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

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

Chilled Magazine

The convenience of the tiny, single-serving sherry/wine tulip glass, readily available in every drinking household, inspired its adoption for scotch whisky, and it’s usage spread to include most spirits. In 2012, along comes Arsilica, Inc. In 2012, along comes Arsilica, Inc. dedicated to sensory research in alcohol beverages.

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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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14 of the Best Wines From Montefalco, Umbria

VinePair

Understanding wine is often about comparisons: If you’re not familiar with a certain variety, what does it remind you of? The issue is tannins, the chewy, often “dusty” remnants of the grapes that coat the mouth, give red wines structure, and make them worthy of aging. Those young California Cabs are quite tannic. Plenty of time.

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Inside Manska’s Mind: Exposing the Traditional Tulip

Chilled Magazine

is dedicated to sensory science research for all alcohol beverages, spirits, wine, and beer. Tulip History and Myth: 1700-1800s, a tiny copita (little cup) designed for 22% ABV fortified wines validated cargo in the sherry trade and was nicknamed “dock glass.” dedicated to sensory research in alcohol beverages.

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The 2024 Wine Growth Brands Awards — What’s Driving sales

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Coming off three straight years of rapid growth during and after the pandemic, sales in the beverage alcohol industry cooled significantly in 2023. With a few notable exceptions, most spirit and wine categories were down in sales compared to 2022. Overall wine decreased 3.4% Delicato Family Wines launched Stoneleigh in the U.S.

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Bota Box Enters Our Growth Brands Hall of Fame

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When it comes to wine, more people are embracing the box — Bota Box, that is. The premium boxed wine brand not only took home three Growth Brands Awards this year, but it also enters the Growth Brands Hall of Fame. Tetra-Pak format launched in 2012, won a Fast Track award. The boxes offer about 20 glasses of wine (5-oz.)

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