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Drink of the Week: Aviation American Gin

Imbibe Magazine

It was then famously acquired by actor Ryan Reynolds in 2018, who maintains an ownership stake in the company (which was acquired by Diageo in 2020) and serves as the star of Aviation’s marketing, employing his trademark snark and sharing his affinity for the Negroni.

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Review: 2020 Eleven Eleven XI Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District

Drinkhacker

A layer of tannin nestles in to what could otherwise have been something of a monster in the fruit department, adding a little bitterness and some much-needed acidity to temper the blackberry and blueberry notes that settle in for the long haul. The enduring finish is touched with notes of allspice and a shot of cherry juice.

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Taste Test: Session IPAs

Imbibe Magazine

Lil’ Heaven Crushable IPA It can be hard to deliver the hoppy bitterness of a traditional West Coast IPA in a lower-ABV package, but this offering from Connecticut-based Two Roads does just that. It has less bitterness than hardcore hops heads might crave, but the dry finish is undeniably refreshing. Two Roads Brewing Co.

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Taste Test: Nonalcoholic Beer

Imbibe Magazine

AL’s Classic Non-Alcoholic Beer Alban de Pury launched AL’s Drinks Company in 2020 when he realized he felt better after he stopped drinking beer. The noble hops’ floral notes and herbal bitterness balance the breadiness of the brew, making it all too easy to knock it back. (Note: If a beer contains less than 0.5 And, it’s less than 0.5

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Blood, Bones, and Bitters: Meat Cocktails Are More Than a Novelty

VinePair

Bones and Bitters Improbably, deer are not going to waste in the spirits world. Urth explaines the unconventional process: “When we were first approached with the proposal to make the bitter, our first thought was to shoot something ourselves, but as none of us had a license, we allied ourselves with a guy who had.

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Where to Enjoy Vermouth Around the World

Imbibe Magazine

Amor built its reputation on stirred, bitter-oriented drinks, and this cocktail destination has 20 or more bottles of aperitif wines open at any one time. In 2020 La Fuerza also opened Roma del Abasto, a historic Buenos Aires bar serving pizza and empanadas, and last year opened an extension of their eponymous bar in Mendoza.

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In the Limelight: Apple

Chilled Magazine

At NYC’s beloved Dante (#1 Best Bar in North America, 2019 & 2020) , Beverage Training Director Renato Tonnelli, who was recently crowned 2023 US World Class Bartender of the Year, has reimagined the 90’s classic Appletini, highlighting the seasonal flavor to create a crisp, herbaceous and elegant drink. Lemon Juice.5 Cranberry Shrub.75

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