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Swedish Punsch in History and Mixology
Swedish Punsch is a national drink in Sweden and a component of over 50 classic cocktails. It has been revived in the U.S. as KRONAN Swedish Punsch. READ
The Tom Collins
A history of the Tom Collins, which was originally made with Old Tom gin. Hayman's revived Old Tom gin in 2007, enabling the re-creation of many classic cocktails. READ
True English Gin: Hayman's Heritage
A profile of gin distiller Christopher Hayman of Hayman's of London, who discusses his 50-year career and his brands of gin. READ
Vermouth Comoz: The Missing Link
Comoz, a venerable vermouth maker in Chambéry, France, was the first to market a clear, ‘blanc’ (white) vermouth and left an indelible mark on the history of the Cuban cocktail. Now, Comoz is back. READ
‘Royal Dock’ Gin Returns to London
Amidst flourishing gin market, Hayman Distillers relocates from Witham to new facilities in London READ

Aromatized Wines: A Primer
Introduction to aromatized wines and their categories such as vermouth, americano, quinquina, etc. READ
Madeira: A Wine for the Ages
Primer on the geography, history, terroir, viticulture and vinification of Madeira READ
Storage and Handling Guidance
Primer on how to store and serve different types of wines READ

Carcavelos: Portugal Is Reviving a Historic Wine
Portuguese vintners are reviving the fortified, oxidative wine Carcavelos, one of Thomas Jefferson's favorite wines. (Liquor.com, 20 February, 2018) READ
Rancio Sec: The Revival of France’s Answer to Sherry
Roussillon’s natural winemakers are giving rancio sec, the region’s ancestral oxidative wine, new life. (Punch Magazine, 6 March, 2018) READ
Roussillon Rancio Sec: A Catalan Tradition
With compelling flavors of age and oxidation, Rancio sec wines of Roussillon, in French Catalonia, are making a slow comeback after virtual extinction. (Wine & Spirits, 20 February, 2020) READ

Alpine Cocoa: Verte Chaud
Description and recipe for the Verte Chaud ("hot green"): hot chocolate with Génépy le Chamois liqueur READ
Beermüth: Room 11 Updates the “Amer Bière”
An old style of workingman’s drink is new again READ
Cuba meets Chambéry: El Presidente
The glory of the classic Cuban cocktail El Presidente can be enjoyed once again thanks to the reemergence of vermouth blanc from Chambéry, France. READ

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