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Remembering Steven Liles

Imbibe Magazine

In 2017, Steven Liles—a career bartender then working at Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco—was named Bartender of the Year as part of that year’s Imbibe 75. Steven never wanted the limelight, and he studiously avoided the kind of self-promotional brand-building that’s become ubiquitous in the world. Much love, Steven.

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Christine Cooney, French American Spirits Importer Gets Knighted

Chilled Magazine

Heavenly Spirits has been the number-one importer of Armagnac (in volume) in the United States for the past 14 years.

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Diageo India to promote alcobev startups

Spiritz

The Ponda Distillery, revived in 2017, now features a 6KLPD capacity distillery with over 25,000 casks in maturation. Experience Home & Flavour Market is expected to open at the revived Ponda Distillery in Goa, offering distillery tours, a microbrewery experience, and collaborative projects with Indian and global spirits makers.

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In Memory of Francine Cohen, an Industry Connector Who Made Big Things Happen

VinePair

For my book New York Cocktails, published in 2017, I included Francine (born and raised in the Washington, D.C. For several years she worked for the Peruvian cultural council promoting their national exports, particularly Pisco , but also products like quinoa and Inka corn chips.

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First Knighthood of the Brewers’ Paddle from India for Amit Agarwal

Spiritz

The Knighthood of the Brewers’ Paddle is one of the world’s oldest guild traditions, dating back to the 14th century, and celebrates individuals who have significantly contributed to the promotion and preservation of Belgian brewing traditions.

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Stag’s Leap Founder and Legendary Napa Winemaker Warren Winiarski Dies at 95

VinePair

Over his decades-long career, Winiarski promoted high-quality winemaking by publishing articles in national publications and speaking at wine symposia around the world. in 2017 for his global efforts to showcase and preserve the quality and history of California wine.

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Tennessee Mixologists Wanted For The Top of the Rocks Cocktail Competiton

The Whiskey Wash

About The Tennesee Whiskey Trail Officially launched in 2017, the Tennessee Whiskey Trail features over 30 distilleries across the state, offering visitors a glimpse into the art of whiskey production from grain to glass. There will also be light bites from Acme Feed & Seed as well as live music from Timbo & BooRay.