Author: Melissa Dowling
Living The Languedoc
While the Languedoc region of southern France has been hailed recently as a “new” source of fine wines, it’s been making wine for some 2,000 years. …
Corona Beer Halts Production
It was bad enough that the beer shared a name with the novel coronavirus sweeping across the globe. Now, Corona revealed through its brewer Grupo Modelo …
Campari America Donates $1M to Hospitality Industry
With the on-premise industry decimated by the COVID-19 lockdown, global drinks company Campari America has donated $1 million to Another Round, Another Rally. This nonprofit is …
Roundup Of Distilleries Producing Hand Sanitizer
A number of distilleries, large and small, have stepped up to produce hand sanitizer to mitigate the shortage cause by the coronavirus pandemic. Here are just …
Vinitaly Postponed Until April 2021
Another major alcohol expo has canceled its 2020 event as COVID-19 sweeps destructively across the globe. At the beginning of March, in agreement with major wine …
Strategies For Inspiring A Hospitality Team
With the on-premise industry reeling from temporary closures, layoffs and furloughs to slow the spread of COVID-19, many restaurant teams have been disbanded for the short …
Madagascar
1 ½ oz. Vodka ½ oz. Yellow Chartreuse 1 oz. Lychee syrup ¼ oz. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice ½ barspoon Madagascar vanilla bourbon paste Lychee for garnish …
Southern Glazer’s Launches Online COVID-19 Resource Hub
Leading wholesaler Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits on March 31 launched an online hub for trade customers, providing updates and resources to help businesses in the industry …
U.S. Distillers Applaud Passage of $2 Trillion Federal Relief Package
The American distilling industry thanked Congress on March 27 after U.S. politicians passed a $2 trillion stimulus package, the largest of its kind in modern history. …
Thirst For Tequila Keeps Up
Tequila remains red hot, with U.S. sales of the agave-based spirit projected to increase about 7% for 2019, according to the Beverage Information and Insights Group. …