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MAGICAL MICROBES AND FUNKY FUNGUS

This takes wine geekiness to a whole new level. While it’s common knowledge that vintage, type of grape and terroir all play a role in affecting the taste of a wine, scientists have found that the type of yeast variety present on the grapes may play a role as well....
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CRACKING THE CASE OF THE SPILLED WINE

This takes being a disgruntled employee to a whole new level.  Police in Tuscany have arrested a man on suspicion of breaking into the cellar of a producer of a rare and costly red wine and pouring 8O,OOO bottles’ worth on the floor.  Talk about a heartbreaking act of vandalism! ...
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THE SKINNY ON ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Looking to shed some weight in this New Year? Here’s an additional incentive. A new study has found that moderate alcohol consumption may only be beneficial for your heart if you are thin. Scientists at Australia’s Curtin University have discovered that if you are overweight, rather than boosting your heart’s...
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LIFE-SAVING LIQUOR, FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS

When it comes to unique life-saving techniques, the use of alcohol does not typically come to mind. But when Ronald Aldom from Portishead, England developed ventricular tachychardia (an unusual heart rhythm) doctors decided to treat it a little unconventionally. Doctors gave a shot of neat alcohol, or pure ethanol, via...
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MASSACHUSETTS BREWERS GUILD

KRISTEN SYKES has been hired as the organization’s first Executive Director.  The Guild promotes craft brewing and protects the interests of craft brewers in Massachusetts.  Sykes is a certified beer judge through the Beer Judge Certification Program and is also the founder and President of the Boston Area Beer Enthusiasts...
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JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL

DAVID GANDY, a model in the fashion industry, has been appointed as Johnny Walker Blue Label’s new brand ambassador to coincide with the brand’s new Game Changer promotion in the World of Whisky campaign where he will front the campaigns for the brand.              ...
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RÉMY COINTREAU

FREDERIC PFLANZ, the group’s Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer.  He’ll retain his duties as CFO, a title he’s held since 2O1O.  Pflanz joined l’Oréal Group in 1992 where he held a number of finance and management positions in the Consumer Products division.  He was appointed Director...
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PATRÓN SPIRITS

JOHN McDONNELL has been promoted to the new position of President, International.  McDonnell will continue in his current position as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for overseeing all day-to-day management of the company’s US and worldwide operations and global growth.  McDonnell is also the Chairman the Distilled Spirits Council of the...
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THE IMBIBE 75

Imbibe, the national magazine and website of liquid culture (imbibemagazine.com) has released its inaugural “best of” issue – The Imbibe 75 – showcasing the 75 most notable people, places and flavors to watch in 2O13.  Chosen by the magazine’s editors, the issue features interviews and recipes from some of the...
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TALES OF THE COCKTAIL

This new scholarship program will allow 1O former apprentices to complete the Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) Program, each with a scholarship of $38OO and a $5OO travel stipend to attend the 11th BAR five-day Spirits & Mixology Certification Program, which takes place at New York City’s Astor Center on September...
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