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Brand Spotlight: Diplomático, and Venezuelan’s Strict Rum Rules

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Rum production operates under different rules depending on the country. Unfortunately, some are laxer than others. Not Venezuelan. Quite the opposite, explains Gilberto Briceño, Master Distiller for Rum Diplomático, which lies at the foot of...

The Zen of Zin: 40 Zinfandels Graded By Our Wine Retailer Panel

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This latest issue of Beverage Dynamics Magazine, we asked members of our panel to taste and evaluate Zinfandels. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can...

Why Light Rum Could Be The Next Hot Category

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“The stars are aligning for rum; I think it’s going to be the next hot spirits category,” says Draga Culic, brand director at Niche Imports, whose portfolio includes Mezan Rum. She cites growing interest...

New Head Distiller at Hangar One Indicative of Women’s Expanding Roll in Spirits

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There’s a women’s movement in spirits that is rapidly expanding. Top roles in production and representation are increasingly filled by females. Hangar One Vodka is in line with this trend. Last January, the brand named Caley...

Blog: Sampling Maker’s Mark Wood-Customization Program

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The first batches of Maker’s Mark Private Select, the bourbon brand’s wood-selection customization program, became available this spring. Marriott and Maker’s Mark hosted a group of journalists in Kentucky in April to sample some...

The Craft of Tequila: How Artisanal Techniques Have Lifted The Category

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At a time when tequila sales are booming both in the U.S. and internationally, and a flood of new brands continue to appear at retailers’ doors, it’s difficult to assemble a price assortment that...

Wine Column: Getting The Most Out Of Burgundy

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My love affair with Burgundy dates back a long time, but it wasn’t until a trip to the region in 2000 that I became somewhat obsessed. My fascination began with the trophy Pinot Noirs...

Interview: WhistlePig’s Michael Hodge on Producing a 15YO, Vermont-Oak Finished Rye

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Fans of rye whiskey have never had it better. The craft boom has powered a surge of interest in this classic category, leading to an increase in new brands and production techniques. To the...

Exploring the Diversity of Northwest Wine

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As consumers continue to increase their per-bottle spend, California’s fine wine rivals to the north are nibbling away at the leader’s market share. The Golden State’s dominance of U.S. production slipped to a new...

58 Chardonnays Reviewed and Graded By Our Retailer Wine Panel

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For this round of reviews, we asked members of the StateWays National Retailer Wine Panel to taste and rate chardonnays. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price...

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