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How It Started: Umami Mart

Imbibe Magazine

Around 15 years ago, Kayoko Akabori and Yoko Kumano were both working office jobs (Akabori in New York City, Kumano in Tokyo) and focusing their free-time energies at building a community food blog dubbed Umami Mart. Kayoko Akabori: In 2007, I started Umami Mart as a blog on Blogspot. I got coworkers to start writing on the blog.

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Why Whiskey Bottles in Western Movies Look Faker Than You Think

VinePair

An equally grizzled bartender nods and wordlessly slides a bottle across the bar, slamming down a single shot glass next to it. What does that bottle look like? Whiskey bottle design is a result of careful historical research for some, calculated marketing choices for others. Whiskey,” he growls. Basil Hayden’s ? Taylor, Jr.

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25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022

Today's Bartender

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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Superbowl Stunt Turns The Strat Into A Tequila Bottle

Cheers

the Strat , into a life-size replica of the 1942 bottle lit up throughout Super Bowl weekend. The Strat Hotel & Casino & Tower (formerly the Stratosphere) is a landmark reminiscent of Tequila Don Julio 1942’s iconic bottle shape, the company says.

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Tröegs Mad Elf Is Back To Spice Up The Holidays

Chilled Magazine

One look at the bottle or can and you have a pretty good idea of what you’re about to get into. It’s already available in 12-ounce bottles, cans, and on tap wherever Tröegs beers are found. To learn more about Mad Elf, including its origins and brewing process, please visit the Tröegs blog. But it’s so much more than that.

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The Single Cask Company

Whisky Boys

The Single Cask Company was founded in 2010 by Ben Curtis, His love of Single Cask Whisky bottled at cask strength with natural colour. We... thanks for reading Whisky Boys Whisky Blog Jan Damen General Manager (2024) says. “We...

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The State of the Booze Business: What Does the Future Hold?

Booze Business

Overall, 33% of Americans said they had spent $50 or more on a bottle of alcohol in 2022, against just 24% in 2021. first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine. In addition, the longstanding idea of “drinking less but drinking better” continues to apply.

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