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Christine Cooney, French American Spirits Importer Gets Knighted

Chilled Magazine

Foubert, a farmer, and wine merchant in the Charente-Maritime department of southwest France, initiated her palate with brandy distilled from plums from his orchard. Despite her initial distaste her grandfather introduced her to another offering—an amber liquid he called Armagnac. To her surprise, she found it immensely appealing.

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GSN Review: Jos. A. Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon

Good Spirits News

Excellent whiskey, he recognized, was more than simply a pleasant experience for the drinker – it was a means of promoting good conversation, close fellowship, and “the interchange of kindly deeds and pleasant thoughts.” GSN’s Remarks: Loads of enticing vanilla on the nose, with a warm, laid back easiness.

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Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

VinePair

Depth and Complexity In London’s cocktail world, fruit distillates in general are “mega trendy,” according to Alex Kratena, former head bartender at Artesian and the co-founder of both Tayēr + Elementary and Muyu liqueurs. That means that promotion of slivovitz and similar spirits often comes down to individuals. more aggressively.”

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Now Live: Tales of The Cocktail® 2024 Conference Agenda and Tickets

Tales of the Cocktail

This vibrant competition raises funds and awareness for breast cancer, all while promoting equity in the spirits industry. Futures Lab The Future of A.I. will lead a series of tours, including: Absinthe Tour Bourbon St. & 100% of proceeds from the event are donated to national breast cancer philanthropies.

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Now Live: Tales of The Cocktail® 2024 Conference Agenda and Tickets

Tales of the Cocktail

This vibrant competition raises funds and awareness for breast cancer, all while promoting equity in the spirits industry. Futures Lab The Future of A.I. The finals will be a can’t-miss event as the 20 women+ semi-finalists from across the country come together to compete in a timed, tournament-style cocktail-making event.

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Cream Cocktails: Where the Cocktail Bar Meets the Dairy Aisle

Imbibe Magazine

It was originally made with gin, but soon migrated to brandy. The Brandy Alexander —made with brandy, white crème de cacao, and cream, shaken to a silken frothiness—was soon knocking on the door of the classic cocktail canon. Cream cocktails persisted through Prohibition—if anything, the ban helped promote them.

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Announcing the Winners of the 2024 New Orleans Spirits Competition

Imbibe Magazine

The finalists had been determined by a preliminary round held in June, after which the six highest-scoring spirits in Gin, Rum, Liqueur, American Whiskey, World Whisky, and Agave Spirits advanced to the final round. Spirits of the Year were determined by the judges marking their top three in order.

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