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TÖST was created to fill the immense space when the consumer is looking for more than a sparkling water when they are not drinking alcohol. We brought together a team of beverage and culinary experts to create a beverage that by design imparted some of the characteristics often found only in alcoholic beverages. THE TÖST EXPERIENCE Equally as satisfying as a daily refreshment as it is paired with fine dining, TÖST goes beyond the celebratory occasion and reaches every occasion when the consumer is looking for a substantive beverage that is alcohol free yet all natural low calorie and meaningful. WHAT'S INSIDE TÖST is carefully crafted using only the finest all natural ingredients. From the original team of culinary experts who created TÖST to the many partners across the country who help us bring each and every serving to market, we remain humbled and grateful for the genuine effort that is put forth daily to create each bottle of TÖST. #TOST #AlcoholFree #SparklingBeverages ________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx3zRm5h6STrPs8jBG27Q *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

Skinny Mixes is inspired to develop and share products that help you enjoy the fun and flavor of your favorite beverages, but without the unwanted calories and sugar. 12 years ago, Jordan started with a simple mission, to create the perfect Skinny Margarita. Now she is innovating the beverage industry with guilt-free ways to enjoy everything from barista style coffee creations to cocktails. Sip on an old favorite or try something new. All of our products are Gluten Free, Kosher, and proudly made in the USA. You can purchase all of our products at SkinnyMixes.com. You can also find our products in over 10,000 specialty retail locations across The United States, Canada, The UK, Germany, and Poland. Your favorite Skinny Mixes now have a NEW look and an even BETTER taste! Just add your favorite liquor for a guilt-free craft cocktail in seconds! Skinny Syrups 0 Calories. 0 Sugar. 0 Carbs. Use a pump of our Skinny Syrups to add guilt free flavor to coffees, teas, lattes, smoothies, protein shakes, baking, oatmeal yogurt, or just about anything. With over 50 flavors to choose from, there is truly something for everyone. Keto Syrups 10 Calories. 0 Sugar. 0 Carbs. Sweetened with a blend of Stevia, Monk Fruit, Erythritol, plus your daily dose of MCT oil! Fuel your healthy lifestyle while enjoying all the fun & flavor of your favorite beverages. Instead of having to buy a sweetener, a flavoring & an MCT oil to get that Keto coffee you love, you just need our Keto Skinny Syrup & your favorite coffee of choice. It is the perfect way to make your favorite beverages taste indulgent but without the unwanted calories. Skinny Mixes 5 Calories, 0 Sugar & Low Carb. #SkinnyMixes #0Sugar #LowCarb ________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx3zRm5h6STrPs8jBG27Q *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

Better Rhodes is a group of curious, confident people changing the narrative around alcohol. Our carefully curated marketplace makes it easy to discover non-alcoholic and alcohol-free options that not only taste great but align with your wellness goals. #BetterRhodes #Non-alcoholic #Alcohol-Free ____________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx... *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

Delta Air Lines opened its only international Sky Club lounge in Tokyo on Friday, July 29, welcoming guests with sake, a made-to-order noodle bar, and more. The lounge, which was initially expected to open in the summer of 2020 before building was stymied by the pandemic, is located in Terminal 3 of Tokyo's Haneda Airport, the airline shared with Travel + Leisure. The new lounge is the only one at the airport operated by an American airline and marks Delta's lounge expansion beyond the United States. "We've been looking forward to this day for years," Claude Roussel, the managing director of Delta Sky Clubs, said in a statement. "Bringing the signature Delta Sky Club experience to Haneda as we continue to grow our network of premium, one-of-a-kind lounges is a huge moment for our Asia-Pacific partners, and all future Haneda Club customers." In addition to the noodles and sake, the more than 9,000-square-foot club will feature a premium bar, a buffet bar with both international and Asian-inspired meals, power outlets at nearly every seat, high-speed Wi-Fi, and booths for quiet work. Travelers who need to freshen up before a long flight will have access to five shower rooms. Delta said the lounge also features impressive views of the airfield and the Tokyo city skyline and — on clear days — Mount Fuji itself. #DeltaSkyClub #HanedaTokyo #MountFuji _____________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx... *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

THE YEAR WAS 1707 In Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico, Blue Weber agave was cultivated by jimadors to produce an agave spirit, known today as Tequila. As Diego Osorio, our founder's great-great-grandfather, learned about this liquid and transported it in sherry wine barrels to his native Spain, he discovered the liquid aged within this sherry-bathed oak created a smooth and elegant Tequila unlike any other. Honoring this rich tradition, our unique process and world class Tequila is created by Master Distillers from Mexico and Spain. In this spirit, Lobos 1707 represents the best of both worlds THE LEGEND CONTINUES For almost five centuries, lore of the Osorio Tequila was passed down. Diego Osorio, a descendent of the same name, set out to recreate the recipe, journeying back to Mexico, through Altos de Jalisco and Oaxaca. Many jimadors, crafters, and contributors from around the world helped refine the liquid and culminate the brand that is Lobos 1707 – continuing a legacy of extraordinary Tequilas and Mezcal. THE LEGACY LIVES ON Within the design of every Lobos 1707 bottle are elements that retell the legend - The Osorio coat of arms composed of wolves, the escutcheon animal, and the Agave Wind Rose Compass representing an adventurous spirit and honoring the brand's Spanish and Mexican heritage. A different hue on each bottle evokes the liquid’s origin: Joven’s blue for the Blue Weber agave, Reposado’s rich red Jalisco clay, bronze for Extra Añejo’s blazing sun, a conduit of its ageing, and Mezcal’s black Oaxacan volcanic soil. Lobos 1707 is the continuing legacy of many who have shared their passion and perseverance. The only piece of the story left unwritten is yours, and what you choose to bring to the table. #DiaSimms #Lobos1707 #LobosLegends _________________________________________________ Food & Beverage Industry brought to life. F&B LIVE! is a national, industry influencing webcast featuring the leaders in the restaurant, hospitality, branded food and beverage and CPG industries, many of whom are Michael's "friends in the business." Featuring an informal and informative conversation where friends in the business share the latest intel, ideas and best practices for surviving these dynamic challenges we are facing and the future of our brands and businesses. The show is live and broadcast across 5 platforms and features an audience rich with industry influencers. Be sure to pick up your copy of: Food & Beverage Magazine’s Guide to Restaurant Success https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119668964/... __________________________________________________ *CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodBeverag... *Follow Us on Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/FoodAndBever... *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fbmagazine/ *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/fb101com www.fbmagazine.com #foodandbeverage #foodandbeveragemagazine #JamesBeardAward #foodie #restaurant #foodieinternational #foodiefest #foodandbeveragetrade #food

Kaveh Zamanian’s true calling was set into motion when he met and fell in love with his wife Heather, a native of Louisville. It was then that Kaveh’s passion for America’s native spirit took hold, leading him to ultimately step away from a successful career as a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst to start his own spirits company. Kaveh and his family moved to Kentucky, where Rabbit Hole came to life. Driven by the desire to put Rabbit Hole at the forefront of the American spirits category, he put everything on the line to start a spirit brand that would do just that. After finding monotony in the Bourbon landscape, he entrenched himself in the work and study of Bourbon in the pursuit of starting his own distillery. A place where he could create something new. Something personal. Modern whiskeys that challenge the status quo and offer a new vision of what an authentic whiskey can be. He could have taken the easy route by buying existing whiskey and branding it, but instead, he produced his own recipes, marrying heritage techniques with innovative, exclusive mash bills to create a portfolio of one-of-a-kind expressions of super premium American whiskey. At a time when most bourbon on the market is made from only a handful of recipes, Kaveh’s one-of-a-kind mash bills have created a groundswell within the category, inspiring bourbon drinkers to learn more about America’s native spirit and begin to question the status quo. Together we're not just making great whiskey. We're building a legacy. #KavehZamanian #RabbitHoleDistillery #Bourbon _____________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx... *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

Cape Fear Distillery's spirits have prominent shelf appeal and proven, award-winning taste. It is commensurate with costal North Carolina quality, lore and tradition. #CapeFearDistillery #CostalSpirit #NorthCarolina _____________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx... *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

Born 1967, in Long Island New York to Joseph and Judith Tirado, Diane began her love affair with the bloody mary at a very young age. It was on those subtropical hot summer weekends she would gather with her family and friends. Aunties, uncles, grandparents, cousin’s and neighbors all gathered to Charlie Campagne, “Pop-Pop’s” home located in Suffolk County. In preparations for the days’ feast, Pop-pop would head out at the wee hours of the morning to Lake Ronkonkoma’s shallow shoreline digging up those meaty, rich, salty-sweet “cherrystone” clams that some east coasters consider a food group. Cherrystones clams, sweet corn on the cob, boiled russet potatoes, jumbo shrimp and for the kids, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs and a Chocolate Yoohoo’s …Say WHAAAT?!! Three decades later, “Diane’s Bloody Mary” was born. In 1990, Diane falls in love and marries a young man by the name of Michael Mina. Together they share a great passion and desire to go beyond the standards in the hospitality industry focusing on food & beverage. Partners in marriage and in business. In 2004, Michael and Diane Mina founded the restaurant company, Mina Group LLC in San Francisco California which own and operate 45 restaurants across the globe. In 2010, they found a small ranchette spanning a little over 2.5 acres in West Marin’s intimate town of Nicasio. This is where Diane immediately became a large-garden grower. With the help of a local landscape designer, Diane planted over 200 varietals of tomatoes, herbaceous herbs and chili peppers. This idyllic setting is where Diane strengthen her knowledge and palate creating the foundation for the garden grown cocktail mixers you can enjoy today. #DianeMina #MichaelMina #DianesBloodMary _____________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx... *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

Small craft distillery located in Historic Downtown Dalton, Georgia. We produce our family's 100+ year old recipe of moonshine, Raymond's Reserve. It's distributed throughout Georgia and available at the distillery. We also produce the world's only Sunflower Spirit, TazaRay, made from malted sunflower seeds & corn. Distributed in Georgia and available at the distillery. Our latest product is vodka, made from corn and distilled 5x. Responsibly Vodka is distributed throughout Georgia and also available at the distillery. #DaltonDistillery #100yeartradition #moonshine _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx3zRm5h6STrPs8jBG27Q *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

You have likely heard the adage, “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” The founders of Zen Moment certainly know the truth of this statement from personal experience. In fact, every stage of their journey has revealed an uncommon level of patience and devotion, from the very earliest iteration of the business at the 2016 Denman Island Farmers Market to the four years of thoughtful exploration of over 22 formulations in an 880sf test facility in Courtenay. The elegant 750ml format and the formulation that is about to be launched, are the culmination of the deep insights and integrations of customer feedback from these earlier formative years. As the founders have gradually been transformed through this journey, so has their product and their brand. Why do they strive to offer the absolute highest quality cultured tisane functional beverages possible, and why do they insist on presenting their beverages in elegant packaging in such limited quantities? It is for the same reasons that passionate artists in any medium will labour tirelessly to hone their skills and place every finishing touch on their creations before offering them up for the public enjoyment. You deserve the best. So, whether you are ready to celebrate a major milestone or another small win in your own life that you have long laboured for, and you know that the world at large will only ever notice a fraction of what you have accomplished in preparation for your moment to shine, know that Zen Moment was made for YOU! #ZenMoment #OakCulturedTisane #Tisane #Komucha _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx3zRm5h6STrPs8jBG27Q *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

Greenbar Distillery has the largest portfolio of organic, spirits for customers seeking a higher standard of taste and an easier way to make the perfect cocktail. The truth is, great cocktails can be really difficult to make. That’s why Greenbar Distillery does the hard work for you, creating deeply flavorful spirits that remove the hassle, mess and guesswork from making great cocktails. This allows our customers to spend less time making drinks and more time enjoying friends and family. Way back when, Melkon Khosrovian was inspired to create infused spirits that his fiancé, Litty Mathew would find more palatable than the harsh liquor served during his Armenian family celebrations— a tall task as Litty is a gourmet at heart. Through relentless research and experimentation, the two began to innovate the art of extracting and capturing clean, rich flavors from organic ingredients. Legend of their concoctions grew and, eventually, led them to create Greenbar Distillery. Delicious spirits = more joy & a better quality of life. Sharing delicious spirits with friends and family makes life better. The more vibrant the flavor, the more joyful the experience. Delicious organic spirits = healthier planet. Saving the planet can be fun. Our customers have the satisfaction of knowing that for every bottle they enjoy, Greenbar Distillery will plant one tree. Simply enjoying one cocktail made with 2oz. of our spirits renders you carbon negative for the day – how easy is that? #GreenbarDistillery #Organic #OrganicSpirits _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx3zRm5h6STrPs8jBG27Q *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

In the IronClad family, we believe there is such a thing as a “bourbon gene.” It runs in our blood alcohol level. That’s why we founded Ironclad with a single aim, as simple as it is ambitious: To create the best bourbon, from grain to glass – like Grandma would have liked. Here’s to the brown blooded. The distillery In 1862, one year into the American Civil War, the first ships to be armored in iron engaged in the waters off the Port of Newport News, Virginia. A few hours later, the Navy would be changed forever. That mighty battle inspired our name. And it’s why we stick to our guns. We make authentic bourbon. That’s it. Nothing else. It’s our Ironclad rule. Working with some of Virginia’s best grains, our aim is to produce bourbon whiskey that is accessible in flavor and price, while being of the highest quality of production. Located along the James River, within view of the old Battle of the Ironclads site, Ironclad operates in the prodigious S.W. Holt & Co. warehouse built in 1913. #IronCladDistillery #IronCladCure _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx3zRm5h6STrPs8jBG27Q *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is inspired by the best whiskey-maker the world never knew, the first African-American master distiller on record in the United States, Nearest Green. The Uncle Nearest brand, wholly owned by Uncle Nearest, Inc., encompasses a premium aged whiskey, an 11-year-old single barrel product, and a 7-year-old small batch offering, all distilled, aged, bottled and hand-labeled in Tennessee. The whiskey is currently available in all 50 states and 12 countries, in more than 25,000 stores, bars and restaurants. Uncle Nearest is the most awarded American Whiskey or Bourbon of 2019 and 2020. Our three ultra-premium whiskeys have garnered more than 150 awards and accolades throughout the world since the brand’s July 2017 debut. These include Spirit Brand of the Year from Wine Enthusiast, Master Blender of the Year from Whisky Magazine, Double Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirit Competition and back-to-back honors of “World’s Best” at the 2019 and 2020 World Whiskies Awards. Uncle Nearest has earned 25 Best in Class honors, including one of the “Top 5 Whiskies in the World.” #unclenearest #premiumwhiskey #whiskey _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx3zRm5h6STrPs8jBG27Q *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards @michaelpolitz @micheletell #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

It all started back in 2011, in the backyard over some whiskey and a loaded smoker when our founder and chief trailblazer – musician Tommy Brunett, came up with the concept of combining two great American past times: great bourbon/whiskey making with an added subtle hint of Applewood BBQ’s smoked goodness. Our internationally acclaimed NYS farm distillery in Fairport, NY is where the magic happens. The farm folk within a crow flying distance to our grain silos dump in their freshest and finest where our master distiller and crew ever so lightly smoke some of the grains on our handmade smokin’ machine. The apple wood smell is savored for miles by the locals. We’ve got giant brass tub stills shipped all the way from the underbelly of Kentucky from our good friends at Vendome. Our swill swirls, spins and churns until only the finest of the finest is aged properly, bottled and delivered to your own local watering holes. Whiskey up and enjoy! _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx3zRm5h6STrPs8jBG27Q *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #australia #australiabotanicals #VantageAustralia #SpititOfANation #proofawards #wine #wineandspirits #winebeerwhiskey #beerwineandspirits Michael Michele Jennifer Mark Jake Terry Jason Tina Vincent Dan ATX Wholesale Liquors Tim Wheeler Garrett Tad Ratas Wholesale Liquor & Beer Greg @TommyBurnett @micheletell @jenniferenglish @appaloosamedia #TommyBurnett #IronSmokeDistillery #Whiskey #Bourbon #proofawards #wine #wineandspirits #winebeerwhiskey #beerwineandspirits

SAINT LIBERTY CELEBRATES AMERICA’S FOUNDING IDEAS OF INDEPENDENCE, JUSTICE, AND MOST OF ALL, LIBERTY. #saintliberty #saintlibertywhiskey #MarkSoRelle Liberty is “An expression of the American mind.” The Founders saw Liberty as the opposite of tyranny. Freedom from dependence on another’s will. The ability to choose one’s own way without interference. Liberty has become synonymous with Freedom and the American ideals of equality and democracy. It also became a symbol of the suffragettes, these women excluded from the political system as not having the right to vote, until 1920. Saint Liberty symbolizes the hope for a better world and celebrates our early women pioneers in the spirits industry. Saint Liberty was the hope and the light for a better future for so many immigrants, especially for the large portion of immigrants that found their way to the Montana Territory and the State of Montana. It was Saint Liberty who looked over the souls from abroad and it was also Saint Liberty who guided our Celebrated Heroines of Prohibition like Bertie Brown, Josephine Doody, Mary Curley, Mary Ann Moriarity and Nora Gallagher. With the abundance of wheat, barley and rye and the purest of water, there was no shortage of good whiskey and shine. Saint Liberty gave these bootleggers the economic freedom to pursue their happiness and provide for their families. Saint Liberty is the light that guides us all. Saint Liberty Whiskey recognizes unsung female heroes by showcasing a real bootlegger and her story on each bottle of Saint Liberty Whiskey. We are proud to honor the courage and legacy of these pioneering women bootleggers. The 1920s was a decade characterized by freedoms granted, and freedoms taken away. While women secured the right to vote after nearly a century of protest, the 18th Amendment introduced Prohibition and a ban on all alcohol sales. Under this cloud of repression, some industrious women took up the fight against Prohibition. Inspired by recent political gains, they used their passion for resistance to join the whiskey bootlegging trade. Operating kitchen stills and “home speaks,” these heroic women ensured that “hooch” never stopped flowing. _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx... *Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards/ *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards @michaelpolitz @micheletell @jamesbeardawards @MarkSoRelle #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #MarkSoRelle #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits #saintliberty #saintlibertywhiskey

NEAT eliminates pungent nose burn and numbing, and enhances the ability to savor, enjoy, and detect all the wonderful aromas the distiller intended. NEAT is the best spirits glass ever. After nine years, fifty-two design revisions, hundreds of tastings and aroma profile studies we learned enough to release the perfect spirits glass – NEAT, to serious spirits drinkers. The tulip glass is now “old school” obsolete and proven to be non-functional as serious drinkers depend on the NEAT spirits glass to understand true spirit character and quality and make buying decisions. Studying human olfactory physiology and applying physics and chemistry sciences, we unlocked the hidden dimensions of distilled spirits with a spirits nosing glass that enhances drinking pleasure, enjoyment, and diagnostics. Naturally Engineered Aroma Technology (NEAT) is the foundation for the best spirits glass available. Flavor is 90% aroma, and every spirits glass should display all aromas and enhance flavor. NEAT spirits glass was tested against tulip whiskey glass, Glencairn, and other spirits glasses under controlled, uniform conditions by University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV) Chemistry Department to verify results. Independent sensory studies verified our years of research. Other whiskey nosing glasses and spirits glasses can’t compare to NEAT aromas and flavor. Science built a better glass. In 2002, a simple glass blowing mistake revealed a single amazing concept displaying the true expressions of all spirits, launching a new scientific approach to drinking enjoyment and understanding. Major competitions choose the NEAT spirits glass over tulip whiskey glasses, copita, Glencairn, Norlan, the SMSW, whisky nosing glasses, bourbon drinking glasses, tequila drinking glasses and all other spirits nosing glasses because the NEAT spirits glass displays all aromas and removes nose-numbing alcohol to expose the true quality of every spirit from whisky to vodka. NEAT spirits glass is the best spirits nosing and tasting glass available, ever. Just ask the experts, judges, and competition administrators. From collector to average drinker, NEAT spirits glass is the nosing glass and tasting glass of choice engineered with true olfactory science. Why believe those who invent their own science to support their sales? Taste the Truth. _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: PROOF LIVE! - YouTube *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards #theneatglass #GeorgeManska #TheUltimateSpiritsGlass #Neat #proofawards #wine #wineandspirits #winebeerwhiskey #beerwineandspirits @micheletell @jenniferenglish @appaloosamedia #proofawards #wine #wineandspirits #winebeerwhiskey #beerwineandspirits

Vantage was first launched in 2016 by Bill and Andrew Hargitay, a father-and-son team hailing from Melbourne. Bill was a frequent business traveler at the time, and though he enjoyed Russian vodka, British gin and Caribbean rum, it always amazed him that Australia didn't have its own unique spirit lining the shelves of duty free. He realized that in a country known for its world-class wine and beer, there was an opportunity to develop a premium, truly Australian spirit. So, with son Andrew as his business partner, Bill set out to capture and bottle the essence of our sunburnt country. Vantage wouldn't be possible without the dizzying number of unique botanicals native to Australia. After a lot of tasting and experimentation, we decided on Tasmanian mountain pepper berry, lemon myrtle and Australian-bred mandarin oil for our original recipe. These botanicals bring just the right amount of complexity to an otherwise filtered neutral white spirit; think bright notes of lemon, smoky bush flavors and a hint of orange zest. At first, we struggled to convince bottle shops and consumers to look beyond traditional white spirits like vodka and gin. Vantage is neither, despite being made using a similar method. It's in a genre of its own and to overcome these preconceptions, we had to take to the streets - quite literally - to introduce the Australian public to Vantage. We conducted tastings, exhibited at Good Food and Wine shows nationally, and even became the official spirit of the TV Week Logie Awards. Now, Vantage can be found in over 400 bottle shops nationally or sitting pride of place in Australian and New Zealand duty free. Vantage may have been born in Australia, but like so many of our icons, it's earned plenty of praise around the world. We were fortunate enough to bring home a Silver at the San Francisco Spirits Awards and the Stuttgart International Spirits Competition and, more recently, a Gold at Chicago's World Cocktail Championships for 'World's Best Gin Martini', Gold despite not even being a gin. Even more recently, 2021, a perfect 100-point score plus a Gold medal at the USA Proof Awards. Talk about the Bradbury effect (if you know, you know). And though these awards are always greatly appreciated, the real buzz - for us at least - comes from knowing that the Spirit of a Nation is being shared in homes and bars across the world, whether it's taken home by a traveler or carried overseas by a spirited Australian. _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx... *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards @andrewhargitay @vantageaustralia @micheletell @jenniferenglish @appaloosamedia #proofawards #barrelsmith #wine #wineandspirits #winebeerwhiskey #beerwineandspirits #billhargitay #andrewhargitay #vantageaustralia

“It’s Provocativo time! The world is back in play and it is time to start celebrating again. Let’s raise our glasses to anniversaries, weddings, and birthdays, which we all lost out on during the last 15 months. Let’s celebrate that we are back in person with the people we love. As the world still has a long way to go to get back to normalcy we should acknowledge that together the world can accomplish great things, like putting an end to a pandemic. Let’s send our warm wishes to everyone who has struggled and to those who lost their loved ones. Let’s look forward to a brighter future as there is nothing better than celebrating life and love with family and friends, always accompanied by the best drink the world has to offer, #Provocativo.” — Hans Christian Holst #hanschristianholst, Proprietor Prococativo is blended and bottled in the heart of Cava country, located in Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain, Provocativo is a magnum-only sparkling wine made using the traditional champagne method. This method takes selected Macabeo, Xarello and Parellada grapes through a second fermentation that happens within the bottle. The larger-size bottle allows for a longer, more elegant aging process to happen within, making Provocativo the perfect pairing to any celebration. Limited to selected venues only. _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard ward Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx3zRm5h6STrPs8jBG27Q *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards @michaelpolitz @micheletell #provocativo #hanschristianholst #brianacordone #DJIrie #michaelpolitz #micheletell #jamesbeardawards #hanschristianholst #wine #wineandspirits #beerwineandspirits

Since 2010, Matt and Martha have been perfecting the art of creating barrel-aged craft cocktails. Not settling for traditional recipes and off-the-shelf bottles, they experimented, sourced, and developed their own ingredients and methods to create the very best barrel-aged craft cocktails. Working for a technology company in the casino business, Matt spent a lot of time in Las Vegas and around the world experiencing the very best cocktails and bar culture. At one of his favorite spots, he spent many hours talking to the bar staff about their innovative cocktails, especially their in-house, barrel-aging program. With encouragement from the staff, Matt and Martha started experimenting with barrel-aging cocktails at their home in Connecticut. A trial and error process with off-the-shelf ingredients and different aging techniques finally resulted in a cocktail that they were proud of and that visitors judged to be the best they had ever tasted. The business was born when Matt’s mother ordered a Negroni at a high-end Italian restaurant. After sending her drink back three times, she finally had to settle for a different cocktail. They could not come close to matching the intricate and refined drink resulting from selected craft ingredients aged in a charred, oak barrel that she had tasted at Matt and Martha’s home. Many friends and family had similar experiences and started asking to take home Matt and Martha’s barrel-aged cocktails. But to create a cocktail for sale to the public, they knew they had to elevate to product to a higher level. They hired a flavor scientist with decades of experience in the spirits industry to source the best ingredients, create new spirits, and refine their home recipes and techniques. The new ingredients and recipes created cocktails that are elevated by barrel aging AND result in a balanced cocktail. Martha Outlaw is certified by WSET as a Level 2 Wine and Spirit Educator. She spent 5-years as an authentication and research consultant for a high-profile wine collector. Her research led to civil and criminal wine counterfeit cases that resulted in multi-million dollar damage awards and a federal conviction. She also conducts cellar appraisals and management. Recently she served as Director of Fine Wines at ReserveBar, the preeminent online destination for the gifting of top-shelf spirits, fine wine, and premium champagne. And yes, the liqueur used in the Manhattan and Boulevardier is named after her! _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx... *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards @mattellenthal @barrelsmith @micheletell @jenniferenglish @appaloosamedia #proofawards #barrelsmith #wine #wineandspirits #winebeerwhiskey #beerwineandspirits

Diane Mina’s Garden Grown Blends® originated with Diane’s Bloody Mary, a first-of-its kind bloody Mary mix made with 100% Italian tomatoes and fresh herbs. Thoughtfully chosen-clean ingredients curated to the exact infusion temperature, enables the natural resting process to take place giving you that straight from the garden taste. Owner operated with decades of hospitality experience, focusing on food & beverage, we understand the culinary execution and how flavor and quality ingredients affect the customer experience. Never rushed…Always appreciated, the goodness of our natural refined high-quality product is versatile, consistent and crave-able. _______________________ Proof Live! Showcases spirits and wine brands in an intimate interview setting with the owner and creator of these special brands and our host, James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English. Proof Live! is where you will hear the untold secrets of your favorite spirits and wine brands direct from the creators and inventors. James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English will toast and talk to the faces and minds that develop the greatest bottles of booze we know, and introduce us to some of the brightest, irreverent new brands on the shelves today. Step into our Proof Saloon - No matter what you call it – tipple or sauce or poison or swig – no matter if you drink it dirty, dry or Neat - you will learn unbridled tidbits about the drinks and cocktails that you love to call your own. Proof Live! comes to you from the creators of the Proof Awards, the ultimate spirits, wine and beverage competition in Las Vegas. www.proofawards.com Subscribe Here: *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanx... *Follow Us on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Proofawards​​ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/proofawards��​ *Follow Us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Proofawards