Month: March 2021

Licorería Limantour, Mexico City

Jose Luis Leon

Much has been said about the Licorería Limantour in Mexico City. Time and again, you will find the bar in the small family of the world's best and one of its most loyal employees, who has also had a lot to say about himself on the international mixology stage, is Jose Luis Leon.

Jose Luis was born in Mexico City in 1988. He comes from a middle to lower class family that had to get by on a minimal income. He spent his entire childhood in Nezahualcoyotl, ... Read more...

A Man and a Cigar for all Times

Davidoff Winston Churchill Collection

Since its relaunch in 2014, the Davidoff Winston Churchill line has enjoyed great success in markets around the world.

The milder, creamier daytime blends of "The Original Collection" and the stronger creations of "The Late Hour" line offer moments of pleasure for any time of day. The character trait, which is at the centre of communication in the year ... Read more...

Expansion of the non-alcoholic range

Feldschlösschen Apple and Lemon 0.0%

In recent years, a constantly growing trend can be observed in alcohol-free beers in Switzerland. Even last year, when beer sales fell, non-alcoholic beers were able to grow strongly.

The market leader in this category, the Feldschlösschen brewery, recorded sales growth of 13 per cent in 2020. In spring 2021, it is now launching Feldschlösschen Alkoholfrei Lager and Weizenfrisch after the popular variants ... Read more ...

With organic thyme "made in Valais

Disinfectant solution for the hands

Distillerie Morand markets a new hand sanitiser with the aroma of organic Valais thyme and a hint of lemon.

The new solution is produced according to WHO specifications and is approved by the Federal Office of Public Health. "Unlike the Williams pear flavoured version, this solution is not produced on the basis of ... Read more...

A look into the beer glass

Beer styles under the magnifying glass: Amber beers

Whether brewery or bar, an amber beer is part of the standard range for many. But is there more to say about this beer category, which is very common in Switzerland? than that its amber colour makes it probably the most visually beautiful beer in the world?

Beer styles can help you find your way around the ever-expanding universe of beers. But while spirits usually have clearly defined categories, the legal terms for beer tend to be more useful in everyday bar ... Read more...

Woodford Reserve

Derby Edition No 147

Kentucky is world-famous primarily for two things: for its passion for derby and for its dedication to producing the finest bourbon. For years, the two have been closely intertwined not only locally but also culturally.

Woodford Reserve, which has been produced since 1812 in what is historically the first and also the smallest distillery in America, is the main sponsor of the legendary Kentucky Derby. The horse race takes place annually on the first Saturday ... Read more...

Dew Gin, Frost Gin & Mist Gin

Gin Trio from Denmark

Three exclusive organic gins from the north, inspired by the seasons and the high seas.

Delicate and dainty, Dew Gin is synonymous with a Danish summer evening in the garden. Besides juniper, this award-winning gin is distilled with violets, elderflower and cucumber. The Frost Gin, like the ... Read more...

Kronenhalle Bar, Zurich

10 Questions for Anthony Kunz

The 29-year-old's life takes place between Zurich and Mainz (D) before he helps out his father in Germany for a month in his bar.

But the month was to turn into several years in which he fell in love with every aspect of bartending. Whether mixing or service - as long as Anthony, who has experience in the ... Read more...

Threat of tightening from the EU

Swiss spirits industry fights back

SpiritSuisse is defending itself against the threatened tightening in the area of alcohol advertising and distribution. A more restrictive approach is demanded by the EU Commission, which is based on new scientific findings on the consequential harm of alcohol consumption.

As far as cancer is concerned, there is no such thing as safe alcohol consumption. This is the conclusion of Dr Nino Berdzuli, Head of the Division of Health Programmes Countries at the WHO Regional Office for Europe. "We have clear evidence that ... Read more ...

Local and sustainable basis for spirits

Ethanol from Swiss production

From autumn 2021, Swiss ethanol is to be produced from sugar beet in Switzerland. A process developed by Alcosuisse in cooperation with Schweizer Zucker AG will be used.

It is obvious that the security of supply of ethanol is critical, especially during a pandemic. Literally, since we have been using the raw material almost daily since the spring of 2020 to fuel our ... Read more ...

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