Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

The 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges are: Lance Bowman Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Agave spirits, whiskey, rum, amari, CRT certified in tequila, curated backbar of over 100 agave spirits. John Prepolec Detroit, Michigan Expertise: Bourbon, Japanese whiskey, and tequila. Winner of several prestigious competitions. Sarah Karl St.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Denisse Soto, a mixologist and mezcal expert from Mexico, is a prominent beverage consultant in Chicago. She has developed cocktail menus for Osito’s Tap, Tacos Lotería, and Crepas Culichi in Oak Park, IL, and collaborated with brands like Espolòn Tequila and Topo Chico Hard Seltzers.

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Cheers

APRIL 10, 2024

Up unto this point, the sommelier team at Michael’s has actively collaborated with a new wine producer each month to host a Wine Dinner, where we pair the guest brand’s best bottles with a five-course meal prepared by our executive chef to highlight the notes and varieties. What are some of the events you’ve produced with local brands?

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Colleen Kelly, director of food & beverage, mixologist, and sommelier, Bernardus Lodge & Spa , Carmel Valley, Calif. “In I love to add a shot of tequila in the mix for a little extra flavor and kick.” I am not sure if people are afraid of how to properly pronounce it or if it’s just forgotten.

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Bartender Bartending Gin Rum 111

Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

La Ruina’s cocktail menu highlights ‘revitalized’ staple cocktails made with specialty tequila, rum, wine, and mezcal.” Curated by certified sommelier Hailey Pruitt, the collection pays special homage to wines from Mexico.” a new project from sommelier-turned-vigneron Rajat Parr.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

These awards recognize the top-rated spirit entered in each category, such as Gin: Best New American Gin, Tequila: Best Tequila Reposado, and Liqueur: Best Herbal Liqueur.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

” —Donya El Shoubasi, sommelier, Asador Bastian , Chicago “Maybe due to its absolutely zero-frills nature, the Rusty Nail hasn’t evolved from ironic to post-ironic anomaly like the Espresso Martini. ” —Collin Frazier, head mixologist, Great Jones Distilling Co. , “I would have to go with an Alpine Negroni.

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