Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022 These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. So I’ve decided to make it easier for you and compile a list my favorite blogs & websites for 2022 that I think will help you become a better bartender.

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VinePair

MARCH 8, 2024

As red wine skews toward lighter-bodied, low-alcohol, chillable expressions , there’s an opposite movement gaining steam in the world of white wine. Instead of leaning lighter, sommeliers are embracing more textured and full-bodied whites — particularly those from the Iberian peninsula. is another great example.

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Cheers

MAY 8, 2024

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% in 2023 to 336.6

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Unless you’re partying with a very specific crowd — or vacationing with one highly ambitious Brit — chances are that gin isn’t dominating any alcohol-adjacent conversations that arise. Oysters and alcohol have an epic love story , and their relationship takes center stage in this hedonistic how-to from Brooklyn institution Maison Premiere.

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VinePair

JULY 3, 2024

This expression has juicy black cherry and blackberry notes, a slight tannic grip, and is relatively low-alcohol at just 9.5 Nomadica Orange VinePair’s 2023 Next Wave Award rising drinks brand of the year Nomadica makes sommelier-approved wines more approachable with its beautifully designed cans. percent ABV. percent ABV.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

Founded in 2022, the New Orleans Spirits Competition is an international spirits competition that celebrates and recognizes best-in-class spirits from producers around the world. Additionally, the prestigious Distillery of the Year award was unveiled today at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.

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Spiritz

JULY 21, 2024

Mexico’s national drink is a current rage across the globe – statistics released by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) peg tequila as the 2nd highest-selling spirit by value in the US in 2022-23, displacing American whiskey and outranked only by vodka. One might ask: why only this species?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Cumulatively, these conditions led to projections that global wine production in 2023 would be the lowest it’s been since 1961 — with total volume decreasing a whopping 7 percent from 2022 numbers. waters early this year.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the Women Raising The Bar: 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Beverage Alcohol Industry Study , 49 percent of respondents cited a lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a reason to avoid a career in the alcohol industry. We saw a younger generation that needed a new direction and outlet for creativity,” Jordan says.

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PubClub

JULY 16, 2024

Guests can also order from a selection of wines chosen by sommelier and Centurion Lounge Wine Director Anthony Giglio, including wines from local vineyards in Virginia. 1 Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. A Nod to D.C.’s s Rich History and Culture Drawing inspiration from Washington, D.C.’s

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Some in the movement are using the spotlight to highlight Korea’s traditional drinks and drinking culture, incorporating unique Korean “sool” (alcoholic beverages) into their programs and emulating the atmosphere of Korea’s “pocha” or pubs. While each has its own concept and price point, they all adhere to the tasting menu format.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A darling among sommeliers, Pinot Noir’s prominent acidity and gentle tannins make it a versatile and food-friendly wine. With holiday feasts on the horizon, we asked sommeliers for their picks when it comes to high–quality, affordable Pinot Noir. Emily Johnston, sommelier, The Dutchess , Ojai, Calif. “I

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

By Chris Losh, Co-Founder of the World Alcohol-Free Awards One of the most striking aspects of non-alcoholic growth has been its speed. Today, there are hundreds of non-alcoholic botanical spirits alonemost of that growth happening in just the past few years. Fortunately, the alcohol-free industry is incredibly supportive.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

So we asked 20 professionals writers, photographers, beer sommeliers, beer competition judges, and others for their picks on the breweries people need to watch in 2025. Sayre Piotrkowski, beer sommelier, Advanced Cicerone, and writer , Oakland, Calif. Their reasons are various. And the beer is, well, to die for.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Tim Riley first began reviewing energy drinks in 2021, when his wife joked that his habit of tasting sugary caffeine beverages with his skillset as a sommelier could make for a good TikTok bit. PepsiCo acquired Rockstar in 2020, then doubled down by forging a distribution deal with Celsius for half a billion dollars in 2022.

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