PUNCH

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Martini on the rocks is back at top cocktail bars across the country. Here's why, and why the midcentury drink deserves a revival.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The weather might be cooler, but the flavors and essence of warmer days are evergreen. Horton Rum’s ready-to-drink cocktails are sunshine in a can. Mix up their colorful cocktails at home and brighten up any gloomy autumn day! Liqueur , Rum Key Lime Pie Rum-arita Ingredients 1 oz. Pineapple Juice ½ oz. Key Lime Juice ½ oz. Triple Sec ½ oz. Agave 1 ½ oz.

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Here are the 5 best new cocktail bars in America in 2024, including Bar Contra in New York City, Stoa in San Francisco and ViceVersa in Miami.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Lambrusco can’t solve all of life’s problems. (I find this disappointing, too.) Fortunately, it does provide the answer to a lot of the questions that arise this time of year. Wondering what to pour before you sit down to Thanksgiving dinner? Dry Lambrusco is an excellent aperitif. Want to bring something festive to a holiday gathering? Lambrusco is the ultimate party starter.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Hello, friends - a quick addendum to Monday’s email! I caught most of the Craft Beer & Brewing “Best Of” lists … but apparently not all of them. Turns out there was also a “Favorite Beer Cities” list which ranks Denver, San Diego and Asheville at the top … Chicago fell somewhat but I’m pleased to see that no matter how many times Grand Rapids calls itself “Beer City” drinkers still have decided that the beer scenes in a number of ot

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Wine can feel like a universal language. Whether you’re sharing a bottle with friends or walking through the vineyards with a vigneron, or sipping a glass in a country far from home, pleasure is what matters most. And while this is true to some extent, language does play an important role on wine labels across the globe, and it’s easy for important details to get lost in translation.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

SommCon 2024 was held from October 5 to October 7 in San Diego, CA. This three-day conference brought together wine and spirits professionals from across the industry. This year’s event featured a blend of educational sessions, tastings, and networking opportunities designed to elevate industry knowledge and foster collaboration. Attendees had the chance to engage with leading experts, participate in competitions, and explore the latest industry trends.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This year marks the 10th anniversary of when Greg Boehm, founder of Cocktail Kingdom, launched Miracle Pop-Up at his bar Mace on 9th Street in New York City. The holiday concept —which includes immersive decorations, themed glassware, and festive cocktails—has since spread its good cheer around the U.S. and the world, from Australia to Panama. To bring a bit of the Miracle magic home, mix up these holiday cocktails from the pop-up, including crowd pleasers like a spiced cranberry Cosmo and a fru

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Premium Subscribers: Did you enjoy your exclusive first look at our BCBS rankings from this weekend? We hope so! If you did, please tell a friend: Share Regular Subscribers: Do you want to see what we thought ASAP without delay? Join up for about $1 per week with a few cents thrown in for the landlords! Subscribe now While I still believe that winning a GABF medal remains the highest honor that can be bestowed in craft beer, earning acknowledgement from the annual Craft Beer & Brewing Best o

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Thanksgiving is arguably wine’s favorite holiday. Across the U.S. many tables will boast the traditional trimmings of turkey with gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and whatever greens you’ll be making the children eat before they can be excused. And with our country so vibrant with different cultures from around the world, there are endless menu possibilities for the big dinner.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Our Drink of the Week is the Winter Chai Hot Toddy made with Tea Forte Winter Chai Tea Every December calls for a signature holiday drink. Our favorite? This Winter Chai Hot Toddy, made with Empress 1908 Gin ‘s iconic INDIGO GIN and warming Winter Chai Tea. Cozy up with a cup or have it on the menu at your next holiday gathering. Cheers! Gin Winter Chai Hot Toddy Ingredients 1 Tea Forte Winter Chai Tea Infuser 1 1/2 oz Empress 1908 INDIGO GIN 1 oz honey syrup (mix equal parts honey and hot

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For the aspiring home bartender or all-around bon vivant, a bottle of liqueur is truly an inspired gift, sparking experimentation and adding aesthetic flair to the back bar. Because we couldn’t pick just five, here are eight of our faves. St. George Spirits NOLA Coffee Liqueur From Bay Area distillery St. George Spirits , this unique coffee liqueur evokes the nostalgic flavor of New Orleans.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Happy Rare Day to all who are celebrating this afternoon! A couple of weeks ago, Team GDB returned to the Bourbon County Stout media scrum for the first time in years. Unlike past events, this time there were two of us on hand, and we were able to participate on separate nights - one in person, the other via Zoom. Eric attended the Salt Shed gathering while Karl logged on remotely, and both of us were guided through the full lineup of barrel-aged beverages and their variants by Goose Island staf

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Check out the best wines from previous years here ! As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking the opportunity to reflect on the standout wines we’ve tasted this year at VinePair HQ. This list features bottles that range from traditional producers representing their regions to new, up-and-coming winemakers pushing the boundaries with lesser-known grapes and techniques.

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Here are 9 of the best Boulevardier cocktail recipes, from a perfected classic to modern riffs with "Campari gum" and more.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Atlantic City is an unassuming foodies paradise, and Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is at the forefront of bringing exquisite, top-quality food to the masses. The destination is home to a variety of people who are contributing new and exciting touches to the food and beverage scene, with one of those people being Deborah Pellegrino, Executive Director Chef at Borgata.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In our November/December 2024 issue , we share recs for tools and accessories that will help you take your holiday party’s ice situation beyond the sad cooler in the corner. For some extra tips and tricks, we tapped The Ice Book author Camper English to find out how he makes festive cubes, where to find ice molds, and how to glow-up your ice display.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Finally, some good news: Suncatcher Brewing is now open! They threw open their doors for the first time yesterday , and ABV Chicago was there to check it out if you want to get a look inside. Their opening lineup looks delicious. suncatcherbrewing A post shared by @suncatcherbrewing Per this Block Club story published today, they’re serving straight from the tanks and are focused on low ABV beers made with Midwestern ingredients.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

There are thousands of breweries in the U.S., and a visit to any of them can be a mixed bag. Some are cozy, low-lit brewpubs tucked away on picturesque city streets, while others require a drive down a long dirt road without cell service or into a sketchy industrial park. Regardless of location or the effort it takes to get there, when the beer is of a certain echelon, some folks are willing to sacrifice atmosphere for good brew.

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

What are the best easy-to-make cocktail syrups for better holiday cocktails? Here are 5 simple DIY recipes to upgrade your next round.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Renowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has raised £135,000 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) after auctioning 150 exclusive bottles from his own personal 1998 cask of Arran Single Malt Whisky from Lochranza Distillery. A total of 543 bidders from 28 countries placed over 7,000 bids on “Ewan’s Cut,” with the auction raising an impressive £119,893, further supplemented by an additional £15,107.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ubiquity can beget creativity. Consider the cocoa-dusted slices of tiramisu that are all but guaranteed to be in the dessert case of your nearest Italian-accented restaurant. Those old-fashioned iterations inspire cooks and bartenders to reinterpret the recipe with globetrotting ingredients and untraditional formats. In the last two years, I’ve sipped a Tiramisu Martini at a Nashville cocktail bar (see recipe below), spooned up a version dotted with local strawberries in a farmhouse in Burgundy,

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

All it took was a single three-letter word added to a beer label to make me reconsider extending the season for a particular beer style. That’s a lot of work for a single label, but that’s why it’s … The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: I think most of us relate pumpkin beers almost entirely to October, but I also think MORE Brewing has come up with a very clever way to push the Overton Window of pumpkin season into November holiday drinking simply by adding “Pi

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Following a massive sales spike during the pandemic, Cognac has experienced a fairly significant downturn in the past few years, amid an overall decline in spirits sales as well as fierce competition from other categories. When comparing Cognac with other styles of spirits, though, the world’s most prestigious brandy has a lot to offer — often at very competitive prices.

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Deniseea Head, industry pioneer, cocktail consultant and educator, draws inspiration from NOLA’s local drinks scene and Grand Marnier’s unexpected ingredient combinations for her elevated spin on the classic Margarita cocktail in the final episode of The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar series.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The common tulip glass shape has been around since the late 1700s as the “dock” trade verification glass for sherries and ports. Popularity increased in the 1800-1900s as a result of Great Britain’s worldwide sherry and port trade. Tulips are characterized by a rim diameter smaller than the maximum bowl diameter. The convenience of the tiny, single-serving sherry/wine tulip glass, readily available in every drinking household, inspired its adoption for scotch whisky, and it’s usage spread to inc

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Chivas Regal has unveiled a sleek new look for its award-winning Chivas Regal 18. Featuring a 25 percent glass weight reduction on its flagship 70cl bottle and fully recyclable outer packaging, the elevated, redesigned bottle – housing the same award-winning Scotch – reaffirms not only Chivas Regal’s dedication to luxury, but also its wider commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Wild Turkey ‘s latest bourbon celebrates 70 years of Jimmy Russell. Mind you, that’s not Jimmy’s 70th birthday — it’s his 70th anniversary of working at the distillery. That places his start date in 1954. That year, Eisenhower was President. The landmark court case Brown v. Board of Education was decided. Sputnik was launched.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As the No. 1 best-selling bourbon brand in the world, Jim Beam is a name that’s recognized by just about any whiskey drinker. From its proprietary mash bill to the closely guarded yeast strain to its Kentucky pure limestone-filtered water, the company’s focus on quality and tradition sets the brand apart. Known today as the James B. Beam Distilling Company , its homestead and distillery is based in Clermont, Ky.

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This new amaro, Handshake, is made in Portland, Maine and works in Paper Planes, Oaxaca Old-Fashioneds and other cocktail recipes.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Absolut has been named as the #1 spirits brand in TIME World’s Best Brands of 2024 – TIME’s inaugural list released in partnership with Statista this year, a leading provider of market and consumer data and rankings. Scores are determined by evaluating brand awareness, social buzz, likeability, usage, and loyalty through a survey of over 22,000 U.S. consumers across 66 categories.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

SOM Distilleries & Breweries Limited reported a total income of Rs 804.69 crore for the half-year of the ongoing fiscal ending September 2024, up 26.8 percent from Rs 634.6 crore for the corresponding period of the last fiscal year. The company’s half-year EBITDA for the current fiscal stood at Rs. 100.03 crore, a 29 percent increase over Rs 77.59 crore reported in the corresponding period of the last fiscal.

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Europe's wine industry is bracing for a nearly 3% decline in production for 2024, according to a report from farming union Copa-Cogeca.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When you’re trying to pick a wine, it’s intuitive to stick with varietals and regions that have an excellent reputation, like a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand or Sancerre. But an excellent reputation often means higher prices, especially for wines from the most famous regions and producers. To avoid these high prices, it pays to go for wines that are underrated.

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

An easy guide to batching and freezing cocktails like the Martini, Negroni, Old-Fashioned, Sazerac and other drinks, plus 9 recipes to try.

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