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Premium Tequila made from Certified Organic Agave: Pepe Hermosillo about Casa Noble

Casa Noble is an award-winning tequila brand known for its uncompromising quality and sustainable production. Founded by Pepe Hermosillo, an experienced Master Tequilero,…
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Craft distillery from County Kerry: June O'Connell about Skellig Six18

Skellig Six18 Distillery is located on the north-western tip of the Ring of Kerry, in the village of Cahersiveen, and was founded in 2019. Named after the famous…
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175 Years of Excellence: Arthur Camut about Champagne Pol Roger

Champagne Pol Roger, founded in Épernay in 1849, is a Champagne house steeped in tradition and is considered one of the best and most exclusive houses in Champagne.…
Consorzio Nazionale Grappa
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Promotion and protection of grappa: President Sebastiano Caffo about the Consorzio Nazionale Grappa

[Advertorial] The Consorzio Nazionale Grappa is an association for the protection, promotion and safeguarding of the quality of grappa with a geographical indication…
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Wines from California's Gold Country: Joan Kautz about Ironstone Vineyards

Located near the former gold mining settlement of Murphys in California, the Kautz family is the fourth generation to run the historic Ironstone Vineyards winery.…
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Whisky legend Billy Walker about 50 years of distilling and the future of The GlenAllachie

[Advertorial] The GlenAllachie is one of the few independently run distilleries in Scotland. The whisky production is managed by Billy Walker, who can look back…
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„A symbol of refinement and luxury“: Joe McCanta about GREY GOOSE Vodka

At GREY GOOSE, everyone from the founder to the farmers to the bartenders has the same goal: to create and serve a truly unique vodka. Every ingredient and every…
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Nicolas Feuillatte: Chief Winemaker Guillaume Roffiaen about the best-selling champagne brand in France

Creating first-class champagne for everyone – that is the mission of Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte. Today, the association stands for 82 Champagne co-operatives…
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Gin made from French grapes: Jean-Sébastien Robicquet about G'Vine

The French G'Vine gin from Maison Villevert is characterised by its special production process: It is produced from French grapes, which results in a fresh, soft…
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No. 1 gin in the Netherlands - David Blom about BOBBY'S Gin

BOBBY'S Dry Gin is a premium gin with Indonesian roots from Schiedam in the Netherlands. The brand was founded in 2014 by the two brothers Sebastiaan van Bokkel…
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Handcrafted whisky from Speyside: Gordon Muir about Benromach

Originally built in 1898, Benromach Distillery is located in the north of Speyside, close to the coast on the edge of the town of Forres. It was brought back to…
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Four-time “World's Best Gin”: Global Brand Ambassador Ross Bryant about No.3 Gin

No.3 London Dry Gin, created in 2010 by Berry Bros & Rudd at number 3 St. James's Street in London, is one of the best gins in the world. It is the only one…
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„From Seed to Sip“ – Luis Niño de Rivera about Mezcal Amarás

Mezcal Amarás is a leading producer of award-winning mezcal that is characterized by a sustainable and holistic philosophy. The company was founded over a decade…
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Whiskies as diverse as their homeland - Naoki Tomoyoshi about Nikka Whisky

The Japanese whisky brand Nikka is one of the best and most successful in the world. In 1934, the first distillery was founded in Yoichi, Hokkaido, by whisky pioneer…
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"Turn the whisky world upside down" – Oskar Bruno about the Swedish Agitator Whisky

In an industry that is characterized by tradition, Agitator is breaking new ground. The Swedish distillery is rethinking the production of whisky and breaking with…
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Filtered through sand from the Cornish coast: Christopher Briers about Connie Glaze Vodka

The Southwestern Distillery, which is also known for Tarquin's Cornish Gin and Twin Fin Rum, has its home on the Cornish coast in England. This is exactly what founder…
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Filter Coffee Machines for Maximum Coffee Enjoyment - Rob van Cooten about Moccamaster

Since 1964, the Moccamaster has been considered the gold standard among coffee lovers worldwide. Each machine is manufactured by Technivorm in the Netherlands -…
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Takamaka Rum: Bernard d'Offay about the number 1 spirit from the Seychelles

Takamaka rum epitomises the spirit of the Seychelles. Each bottle is produced and bottled at the Trois Frères Distillery, which was opened in 2002 by brothers Bernard…
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Polish craft gin: Andrzej Weclawski about Breslauer Spirits

Breslauer Spirits handmakes Polish Gin in their own distillery in Wrocław. These 4 gins surprise consumers with wonderfully original tastes and outstanding intensity.…
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Berlin Packaging: Matteo Vitale about innovative and sustainable packaging solutions

Berlin Packaging is the world's largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, specializing in the supply of glass, plastic and metal packaging and closures. Headquartered…
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First female Master Blender in the brand's 200-year history: Dr. Emma Walker about Johnnie Walker

When Johnnie Walker introduced the new Master Blender on January 1, 2022, it was like a small revolution in an industry still dominated by men. Dr. Emma Walker is…
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Metaxa Masters Constantinos Raptis and Konstantinos Kalpaxidis about the new METAXA Orama

Since 1888, METAXA has stood for a unique Greek spirit made from a combination of Muscat wine from the Aegean island of Samos, fine, matured wine distillates and…
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BOMBAY SAPPHIRE: Master Distiller Dr. Anne Brock about innovation and sustainability

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE in its iconic blue bottle is one of the best-known gins in the world. The gin is still distilled in the Laverstoke Mill distillery in southern England,…
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For the love of terroir - Sophie Cossy about Champagne Cossy

In the heart of the famous Champagne region of France lies Champagne Cossy, a family business run by Sophie Cossy. Known for its exquisite premium champagnes, the…
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Masterful craftsmanship: Scott Adamson about Tomatin whisky

Based in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the award-winning Tomatin Distillery is characterised by its smooth and mellow single malt whiskies. With a deep commitment…
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Dingle: Master Distiller and Distillery Manager Graham Coull about the Irish Whiskey

The Dingle Distillery was founded in November 2012 as Ireland's first independent distillery in over 100 years. Located in the town of the same name in the southwest…
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160th birthday of the aperitivo icon: Global Vice President Victoria Morris about MARTINI

Since 1863, MARTINI has been synonymous with Italian craftsmanship, outstanding quality and excellent taste, putting it at the forefront of beverage and cocktail…
Turntable Spirits
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A new beat for blended whiskies: Alasdair and Gordon Stevenson about their Turntable Spirits

A new beat is sweeping through the world of blended whiskies: With their Turntable Whiskies, brothers Alasdair "Ally" and Gordon Stevenson are doing away with the…
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Whisky icon John Campbell on Lochlea and the new Cask Strength Batch 1

Lochlea stands for premium single malt whiskies from the heart of Ayrshire in Scotland. The independent family business grows and harvests 100% of its own barley,…
ncnean interview
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„Made by nature, not by rules“ – Annabel Thomas about the Nc’nean Distillery

Nc'nean is an award-winning, independent organic whisky distillery in Scotland. Founded by Annabel Thomas in March 2017, it is revolutionizing the whisky industry…
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NYKUR VODKA: Founder Nixon Bui about the most awarded spirit from Denmark

NYKUR VODKA comes from Denmark, is made with water from the Faroe Islands and grain from northern Italy and has recently become available in Germany. The Bremer…
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"A whisky unlike any other": Founder David Vitale about Starward Whisky

When David Vitale founded the Starward Whisky Distillery in Melbourne in 2007, he had a clear goal in mind: to develop a whisky unlike any other. 16 years later,…
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"Challenge the whisky world": Alex Munch about Stauning Danish Whisky

Stauning wants to challenge the whisky world with its products. Because in the opinion of the nine founders, a whisky does not have to taste like a Scottish single…
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Coffee enjoyment made in Italy - Leopoldo De Luca about Gruppo Cimbali

Gruppo Cimbali is a leader in the design and manufacture of professional machines for espresso and milk-based beverages, as well as equipment for cafés and catering.…
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A contemporary, vibrant, and creative Irish Whiskey: Alice Carroll about Foxes Bow

Alice Carroll has spent her entire career to date in the world of whisk(e)y. She was Jameson Brand Ambassador in Europe, worked in the Canadian market for Pernod…
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Talk with: Adrian Michalcik, DIAGEO WORLD CLASS Global Bartender 2022

The WORLD CLASS Competition is considered the most prestigious bartending competition in the world. Organizer DIAGEO has made it its mission with the competition…
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First legal distillery on the island: Alasdair Day about the Isle of Raasay Distillery

Raasay is a tiny island off the east coast of Skye in the Hebrides in northwestern Scotland – with just 161 inhabitants and comparable in size to Manhattan. The…
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"Nostalgia in a bottle" - Carl-Ivan Nolet de Brauwere about Elixir d'Anvers

The traditional company F.X. de Beukelaer has been producing the world-famous liqueur Elixir d'Anvers for around 160 years, making it the oldest liqueur distillery…
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GlenWyvis: Matthew Farmer on the world's first community-owned distillery

The story of Scotland's GlenWyvis Distillery began in 2015 with one of the UK's largest crowdfunding campaigns. More than 3,600 backers from over 30 countries and…
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Glendalough: Brand Ambassador Aoife Hand about Ireland's first craft distillery

Five friends from Dublin who quit their regular jobs to breathe new life into Ireland's artisanal distilling. That's the genesis of Glendalough. They took inspiration…
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Unique Brandies from Italy – Guido Fini Zarri about Villa Zarri

Guido Fini Zarri founded the Villa Zarri brand in 1989, and one year later he launched his first brandy, which he began producing in 1986. However, he had already…
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Desperados: Global Marketing Manager Rutger van der Stegen about The Desperados Collective

The Desperados Collective is showcasing the next generation of artists who push the boundaries of creativity. Embracing the brand’s spirit of playful experimentation,…
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Alberto Saldón and Rosana Lisa about the new Lalomba site wines of Ramón Bilbao

In the northeast of Spain lies the winery Ramón Bilbao. In the traditional Rioja region, the estate produces wines with a unique personality that are highly appreciated…
Compagnie des Indes
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Authentic rums from all around the world: Florent Beuchet about Compagnie des Indes

How international can a rum brand be? Compagnie des Indes answers this question like this: A Frenchman founded a company in 2014 after working in New York. He sources…
“The Rum of Mayan Gods”

El Salvador's only rum producer: Master Blender Gabriela Ayala about Cihuatán Rum

Cihuatán Rum is described as "The Rum of the Mayan Gods". The word "Cihuatán" means "next to the woman". Legend has it that many centuries ago a Mayan goddess…
Mr Black Teaser
From Australia

"Craft Coffee for the Night": Founder Tom Baker about his Mr Black Coffee Liquor

"For some, coffee is more than caffeine. It's a religion. A ritual. It's our culture. And if it's yours, this is for you." Mr Black Roasters & Distillers was…
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Winegrowers’ Association

Interview: The CIVB about his work and Bordeaux wines

Since 1948, the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), the Bordeaux Wine Association, has been the link for representatives from all sectors of the…
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Whisky with a Viking Soul: Senior Brand Ambassador Martin Markvardsen on Highland Park

Highland Park Distillery is the northernmost whisky distillery in Scotland. It is located on the Orkney Islands – where the climate is harsh and wild. These characteristics…
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