by laurbuzz | Nov 14, 2023 | Distilled, Featured Articles
Adobe Stock In the vast world of ready-to-drink cocktails, a good base spirit makes all the difference. WORDS Kara Newman Shortly before ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails burst onto the scene, I was invited to participate in a focus group about cocktail flavors. Together...
by laurbuzz | Aug 22, 2023 | Distilled, Featured Articles
These spirits producers focus on flavors, not standard categories. WORDS Kara Newman Recently, I found myself staring into a glass of amber liquid, puzzling over what it might be. It was a little sweet, a little smoky, a little oaky. Was it Scotch? Rye? Was I sure...
by LaurenFP | Mar 10, 2023 | Distilled, Featured Articles
Photo by Seth Harrington The Ultimate Drink Master reflects on reality tv, rethinking hospitality, mindful consumption and the power of intention. WORDS Lauren Buzzeo A remarkably insightful innovator in the beverage and hospitality spaces, these days, Lauren “LP”...