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Never Count It Out
Market Watch • MARKETWATCHMAG.COM • VOL. 39 NO.
THROUGH THE GLASS
EVENTS
OPENINGS
NEW PRODUCTS
BRAND WATCH
Kim Crawford’s Evolution • The No.-1 New Zealand import continues to make gains in the U.S.
Globe Trotter • Shingo Gokan brings his worldly cocktail knowledge to Himitsu in Atlanta
Shingo Gokan’s Recipes*
Vodka’s TURNING POINT • As category leaders jockey for position, newcomers look to grab a piece of the still-growing pie
Tuscany’s all Triumph • Tuscan winemakers from corners of the region are fine-tuning their techniques
Living Legacy • The Mitchell family carries on more than two centuries of tradition as founders and purveyors of a storied Irish whiskey brand—and as the company that kept the Irish single pot still style alive
Pouring California • Winemakers and restaurateurs weigh in on progress for California wine in the on-premise
MIXOLOGY To Go • The premixed cocktail category is seeing a flurry of activity
Supporting Characters • Bitters and vermouths are the essential components of any bar program
Cocktail Recipes Featuring Vermouth And Bitters
Chicago Treasure • Bill Graham rescued Schaefer’s Wines with much-needed capital, and has battled through major challenges to keep the business viable
Benchmark Whiskies are in a Class of Their Own • Experience and f.earn Through Top:_Flight Comparative Whisky Tastings
GOING BIG • BIG New England nightlife operator Big Night Entertainment Group has set a new standard for excellence in Boston and beyond
INNOVATING CRAFT BEER • Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective pioneered the push for craft beer in cans, and has succeeded beyond expectations
Early Mover In Ireland • Founded in 2003, West Cork Distillers is at the forefront of a whiskey renaissance
Latin Lagers In The Craft Space • Mexican-inspired domestic craft labels are hitting their stride
Announcing WINE SPETATOR’S
Brunch Cocktails Up Their Game • Standbys have their place, but new brunch drinks bring excitement
Tasteful Pours In Southern California • Culver City-based Hi-Lo Liquor offers craft brands and community at new store
0N THE MOVE
NEWS
PARTING SHOT