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.WINE & SPIRITS NEWS CLIPS
The 3 biggest mezcal myths, debunked
VinePair
In the last few years, mezcal has quickly gone from sitting in the shadows of the bar shelf to being touted by top bartenders as the hipper alternative of tequila. The IWSR Drinks Analysis Report states that mezcal sales grew 25%in 2019 and 15% in 2020 with no signs of slowing down.
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At restaurants and bars, vodka sales are spiking — but why?
SevenFifty Daily
There’s a change happening in the world of vodka. It may be subtle, and long in the coming, but it’s gaining momentum nonetheless. It’s a change in perception most of all. The types of consumers who previously wouldn’t consider ordering a vodka cocktail are now doing so in droves, specifically naming the top-shelf brand they prefer, and the bartenders who came up in an industry which labeled vodka the black sheep of the backbar are now innovating in the category with nostalgic recreations flooding the pages of the consumer press.
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Pommard: Burgundy's next big thing
Wine Searcher
About 15 years ago, Pommard was probably the most derided of all Burgundy's great names.
You remember this part of the Côte de Beaune; Pinot Noir maligned as tough, tannic, and quite often four-square. In the opinion of many, Pommard lacked the velvety embrace of Volnay, the exotic spice of Vosne-Romanée, and the gym bunny muscles of Gevrey-Chambertin.
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Scotland's alcohol policy might not be having its desired impact
Mashed
In 2018, Scotland became the first country in the world to enforce minimum unit pricing on all alcoholic beverages, setting a minimum price of 50 pence, or about 65 cents USD, per unit of alcohol. They weren't the last, however, with Wales following suit in 2020 and Ireland implementing their own minimum unit pricing laws at the beginning of 2022. .
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Extreme heatwave threatens vineyards in France
The Drinks Business
Just two weeks after growers in France were dealing with hailstones bigger than golf balls, a record pre-summer heatwave is spreading across the country, leaving vineyards with yet another challenge to contend with.
According to the Meteo France weather service, the current heatwave spreading across the nation from Spain is the earliest hot spell ever to hit the country, with temperatures in some areas hitting 40C late last week.
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Ireland: Take-home alcohol sales 11% higher than pre-pandemic levels despite minimum unit pricing
The Irish Times
Take-home alcohol sales are 11% higher than pre-pandemic levels despite a new law coming into effect that increases the cost of many drinks, new figures show.
However, analysts say more time is needed to ascertain the impact of the public health law, as grocery sales in general remain higher than 2019, as well as inflationary pressures resulting in some people opting to drink at home rather than return to nights out.
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Why vodka is less likely to give you a hangover than other spirits
Tasting Table
While you might think that overindulging in any kind of spirit will result in a horrid hangover, think again. The colorless, odorless and flavorless spirit known as vodka is actually less likely to give you a hangover than any other spirit. The reason behind why relies on science.
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OPIHR Gin is firmly rooted in the Ancient Spice Route, inspired by the adventurous spirit of the merchants travelling thousands of miles to trade exotic spices and botanicals from distant lands.
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Alaska governor signs alcohol rewrite bill into law, but some changes will take a while
Alaska's News Source
With the sun shining on the Anchorage Golf Course, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 9 into law June 16, which will implement sweeping changes to Alaska’s alcohol statutes.
“I just want to thank everyone who worked hard on this,” Dunleavy said to applause, holding up the signed bill for the cameras. “Congratulations, everybody.”
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Chardonnay, the chameleon grape
The Drinks Business
Chardonnay’s chameleon character – the manifold ways in which it changes and adapts to different climates, soil types and winemaking techniques – is a well-worn cliché. And, like most clichés, it has a great deal of substance to it, responding to everything from the planet’s changing climate to shifting consumer trends.
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Tequila and Mezcal: What's the difference?
Lifestyle Asia
Originating from Mexico, both tequila and mezcal have the same roots and are made from the agave plant. However, there’s a lot more to them which makes the two distinct alcohols see a soaring demand in the global market. Wondering what the difference is between these Mexican spirits?
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The real reason bourbon makes the perfect marinade
Mashed
When Mark Twain supposedly said, "Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough" (via The Manual), it's not likely he was opening a bottle of bourbon to marinade a rib-eye steak. But, that would have been delicious.
Bourbon is a type of whiskey, known for its mature, rich essence.
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Why haven't we retired the skinny cocktail yet?
VinePair
The year was 2008 when entrepreneur and former “Real Housewives of New York” star Bethenny Frankel changed the cocktail scene forever. “I only drink one drink, and I call it the skinny girl’s Margarita,” she said in a Season 1 episode of RHONY. The mogul proceeded to order a simple drink, made with Patron silver, fresh lime juice, and a little splash of triple sec, served on the rocks.
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WSWA
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