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Minimalist Mixology

Monday, April 1st, 2013

The Kingston Daiquiri is one of the many simple cocktails served at Prizefighter in Emeryville, CA

One of the biggest complaints from customers at craft bars has been the time it takes to get a cocktail, as well as the price. This backlash has led many operators to rethink their beverage ... read more>

Tags: Angus Winchester, Benedictine, Brick and MOrtar, minimalist mixology, Neat Bar, Old-Fashioned, Prizefighter, Simple Cocktails, Tanqueray
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The Find: April 2013

Monday, April 1st, 2013

JIM BEAM SCARES UP ‘JACOB’S GHOST’ Jim Beam has launched Jacob’s Ghost, a new white whiskey that celebrates the “spirit” of founding distiller Jacob Beam by perfecting the white whiskey he first made more than two centuries ago. Aged for a year in white oak barrels, Jacob’s Ghost elicits the wood-influenced flavors and hues of ... read more>

Tags: Altar, Jacob's Ghost, Jim Beam, Three Olives
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Absolut Vodka Creates Signature Collection Exclusively With Bartenders in Mind

Friday, March 29th, 2013

Co-created with Master Bartender, Nick Strangeway, ABSOLUT CRAFT is a signature collection, designed exclusively for professional ... read more>

Tags: Absolut, ABSOLUT Craft, Nick Strangeway, Pernod Ricard USA
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Familia Camarena’s Triple Play

Friday, March 29th, 2013

Fast-growing Tequila brand combines 100% agave education, strategic sports partnerships and consumer ... read more>

Tags: E&J Gallo, Familia Camarena, MLB
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New Products & Promotions: April 2013

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

A round-up of a dozen recent additions to the ... read more>

Tags: Berniko, Blue Chair Bay Rum, Bronco Wine COmpany, Crystal Head Vodka, Fris Vodka, Grand Argent, Grove Ridge, Kenny Chesney, Luneau USA, Meadowsweet, MS Walker, New Products & Promotions, Newcastle Bombshell, Newcastle Brown Ale, Pernod Ricard USA, Pike Creek Whisky, Smoosh Cocktails, Sonoma Oaks, Spud Vodka, St. Elder, The Jersey Shore
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ProWein 2013 Is More International Than Ever

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

The trade visitors came to Düsseldorf, Germany from all the relevant wine import markets and all major wine producing ... read more>

Tags: ProWein
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Heineken USA Ramps Up for 2013

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Innovation and acceleration are key at national distributors conference in ... read more>

Tags: "The Most Interesting Man In the World", Amstel Light, Dolf van den Brink, Dos Equis, Heineken USA, Lesya Lysyj, Matt Kahn, National Distributors Conference, Ritchie & Page Distributing, Scott Blazek, Star Bottle, Strongbow Hard Cider
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Brand Profile: Svedka Vodka’s Flavor Palette Grows

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

Orange Cream Pop and Strawberry Colada debut just in time for ... read more>

Tags: Brand Profile, Orange Cream Pop, Strawberry Colada, Svedka, Svedka Vodka
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Brand Profile: Hangar One Takes Flight

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

Handcrafted methods, new packaging & vibrant flavors lead the way for Hangar ... read more>

Tags: Brand Profile, Hangar One, vodka
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Bar Talk: Quick Quality

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

In the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta, low-key eatery The Family Dog attracts locals with vibrant pub food and drinks to match. Here, bar manager Jason Kemp talks five-minute cocktails, the importance of advance prep and classy fruit punch. THE BEVERAGE NETWORK: What is your approach to The Family Dog’s cocktail program? JASON KEMP: The Family ... read more>

Tags: Atlanta, Bar Talk, Jason Kemp, The Family Dog
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National

Minimalist Mixology

The Find: April 2013

Absolut Vodka Creates Signature Collection Exclusively With Bartenders in Mind

Familia Camarena’s Triple Play

New Products & Promotions: April 2013

ProWein 2013 Is More International Than Ever

Heineken USA Ramps Up for 2013

Brand Profile: Svedka Vodka’s Flavor Palette Grows

Brand Profile: Hangar One Takes Flight

Bar Talk: Quick Quality

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