Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for May 2025: The Sparkling Tequila
The Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for May 2025 is the Sparkling Tequila. Simply add tequila, lime juice, and mead (or simple syrup) to a shaker. Shake for 10-20 seconds and top with sparkling wine.Ingredients Cambio is a self-described Mexican-styled Tequila: Tequila is one of the only spirits in the world to retain a […]
BevFluence Chicago Speakeasy: Gin Flavor Profiles with Aaron Knoll of The Gin Is In
On Day 2 of the BevFluence Chicago Speakeasy, Aaron Knoll of The Gin Is In presented a seminar on the various flavor profiles of Gin and which of these profiles consumers are preferring. The seminar included six gins from across the globe. Wolf Point Distilling Florence Field Gin, Chicago IllinoisBold Rock Gin, VirginiaAmrut Nilgiris London […]
Report: 2025 Chicago Speakeasy & Bartender Lab
Overview: From February 5th-12th, 2025, the BevFluence Chicago Speakeasy took over the Windy City and particularly Eris Brewery and Cider House, bringing together an exceptional mix of sommeliers, bartenders, brand representatives, and influencers. This multi-day experience featured blind tastings, hands-on bartender labs, educational seminars, and curated dinners, highlighting tequila, gin, Norton wine, and innovative cider […]
EWE25: Solving a Grape’s Identity: Using DNA or Ampelography? Norton or Cynthiana
As Eastern viticulture reemerged after Prohibition in the late 1960s, Norton and Cynthiana were mixed in vineyards and officially deemed as synonymous. — Lucie Morton With the return of the Norton and Cynthiana grapes post-prohibition in Missouri, Virginia, Arkansas (courtesy of Stone Hill Winery in Missouri, Horton Vineyards in Virginia, and Post Familie Vineyards in Arkansas) the common perception was that the two grapes were […]
BevFluence Chicago Speakeasy: The Story of Norton
In 1873, the international wine community was stunned when a Missouri produced Norton wine produced by Poeschel & Scherer was declared the “Best Red of All Nations” at an International competition in Vienna, Austria. Then another medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1873. The popularity of Norton exploded – worldwide. At the time […]
BevFluence Chicago Speakeasy: Cambio — A Mexican-styled Tequila
Tequila is one of the only spirits in the world to retain a sense of place through its entire process, it retains its Terroir. Every choice we made with Cambio is to enhance the effect and show the true potential of the spirit.” John des Rosiers – Founder of Cambio Tequila At the very beginning of John des […]
Visiting Wolf Point Distilling During the BevFluence Chicago Speakeasy
During our Speakeasy events we try to visit local producers at discovered that Wolf Point Distilling was very close to our content house. Fortunately co-owner Victoria Polvino was working the taproom when we arrived, and thus, we received an excellent overview of the distillery and their expressions. Regarding this portfolio, we immediately noticed the intricate hand drawn artistry […]
Attention Spirits Brands: Chicago Speakeasy & Bartender Lab 2025
BevFluence® is coming to Chicago this February! We’ll start off the new year with a week of imbibing experiences. From February 4th through the 8th the BevFluence team will be participating at CiderCon and attending various cider related events in Chicago. Then on Monday February 10th we will kickoff three days of programs consisting of tasting […]
