according the Beverage Information Group 2024 Liquor Handbook. In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The pull quote on the back cover of Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley’s In Fine Spirits declares “The culture of enjoying quality spirits and liquors is in a new golden age.” wine or beer drinkers) but simply have no idea where to begin, or which spirit will align with their taste preferences.

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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. While the lineup — which sold to Beam Suntory in 2011 — has since expanded to include several other cocktails, wines, vodka, and even salad dressings, we stuck to the OG Marg.

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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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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. Wine glasses are essential for wine enthusiasts, and beer glasses cater to beer lovers. Quality over quantity is crucial. Rittenhouse Rye is a bold whiskey option.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This episode of “The VinePair Podcast” is sponsored by The Prisoner Wine Company. Uncork something unexpected this holiday season and beyond with audacious, rule-bending wines that will impress even the most discerning wine drinker in your life. Head to theprisonerwinecompany.com to shop now.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Today, the brand’s portfolio contains alternatives to whiskey, tequila, gin, rum and aperitif, which can all be substituted one-to-one with traditional spirits to create non-alc versions of well-known recipes. Ninety-four percent of non-alc buyers also purchase beer, wine or spirits containing alcohol, and annually, U.S. In the U.S.,

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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. Although, I also always enjoy a nice, bold glass of red wine.

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VinePair

JUNE 7, 2024

The same goes for the spirit used: High-quality liquor will be labeled differently than those made with additives or other artificial ingredients that may preserve the cocktail longer. Canned cocktails] are typically fine if treated similarly to beer and wine, which is to say keep them in a cool place away from extreme heat,” he says.

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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% The Wild Rona-Rita. mason jars and priced at $13. “We About 14% of Razzoo’s sales come from alcohol: 10.6%

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Revenge of the Kraken serves six tequila-based cocktails in a display shaped like the sea octopus. The Wheelhouse bar’s Ship In A Bottle, a large-format drink made with whiskey, tea and port wine, is presented in a glass cylindrical vessel, with a miniature ship inside: You don’t get to see the ship until most of the drink is poured out.

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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. According to a late 2002 New York Times article , the song’s more successful sequel “helped increase the sales of the liquor by 4.5 Cîroc and Patrón: ‘Shots’ (LMFAO ft.

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VinePair

MAY 24, 2024

Its green, vegetal notes will appeal to tequila drinkers, while subtle accents of smoke confirm we’re in a different category of spirit. Both tequila and mezcal are spirits distilled from the agave plant. Check out this guide for more on the differences between tequila and mezcal.) Is mezcal stronger than tequila?

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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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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

Tequila and mezcal from Mexico, of course, already have a massive foothold in the agave spirit market. there’s been a 273 percent volume sales increase of tequila and mezcal stateside since 2003. Plants take five to seven years to mature — like waiting on a barrel of whiskey or wine to age, except on the front end of the process.

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VinePair

JUNE 12, 2025

While the term “Small Batch” carries none of the official, verifiable weight of “organic,” the packaging certainly feels more at home in a craft liquor store than a nightclub. Within this scope, VinePair’s tasting and editorial staff samples thousands of bottles every year. This ensures we have a close eye on what’s new and exciting.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 9, 2025

Global Luxury Under Pressure Edrington’s challenges, and those of the entire whisky industry, mirror those facing luxury giants in fashion, jewelry, and wine & other spirits. The group reported just 3% organic growth in Q1 2024, with wines and spirits among the weakest performers.

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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? Get the Classic Gin Martini recipe. Get the classic Saturn recipe.

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VinePair

APRIL 15, 2024

It was a quality bar, a modern bar, certainly not a vintage bar, but one day I spied something unusual amid a sea of modern amari: Credit: Old Liquor Company A Campari bottle, the lettering written in the brand’s custom font , yet the label was completely white aside from navy blue accents. And the liquid inside was clear.

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VinePair

JULY 22, 2024

To find out, VinePair consulted Brian Tasch, spirits content and education coordinator at Skurnik Wines & Spirits. Before they’re opened, distilled liquids including vodka, whiskey, tequila, and the like will remain stable indefinitely, as no oxygen can interact with the bottle’s contents. “But Technically, spirits don’t expire.

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