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Review: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 13 Years Old 25th Anniversary Edition VVS 2024

Drinkhacker

Heaven Hill’s first 2024 release of the Old Fitzgerald bottled in bond series has arrived with extra-special vibes attached: This release commemorates the 25th anniversary of Heaven Hill acquiring the historic Bernheim Distillery (DSP-KY-1) in Louisville — and along with it the Old Fitzgerald brand. This isn’t the spring release of Old Fitz — we figure that will show up by the end of summer — but rather a special “VVS” edition, which features a maroon la

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SC admits Pernod Ricard India’s plea on lesser penalty

Spiritz

The Supreme Court of India admitted Pernod Ricard India’s petition to reduce the penalty for crossing its permissible limits for loss of liquor in transit during imports due to leakage, evaporation and wastage. Accepting the company’s plea, the apex court set aside the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order that upheld imposition of higher penalty on the matter.

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Review: Wines of La Prenda, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

La Prenda Wines was founded in 2008 by Ned and Erika Hill, who named the winery after the street where Ned’s father grew up. They are proud of their Sonoma terroir and make wines that highlight the region’s strengths. Today we are trying their Cabernet Sauvignon, Brut Rose, and Pet-Nat Sparkling Rose but under a second label, Fifth Hill. Let’s pour some wine. 2021 La Prenda Wines 95476 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 2% Cab Franc.

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Hapusa introduces Forager’s Championship

Spiritz

Nao Spirits owned Indian dry gin Hapusa has introduced an innovative cocktail competition, which is named Forager’s Championship. It is open to bartenders in four countries – India, the UK, Italy and Thailand. As per the rules of the competition, the competing bartenders are required to submit a video of a cocktail recipe containing Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin as its main ingredient, as well as one foraged local ingredient.

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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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How to Garnish a Margarita

Moody Mixologist

The Margarita is one of the most popular cocktails ordered at bars and restaurants around the world. And with just three ingredients, it’s also an easy drink to make and enjoy at home. But once you’ve measured, shaken, and poured, how should this classic be garnished? A classic Margarita garnish is the lime wedge, although it is also often garnished with a lime wheel.

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Hunter & Williamson, Laphroaig’s Biggest Influences

The Whiskey Wash

Laphroaig Distillery, Islay. Renowned across the world for its signature flavours of iodine and smoke, Laphroaig embodies what we think of when it comes to Islay scotch whisky. Vintage expressions of the distillery’s long-lived core 10-Year-Old single malt, including the 1950-60s R. H. Elsbach & Co US Import bottlings, have inspired excitement amongst collectors and enthusiasts for decades.