The Hat is Back! I’m referring to the official re-launching of Mandarine Napoléon, the orange liqueur combining the macerations of Sicilian madnarins with aged cognac. The brand was officially reintroduced to the US market this week, starting with a launch party in Miami at the SoHo Beach House that boasted several unique cocktails, three-course dinner [...]
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The Hat is Back!
September 23rd, 2011 
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No Comments »Introducting Amstel Wheat: The Bier Drinker’s Wheat
September 22nd, 2011 admin Last week I had the fantastic opportunity to attend the product launch event from the Amstel portfolio – Amstel Wheat (Disclosure: Heineken USA is one of our clients). The new beer was introduced just this month in select on-premise accounts in cities across the US, including New York, Boston, Providence, Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis and San [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Amstel Wheat, beer and food pairings, Beer Review, Boston, Heineken USA 2 Comments »Upcoming US and European Wine and Spirit Events and Competitions
September 21st, 2011 admin We hope you’ll find this compendium of upcoming wine and spirits events and competitions useful. We’ll be updating this with information on the 2012 TBD’s as they are defined. EVENTS Wine Enthusiast Toast of the TownMiami, Sept. 23, 2011, 2012 TBDhttp://www.toastofthetown.com/Indy Spirits ExpoSept. 28, 2011 Chicago. 2012 TBDwww.indyspiritsexpo.com Wine Riot US Tour2011 LA, BOS, CHI, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Tales of the Cocktail, Vinexpo exhibitor, Vinitaly, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator No Comments »Your Friday Funny
September 9th, 2011 admin This took place yesterday in our office and it was too priceless not to share it online! Hope this makes you laugh as we spearhead forward into what I hope is a relaxing weekend for everyone. What drinking events are on your agenda for this weekend? Wine tastings? Cocktail pairings? Octoberfests? Share your activities in [...]
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