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"These Are Some of Our Favorite Spirits From 2017" - Bloomberg, Dec. 22, 2017

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-12-22/best-spirits-of-2017-whiskey-tequila-mezcal-liqueurs

'No matter how you choose to remember the year 2017, it’s been a banner 12-month run for drinking connoisseurs. Here, we’ve collected a sampling of liquors that came into the world this year—spirits that are either delightfully delicious, distractingly daring, or both. 

If you’re looking for some fresh ideas to start off 2018, each bottle on this list is worthy of an unforgettable investigation.'

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"Here's the Only Way You Should be Drinking LaCroix Seltzer" - Bloomberg, July 18, 2017

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-18/lacroix-is-a-better-mixer-than-drink-four-cocktail-recipes

"There’s no in-between with LaCroix: You either love it or hate it. The no-sugar, no-calorie, carbonated sparkling water drink has exploded in popularity the past few years, and every day, it seems, someone posts their love for the drink on social media. You can’t walk into a Whole Foods without seeing a massive shrine to the stuff. Me? I average at least 8 cans per day.'

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"Forget Pappy, These Five Whiskeys Deserve Their Own Cult Status" - Bloomberg, June 22, 2017

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-22/forget-pappy-these-five-whiskeys-deserve-their-own-cult-status

'In the past seven years, however, the craft distilling boom has skyrocketed the number of U.S. distilleries, from 560 to more than 1,800. Which affords plenty of options for whiskey drinkers looking for their own cult favorites. Here are five to help soften the sting of missing out on that coveted bottle of Pappy.'

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"Three Cocktails You Can Make at Home, Then Take to the Beach" - Bloomberg, May 26, 2017

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-05-26/three-cocktail-recipes-perfect-for-taking-to-the-beach

'Drinking on the beach is one of life’s many joys, but it’s not always easy to pull off. In most cases, you’re far from the conveniences of civilization, such as running water and refrigeration. Plus, it’s easy to make mistakes—have you ever tried to bring bubbly and ended up with lukewarm fizz?'

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"Pairing Cocktails and Kaltbach with John deBary

http://www.emmiusa.com/pairing-kaltbach-cocktails-john-debary/

We joined forces with one of New York City’s most notable mixologists, John deBary to develop new cocktail pairings with our Kaltbach cave-aged cheeses. at an event held in the city this September. The results were nothing short of magical, so we asked John to write a guest post about how he paired cocktails with Kaltbach for the event.

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