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Scotch Whisky Review: Laphroaig 15 Year Old 1980s

The Whiskey Wash

This Laphroaig 15 Year Old was bottled in the 1980s. How does it hold up today? Jeff Whisky reviews.

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Review: All Nations Bourbon

Drinkhacker

History is written by the victors. The telling of the story of controversial historical characters is typically filtered through the lens of the triumphant, such as Carrie Amelia Nation. Carrie Nation was truly an eccentric advocate for sobriety and the banishment of alcohol in America. While it’s easy to paint her as nothing but a kooky zealot imploring drastic tactics to get her message across, history neglects the origin of her crusade.

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Why Did the Sommelier Take My Bottle of Wine Away After Opening It?

VinePair

Picture this: Youre out to dinner and youve just ordered a bottle of wine. Youre probably familiar with what typically happens next. The sommelier presents the bottle tableside to check that its indeed what you want, opens it, and pours you a taste. You like it! They pour glasses for everyone. But then they leave with the bottle. What gives? Where is the bottle going, and why isnt it staying on the table where you can pour it yourself?

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Your Complete Guide to Reading Whisky Labels Like a Pro

The Whiskey Wash

The moment you pick up a whisky bottle, you’re holding a wealth of information in your hands. While the striking designs and bold brand names might catch your eye first, every curve of text and tiny number tells a crucial part of the story – from how it was made to what you might expect to taste. Think of a whisky label as your liquid roadmap.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Torres Brandy to host Zero Challenge finale in Barcelona

Spiritz

The three-day event will welcome top hospitality professionals from around the world who will pitch the sustainable project they believe will enhance the hospitality industry and reduce its socio-environmental impact. Each project will be judged by a panel of international experts, with the winner being granted €30,000 to bring their vision to life within their venues.

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The Enslaved Man Who Taught Jack Daniel His Whiskey Secrets

The Whiskey Wash

The amazing story of Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green, an enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel his craft and pioneered the Lincoln County Process that defines Tennessee whiskey. The most famous name in American whiskey learned his craft from someone history nearly forgot. While millions of bottles bearing Jack Daniel’s name cross the globe each year, it was Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green, an enslaved master distiller in 1850s Tennessee, who first perfected the techniques

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UK trade secy to visit India for FTA talks

Spiritz

UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is set to visit India this month to push forward Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations amid India’s recent tariff cut on bourbon whiskey. The visit aligns with the UK's goal of strengthening bilateral ties across sectors. India recently reduced import tariffs on bourbon whiskey from 150 percent to 100 percent, benefiting US exporters following President Donald Trump's criticism of India’s high trade levies during his White House meeting with Pri

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