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The Bourbon Review Ale Ochoa | Courtesy of Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. Anyone who believes whiskey is a man’s drink probably hasn’t gotten out of the house in the last decade. In fact, women make up nearly 40% of whiskey consumers, according to a recent study by MRI-Simmons. And behind the scenes, women are taking on more leadership roles in the distillery than ever. We wanted to highlight a handful of women in the whiskey industry, and that list quickly grew to 22. This is only the tip of the iceberg. To keep it manageable, we decided to limit the list to those work...

Chef Amelia Ng’s Pan-seared Bidor Duck Breast is a dish to remember. Known for its tender meat, the duck from Perak is the perfect main course for Cata’s four-course French wine and Calvados pairing dinner. For a French twist, it was paired with barley risotto, pumpkin puree, orange-glazed “turning vegetables” and pomegranate jus. Turning vegetables is a classic French culinary technique that forms vegetables into even barrel shapes to ensure they are evenly cooked. They are also pleasing to the eye. “Duck and orange is a classic pairing in French cuisine. “The meat was pan-seared...

Santa Fe Spirits’ bottled cocktails. (Courtesy of Santa Fe Spirits) Cross off the local craft beer, wine and spirit lovers from your gift list with plenty of holiday offerings from New Mexico breweries, distilleries and wineries. Santa Fe Spirits is helping your gift receivers be their own personal bartender with its bottled cocktails. The Mesquite Manhattan is created with single malt, vermouth and bitters. NM Negroni features Wheeler’s gin, vermouth and bitters. Estrella is made with gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc. Nut Job is a blend of single malt and sweet vermouth. The distillery has co...