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Inside 20 Years of Imbibe Magazine | Paul Clarke

Why This Episode Matters

Paul Clarke explains why Imbibe has lasted 20 years by staying consumer-focused, independent, and credible.

It’s also a great look at how cocktail culture changed over two decades, from teaching people the basics of a proper sour to telling deeper stories about the people and ideas shaping what we drink now.

Mark Pascal and Francis Schott connect that editorial philosophy to hospitality itself: lead with quality, tell the truth, and earn trust over time.

Along the way, the episode covers Negroni Week, the Imbibe 75, independent publishing, cocktail storytelling, and…

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