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Meili Founders Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson Think Vodka Is Underestimated (and Far from Flavorless)

Drinkhacker

In 2023, Momoa and longtime friend and business partner Blaine Halvorson launched Meili Vodka. Of course, vodka’s simplicity leaves little room for error. The result is a spirit Momoa and Halvorson believe carries character (and yes, flavor) that exceeds what people expect from vodka itself. How long did that process take?

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40 Under 40 Spotlight: Ashleigh McFadden

Cheers

Her advocacy for underrepresented wineries, particularly women winemakers, promotes diversity in the wine industry. The Beverage Information Group 40 Under 40 is sponsored by Inspiro Tequila , IV20 Terp Vodka , Heaven Hill Brands and Tequila Herradura.

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Holiday Highlight: National Espresso Martini Day!

Chilled Magazine

While espresso martinis became popular with vodka, the shift to tequila in the last two years has been ever present.

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Announcing the Winners of the 2024 New Orleans Spirits Competition

Imbibe Magazine

These votes determine the best-of-class awards listed above. Rum of the Year Shakara Rum by Shakara Baijiu of the Year Ming River Sichuan Baijiu by Luzhou Laojiao Liqueur of the Year January Spirits Genepy by January Spirits Specialty Spirit of the Year Death in the Afternoon Absinthe by Key West Trading Co.

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Christine Cooney, French American Spirits Importer Gets Knighted

Chilled Magazine

There are 38 states where the company is currently selling its carefully curated catalog of Armagnac, Calvados, Cognac, absinthe, gin, rum, vodka, whisky, vermouth, and various liqueurs and apéritifs. Since 2008, she has distinguished herself as a leading importer of award-winning French spirits in the United States.

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Better Drinks Take Flight

Imbibe Magazine

Alaska serves Buffalo Trace and Aviation Gin, while Delta features Du Nord Foundation Vodka among its offerings. His plan is to curate a wine list highlighting the most prolific wine regions of France and promote them in every cabin, from economy to first class. “I When we go to Japan, they offer sake.”

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Say Hello to New York Bartender Week

Imbibe Magazine

And Martini lovers at Shinji’s Bar in Manhattan’s Flatiron District will get to enjoy a New York-focused version of its Honeypenny, featuring beeswax-washed vodka, a house-made aperitif with golden raisins and honey, mead, and gins. Left to right: The Portrait Bar’s Mapo District.

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