Volume 136 , No . 1 • January 2023
Features
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The Wine and Spirits Guild
Celebrating 75 years By Kyle Swartz
21
Tequila on a Tear
The agave spirit continues to climb By Melissa Dowling
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New Products Guide
Top products launches from the past year By Jamie Stafford
TEQUILA PG . 21
Departments & Columns
4 On The Web
5 Editor ’ s Note
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6 Top 100 Last Chance to Enter By Jeremy Nedelka
7 Retail Strategies Don ’ t Let the Old Man In By Tom Shay
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8 Vinsights ABV : A Secret Decoder in the Fine Print By Marnie Old
34 Spirits Reviews Tequila and Mezcal
35 Wine Reviews French Wines
37 On The Shelf
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