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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

Chilled Magazine

The 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges are: Lance Bowman Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Agave spirits, whiskey, rum, amari, CRT certified in tequila, curated backbar of over 100 agave spirits. John Prepolec Detroit, Michigan Expertise: Bourbon, Japanese whiskey, and tequila. Winner of several prestigious competitions. Sarah Karl St.

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6 Must Mix Classic Cocktails made with Gabriel Boudier Liqueurs

Chilled Magazine

The Maison was acquired by the Piffaut family in 2022, making it the third family at the helm since 1874. Garnish with brandied cherry. Excelia Tequila ½ oz. The story of the House of Gabriel Boudier is primarily one of passion since 1874. The brand’s motto is “quality without compromise” for the past 150 years.

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We Celebrate 90 Years of Hood River Distillers with President and CEO David Ballew

Chilled Magazine

In 2020, generational family member Ronald Dodge, Executive Vice Chair, handed the reins of the company to industry veteran David Ballew, who was subsequently named President and CEO in 2022. For example, Batanga Tequila is a 100% agave tequila that highlights the agave and enhances a margarita rather than getting overpowered.

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These Vintage Tequilas Are the Holy Grail for Collectors

VinePair

In this excerpt from the book, out on March 5, I tell of the unsung American who may have got the ball rolling in turning tequila into the nearly $10 billion global industry it is now. 1 icon to vintage tequila collectors. Robert Denton is the No. Denton reintroduced Chinaco to America in 1993.)

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New Year’s Cocktails With Sparkle for 2023

Cheers

Ingredients such as apple brandy, pear liqueur and wintery spices add seasonal flair for drinks you can enjoy long after the ball has dropped and the holiday decorations are put away. And for more bubbly ideas suggestions, here’s our New Year’s drinks roundup from 2022.) Laird’s apple brandy ½ oz.

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Spirit of Gallo Re-Enters Luxury Rum Category with Ron del Barrilito

VinePair

importer until it was acquired by Brown-Forman in 2022. by volume) and continues to expand its portfolio, which also includes New Amsterdam Vodka , E&J Brandy, RumChata , Camarena Tequila, RumHaven, Stratusphere Gin, The Dalmore Scotch Whisky , Tequila Komos, Don Fulano Tequila, Horse Soldier Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro , and Condesa Gin.

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The spirits trends for 2022

Spiritsfully

The trends that were already there in 2021 will continue in 2022. While recyclability and zero-waste cocktails formed the thrust of sustainable action this year, 2022 will see more initiatives shaped by a focus on how spirits are made. Tequila + Gin & vodka. I could have written the same article as last year. Now your turn?

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