Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The History of Vermouth Seminar at ELEVATE 2023 was presented by Steven Dragun, United States Ambassador Bodegas Lustau. Photos by Justin Harrison What are Vermouth and Sherry? Vermouth is a fortified wine, distilled spirit added to increase the alcohol proof. Then, various herbs, plants, and species are infused into the base. The word Vermouth comes from the German Wermut for wormwood, the principal ingredient in Vermouth in Germany in the 16th Century.

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Aperitif Bartending Bartender Wine 130

Spiritz

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Beam Suntory will exit the Cognac category with the sale of Courvoisier to Campari Group for US$1.2 billion. The deal will enable Campari to ‘significantly step up’ its presence in the US and facilitate it to ‘transform’ its growth profile in Asia and global travel retail. Courvoisier is one of the world’s biggest Cognac brands. It sold 1.2 million nine-litre cases in 2022, down by 19.4 percent as compared to 2021, according to The Brand Champions 2023 report.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Situated slightly northeast of Rome, Italy’s Abruzzo region has many a delight to offer wine lovers and those looking for an adventure slightly off the tourist-beaten paths. While it is tempting to carry on about the beauty of the Giulianova seaside or the simple joy of smelling fresh, hand-picked batches of saffron, today we focus attention on two wines from the vineyards of Pescara’s Cantina Zaccagnini. 2021 Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC – Presenting a solid fo

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Wine Bottling 101

Spiritz

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Pernod Ricard India has announced a noteworthy achievement, reporting a revenue of over Rs25,000 crore for the fiscal year 2022-23, reflecting a 10 percent annual growth. India is the second largest market globally for Pernod Ricard after the US. The company experienced an 8 percent decline in profits, totaling Rs. 1,340.22 crore in FY23, in contrast to the Rs 1,457.98 crore profit posted in FY22.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 16, 2023

American Single Malt is only just now on the verge of becoming an official category, but Kentucky’s New Riff has already begun applying their trademark tinkering to the style. And they’ve been doing it for a while, apparently. The distillery is no stranger to unique malted whiskeys, delivering impressive bourbon and rye expressions over the years, but they’ve also been working quietly behind the scenes on 100% malted barley offerings like this new Sour Mash Single Malt.

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Whiskey Brandy Beer Wine 96

PubClub

DECEMBER 16, 2023

In the realm of capturing cherished moments, the art extends far beyond conventional photography. Enter the enchanting world of photo booths—an innovative avenue to freeze the magic of fleeting moments. These charming spaces go beyond mere snapshots, weaving tales of laughter, spontaneity, and genuine connections. Within these booths, an array of creative possibilities awaits, promising to transform ordinary gatherings into treasure troves of memories.

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Infusions 52

PubClub

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Pressure builds on Aimbridge Hospitality properties to sign LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than 1700 housekeepers, cooks, dishwashers, servers, and front desk workers at nine Marriott hotels – Irvine Marriott, W Hotel Westwood, SLS Beverly Hills, Westin LAX, Sheraton Grand DTLA, JW Marriott LA Live, Ritz-Carlton LA Live, Courtyard Marriott DTLA, and Residence Inn DTLA – and Hilton Irvine are the latest to sign tentative agreements.

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