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Book Review: Behind Bars

Drinkhacker

The two together with the a new book that is sure to steal the attention of lovers of libations: Behind Bars: True Crime Stories of Whiskey Heists, Beer Bandits, and Fake Million-Dollar Wines. It’s the follow-up to his first book released in July 2023, Cask Strength: The Story of the Barrel, the Secret Ingredient in Your Drink.

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India cheers to Bunty Bubbly

Spiritz

India Glycols Limited (IGL) owned Bunty Bubbly , a country liquor brand, has been recognised by the India Book of Records (IBR) as the country’s best-selling brand for the second consecutive year. As per reports, IGL has sold over 17.1 As per reports, IGL has sold over 17.1

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Book Review: In Fine Spirits: A Complete Guide to Distilled Drinks

Drinkhacker

The pull quote on the back cover of Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley’s In Fine Spirits declares “The culture of enjoying quality spirits and liquors is in a new golden age.” It serves the book well, as it provides a welcoming framework ideal for beginners looking to dive into spirits for the first time (i.e. 224 pages.

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Book Review: Malort: The Redemption of a Revered & Reviled Spirit

Drinkhacker

Whether you identify with anything just referenced or have no clue what I’m talking about, I’ve got a book for you! In this new book, Josh Noel tells the origin story of Malört up to the present day. It’s rare to see a spirit be celebrated and adored as it accumulates a museum of “worst liquor on Earth” awards. You love Malört.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

A Bar Above

Throw in a bottle of his favorite liquor and a bar mat for a non-slip surface, a jar of cocktail cherries for garnish, or a cocktail smoker kit, and you have a complete gift! He also has a holiday cocktail book that you should check out. Dad can age and flavor his own liquor with personal oak barrels from Redhead Barrels.

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5 Rare Whisky Miniatures & Books To Bid On Now At Whisky.Auction

The Whiskey Wash

This month we have a stunning selection of miniatures alongside some truly beautiful old books and advertising prints all waiting for bids. In his famous book ‘The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom’ Alfred Barnard dedicated two pages to Stromness which he described as ‘the most remote distillery in the kingdom’.

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Imbibe 75 Person to Watch: Morgan Owle-Crisp

Imbibe Magazine

Liquor was historically used to manipulate Native people into contracts and negotiations when they were not of sound mind.” Previously, Owle-Crisp worked in book publishing, sharing the art, legends, and recipes of the Cherokee. Many people in my culture are not proponents of alcohol,” she explains. Everything is medicine,” she says.