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40 Under 40 Spotlight: Ashleigh McFadden

Cheers

Who: Ashleigh McFadden What: Sommelier Where: Nadair restaurant in Atlanta Age: 37 First Industry Job: Server at a steakhouse in Lithonia, GA Favorite Drink: Traditional-method sparkling wine Sommelier Ashleigh McFadden has elevated Ndairs reputation by aligning the Atlanta restaurants wine program with its sustainability mission.

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Why Wine Service Sucks Right Now (but Doesn’t Have To)

VinePair

The Only the Somm Can Touch the Wine Rule Plenty of people have been frustrated by restaurants where ONLY the sommelier is allowed to talk about, open, or even look at the wine. The poor woman was so embarrassed, she ended up ordering a vodka tonic instead. A vodka tonic! So whats actually going on with wine service right now?

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Better Drinks Take Flight

Imbibe Magazine

Still, despite limited space and access to fresh ingredients, airlines have introduced increasingly sophisticated drink offerings thanks to partnerships, sommeliers, and even bar pop-ups. Alaska serves Buffalo Trace and Aviation Gin, while Delta features Du Nord Foundation Vodka among its offerings.

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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

Chilled Magazine

Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier. De’Qustay Johnson Expertise: Whiskey, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Wine. Garvey Alexander New York City, New York Expertise: Vodka and Bourbon. Owner and operator The Bourbon Bohemian Spirits Edutainment Experience Company. Basically, a witch doctor.

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Bar Julius Elevates Redfern’s Nightlife with European-Inspired Dining and Drinks

Australian Bartender

The venues Executive Chef, Pip Pratt, Group Bars Manager, Ben Ingall, Group Sommelier, Kyle Poole, and Head Chef Will Francis, who has returned to Australia from the UK to take on this new role. Alongside Ingalls cocktail creations, Sommelier Kyle Poole, said the venue is committed to quality wines and exploring new varieties.

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House Made Hospitality are behind a four venue precinct at the Sofitel Wentworth. Here are the first two.

Australian Bartender

You can pick between Archie Rose’s Signature Dry Gin, Native Botanical Vodka, or Single Malt Whisky—or try one of their five signature martinis. Curated by Blair and Head Sommelier Paul Sadler, the wine list showcases 30 by-the-glass options, highlighting both up-and-coming and legendary Australian winemakers.

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“Keep It Tasty” campaign by NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer

Spiritz

NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, the #2 spirits-based seltzer brand in the U.S. Reprising her role as the brand’s resident vodka seltzer sommelier, Saturday Night Live Star Chloe Fineman returns to show how NÜTRL keeps it real while consistently delivering great taste. has unveiled its new tagline and national campaign, “Keep It Tasty.”

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