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The Stigi Heard ‘Round the World: Del Maguey Mezcal 20th Anniversary

By thirstyinla On March 10, 2015 · Add Comment · In Events
On March 14, 2015, Ron Cooper is inviting friends and family around the world to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal.
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The Glenrothes 1992 Vintage, 2nd Edition

The Glenrothes 1992 Vintage, 2nd Edition Launches in the U.S.

By thirstyinla On November 2, 2014 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
Whisky legend Ronnie Cox leads a vertical tasting of The Glenrothes, culminating in a dram of the 1992 Vintage Single Malt Whisky, 2nd Edition.
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Highland Park Dark Origins

Highland Park Adds Dark Origins to Its Range of Core Expressions

By thirstyinla On October 19, 2014 · 1 Comment · In Reviews, Tastings
Inspired by its infamous founder Magnus Eunson, Highland Park has added Dark Origins to its acclaimed range of core expressions.
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Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey

Sipping History: Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey

By thirstyinla On September 23, 2014 · Add Comment · In Reviews, Tastings
The Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey features nearly three dozen rare whiskies from Jared Meisler's personal collection.
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The Artesian Named World’s Best Cocktail Bar at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards

By thirstyinla On July 24, 2014 · 2 Comments · In Books, Events
The world’s top bars, bartenders, brand ambassadors, spirits and writers were honored at the 8th Annual Spirited Awards, which took place at the 12th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.
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Whisky: The Manual by Dave Broom

By thirstyinla On April 3, 2014 · 3 Comments · In Books
Dave Broom’s new book is about how to drink whisky, drawing on 500-plus years of history to expand the possibilities beyond drinking it straight, to include mixers both traditional and unexpected.
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Touring the Cocktail: Los Angeles Series Launches at Dominick’s

By thirstyinla On March 29, 2014 · Add Comment · In Events
On Monday, April 7, 2014, the Museum of the American Cocktail (MOTAC) presents "A History of Gin in Five Cocktails," the first lecture of the Touring the Cocktail: Los Angeles series.
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Tasting The Dalmore Selected by Daniel Boulud

By thirstyinla On December 1, 2013 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Reviews, Tastings
Interview with Chef Daniel Boulud about his bespoke single malt Scotch whisky from The Dalmore, now available in limited release at select retailers in the U.S.
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Four Roses Bourbon Magic City Cocktail Competition

By thirstyinla On June 9, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
Eveleigh’s own Kiowa Bryan will represent Southern California in the finals of the Four Roses Bourbon Magic City Cocktail Competition.
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Eric Alperin at The Varnish

2013 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

By thirstyinla On June 2, 2013 · Add Comment · In Books, Events, Products
The Top Four Finalists have been announced for the 7th Annual Spirited Awards, taking place on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the 11th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.
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