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St. Augustine Named “2024 Distillery Of The Year” By The ADI

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It was founded in 2012 by Philip McDaniel and Mike Diaz and, in the space of just 12 years, has become internationally renowned for its artisanal spirits including whiskey, vodka, rum, and gin. The ADI also hosts an annual International Spirits Competition, awarding accolades to the best global spirits from bourbon to vodka.

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The Essential Shot Guide [Infographic]

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That said, most Apple Pie shooters will be made with apple cider and either vodka or whiskey and topped off with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. The drink’s adoration has inspired bartenders to create other versions of the modern dive bar classic, like the White Tea shot made with vodka in place of whiskey.

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9 Things You Should Know About Captain Morgan

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The brand’s flagship Spiced Rum was introduced to the United States in 1984 and was an instant hit, thanks in part to its now ubiquitous pirate-emblazoned label. Captain Morgan is now the third best-selling rum in the world according to The Spirits Business, selling roughly 12 million cases of the stuff per year.

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The Absolute Best Canned Cocktails Right Now

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And while some of the cocktails on this list feature carbonation, more basic cocktails like Vodka Sodas, Tequila Sodas, and Gin & Tonics were not included, nor were hard seltzers. This one boasts strong baking spice notes from its rum base, along with bright pineapple and lime juices and a welcome bitterness on the finish.

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The Most Iconic Booze Brand Name-Drops in Music History

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Country musicians sure aren’t shy about professing their love for humble macro lagers , and rappers have always been keen on name-dropping luxury Champagnes , Cognacs , vodkas , and tequilas. Belvedere Vodka: ‘Work It’ (Missy Elliott) “Don’t I look like a Halle Berry poster? 7 Tennessee Sour-Mash Whiskey in the chorus.

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The Most Iconic Cease and Desist Cases in Drinks History

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Brown-Forman vs. Lazy Fascist Press Although most cease and desist cases are marked by legal threats and a stern attitude, this incident from 2012 involving Jack Daniel’s and a book cover ranks among one of the more low-key dilemmas. Regardless, Icarus’ brew is a banger, and Hershey didn’t come out of the ordeal looking all that cool.

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The 2024 RTD Growth Brands Awards — Canned Cocktails Thriving

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After seeing the RTD market’s massive growth, Rising Star winner Malibu, which like Absolut is owned by Pernod Ricard USA, introduced rum-based cocktails in a can in 2021. With flavors such as Strawberry Daiquiri, Pineapple Bay Breeze and Rum Punch, the RTDs aim to make consumers feel like they’re in vacation mode 24/7.