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THE BAR BUSINESS IS TOUGH ENOUGH, GET BARSTOOLS THAT CAN HANDLE IT Taken Barstools The classiest barstools in New York City are built in a barn in Bellingham, Washington. Taken Barstools builds that most essential bar room accessory—the bolt-down barstool. Taken’s pedestal castings are done by a foundry in Everett, Washington from aircraftgrade aluminum, which is half the weight of cast iron and a lot more durable. They are powder coated and available in any color. The round seats are made of red oak from North Carolina, which can be stained to a variety of colors. The machining and powder coating is done at Taken’s barn. Currently Taken Barstools offers two varieties of barstool: the Seattle Classic and The Ballard Roman. “The Classic covers the Deco aspect and the Roman is more Victorian,” says Taken Barstools owner Charles “Luke” Lukey, “and the Classic also supports a footrest if you want it.” Lukey also has The Collection, a stash of antique cast iron barstools, which can be reproduced through 3D scanning and casting “Some of the barstools they used to make are incredible,” says Lukey. “I’ve got one looks like a cross between the Wild West and The Jetsons.” takenbarstools.com

NEW RUM IS A TWIST ON FALL’S FAVORITE FRUIT Captain Morgan Sliced Apple

There’s something new dropping this fall and it’s ripe for the taking. Captain Morgan is hitting the shelves with Captain Morgan Sliced Apple Spiced Rum – something brand new that’s sure to shake up the rum category as a spirit that is so delicious it can easily be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. Captain Morgan took the flavor of its signature Original Spiced Rum, added a subtle hint of ginger, and fused it all together with the juicy and crisp taste of fresh-cut apples. Serve it neat, on the rocks, or as a chilled shot. It can also be used to add variety to signature cocktails like the Captain Morgan Apple Crisp or Captain Morgan Apple Mule. Captain Morgan Sliced Apple is available in a 750mL bottle with an ABV of 35%.

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A RYE WHISKEY PROOFED TO BOTTLING STRENGTH WITH COLD-EXTRACTED “8 IMMORTALS” TEA FEW Immortal Rye FEW Spirits announces the release of FEW Immortal Rye, caskstrength FEW Straight Rye Whiskey proofed to bottling strength with cold-extracted “8 Immortals” tea from renowned Denver-based tea purveyor, The Tea Spot. Immortal Rye is thought to be the first product to apply this proofing technique using tea. Spice of the FEW Straight Rye Whiskey (70% rye, 20% corn, 10% malted barley) folds into the 8 Immortals tea to bring an overlay of peach, honey, and dragon fruit that is otherworldly. FEW Immortal Rye weighs in at 46.5% ABV/93 proof. An initial 6,000 750ml bottles will be made available nationwide at a price of $44.99. Each bottle features dragon label art inspired by artwork showcased at the 1893 World’s Fair, which was held just a short journey down the Lake Michigan waterfront from where FEW Spirits headquarters stands today. fewspirits.com

COMBINING TWO ICONIC FLAVORS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE WHISKEY EXPERIENCE First Light Coffee Whiskey First Light Coffee Whiskey, the trusted three-time award-winning and Original Coffee Whiskey brand, has unveiled its flagship blends: First Light Original Coffee Whiskey and First Light Dark Roast Coffee Whiskey. The Original Coffee Whiskey features organic raw agave and all-natural coffee extract that blend seamlessly with the smooth warmth of premium corn whiskey. The Dark Roast Coffee Whiskey blends similar high-quality ingredients as the original, while showcasing bold, deep coffee notes with hints of chocolate and caramel. First Light Original Coffee Whiskey and First Light Dark Roast Coffee Whiskey are now available nationally for $27.99. firstlightwhiskey.com

LUCAS BOLS BRINGS NON-ALCOHOLIC SPIRIT TO THE U.S. Damrak Virgin 0.0 Lucas Bols, a leading global cocktail and spirits brand based in Amsterdam, launches Damrak Virgin 0.0 in the U.S. The non-alcoholic alternative is distilled from 10 botanicals, including citrus peels, lavender, and coriander seeds, that its alcoholic counterpart, Damrak Original Gin, is known for. Damrak Gin will also relaunch with a full rebrand reflective of its sister product. Damrak is the first gin brand to launch a non-alcoholic alternative, with Lucas Bols’ master distiller Piet van Leijenhorst spending two years perfecting the zero-proof formula, ensuring that even at 0% alcohol, the spirit can stand out in a cocktail and mirror Damrak Gin’s flavor profile. Damrak Virgin 0.0 is a gluten-, sugar-, and calorie-free distilled spirit. damrakgin.com

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NEW AGAVE-BASED VODKA Crystal Head Onyx Crystal Head Vodka, known for its signature skull bottle, continues to lead with creativity and innovation with the launch of Onyx, one of the first commercially available agave-based vodkas. Made with Blue Weber Agave sourced from a single farm in Mexico, Onyx connects the growth of super-premium tequila to vodka. It is a line extension—an addition to the Crystal Head family, joining Original, produced from Canadian corn, and Aurora, crafted from English wheat. Like all Crystal Head expressions, Onyx is blended with the purest water from Newfoundland, Canada, and filtered through over 10,000 Herkimer diamonds giving the final product a clean and semi-sweet finish. Onyx does not contain any oils, sugars, or additives. On the nose, Onyx features notes of fresh green grass, nuanced white pepper, and hints of citrus. The taste profile is soft and smooth with a touch of spice and sweetness, developing into the subtle, yet unmistakable earthy grip of agave to finish. Crystal Head Onyx comes in a luxurious glossy black bottle with a matching crest debossed cap.

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