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Marriott El Paso Completes Phase I of Total Renovation

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Marriott El Paso is proud to announce the completion of Phase I of its total renovation that includes all guest rooms and suites.

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  • Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Marriott El Paso is proud to announce the completion of Phase I of its total renovation that includes all guest rooms and suites.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214395258/en/
    Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Marriott El Paso just completed Phase I of its total renovation that includes all guest rooms and suites.
  • The guest rooms and suites have been completely modernized at the only full service premium Marriott hotel at the El Paso Airport.
  • For more information about Marriott El Paso, please call 915-779-3300 or visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/elptx-marriott-el-paso/overview/

Maverick Spirits Releases New Reposado Single Barrel for Texas Independence Day

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In honor of Texas Independence Day, Maverick Distilling is launching a special release, Samuel Maverick Tricentennial Edition Agave Reposado. The Samuel Maverick Tricentennial Edition Agave Reposado is a Texas take on tequila, made with 100% Organic Blue Agave fermented in-house and distilled with a hybrid pot and column still, aged onsite just steps from the Alamo for two years and two months, and bottled at Maverick Distilling in downtown San Antonio. Beginning February 27, 2024, this rare, 185-bottle limited-edition release will be available for purchase solely at Maverick Distilling located at 115 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78205.

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  • In honor of Texas Independence Day, Maverick Distilling is launching a special release, Samuel Maverick Tricentennial Edition Agave Reposado.
  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In honor of Texas Independence Day , Maverick Distilling is launching a special release, Samuel Maverick Tricentennial Edition Agave Reposado .
  • Agave spirits made in the Lone Star State are the perfect choice for celebrating Texas Independence Day.
  • "Agave spirits made in the Lone Star State are the perfect choice for celebrating Texas Independence Day," said Maverick Distilling Owner and Co-Founder, Kenneth Maverick.

Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal Partners with Breakthru Beverage Group for Florida Distribution

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium agave spirits brand Nosotros Tequila and Mezcal and leading North American beverage wholesaler Breakthru Beverage Group partner for distribution in Florida. This marks the brand's extension into its 7th state as it expands distribution in key markets coast-to-coast. Nosotros strives to replicate the strong distribution it currently has in California, Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Nevada in Florida, the third largest state for tequila consumption in the United States.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium agave spirits brand Nosotros Tequila and Mezcal and leading North American beverage wholesaler Breakthru Beverage Group partner for distribution in Florida.
  • Nosotros' decision to distribute through Breakthru Beverage in Florida follows increased demand for premium tequila in the state coupled with the distributor's strong understanding of the Florida market.
  • With Breakthru Beverage Group, Nosotros will extend its statewide reach with new partnerships in key markets including Miami, Jacksonville, and Tampa.
  • Breakthru Beverage Group began distributing Nosotros products in Florida on October 1, 2023.

Limited Libations, Innovative Blending, Escapism Elixirs and More are Shaping the Way That Consumers Drink in 2024, Based on the Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report

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Monday, December 4, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231202332985/en/
    Find out what's in store for 2024 with the Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “As 2024 arrives, people are looking to settle into the unsettled – welcoming tastes of optimism into our reality.
  • In this landscape, people are reshaping cocktail culture, infusing it with fresh perspectives and finding memorable experiences back at the bar with friends.
  • As consumers increasingly seek personalized brand interactions, AI is introducing exciting opportunities for tailored cocktail experiences, accessible anytime and anywhere.

UNVEILING ALDEZ MEZCAL ESPADÍN - A RARE FIND FOR MEZCAL LOVERS

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Aldez Mezcal Espadín hit shelves on Friday, September 1, 2023.

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  • Aldez Mezcal Espadín hit shelves on Friday, September 1, 2023.
  • Crafted with passion and precision, Aldez Mezcal Espadín delivers an unparalleled taste adventure for spirits enthusiasts.
  • Sourced from the finest agave fields, their maestro mezcalero uses only the "heart" of the distillate to produce Aldez Mezcal Espadín.
  • Aldez Mezcal invites mezcal aficionados and novices alike to join them on a journey through time and tradition.

Introducing Mezcal Amarás Logia Horno: Taking Luxury, Collectible Mezcal to a New Level

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mezcal Amarás, the leading global mezcal brand known for its high-quality mezcals and foundational philosophy towards sustainability, officially expanded their Logia Portfolio with a rare and exclusive new Mezcal Amarás Logia Horno. The extremely limited line, traditionally crafted from the prized Horno Agave, embodies the essence of mezcal made from small and unrepeatable batches with a singular purpose: to bring mezcal connoisseurs a unique experience and to celebrate the select, scarce and once unattainable. Horno represents a true collectors' bottle; it is the only Amarás release that pairs this agave species with this method of distillation. Only 400 bottles will be released globally, 180 of which have been allocated to the United States.

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  • With only 400 bottles globally, this exclusive and highly coveted mezcal is the first in Mezcal Amarás' forthcoming line of prized, rare, and collectible ancestral distillates
    MEXICO CITY, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mezcal Amarás , the leading global mezcal brand known for its high-quality mezcals and foundational philosophy towards sustainability, officially expanded their Logia Portfolio with a rare and exclusive new Mezcal Amarás Logia Horno.
  • Horno represents a true collectors' bottle; it is the only Amarás release that pairs this agave species with this method of distillation.
  • Through Horno, Mezcal Amarás will be the first to cultivate the same patience and abundance with which this agave grows.
  • "I am thrilled to unveil Mezcal Amarás Logia Horno," Santiago Suarez, Chairman & Co-Founder of Mezcal Amarás said.

CHILLED MEDIA AND LOBOS 1707 TEQUILA AND MEZCAL CHALLENGE BARTENDERS NATIONWIDE TO SHOWCASE THEIR BEST-IN-CLASS SKILLS

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CHILLED announces the Best-In-Class Cocktail Challenge, presented by Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal. The competition invites bartenders from across the country to raise the bar and showcase their best-in-class skills and talent. The bartender who outshines all others wins the opportunity to serve as Brand Ambassador for the legendary brand, creating original cocktail recipes and traveling the country to spread the word on the award-winning best-in-class liquid.

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  • Esteemed Judges Include Diego Osorio, Dale DeGroff, Wendy Hodges, Cindy Wang Simms, and Bridget Albert
    NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CHILLED announces the Best-In-Class Cocktail Challenge, presented by Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal.
  • The competition invites bartenders from across the country to raise the bar and showcase their best-in-class skills and talent.
  • "We aim for best-in-class in everything that we do; from our liquid to our team," said Diego Osorio, Founder and CCO of Lobos 1707.
  • "Our partnership with Chilled Media follows the same pursuit as we search for a best-in-class mixologist to join our pack.

Mezcal Amarás Introduces the First-Ever "Best Paloma In The World" Competition in Search of the World's Best Craft Cocktail

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mezcal Amarás, the leading global mezcal brand known for its high-quality mezcals and foundational philosophy towards sustainability, announced their sponsorship of Scotch Creatives global "Best Paloma In The World" contest in search of the craft mezcal Paloma champion. Bartenders and beverage directors ready to take on the challenge in key cities around the world including Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Texas, Chicago, London, Madrid and Ibiza, will create their own take on the beloved mezcal Paloma this summer, using the smooth and perfectly balanced Mezcal Amarás Espadin Joven as their spirit of choice. Participants from the top bars across the world will post and tag @MezcalAmarás on Instagram to be officially added into the contest.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mezcal Amarás , the leading global mezcal brand known for its high-quality mezcals and foundational philosophy towards sustainability, announced their sponsorship of Scotch Creatives global "Best Paloma In The World" contest in search of the craft mezcal Paloma champion.
  • Participants from the top bars across the world will post and tag @MezcalAmarás on Instagram to be officially added into the contest.
  • The top ten mezcal Palomas in each city will be taste-tested in person by local industry experts in September.
  • For more information about Mezcal Amarás, visit www.mezcalamaras.com and follow on Instagram @MezcalAmarás for real time updates on the contest.

Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal Partners with RNDC for Illinois Distribution

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of successful partnerships in Texas, Arizona, and California, Nosotros Tequila and Mezcal and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) partner for distribution in Illinois. With RNDC, Nosotros spirits will extend its statewide reach and increase volume to help grow the distributor's agave portfolio. The agave category is growing exponentially, with Allied Market Research projecting that the global tequila market will reach $24 billion USD by 2031.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of successful partnerships in Texas, Arizona, and California, Nosotros Tequila and Mezcal and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) partner for distribution in Illinois.
  • With RNDC, Nosotros spirits will extend its statewide reach and increase volume to help grow the distributor's agave portfolio.
  • For Nosotros, the decision to distribute through RNDC in Illinois comes after doubling its business in the state each year since 2020, with no signs of slowing down.
  • For RNDC, the decision to work with Nosotros in Illinois underscores its continued investment in brands in the premium agave space.

LOBOS 1707 TEQUILA AND MEZCAL ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE TEAM EXPANSION

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Monday, August 21, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent spirits producer Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal announced today that Dia Simms has been appointed to serve as Executive Chairwoman of the Board and will transition from her current role as Chief Executive Officer. In addition, Carlos Vigil, experienced operator and veteran of the spirits industry, has joined the Lobos 1707 wolfpack as President and Chief Operating Officer. Simms helped build and lead Lobos 1707 since its inception in 2020 alongside Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Diego Osorio, with backing from founding investors Main Street Advisors and several of its clients, including sports and cultural icon LeBron James. Vigil joins Lobos 1707 after 15 years of executive leadership at the nation's biggest spirits distributor, Southern Glazers, where he led the company's commercial and digital transformation across sales, service & eCommerce.

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  • "Lobos 1707 has grown tremendously since our launch less than three years ago," said Simms, Executive Chairwoman of Lobos 1707.
  • "Lobos 1707 uniquely sits at the convergence of craft and culture," said Vigil, President and COO of Lobos 1707.
  • Lobos 1707 Tequila has earned numerous accolades within the spirits industry, including the Lobos 1707 Reposado Tequila winning Best in Class at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
  • Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal was conceived not only to revive and share an ancestral recipe, but also to impact culture in a positive and vibrant way.