This time chilledmagazine.com is spreading the word of Vermouth, Sherry and other types of fortified and aromatized wines. Talking to internationally acclaimed spirits professionals, chilled provides an in-depth look into the world of drinks with low alcohol levels but still providing the full spectrum of aroma and flavor.

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To be fairly honest, I’m not a big fan of “trends”, “hypes” and the likes – quality will always have its place and continuity. Nevertheless it’s quite a popular thing to predict future developments and the drink and dine scene is just as enamored with cristall ball magic as every other industry.

Recently “Die Welt” paid tribute to the fact that there’s something going on with that old fashioned wine from Andalusia.

Read the full article here @welt.de

Here’s about rum, G.I.s and a little bit of geeky cocktail history. David Wondrich is one of the most influental figures in our beloved industry. Read the full interview at pastemagazine.com!

With the very best wishes and spirits…

G.I. Joe & Daiquiris

Stir fried, baked, poached or macerated, pickled and mixed… Whether it’s behind the stick or at the stove top, the art involved in food and drink preparation has been rocketing high.

Alexander Rabl pays tribute to the interaction between kitchen and bar, pushing the boundaries and serving the guests stunning creations in a very modest and humble but highly professional way. You will find the whole article at A la Carte magazine or following the link below.

Cooking the Cocktail

The last Gentleman sounds like a big word here, however who are we to argue about that? Still, this is a beautiful story from Nina Wessely at Oscars Magazine / rolling pin.

The Last Gentleman

Lust & Leben, in cooperation with Vienna Bar Community and Reinhard Pohorec, world’s youngest Sherry Educator, comprised an eclectic range of Sherrys for one of the most impressive tastings of Andalusian wines in Austria.

Down below you can find the tasting list as well as a follow up article @ trinkprotokoll.at

Wer schert sich denn um Sherry?

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Factotum Fortified takes a completely caffein-free shot of Coffee magic…

Read on at Reinhard Pohorec’s column @ bitterbooze.com

Another piece of press coverage from Tür 7, in a truly relaxed and homelike style…

Read the article at falstaff.at

An old cellaring facility in the heart of Sanlucar de Barrameda, Andalusia, was the home of two particularly old solera systems, looked over by Gaspar Florido. The buildings were sold, as were the wines, real estate mechanisms took the better of the stunning location and their vinous contents. All the butts were moved out of the town’s “Barrio” to the new home along the road from Sanlucar to Trebujena.

 

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Beautiful article about the Viennese Bar project I’m delighted and honored to be involved in…

Tür 7, “Das Wohnzimmer der Smoking Gun Gang” words and foto by Mixology.eu