Guys Drinking Beer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Here's our roundup of GABF 2024 medal winners from the Great Lakes states and around the Midwest, plus some YOY participation analysis: The post The GABF 2024 Roundup of Great Lakes Medal Winners appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.
PUNCH
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The blue Negroni, a version of the aperitivo drink that's changed color, is trending at cocktail bars across the country. Here's why.
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PUNCH
OCTOBER 14, 2024
For the best eggnog, age the classic holiday cocktail for a more decadent version come December. Here's an easy recipe to try.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Celebrate the magic of WICKED with the exclusive WICKED “Cocktails Straight from Oz” Cocktail Kit from Pernod Ricard! As the official spirits partner of WICKED, the limited-edition kit includes ingredients and recipes for cocktails including the Absolut Ozmopolitan, Absolut x Kahlúa Ozspresso Martini, Malibu Popular Pink Punch, Skrewball Thrillifying Nutty Elixir, as well as the Absolut Wickedly Dirty Martini inspired by Absolut partner and WICKED enthusiast, Evan Ross Katz.
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Imbibe Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Regular readers of this column are by now well aware that I’m a fan of gin, appreciating the near-endless varieties that can be created on such a versatile canvas. When Junipero Gin released their new Smoked Rosemary expression this summer, I was intrigued. While rosemary would be a natural match for gin’s botanical profile, smokiness is a much more divisive flavor that can easily overwhelm if not employed deftly.
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Before we jump into the weekly label roundup, we have to acknowledge a couple of closure announcements that just hit the Chicagoland beer scene. Yesterday afternoon, longtime Evanston brewer Temperance announced that their taproom would be closing on October 27. Temperance established itself early by taking home a GABF Silver for their Gatecrasher IPA in 2014, which went on to earn Gold in 2016.
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PUNCH
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The best sweet, dry and blanc vermouth to use in cocktail recipes of every style, from Martinis to Negronis, according to bartenders.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As the crisp air of autumn settles in, it’s the perfect time to refresh classic cocktails with seasonal flavors. Enter the espresso martini, a beloved blend of rich coffee and smooth spirits, reimagined with two delightful twists. Whether you’re cozying up at home or entertaining friends, these autumnal riffs bring a new dimension to this iconic drink.
Just Drinks
OCTOBER 15, 2024
“Poor hygiene standards” in BrewDog’s production have led to the brewer pouring away “millions of pounds” worth of beer, a senior executive has said.
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
OCTOBER 14, 2024
If you’re looking to reinforce a belief that GABF is highly skewed towards West Coast breweries, well, this year’s medal winners give you a lot of ammo. By my count, California took home 71 medals, Colorado brewers earned 41 and Oregon brewers brought home 38. That’s not even including the Brewery of the Year awards, three of which went to Oregon breweries - plus an Oregon producer won the first “best cidermaker” award as well.
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VinePair
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This feature is part of our 2024 Next Wave Awards. When Matt and Bryan Quigley graduated from college in the mid- and late aughts, respectively, the Pennsylvania natives got to work building their careers. For Matt, that meant pursuing a future in entrepreneurship; a few years after being recruited out of college to help launch franchise restaurants, he left to help develop business plans for budding owners to secure equity.
PUNCH
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Bartenders across the country are combining ancestral and modern techniques, curating backbars that go beyond tequila and mezcal and bringing a personal touch to their menus.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Paint the Town Mango Cocktail Competition Mango Shotta, mango and jalapeño flavored tequila, spices things up at Tales. After an exciting journey of creativity and competition, the winner of the Paint the Town Mango Cocktail Competition hosted by Mango Shotta and Chilled Media was crowned. Angela Wood with her winning cocktail I Shotta the Sheriff and winning shooter, Sizzle and Spice spiced out the competition during a live event at this year’s Tales of the Cocktail in NOLA.
Drinkhacker
OCTOBER 15, 2024
While they occasionally tweak the release calendar for some specialty, age-stated expressions , Michter’s limited release Toasted Barrel Finish line hasn’t skipped a beat in recent years, delivering a toasted edition of either rye , bourbon , or sour mash whiskey at a steady three-year interval. For 2024, we’re getting another US-1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon.
Spiritz
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Avishek Bambii Das, CEO of Ospree Duty Free, has been inducted as a Keeper of the Quaich, one of the most prestigious honours in the Scotch whisky industry, during a grand ceremony at Blair Atholl Castle, Perthshire, Scotland, on 7th October. The recognition celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Scotch whisky world, with only a select few inducted each year.
VinePair
OCTOBER 16, 2024
It may seem like old news, but California isn’t the only state producing incredible wines in the U.S. The Finger Lakes AVA has asserted itself as a force in recent years, Michigan is on the rise, and now Virginia is entering the conversation. While the state’s winemaking history dates back to the early 1600s, it’s only recently that Virginia has made a name for itself in the modern viticultural zeitgeist.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Happy National Liqueur Day! We are celebrating with an Introduction to the Origins of French Liqueurs and some notable “Heavenly” Brands Noces Royales, Arvani, Jules Theuriet, and Jahiot. French liqueurs have a rich and complex history that reflect the nation’s cultural heritage and artisanal skills. These liqueurs, often crafted from fruits, herbs, and spices, have evolved from medicinal concoctions to celebrated beverages enjoyed around the world.
Mix That Drink
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Rob Roy cocktail recipe features scotch, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. It's very similar to the Manhattan, but with its own distinct flavor.
Spiritz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Pernod Ricard has introduced Chivas Regal Takumi Reserve , a 12-year-old spirit drink selectively finished in premium sake casks. Created in collaboration with Japan's renowned Masuizumi sake brewery, this new expression blends the delicate flavors of sake with Chivas Regal's signature smooth Scotch whisky. Chivas and Masuizumi previously collaborated in 2018 to release Link 8888 , a premium sake aged in ex-Chivas Regal barrels.
VinePair
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The fate of Navarra , a bucolic Spanish countryside expanse nestled between the far more famous regions — wine and otherwise — of Rioja , Basque Country , and Catalonia farther to the east, is at a crossroads. With broader recognition for the region still frustratingly elusive, a rebranding is on the table. Within the context of its lauded neighbors, Navarra is largely anonymous internationally.
PUNCH
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Once home to exiled Carthusian monks, the Chartreuse-loving city has made the Mamadeta a yearly imperative at September’s Santa Tecla festival.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
These cocktails are no tricks and all treats. With Halloween 2 weeks away, what better way to get in the spirit than with some spooky cocktails? Check out the roundup of potions below! Liqueur , Red Wine , Vodka Banfi Rosa Regale Vampire’s Delight Ingredients 1 oz. White Crème de Cacao 1 oz. Chocolate Vodka 2 oz. Rosa Regale Red Preparation Shake over ice, strain into a glass rimmed with chocolate sauce and dipped in cacao nibs.
Mix That Drink
OCTOBER 14, 2024
If you've rejected the Negroni in the past because you don't like gin, you might want to try The Boulevardier. It uses whiskey instead of gin, and the flavor difference is surprising.
The Whiskey Wash
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Balmoral , a Rocco Forte hotel in the heart of Edinburgh, has made its first venture into the publishing world with the release of ‘SCOTCH: The Balmoral Guide To Scotch Whisky’. The book was written by Cameron Ewen – Head Whisky Ambassador for The Balmoral’s SCOTCH whisky bar – and Moa Reynolds A.K.A. Swedish Whisky Girl – a local whisky writer.
VinePair
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Bourbon’s popularity undoubtedly dwarfs that of rye’s, but rye’s invention actually predates that of bourbon’s, going all the way back to 1750. And even though both spirits predominantly hail from Kentucky, rye whiskey ’s origins trace back to Pennsylvania. Rye isn’t as in vogue as it used to be; the category has rebounded since the turn of the century, due in no small part to bartenders rediscovering the spirit’s cocktail mixing potential — call it a rye-naissance.
PUNCH
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Gibson cocktail from Los Angeles bar Mírate takes inspiration from pulque curado for an ultra umami take on the onion-spiked Martini.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Montgomery Cocktail is a dry Martini recipe made with gin. According to the folks at Cipriani Drinks , the Montgomery is a dry cocktail; it is neither sweet nor bitter, nor yet sour or salty. It is purely and exquisitely dry. This is the secret of a cocktail that has long been part of the history of Harry’s Bar, just like the man who invented it, Mr.
Drinkhacker
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Bardstown Bourbon Co. ’s latest Collaborative Series release returns to wine-finishing. In partnership with Napa’s Silver Oak Winery, this whiskey honors a more than 50-year tradition of aging Cabernet Sauvignon in American oak barrels. Specifically, it’s a blend of six different bourbons aged for 17 months in barrels that previously held Silver Oak Cab.
Spiritz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The House of Suntory launched Hibiki 40 Year Old. Hibiki 40 Year Old is an exclusive liquid with an extraordinary blend of high-quality Japanese Whiskies from Suntory’s globally acclaimed distilleries – Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita each matured for over 40 years and meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas. Suntory's Chief Blender, Shinji Fukuyo, diligently crafted Hibiki 40 Year Old – a perfectly harmonious blend.
VinePair
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This feature is part of our 2024 Next Wave Awards. It’s been just over 16 years since Julie Reiner and her wife and business partner Susan Fedroff opened their award-winning bar Clover Club in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Since that early summer evening in 2008, their neighborhood cocktail bar has continued to cultivate that elusive, somewhat magical formula at the heart of the best bars by serving as a home away from home for local regulars and a must-visit destination for drinks aficionado
PUNCH
OCTOBER 14, 2024
For the best Amaretto Sour cocktail recipe, add Campari. The easy upgrade is favored among top bartenders at NYC bars.
Mix That Drink
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Eggnog has been around for a very long time, in both its alcoholic and non-alcoholic forms. The eggnog recipe is most associated with Christmas, but has traditionally been served throughout the season from Halloween to New Years.
Cheers
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Myers’s Rum, a Jamaican rum with more than 140 years of operations, has announce two new collections comprising six spirits. These include the Signature Legends Collection, with its inaugural “Legacy Blend #1” created in partnership with Foursquare Rum’s Master Blender Richard Seale; and the Signature Cask Collection, featuring five aged rums each finished in barrels previously used to mature whiskeys from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
Just Drinks
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Heineken has refused to be drawn on reports in Ethiopia that the brewing giant has struck a deal to buy local business Komari Beverage.
VinePair
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This feature is part of our 2024 Next Wave Awards. When Reggie Leonard moved to Charlottesville, Va., in 2015 for a job at the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science, he didn’t know much about the city, or anyone in it. But he knew he needed to make friends and build a community. Recognizing his introverted tendencies, Leonard had committed before relocating to get outside his comfort zone.
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