Cheers

CONTENTS November/December 2012 Vol. 23 No. 9 28 22 FEATURES 22 Merry Mixology this holiday season By Kelly A. Magyarics 28 The Wide World of Whisky Interest in imports—both familiar and exotic—is heating up By Thomas Henry Strenk 32 Taking a Shine to 32 ON THE COVER: Photography by Pat Mazzera www.cheersonline.com NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 | 3 Sparkling Wine Alternatives to Champagne offer value and choice By Carolyn Walkup Festive cocktails to bring good cheer

• Cover
• Merry Mixology
• The Wide World of Whisky
• Taking a Shine to Sparkling Wine
• The Dallas Drinks Scene
• Selling Craft on Draft
• Cheers Beer Tasting: Through a Glass, Darkly
• First Sip
• Drink Culture
• Drinks
• Scene: Washington DC
• Beer Growth Brand Winners
• Back 2 Basics