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Women in Beverage: Mara Smith

Cheers

I read industry circulars, subscribed to newsletters, listened to webinars, read books, joined industry networks and even took a course offered by the CRT in Mexico on the production and history of tequila. As a woman, I feel like I had to come in extra prepared to be taken seriously. I educated myself as much as possible.

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Tasting the Tannats of Uruguay, Spring 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

By lucky coincidence, this happened to dovetail nicely into a simultaneously scheduled webinar with Master Sommelier, wine educator, and all-around amicable fellow Peter Granoff, who presented an overview of wines of Uruguay, as well as the pleasant qualities and attributes of the nation.

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What’s on our radar for the week ahead…

The Cocktail Lovers

New bottles New bottle, same quality. Only 416 bottles are available globally at a recommended price of 2,420. Then of course, theres Cate Blanchett, who loves the spirit so much that shes taken on the role of Creative Director of Toku Sak Where to try before committing to a whole bottle? Love, love, love!

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