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Ask A Bartender: Clarke Anderson on Mixing with Matcha, Turmeric and Tepache

Chilled Magazine

Clarke’s career began as a sommelier at Fogo de Chao in Atlanta, and he later joined Ford Fry’s team, helping open no. He is a Level II Certified Sommelier by The Court of Master Sommeliers and a founding member of the Southeastern Sommelier Society. 246 and The Optimist. cocktail bars.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Rye That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

VinePair

Before bourbon, rye whiskey was America’s first native spirit. But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began. Rye’s resurgence shows no signs of slowing down.

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

Chilled Magazine

The 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges are: Lance Bowman Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Agave spirits, whiskey, rum, amari, CRT certified in tequila, curated backbar of over 100 agave spirits. Ramona Jackson Atlanta, Georgia Expertise: Whiskey. John Prepolec Detroit, Michigan Expertise: Bourbon, Japanese whiskey, and tequila.

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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. A whiskey soda or a Gin & Tonic are both great staples,” he says. Sometimes simple is best.

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Review: Silverbelly Bourbon Batch #4 (2024) and Single Barrel Bourbon

Drinkhacker

Following suit with numerous other celebrities, Jackson recently segued from chasing neon rainbows to getting way down in his own whiskey brand. In 2022, Silverbelly Whiskey was announced as a nod to the color of Jackson’s iconic cowboy hat. The white whiskey goes into barrels from Independent Stave Co. 115 proof.

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Inside Junebug: New Orleans’ Bold New Bar, Kitchen & Vinyl-Fueled Vibe

Chilled Magazine

Signature cocktails include Move the Crowd: a savory Whiskey Highball alternative made with Etter Pear Brandy, Iwai Mars Whiskey, and House Preserved Meyer Lemon Soda Dry Spell: a Negroni featuring soft plum and wine made with Yebiga Bela Plum Brandy, Picon Vasco, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, Lemon and Orange Oil Kiss Me Now!

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BevX 2024: Hilton For The Win

Cheers

The 135 spirit brands carried across all major categories include specialty categories such as amaro and mezcal and subcategories like rosa tequila, cristalino, Japanese whiskeys, craft spirits and multiple age designations and styles within same brand families to educate the guest.