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Welcome to The Tasting Panel's newest section, Marketplace! We know that many of our readers are busy making purchasing decisions every day, and we love being your go-to guide for information on all things wine and spirits! But we know you're buying more than just the best vintages and vodkas, so we're stepping up to the plate to offer you the best of the rest. From chargers and cheeses to whiskey stones and waters, this is where you'll fi nd everything else you need to create the perfect experience for your guests. Whether you're stocking a tasting room, running a boutique hotel, opening an eatery or managing the coolest retail operation, THE TASTING PANEL is here for you! If you'd like to see your products listed in these pages, please contact John Moraytis at jmoraytis@tastingpanelmag.com. Coff ee Convenience Best Bar Snack Forget those salty peanuts and stale pretzels: There's a new bar snack in town, and you'll love its unique crunchability. Meet Halfpops, the delightfully crunchy treat that's exactly what it sounds like: half-popped kernels of popcorn—without all of that fl uffy soft stuff. With two savory fl avors to choose from—butter with salt and cheddar, both made from all-natural ingredients— Halfpops are the perfect bar snack for the account that doesn't do ordinary. www.halfpops.com Shaking your groove thang on the dance fl oor looks a lot less cool when you're yawning halfway through your cha-cha slide, but if supersweet energy drinks aren't for you, you'll be ready to hit the hay as your Red Bull–chugging friends are riding their second wind. Fortunately, Whynatte offers consumers an old-school energy drink alternative that's part chilled latte, part cocktail mixer. Uniquely designed specifi cally as a caffeinated cocktail component, Whynatte is a high-quality creamy, dreamy coffee base for a variety of bomb shots, mixable alternative to both the canned coffee and energy categories. www.whynatte.com shooters and cocktails, and your customers will love this new, 62 / the tasting panel / august 2012