VinePair

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s not news that tequila is near the top of spirits sales in the U.S. right now, outselling even red-hot American whiskey and just a few paces behind longtime leader vodka, according to the Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS). Last year, tequila sales totaled 31.6 percent over 2022. million cases, a rise of 5.7

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Drinkhacker

MAY 13, 2024

We’ve been chronicling the releases of Broken Barrel Whiskey Co. Peppery and forceful, the tequila-adjacent sotol element makes its presence known without ever overwhelming the rest of the experience. If ever there was a way to guarantee a crowd pleaser in a whiskey, honey’s the move to make. 110 proof.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

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. Ramona Jackson Atlanta, Georgia Expertise: Whiskey. John Prepolec Detroit, Michigan Expertise: Bourbon, Japanese whiskey, and tequila.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 26, 2024

Launched in 2022, The TAG Global Spirits Awards recognize the best distilled spirits in the world. From bourbon to scotch, and tequila, industry experts meticulously taste and score hundreds of spirits, awarding “Best In Show” to a select few in each category. So, today, I thought we could take a look at the best American whiskeys.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

American whiskey is in a weird place. It’s not uncommon to say that the whiskey industry is five to seven years behind craft beer in terms of trends. Other, trendier categories — tequila, no/low alc, THC drinks — have siphoned off consumer attention and spending. Does all this spell trouble for American whiskey?

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

At Le Loup, which opened in 2022, Clarke has created a sophisticated, intimate bar experience inspired by New York and L.A. You get a shaken whiskey sour situation with spice from ginger then a lot of earthiness from turmeric.” Cecilia, BeetleCat, Marcel, and Le Loup in Nashville. cocktail bars. minted honey syrup ¾ oz.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 17, 2024

For nearly a decade now, we’ve periodically covered the NHLC’s acquisition of single barrel American whiskey and tequila. Now, through a partnership with Bord Bia, Ireland’s Agency for Food and Drink, the Granite State is getting access to a wide selection of unique Irish whiskeys. A must try for fans of Irish pot still whiskey.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In 2022, a tropical classic came in at #5 on the list, but in 2023, that same recipe seized the top spot, pushing last year’s #1 Negroni Sbagliato to #2. Twelve Mile Limit This Prohibition-era recipe made with overproof rum, rye whiskey, and cognac is worth revisiting. Midnight Marauder No. Midnight Marauder No.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Since then, the Duke lineup has expanded from a single bourbon to more American whiskeys as well as tequila, at which surely John Wayne wouldn’t have turned his nose up. It can also be revealed that the whiskey is sourced from Green River/O.Z. Officially, the bottles now say “Legendary Duke” across the top.

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

SRP $549.99) Brother’s Bond 7 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon This release from Brother’s Bond — a whiskey brand founded by American actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley — is a bottled in bond bourbon. It’s the third installment in its Extra Rare series which began with a 29 year-old offering in 2022. Bottled at 56.3%

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Spiritsfully

JANUARY 9, 2022

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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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 2, 2024

According to the IWSR Drinks Market Analysis in 2022, Jack Daniel’s (which is owned by Brown-Forman) was the leading brand in the premium whiskey category in Japan. The company’s American whiskey brands include Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, and Jack Daniel’s. The company also owns Chambord and Don Eduardo Tequila.

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VinePair

JUNE 18, 2024

Despite explosive growth, sales themselves have slowed in recent years, largely thanks to rising demand for spirits like tequila and American whiskey. in thousands of 9-liter case depletions) Rank Brand 2022 2023 Percent Change 1 The Glenlivet 513 445 -13.1 practically doubling in size to hit 2 million cases for the first time.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the fall of 2021, when Patrón decided to discontinue XO Cafe, the tequila-based coffee liqueur the brand first launched in 1992, it seemed like a smart idea. Tequila sales were booming, up 30.1 Everybody’s drinking tequila. To be clear, it’s mostly not tequila connoisseurs who are chasing Patrón XO Cafe. It’s the No.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

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. From value to premium, amaro to whiskey, Hood River Distillers has it all, with liquid credentials that keep customers coming back for more.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Batch With an emphasis that could be considered hedonism at its finest, Batch puts its focus on two things: whiskey and doughnuts. Opened in 2016 by Tucson natives Ronnie and Christian Spece, Batch boasts one of the largest whiskey collections in the state, with more than 1,000 unique labels and counting. Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Led by legendary mixologist, Andy Ferreira, CASK has been awarded multiple accolades, including Best Cocktail Bar in Ireland in 2022, and Ireland’s Bar Of The Year for two consecutive years. Hidden within is a whiskey parlor housing over 300 unique expressions, perfect for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The deal mirrored Diageo’s acquisition of George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila brand, and it proved to be savvy. From 2020 to 2022, the New Western Dry gin was one of the fastest-growing gins in the U.S., Gin was the only spirit to achieve a volume increase in the 52-week period, with tequila down 0.8 percent, whiskey down 2.7

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Good Spirits News

AUGUST 23, 2024

SRP $49.99) Chattanooga Whiskey Barrel Finishing Series: Russian River Pinot Cask Finished The fifth release in the Chattanooga Whiskey’s limited edition barrel finishing series features a whiskey made from a blend 5 bourbon mash bills, including the brand’s classic wheated and roasted mash bills.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

La Ruina Built out in the historic (and long neglected) Robitzsch Brothers Building in San Antonio’s eastside, this cocktail spot from local bar veterans opened in the fall of 2022 and leans into its namesake vibes reminiscent of places like Old Havana and Colón, Panama. Sangria and a taco at La Ruina.

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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 13, 2023

Despite recent challenges — like stiff stateside competition in tequila, American whiskey , and rum as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine impacting sales and exports in the region — vodka maintains strong standing globally. million in 2022. percent sales increase year-over-year in 2022. million in 2021 to 341.5

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

For their New York location (which opened in 2022) spearheaded by family member Geno Fasano, the elegant space is perfect for a special holiday meal and boasts culinary delights ranging from Veal Milanese to lucious burrata. Whiskey Wonderland 686 Broadway, New York It’s a boozy salute to the holiday season.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

From 2022 to 2023, both brands grew more than 100%, according to The Beverage Information Group’s Industry Overview Handbook. A Booming Category After first investing in Austin Cocktails in 2018, Constellation Brands bought the remaining stake in the RTD brand in 2022. And Constellation Brands is home to a good chunk of them.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“Empirical is an ‘uncategorized’ spirits company, so it allows us the freedom to experiment with really interesting flavors and not have to be stuck in a gin box or tequila box or whiskey box,” says Lars Williams, Chef/Distiller & CEO, Empirical. They are 42% ABV, and available online and in select New York and California markets.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 6, 2024

The TAG Global Spirits Awards is a relatively new event in the spirits industry, having been launched in 2022. industry veteran David Grapshi, and Julio Bermejo, American Ambassador of Mexico’s National Chamber for the Tequila Industry. Looking for more award-winning whiskeys? BUY NOW: $66.99 malted barley, and 1.5%

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If the Negroni Sblagiato was the social media cocktail of 2022, and the Espresso Martini and Hugo Spritz dueling for the distinction last year, the most viral TikTok cocktail of 2024 had improbably become the oddball Dr Pepper Margarita. But Dr Pepper seems hyper-aware of what young people are drinking.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 22, 2023

And for more bubbly ideas suggestions, here’s our New Year’s drinks roundup from 2022.) Print French 24 Course Drinks Keyword grapefruit soda, pommegranate, sparkling rosé, tequila Ingredients 1 oz. Tequila ¾ oz. Old Elk wheat whiskey ¼ oz. Top off with prosecco.

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Good Spirits News

AUGUST 16, 2024

This third edition trilogy features Pacts 7, 8, and 9 — released in 2021, 2022, and 2023, respectively. DE-NADA Blanco This is an additive free, single estate-grown 100% blue Weber agave tequila made at Vivanco Distillery (NOM 1414). The name of the whiskey pays homage to the rebirth of Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

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VinePair

AUGUST 9, 2024

Even finding Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz’s joint venture, Toms’ Good Lovin’ whiskey, can feel like a Sisyphean task. So, we got to work tracking down every line we could find, from Vida Tequila to Loverboy. What exactly is in that cocktail remains up for debate, but Barlow just knows she wants the tequila that she owns.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Method and Madness Rye and Malt Method and Madness is the experimental project from the parent company of Jameson and Redbreast Irish whiskeys , Irish Distillers-Pernod Ricard. This blend of 60 percent rye and 40 percent malted barley isn’t just an outlier in the Irish spirits realm but all of whiskey. Not here, though.

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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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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Shorter smuggling routes from Mexico and the Caribbean put more tequila and rum into American’s hands during its decade of Prohibition, and Americans’ preference for those spirits (as well as whiskey) persisted after repeal. Whereas spirits like tequila and mezcal flow fairly easily and inexpensively by truck across the southern U.S.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

Tequila and mezcal from Mexico, of course, already have a massive foothold in the agave spirit market. there’s been a 273 percent volume sales increase of tequila and mezcal stateside since 2003. Plants take five to seven years to mature — like waiting on a barrel of whiskey or wine to age, except on the front end of the process.

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

And while some of the cocktails on this list feature carbonation, more basic cocktails like Vodka Sodas, Tequila Sodas, and Gin & Tonics were not included, nor were hard seltzers. Epic Western Boat Drink Best known for its Ranch Water, Epic Western produces a number of canned cocktails, all of which feature tequila at their base.

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Spiritz

JULY 21, 2024

In 2022, tequila ousted whiskey as the second most consumed spirit in the USA, and was poised to overtake vodka as the most consumed spirit in the country in the year 2023. However, tequila and other agave spirits are still a nascent category of alcoholic beverages in India.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With this “Spirited Xchange” collection, Diageo is leaning on its global footprint and introducing some expressions that are unlike anything previously seen in the collection, including a bold range of finishes in wine, rum, tequila, and other cask types — sometimes in combination. ” I’m ready to dig in.

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