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10 / the tasting panel / august 2018 8 9 9 8 9 8 PHOTO COURTESY OF MAUDE d e p a r t m e n t s 12 Industry Spotlight 16 Brief Encounters 20 Ransom Note 22 Lone Star Libations 24 Scotch Report 26 Capitol Chill 28 ForceBrands Movers & Shakers 30 ForceBrands Hot Shot: Paul Puhalla 32 Chew on This 34 Sin City Sips 36 Where We're Eating 38 Mara's Bar 42 Somm Profile: Ben Silver 44 Down the Aisle: Rosé 46 Beer: Dos Equis 48 Vineyard Perspective: Longoria and Fe Ciega 50 Behind the Scenes with Fred Dame, MS 54 Somm's List 56 Traveling Hungary 58 5 Minutes With . . . Erik Segelbaum 66 Irish Gin: Drumshanbo 72 Event Recap: Pineau des Charentes 76 Blue Reviews 80 Publisher's Picks 84 Rum: Don Q 86 Flavored Whiskey: Ole Smoky 89 Restaurant Inspiration: Maude 92 Family Business: Herzog 98 On the Town: Barbette 99 Eating Abroad: Chez L'Ami Louis 100 Cocktail Festivals: Bar Convent Brooklyn 102 Through the Grapevine: Noble Vines 108 Openings: Camden Cocktail Lounge and Apex Social Club 10 / the tasting panel / august 2018 contents August 2018 Vol. 76 No. 7