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Volume 136 , No . 4 • Winter 2024
FEATURES
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PRESENTING THE 2024 CHEERS BEVX AWARD WINNERS
By Melissa Dowling and Krystina Skibo
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12 Overall Winner : Hilton Hotels & Resorts 14 Single-Concept Restaurant Beverage Program :
Maggiano ’ s Little Italy 15 Single-Concept Hospitality Beverage Program :
Tempo by Hilton 16 Multi-Concept Hospitality Beverage Program :
Hyatt Hotels 17 Innovative Independents : Tonga Room &
Hurricane Bar and Xiquita Restaurante y Bar 19 Beverage Training Provider : Adventure Wine 19 Raising The Bar Award : Alex Jump
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BRANDY AND COGNAC TRENDS FOR 2024
Despite difficult market conditions , the spirits remain a staple on bar menus around the country By Melissa Dowling
LIQUOR STORES MAKING SHELF SPACE FOR CANNABIS AND CBD BEVERAGES
Recreational legalization , product innovation and increased consumer demand are driving growth By Krystina Skibo
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DEPARTMENTS / COLUMNS
4 First Sip
Honoring the best
10 Drink Culture
Canned wines , the Carousel Bar ’ s big year , Drink Experiences , What I ’ m Drinking Now , and more
9 Smart Tactics
Six tips to help prevent harassment in the service industry
10 Data Driven
Whiskey on top , on- and off-premise By Melissa Dowling
27 Wine Panel Reviews
Our experts select and rate their favorite wines from 2024
31 Drinks : Brandy Cocktails We Love
ON THE COVER : The Peacock Alley lobby bar at Hilton ’ s Waldorf Astoria hotel in Orlando , FL . Photo credit : Hilton Hotels & Resorts
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