Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

A good theme isn’t a requisite for a standout cocktail menu, but it definitely makes cocktail hour more fun. Case in point: the new California road trip–inspired menu at Los Angeles’ Big Bar , a 13-year-old neighborhood bar nestled beneath the iconic Griffith Observatory. “I get the most excited for a cocktail that tastes great and has a narrative layer,” says longtime bar manager Eugene Lee. “Even better, when it connects to a bigger picture/theme.” For the L

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

In addition to the classic Vesper citrus tasting notes, Bar Continental’s Vesper cocktail features a new savory component – the infusion of Mirepoix Seasoning, a spice mix traditionally used in French cooking, alongside Cocchi Americano aperitif wine. Check out the recipe by award-winning Chef Sean Brock below! Photo by Emily Dorio Gin , Vodka , White Wine Vesper Ingredients 1 oz.

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PUNCH

JUNE 5, 2024

The 10 best natural wine bars, bistros and caves to visit in Paris, France, plus expert tips to know before you go.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JUNE 5, 2024

I’ve always thought that a debilitating respiratory illness was a weird thing to name a brewery after, but regardless of my feelings, here’s… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: Y’all, Black Light was right there. Okay, fine, Anderson Valley already took it. A bit late on that front, but still, people will probably be ordering this Black Lung beer by saying “Gimme a lunger!

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Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

VinePair

JUNE 5, 2024

You’ve heard of Franciacorta and perhaps had the pleasure of sipping the region’s stellar sparkling and still wines. If especially lucky, you’ve even visited the place, stealing away on a day trip from the nearby city of Milan. Whether a longtime devotee of Franciacorta or learning about it for the first time, prepare to see the place with fresh eyes.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 5, 2024

I thought the name Reverend sounded familiar when my sample arrived, and sure enough, I was right. There’s another Reverend whiskey on the market, and it’s unrelated to this release, a sour mash American whiskey of unstated mashbill, aged for more than four years in a mix of new, charred oak and first-fill bourbon casks. After aging (not before) the whiskey is charcoal filtered akin to Tennessee’s Lincoln County Process — which is very unusual for two reasons.

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Cheers

JUNE 5, 2024

Fortified wines are wines to which distilled spirit has been added at the winery. They usually contain 15% to 20% alcohol, so they taste stronger and feel heavier than standard wines, and are served in smaller portions. Any kind of still wine can be fortified, but those which are most popular tend to be sweet. The two most famous fortified wines each use a different production method.

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VinePair

JUNE 5, 2024

Pastry stouts — sweet, saccharine, indulgent beers built on flavors more common to a bakery than a brewery — emerged toward the end of last decade as a coveted, if occasionally maligned, pseudo-style of craft beer. When they first hit the scene, many drinkers thought that the craft brewing industry had officially “jumped the shark,” but as it turned out, they were wrong.

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Spiritz

JUNE 5, 2024

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain the bail pleas of AAP leader, Manish Sisodia in the cases filed by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED)in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam. The top court, however, said Sisodia can revive his petitions for bail after the ED and the CBI file their final prosecution complaint and charge sheet, respectively, in the cases involving alleged corruption and money laundering.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 5, 2024

We review Old Elk Wheat N’ Rye, a blend of the distillery’s 7-year Straight Wheat and 6-year Straight Rye whiskeys that’s bottled at 54.2% ABV. (image via Old Elk) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 5, 2024

Footballer Lionel Messi has founded and launched a non-alcoholic beverage brand called Más+ in partnership with White Claw's producer.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 5, 2024

The Bowmore 1966 Samaroli Bouquet. Credit: Whisky Auctioneer WhiskyFun is perhaps the most famous whisky-tasting site in the world. Whisky connoisseur and whisky lover Serge Valentin records his ratings on thousands of whiskies, with the help of expert taster, Angus MacRaild. Despite the high volume of whiskies being sampled, Serge and Angus undoubtedly have their favorites or ‘winners’ as they have affectionately named them.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 5, 2024

Japan-based Yakult Honsha has opened a second factory in the Philippines to produce its namesake probiotic milk beverages.

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Good Spirits News

JUNE 5, 2024

The summer berry production in New Hampshire is a short but joyous window in mid-summer. Red raspberry, aptly named Honeyberry, and the Aronia berry are among the bunch of sought-after gems. These low hanging berries are a burst of flavor; the Aronia berry, or chokeberry, is known for its astringency, which aids in providing a tartness to the otherwise syrupy trifecta.

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Spiritz

JUNE 5, 2024

Au Vodka has unveiled the world’s largest vodka bottle. At 250 liters and 6 feet, 8 inches tall, the towering golden slab contains over three hundred times as much vodka as a standard bottle of spirits. The bottle was revealed at London Stansted Airport alongside a suited Guinness World Records inspector who awarded it a plaque of authenticity.

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Drinks International

JUNE 5, 2024

The Millionaires’ Club 2024 has revealed that 44% of the world’s major spirits producers showed volume declines in 2023 as global recession and inflation takes effect.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JUNE 5, 2024

In last week’s newsletter, I alluded to the idea of the “Something & Tonic.” Tonic, of course, goes famously well with gin. But it plays nicely with a variety of other bottles as well, including some you might not expect — like Cynar. (Say it with me now: Put Cynar in everything! ) Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes.

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Drinks International

JUNE 5, 2024

Applications have now opened for The World’s 50 Best Bars Roku Scholarship 2024 and will remain open for two weeks. The winning applicant gets the.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 5, 2024

The US FTC is reportedly preparing a lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits over alleged anti-competitive pricing practices.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Steve Gleeson from Bath will compete against global finalists in 27 th annual mixology competition Steve Gleeson from The Hideout in Bath has been crowned the 2024 UK winner of the Giffard West Cup at a thrilling final held at Dear Darling nightclub and bar. Now in its 27th year, the Giffard West Cup is a celebration of the bartending and mixology talent that exists across the UK and the world.

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Dry Atlas

JUNE 5, 2024

Camille Vidal is a globally-recognized bartender and beverage expert turned holistic health coach and mindfulness yoga and meditation teacher. A true pioneer, Camille launched La Maison Wellness in 2017 with a mission to inspire the world to bring mindfulness into the glass. She shows that tasty doesn’t have to be boozy. For her, it’s all about celebrating epic nights and early mornings for a hangover-free life.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Desi Daru, the premium vodka brand renowned for its fusion of Indian and British heritage, is thrilled to announce their recent accolades at the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2024. The IWSC is the world’s largest and most influential spirits awards, boasting over 50 years of experience and world-renowned judges. Here, Desi Daru’s Mango Vodka and Original Vodka took Gold – Outstanding medals, scoring an impressive 99 and 98 points out of 100, respectively.

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Dry Atlas

JUNE 5, 2024

By Charlie Friedmann, Co-Founder and President of Proxies “Not wine. Proxies.” This simple phrase is our most-used slogan at Proxies, the brand I co-founded in 2021. But if Proxies aren’t wine, does that mean they’re not non-alcoholic wine either? It depends on who you ask. Lately, I’ve noticed that many in the NA space seem to want to draw a categorical divide between dealcoholized wine and wine alternatives like ours that are built from the ground up.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 5, 2024

Italian food group Newlat finally confirmed that it will fully acquire UK-based food and drinks manufacturer Princes Group for a fee of £700m.

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Dry Atlas

JUNE 5, 2024

By Matthias Laudico and Charlotte Mizrahi, Co-Founders of Ley Line Labs When developing a beverage , you should keep a close eye on what’s working for other brands. Here are some overall trends in non-alc beverage formulation we’re watching. Form and function With the ubiquity of functional beverages nationwide, we’re starting to see some savvy brands take a closer look at what exactly they want their products to do.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 5, 2024

Global tea and coffee value sales are set to slow from now until 2027 compared to the last few years, new data shows.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business unit of Greene King, has opened its second and third Nest Pubs. The Highwood in Solihull and The Wellington in Bebington near Birkenhead both opened on Friday 24 th May. Each pub has received a £285,000 investment by Greene King to transform them into Nest Pubs. This has seen each pub receive all new decorations, fixtures and fittings including new bars, seating and more.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 5, 2024

Jackson Family Wines has struck a deal to become the “exclusive importer” for Champagne Henriot in the US.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Danilo Frigulti from Viajante87 bar in London has been recognised as the country’s best bartender and will be on his way to Shanghai in September to represent Great Britain at the World Class Global Finals, where the world’s best bartender will be crowned. Danilo shook off the competition from hundreds of other bartenders from across the country to win the coveted title.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 5, 2024

Domaine Faiveley, the Burgundy-based wine business, has acquired majority control of US peer Williams Selyem.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

The premium, small-batch tequila brand founded by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson extends it’s ‘Share the Mana’ ethos after staggering success in the US. Teremana® Tequila, the premium small-batch tequila founded by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and co-owned by Mast-Jägermeister SE, is set to launch in the UK this year. With distribution being exclusively managed by Mast-Jägermeister UK, Teremana® will be available across UK on and off-trade venues and retailers from June 2024.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 5, 2024

Let The Abyss take you to a new realm. Credit: Ardbeg Ardbeg Distillery , Islay, has today announced the rebirth of an “Ardbeggian icon” in the release of Ardbeg The Abyss. This 34 Year Old deep and rich Islay whisky constitutes an extension of an Ardbeg fan favorite, the Ardbeg Corryvreckan, first released in 2008. In celebration of Ardbeg The Abyss’ release, acclaimed American comic book artist, Tradd Moore (Marvel Comics, DC Comics), has created a graphic novel set on ‘ Planet Ardbeg ’.

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VinePair

JUNE 5, 2024

From growing raw materials to shipping finished products, the drinks industry has a huge impact on the environment and our climate, directly and indirectly responsible for untold tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses each year. If you care about the livability of the planet, thinking about the environmental costs of your favorite beverage might make you lose your thirst.

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Cheers

JUNE 5, 2024

Mount Gay has unveiled the seventh limited edition in the Master Blender Collection: The Coffey Still Expression. This release is the first coffey still release by Mount Gay since the still was recommissioned in 2019. This edition is in Tribute to Reynold “Blues” Hinds, celebrating the legacy of the late distiller who was a pivotal figure at Mount Gay in his career spanning over 50 years.

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Spiritz

JUNE 5, 2024

Diageo India’s proactive approach to driving sustainability reflects in its ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ ESG action plan. This plan not only aims to address the urgent environmental challenges but also embodies its commitment to grain-to-glass sustainability. It can foster inclusive growth, and advocates for responsible alcobev consumption.

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VinePair

JUNE 5, 2024

The red wines of Portugal are a melange of relatively unfamiliar grapes, often joined together in blends that distinguish the country from so many other wine regions where single-varietal wines dominate. In this sense, Portuguese reds are like the white wines (which I wrote about in my last column ) and the country’s namesake and famous Ports, both of which are also typically blended.

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