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Book Review: The Tequila Ambassador Version Originale

Drinkhacker

Whiskey and brandy have held international acclaim for eons, but could tequila be the next craze? Early portions of the book detail Estes’ struggles with launching the cantina up to the point of Pacifico and offshoots becoming the premier destinations for exceptional tequilas. The 1937 ingredients all match, but without salt.

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Book Review: The Alchemist Cabinet: Vol. 1: Philosophy

Drinkhacker

Assuming a reader has their alleged still ready to fire, Bishop takes you through the production process of several spirits, giving heavy attention to brandy. The style of spirits that Bishop details in the book is aligned with many spirits that have been made illicitly throughout American history.

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

Chilled Magazine

Beverage curator for NBC’s Today Show, nationally recognized mixologist, author of the acclaimed cocktail recipe book “Brunch God,” founder of Brunch God NY and operates venues in New York City. Garvey Alexander New York City, New York Expertise: Vodka and Bourbon. Host of Liquid Legacy podcast. Basically, a witch doctor.

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Everything You Need To Know About The Original Whisky Influencer

The Whiskey Wash

This book is considered one of the foremost works on scotch whisky, bringing the secrets of the Scottish Highlands to the wider population, and educating the public about the water of life. Whisky: The New Brandy? Brandy was, for a long time, the preferred drink amongst the upper classes of England.

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A Brandy Alexander For Your Holidays

Cocktails with Suderman

For the season, there are few better drinks than the Brandy Alexander. It’s an exceptionally simple cocktail, just three ingredients — brandy, creme de cacao, and heavy cream — shaken and strained into a glass, with a bit of nutmeg dusted on top. Happy Friday, and happy holidays. But nevermind this imposition.

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Miramar Rakia From Bulgaria: The American Dream

Booze Business

One Woman’s Journey to Enter the US Booze Business The phrase and concept of The American Dream comes from James Truslow Adams in his book, the Epic of America. Source ) Selena Nitz, founder and owner of Miramar Rakia Modern Brandy , emigrated from Bulgaria in 1999 with the intention of living the American Dream. What is Rakia?

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Making Sense of Fortified Wines

Cheers

Wines made using the older sherry method begin as standard dry white wines, which are then fortified with a grappa-like grape brandy and aged in casks. Since most yeasts cannot tolerate alcohol levels over 15%, adding brandy halts fermentation abruptly and guarantees a sweet dessert wine. Feature photo by Maja Petric on Unsplash.

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