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A Look into the Origins of French Liqueurs in Celebration of National Liqueur Day with Heavenly Spirits

Chilled Magazine

Happy National Liqueur Day! We are celebrating with an Introduction to the Origins of French Liqueurs and some notable “Heavenly” Brands Noces Royales, Arvani, Jules Theuriet, and Jahiot. French liqueurs have a rich and complex history that reflect the nation’s cultural heritage and artisanal skills.

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

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2024: The Second Golden Age of the American Cocktail with Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux

Chilled Magazine

The distillation of medicinal liqueurs, emergence of punch and bitters, and commercialization of vermouth followed from 1500 CE to 1796 CE. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print. and abroad was around 1914.

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KONSTANTYN WULF, ITALIAN FINALIST, HAS WON THE 2024 GIFFARD WEST CUP

Bar Magazine

The task was to translate their vision of harmony by creating two cocktails: one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic. The ART OF BALANCE : This challenge required contestants to craft a cocktail using at least 30 ml of Giffard liqueurs. The international jury was composed of: Benoit Bouillard, winner of the 2022 Giffard West Cup.

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

Drinkhacker

Carl Jeppson was a Swedish immigrant who created a bask liqueur, which is a type of brannvin flavored with anise or wormwood. To be clear, Malört is not a style of liqueur, but a specific brand of a bask liqueur. Early in the legacy of Malört, Brode never pretended that his liqueur was delicious. What exactly is Malört?

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Improved Whiskey Cocktail

VinePair

Few drinks can compete with the timeless mixture of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and ice, otherwise known as an Old Fashioned (or a Whiskey Cocktail or an Old Fashioned Cocktail). Case in point: the Improved Whiskey Cocktail — and “improved” cocktails in general.

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Travel Retail is also a Reflection of Local Culture

Spiritz

With the number of Indian globetrotters increasing by the day, an emerging trend is that of purchasing liquor that represents the cultural significance of that country. This is particularly true of whisky and liqueur, as Guy May, Director (Global Business), House of Somrus, points out.

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