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Monday, June 17th, 2013
Major investment program targeting world's largest spirits ...
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Tags: Brugal Rum, Cutty Sark, Edrington, Edrington USA, Highland park, Remy Cointreau, spirits, The Famous Grouse, The Macallan
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
After bouts of regional competition, twenty finalists from around the country met in New York City for the finals of the USBG and Diageo World Class U.S. Bartender of the Year. The challengers demonstrated their expertise, knowledge and technique by creating cocktails featuring one of the Diageo Reserve brands including Bulleit® Bourbon, CIROC® Vodka, Johnnie ...
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Tags: Diageo, Diageo and USBG, Jeff Bell, PDT, USBG and Diageo World Class Bartender U.S. Finals
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Friday, May 31st, 2013
DOUBLE BLACK COMES TO AMERICA On the heels of the overwhelmingly response in the U.S., the recently re-released of the limited-edition Johnnie Walker Double Black Scotch blend is now a permanent part of the portfolio. “The deeper, more intense flavors of Johnnie Walker Double Black derive from the combination of selected aged, naturally smoky whiskies ...
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Tags: Jefferson's Bourbon, Johnnie Walker Double Black, Suerte Tequila, The Find, Vodquila
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Thursday, May 30th, 2013
KIM CRAWFORD: CHILLIN WITH NEW WINE SLEEVE Constellation’s New Zealand wine, Kim Crawford, puts a real premium on cool wine. The customized Kim Crawford Cooling Sleeve, designed by Martin Kastner of Chicago-based Crucial Detail, is both striking and functional. The freezable metal chain-link sleeve fits snugly on a bottle, keeping the wine chilled while tastefully ...
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Tags: Justin 2012 Rosé, Kim Crawford, Luiano, Palm Bay, Roscato Bianco, Verdi Acai Sparkletini, Vie Vité, Wine Buzz
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Thursday, May 30th, 2013
A spotlight on new wine and spirits, packaging redesign, and ...
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Tags: Absolut Elyx, Balleto Vineyards & Winery, Bronco Wine COmpany, Carlos Murphy Original Cinnamon Spiced Tequila, Cavit, Dewar's Highlander Honey, Firefly Moonshine, JFJ Extra Dry California Champagne, Kuhl Vodka, New Products & Promotions, Palm Bay, Pinnacle Rainbow Sherbet, Pinnacle Strawberry Shortcake, Pinnacle Vodka, The Bay Vodka, Voga Prosecco, Western Spirits
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Thursday, May 30th, 2013
New brands, different proofs, added flavors — spiced rum stretches its ...
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Tags: Admiral Nelson's, Appleton Estate, Atlantico, Bacardi, Bacardi Oakheart, Blackbeard, Blackheart, Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum, Captain Morgan, Cruzan, Cuba Libre, DISCUS, Dzama, Flor de Caña, Gosling's Rum, Kraken, Lime Bite, Malibu Rum, Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum, Pink Pigeon, Ron Abuelo, rum, Sailor Jerry, Shellback Rum, Spiced Rum, Vanilla Rum
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Thursday, May 30th, 2013
The Wine Exchange, in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village, is a relaxed bistro and wine bar that conjures up the feel of sidewalk cafés in Europe. Catering to a diverse clientele, the two-decades-strong spot serves up a menu and list, with 40 wines by the glass. Under the direction of Craig Dean, the staff is well-versed ...
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Tags: Craig Dean, Somm Sez, Tampa, The Wine Exchange
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
Wine, beer and spirits marketers embrace a brave new multi-culti ...
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Tags: Bacardi, Buchanan Whisky, Budweiser, Chêne Bleu, Ciroc Vodka, Coco Mambu, culture, D'Usse, Diageo, El Jimador, Empire Merchants, Heineken, Hennessy, Jay-Z, Johnnie Walker Black, Jorge Posada, LeSutra, Malibu Red, Moscato, multi-culturalism, Ne-Yo, Polite Provisions, red wine, Rosé, rum, RumChata, Southern Wine and Spirits Nevada, Tecate, Tequila, Tequila Avion, The Flavor Lounge, Timbaland, TY KU sake
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