Mexico City's popular Rayo Cocktail Bar has announced the expansion of their award-winning program with the arrival of two key new leadership team members : Luis Miguel Cardona (Alquimico) as Head Bartender and Audrey Hands (Trailer Happiness, Havana Club) as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Guest Experiences. The announcement reflects Rayo's continued pursuit of excellence by … [Read more...] about #5 Bar in North America Rayo Cocktail Bar Announces New Leadership
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Guatemala’s Hidden Secret – Incredible High Altitude Volcanic Rum
In the past, when consumers thought of rum, popular name brands like Bacardi were at the top of the list. More recently, however, a group of newer highly specialized rum producers have gained in popularity and interest amongst rum aficionados. As discussed in prior posts, alcohol consumption must be weighed against its associated health risks. When considered for personal or culinary … [Read more...] about Guatemala’s Hidden Secret – Incredible High Altitude Volcanic Rum
Cause of Jose Cuervo Factory Tank Explosion Remains Unknown
The exact cause of a massive explosion at the La Rojeña Factory in Tequila, Jalisco that resulted in at least six deaths remains unknown. According to Civil Protection Jalisco, the explosion that occurred on Tuesday at 4:30 pm CST was likely due to a boiler but the exact cause is still being investigated. The La Rojeña Factory is one of the oldest tequila distilleries in Latin America … [Read more...] about Cause of Jose Cuervo Factory Tank Explosion Remains Unknown
Emerging Markets and Trends – Non Alcoholic Beverages
Here's something many people don't know. In the United States, non alcoholic beverages are not alcohol free. According to US standards, the term “non alcoholic” applies to any beverage with an ABV (alcohol by volume) below 0.5%. Alcohol free labels are reserved for malt beverages containing no alcohol1. The distinction between non alcoholic and alcohol free beverages is a salient one. … [Read more...] about Emerging Markets and Trends – Non Alcoholic Beverages
Margarita Madness ! Wild Agave Shortage. Will Mezcal Vanish ?
As if there isn't enough to worry about. Washington Post correspondent Kevin Seiff recently traveled to Oaxaca Mexico to investigate the diminishing supply of wild agave plants. Popularity, increasing profitability, and high demand in the face of limited supply risks placing certain agave species in a potentially unsustainable crisis. Why is this so concerning? While most consumers are … [Read more...] about Margarita Madness ! Wild Agave Shortage. Will Mezcal Vanish ?