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Rated 94 by BTI 46 DEPARTMENTS 4 Letter from the Editor 10 Industry Spotlight 16 Brief Encounters 22 Steven Spurrier’s Letter from London 24 Scotch Report 26 A New Look: Michael Collins Irish Whiskey 28 Vodka News: Belvedere 30 Intro-Vinous: Wines Not to Pass Over 34 Liqueurs: Kahlúa 36 Saké Tasting 38 ZAP Festival Top Picks 52 Publisher’s Picks 54 Midwest: Kansas City 56 Blue Reviews 64 D.C. Cocktails 66 Merrill Shindler’s Word of Mouth 72 In the Biz: Brand Action Team 73 Launch Pad: Skyy Dragon Fruit 74 The Drink and The Dish 76 Wine Briefs: Italy 78 A Lone Star Life 82 On-Premise Patter 88 Las Vegas: The Mixologists of Cosmopolitan 90 Cocktails and Cuisine 100 Industry Honors: Wente Legacy Awards 106 Bihl Your Brand: The Macallan 110 VINO 2011 Report 112 Cocktails for Geeks: Making Syrups 114 Road Trip: Sonoma 116 What We’re Drinking 117 Gadd’s Sixpack 118 Cellar Focus: 2008 Bordeaux 119 New York City: Jameson at The Breslin 120 Taking Inventory PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO A BETTER COCKTAIL The Beverage Testing Institute rated us the #1 orange liqueur. So, when you practically double your profits by pouring Imported Gran Gala you won’t be cutting corners. Gran Gala is a celebration of taste, life and expression. A triple celebration, to match the intensity of our triple orange flavor. Express yourself with Gran Gala and the limitless flavorful drinks you can make with it. NATURAL ITALIAN ESSENCE WITH ORANGE APPEAL grangala.com Please Drink Responsibly. #1 RATING IN MARGARITAS BY BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE, CHICAGO, IL. Gran Gala, ©2010 Stock Spirits Group U.S.A., Inc. Imported by Sazerac Company, Inc., New Orleans, LA. Sole Agents in U.S.A. 40% Alc/Vol. Phone 866-729-3722 or email info@grangala.com april 201 1 / the tasting panel / 9