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Archive for December, 2017

Liqueurs Look To Cocktail Trends To Boost Growth

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Total liqueurs volumes in the U.S. market are projected to fall by 1.5% to 18.7 million cases this year, according to Impact Databank. But while the category has been slumping in recent years, some of its key brands—including Patrón Citrónge, … C... Read more

Wine Spectator: Alcohol Excise Cuts Are Included in Republicans’ Final Tax Bill

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After weeks of negotiations, congressional Republicans have crafted a tax-cut bill they believe can pass both the House and Senate this week. And the latest version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes the most extensive cuts to federal … Contin... Read more

News Briefs for December 19, 2017

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•Edrington’s The Macallan will release a 40-year-old, Sherry cask-aged expression in late December. The Macallan 40-year-old is a 44%-abv ultra-limited release that’s blended from three casks—two Sherry butts and one hogshead. This year’s Sherry Oak re... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 19, 2017

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•Massachusetts-based Wachusett Brewing Company has expanded its visitor experience with an indoor Brew Yard. Initially launched outside as a summer-exclusive concept, the brewery’s new Brew Yard features an Airstream bar, growler fill station and retai... Read more

Australian Vintage brings Nepenthe’s Altitude and Pinnacle wines to UK

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Australian Vintage has lined up the release of several wines from its Nepenthe brand to the UK market.  Read more

FREE TO READ – The trends that came to the fore this year – just-drinks’ review of 2017

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With the end of the year looming, just-drinks takes a look back at the top trends that bubbled up in 2017 and are set to shape 2018. Read more

Lot18 introduces “The Lord of the Rings” wines

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New York-based Winemaker Lot18 has teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Burbank, Calif.-based Warner Bros. Entertainment company, to produce a limited-edition collection of wine inspired by New Line Cinema's “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy. Each bottle includes a specially designed label, the company says.  Read more


The Chai Hot Toddy

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Most of the ingredients for a classic chai spice blend are in your pantry already. Just add tea, cream and brandy for this perfect cold-weather cocktail. Read more

Guide to Christmas Dinner Wines from White to Red, Sparkling to Sweet

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You've got a lot of ground to cover with your Christmas dinner wines. We make it easy for you with tips and suggested bottles from classic to adventurous. Read more

The Yule Tide Toddy

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What do maple syrup, apples, cinnamon and Bourbon have in common? They all make this delicious update to the classic Hot Toddy your new winter cocktail. Read more