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Crafting Exceptional Cocktails with Bartender Adam Fournier

Chilled Magazine

Fournier has competed in prestigious events such as Heaven Hills Bartender of the Year and the Remy Martin Sidecar Competition and was named Diageo World Class US Bartender of the Year in 2021, placing in the Global Top 5. Beyond his work at Spago, he shares his insights into cocktail culture through writing and presenting.

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Review: 2021 Rombauer Zinfandel California

Drinkhacker

Some of this weight is due to the high alcohol content, clocking in again at a brazen 15.9% A- / $38 The post Review: 2021 Rombauer Zinfandel California appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. abv, but there is absolutely no booziness to be found on the palate.

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

They do not use alcohol procured from a third party and then add flavor to make their drinks. Ankrah, who passed away in 2021, was a longtime colleague and friend of festival co-founder Asare-Appiah. Made from local oranges, bananas, pineapples and mangoes, the spirits are all available for tasting at One Corners on-premise garden bar.

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Review: 2021 The Calling Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

Drinkhacker

Next comes black pepper, a touch of green pepper, and a bit of alcohol. A- / $30 / thecallingwine.com The post Review: 2021 The Calling Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. Pouring the wine, bold Paso Robles character jumps out of the glass.

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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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The States That Drink the Most Alcohol in America (2023) [MAP]

VinePair

According to a recent Gallup poll , more than three out of every five Americans regularly consume alcohol, with approximately 20 percent of those drinkers admitting to overindulging on occasion. In 2021, Americans consumed a staggering 8.1 billion gallons of alcohol (approximately 2.51 In 2021, Americans consumed a staggering 8.1

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Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Growing. So Are Questions About Its Safety.

VinePair

If you’re like most drinkers, you’re likely starting to see a lot more non-alcoholic beer around. Last fall, The Wall Street Journal reported a jump of 32 percent in sales of non-alcoholic beer from a year earlier and an average of 31 percent growth over the previous four years, citing data from NielsenIQ. The TL;DR: a solid maybe.

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