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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. Expertise: Rhum/Rum. Enter now and save !

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4 of the Strongest Cocktails You Can Order at a Bar

VinePair

The cocktail combines equal parts vodka, rum, tequila, gin, and triple sec ironically containing almost every ingredient in the book besides tea. The recipe calls for light rum, dark rum, and overproof rum, not to mention apricot brandy and grenadine. Either way, the drink is truly a powerhouse of booze.

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Remember When Bacardí Thought a Tequila-Rum Hybrid Would Be the Next Big Thing?

VinePair

So went spirits critic Robert Whitley’s 2002 review of Ciclón, a just-released Barcardí product that combined the brand’s Gold Rum with “blue agave” tequila and a “hint” of natural lime juice. The spirits giant’s own motto was a little more blunt: “90% rum, 10% tequila, 100% un-be-lievable!” It, too, was a smash hit.

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

Drinkhacker

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. The book delivers what’s promised in clear, accessible language that never veers into academic or tech-speak, and is an ideal starting point if you’re looking to shift from hops or grapes into something new.

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The 14 Best Booze Books to Buy This Holiday Season (2023)

VinePair

But we’re also keen on sharing the knowledge that makes their contents special, and that’s where the best new drinks books come in. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Modern Caribbean Rum Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith, Wonk Press, November 2022. Consider this a masterclass of Caribbean rum in all its glory.

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The Best Way to Upgrade Tiki Cocktails? Turn East to Ming River

Chilled Magazine

“Baijiu is the world’s most popular distilled spirit by both value and volume, so any spirits education that doesn’t include it is woefully incomplete—and a lot less fun,” says Derek Sandhaus, co-founder of Ming River and author of two books about baijiu, including most recent, Drunk in China.

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Chillin’ with LP O’Brien, Ultimate Drink Masters Winner

Chilled Magazine

I also enjoy relaxing with a good book, especially ones about the history of spirits and mixology.” It’s well-stocked with a variety of high-quality spirits, including gin, whiskey, tequila, and rum. Traveling is another passion of mine—exploring new places and discovering local flavors always inspires my mixology.

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