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September 2016 •
CONTENTS
September 2016 • Vol. 27 No. 6
On The Cover :
Tim McEnery, founder/CEO of Cooper's
Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Photography by Michael Edward
Smith Photography.
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September 2016 •
14 Cask Masters
American whiskey—whether from storied producers or enthusiastic upstarts—is hotter
than ever By Kelly Magyarics
22 High Esteem For Low-Proof Libations
Why both operators and guests are loving lower-alcohol cocktails
By Thomas Henry Strenk
26 Just Brew It: The 2016 Beer Growth Brands
Presenting the year's fastest-growing beer, cider and fermented malt beverages
By Melissa Dowling
4 First Sip
6 Drink Culture
Creating "spirits" with vermouth, the Moscow Mule turns 75 and more
31 On the Road: Poland
Behind Bevedere vodka's commitment to naturalness By Melissa Dowling
34 Cheers Wine Panel Reviews
Our tasters sample and rate different wines from around the U.S.
38 Drinks: Whiskey Cocktails to Wet Your Whistle
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Cooper's Hawk
Takes Flight
How the winery/restaurant
chain builds a passionate
following with memorable
wine and food experiences
By Kyle Swartz
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