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Review: Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum – Venzeuela 2007 and Barbados 2012 Port Cask

Drinkhacker

The alcoholic heat dies down with time in glass, letting a warming, lightly citrus-fueled finish wash over you. A- / $100 Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum Barbados 2012 Port Cask – Holmes Cay previously bottled a Barbados Port Cask expression from the 2009 vintage, but it is long since sold out. 110 proof. 110 proof.

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The State of the Booze Business: What Does the Future Hold?

Booze Business

The alcohol industry stands out as it undergoes changes that are not only fundamental but also unique, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. One of the key factors driving the non-alcohol trend is the ‘sober curious’ movement. Dry January is a good example.

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Inside Manska’s Mind: Sensory Science Changes Spirits’ Appreciation—What have you been missing?

Chilled Magazine

In 2012, along comes Arsilica, Inc. In 2012, along comes Arsilica, Inc. Problem Description: Decades of whiskey drinkers have been conditioned by tulips designed for 22% ABV (alcohol by volume) fortified wines. dedicated to sensory research in alcohol beverages. 40%+ ABV spirits in a 22% glass creates a nose bomb.

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5 to Try: Melon Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

But a recalibrated formula, launched in 2012, has found favor among bartenders looking to experiment, as we explore in our September/October 2024 issue. The vibrantly hued Creme de Melons Vert macerates fresh green melons sourced from Honduras and China into neutral alcohol before sweetening with sugar. Launched in the U.S.

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Diageo and Suho to promote responsible drinking

Spiritz

Diageo is launching an exciting, regional responsible drinking campaign in Asia Pacific (APAC) with Suho of K-pop group Exo to promote responsible and moderate alcohol consumption. Suho is a renowned South Korean singer-songwriter and actor who leads the group Exo that debuted in 2012.

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Can a Bloody Mary Help You Process Booze Faster?

VinePair

According to a 2012 study conducted by Japanese researchers at tomato-based foods manufacturer Kagome Co. and soft drink and brewer Asahi Group Holdings, consuming tomatoes alongside alcohol has the potential to speed up the liver’s metabolic process, thus dampening alcohol’s harmful impact on the body.

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Paul John and Rampur Indian Whisky – Everything You Need To Know About These Indian Whisky Titans

The Whiskey Wash

The majority of Indian spirits labeled as ‘whisky’ are closer to rum due to being distilled from molasses, falling within a category of alcohol termed as Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL), and are marketed to domestic Indian consumers. In 1972, G. Khaitan purchased the loss-making Rampur distillery for 1.6 million rupees. million rupees.

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