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On this episode, Matt and Kevin talk with Rob Dietrich of Blackened American Whiskey, the brand that is most commonly known as Metallica's brand of whiskey. #Cigars

Hi everyone! In a new series of videos, we’re on a mission to document what happens in the process of Scotch Whisky from Grain to Glass. We hope you enjoy this video from our YouTube channel. This episode is hosted by Davis Gonnella. #Whisky #HowItsMade #HowIsScotchWhiskyMade?

Curious to see how a budget-friendly brand stacks up against a premium favorite? A true cost/value shootout. Jason and I are excited to announce that tomorrow we'll be premiering a blind taste test between the renowned Blanton's Single Barrel and the budget-friendly Benchmark Single Barrel. Will the premium price of Blanton's be justified, or will Benchmark steal the show? Join the conversation and catch the premiere on our YouTube channel. We’d love to hear your thoughts on price versus quality! #WhiskeyBlindTest #BourbonAndBranding #BlantonsVsBenchmark #WhiskeyReview #DavidMastersGroup

"Every night you make somebody's day." - The Bear S2E7 "Forks" This captivating episode of FX's The Bear is the ultimate example of customer obsession: Every second is an opportunity to delight. I loved it so much, I immediately hit replay and watched a second time (and gave my professional sommelier husband Michelin star restaurant flashbacks). 😂 Key takeaways: - A single interaction you have with a customer may be the only one you get. What do you want to leave them with? - When we're in the thick of it and relying on so many others to do our jobs, if we focus on the customer, we're all in service of the same goal. - The best leaders know there's no task that's beneath them. No matter the industry, it's a privilege to be the one customers choose to invest in and spend time with. Plus, give me an Olivia Colman monologue any day of the week. 😉 #customerobsession #unreasonablehospitality https://lnkd.in/d8BmWmqm

Check out Episode 1 of Tequila Talks!

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fraser & Thompson If you’re a fan of celebrity-backed spirits, here are five things you need to know about Fraser & Thompson Whiskey.

The new blog, ‘The Margaret’s’, is up for you now, featuring the unintended wisdom of Maggie, and Margo, and Margaret, along with the unintended consequences of a perfectly made vodka martini, all at alisdairandapencil.co.uk Read it, like it or not, and comment, comments are like treasure!

Check out the newest episode from our Youtube Channel talking about ready-to-go cocktails! Finally, this legislature has passed and is coming Sept. 15th!

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Hard MTN DEW, and in turn a distribution company to effectively act as its sole wholesaler, have been doomed for 18 months. Here’s why: In Nov 2022, Good Beer Hunting broke news about retail sales challenges for Hard MTN DEW and its inability to maintain month-to-month sales through Blue Cloud, that distributor specially created to sell the brand: https://lnkd.in/gN_2F7Fr - maybe it was a challenge of finding repeat buyers, maybe it was national attention for a brand that slowly opened in new markets. Sales didn’t stick. - Reallt great data and explanation in that story from Kate Bernot which included deeper dives for Sightlines subscribers. Then the legal problems. We again broke it down on The Gist podcast in December 2023, following a ruling in Virginia that was a final nail: https://lnkd.in/gJ37pbmt - Data and context of why Blue Cloud was set to fail in 2024 Per Beer Business Daily today: “PepsiCo will dismantle Blue Cloud and settle for a licensing model, to no one's surprise. It was a brash and bold experiment that ultimately pushed up against the immovable force of beer wholesalers.” Hard MTN DEW has sold a lot since its debut! But it now has to compete against tough sales performance and fitting into new wholesaler portfolios. All while Monster’s Beast Unleashed and Nasty Beast hard tea have expanded rapidly across the country. Not a great spot. Stay ahead of the curve with me and Kate: https://lnkd.in/dETMi3gr