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03/12/2023

With the addition of Puebla, the Vida family has grown into something really special.

Con la incorporación de Puebla, la familia Vida se ha convertido en algo realmente especial.

02/23/2021

Can’t believe this just popped up
What a memory...

08/06/2019

You don't find Mezcal, Mezcal finds you.

10/16/2018

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Jarred Weigand of Death & Co.! This year's U.S. Sherry Cocktail Competition was a tough match with 10 absolutely delicious creations but the cocktail Strange Encounters rose to the top. Mix one up or head to Death & Co. to find out for yourself.

Enjoying Sherry Wine Sherry Cocktails Amontillado Strange Encounters Starring Amontillado The warm nuttiness of Amontillado marries with rustic, earthy tones of the carrot eau de vie, and plays perfectly with the anise notes of the of the aquavit. The ginger adds spice, while honey and orgeat give i...

10/02/2018

New York, look alive! The greatest Sherry wines in the world are coming to you next week with the Great Sherry Tasting: New York.
From the newest releases to the oldest and rarest wines, it will include the largest selection of Sherry wines found on this side of the Atlantic.
Don't miss the chance to taste with and discuss these incredible wines with the people who make them. Onsite will be the bodegas of González Byass, Lustau, Gutierrez Colosia, Delgado Zuleta, Grupo Estévez, Bodegas Hidalgo-la Gitana, Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla, Bodegas Tradicion Jerez, Herederos de Argueso, Francisco Yuste, Bodegas Harveys, Bodegas Barbadillo, Bodegas Williams And Humbert, and Díez Mérito.
Member of the trade? Click here to register: https://www.sherry.wine/sherryweek/events/great-sherry-tasting-new-york-trade

The Great Sherry Tasting: New York will be held this year at the beautiful Pier A Harbor House in Battery Park in Manhattan. The Great Sherry tasting will feature up to 20 sherry producing Bodegas, each showcasing a variety of sherry styles. The evening session (7pm-10pm) will be open to the general...

08/06/2018

The 2018 U.S. Sherry Cocktail Competition is back! Now in it's 12th year, this competition consistently draws the top bartenders in the country year after year. If you think you have what it takes to compete against the best, submit your greatest Sherry cocktail today. At stake is an all-expenses paid trip to Spain and a scholarship to the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource BAR 5-Day Program held once a year in NYC. Head to Sherry.Wine for all the details.
Viva Vinos de Jerez Sherry Wines!

Sherry Wine News The 2018 U.S. Sherry Cocktail Competition is here! CALLING ALL U.S. BARTENDERS! The U.S. Sherry Cocktail Competition is back for 2018 and we are now accepting entries to find America’s best Sherry cocktail! Submit yours for a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to Jerez, Spain...

06/15/2018

If you're in Aspen for the Classic, come see Del Maguey, Single Village Mezcal familia at Jimmy's Bodega Aspen today from 3pm to 5pm or Jimmy's An American Restaurant and Bar tomorrow from 10pm to 12am to hang out, have a copita or two, and get your copy of "Finding Mezcal" signed by the one and only Ron Cooper.

11/03/2017

A great event for a worthy cause.
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildman-fire-relief-for-wscwr-tickets-39491401846

10/25/2017

What’s better than Sherry, cocktails, and tapas?
All of the above plus the amazing enologist of Williams & Humbert, Paola Medina, and the Sherry fanatics behind En Rama, NYC’s first ever Sherry pop-up bar!
TOMORROW, Thursday, October 26th, come hang with Paola, Steve Olson, and our En Rama hosts at Tertulia late-night, 10pm to midnight, to enjoy some special Sherry wines alongside Brandy de Jerez and Caribbean Rums aged in Sherry botas, plus cocktails made from each.
It’s not often that Paola is able to make it to the states so this is a rare opportunity to speak with and learn from the winemaker herself, who has grown up immersed in the world of Sherry.
We’re keeping things very casual but please let us know if you can make it so we can look forward to seeing you.

Media and Trade Sherry Tasting Sherry Cocktails Sherry Education Late night in NYC with Williams & Humbert's enologist Paola Medina and En Rama 26.10.2017 22:00 to 23:59 Tertulia 359 6th AvenueNew York, NY 10014United States Contact organizer Visit website What’s better than Sherry, cocktails, and t...

10/17/2017

I am on my way to the airport, with a heavy heart, to fly to Las Vegas for our first program since the tragedy that occurred here two weeks ago. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and friends, as well as everyone affected by the horrific shooting.
We considered cancelling BarSmarts, out of respect to those that were directly affected and are mourning and healing, but upon careful consideration, determined instead that we are going to Las Vegas in spite of this tragedy, to show solidarity, and to be sure that people know that this sort of social terrorism will not keep us all from working together and supporting one another. We refuse to allow this to destroy our society, but rather that we will indeed mourn, and we will always remember, but we must now join together to rebuild and become stronger in the face of such adversity.
We want to assure all that are attending BarSmarts, from Las Vegas or anywhere else, and all of our friends in the trade, that this is our attempt to remind everyone that we must continue with our lives, and that we are indeed supporting this community in its hour of need.
Pernod Ricard USA is collaborating with other suppliers and local customers to develop fundraising programs for the victims, and also has been providing counseling services to employees and customers who were at the event.
The BAR Partners and Team join with Pernod Ricard USA in helping the southern Nevada community deal with this heinous event, to honor those killed and injured, and to proactively assist in moving past it to build further on Vegas Strong.
Here is one way we can all help:

I'm Steve Sisolak, Clark County Commission Chair from Las Vegas. We are raising funds to assist the victims of the tragic Las Vegas shooting. Funds will be used to provide relief and financial support to the victims and families of the horrific Las Vegas mass shooting​. EDIT - October 4 Our comm...

08/02/2017

What is BarSmarts Advanced? - BarSmarts Advanced events are a full-day of instruction, education, hands-on mixology, testing and certification that take place in select cities each year.  Hosted by Pernod Ricard USA, and BAR, LLC, these events are a day of challenge, learning, and fun.

07/27/2017

We're still beaming from this weekend!
Congratulations to Misty Kalkofen of Del Maguey, Single Village Mezcal, winner of Best American Brand Ambassador, and to all of the other winners and nominees!

Misty Kalkofen, of Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, won the award for Best American Brand Ambassador.

These are the Best Bars and Bartenders in the World, According to Industry Leaders.

Tales of the Cocktail announced its 2017 Spirited Award winners.