Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Have you stepped outside today? Smelled the air, and felt the sun (or the wind, or the rain, or the snow) on your face? It doesn’t really matter where you live, because it’s mid-December, and that means one thing for certain: It’s whiskey season. And while options abound for your evening Manhattan or Old Fashioned (or, if you’re leaning into the holidays, for your whiskey-fortified Eggnog or Tom & Jerry ), there’s a newcomer to the whiskey aisle that deserves a spin in your glass: Nelson Bro

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In winter cocktail recipes, pine syrup inspired by the Korean ingredient sol ip chung adds an aromatic, minty twist.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

So, there are some more closures to report since Wednesday. Because of course there are. Shortly after our last email, Byers Brewing Company in DeKalb announced that they’d be closing when the beer runs out sometime next month. Outside our usual Chicagoland focus but just barely, and worth noting here. I don’t want to cover all the related restaurant closings here, but the announcement from Dusek’s Tavern & Dining Room about their closure on NYE is beer-adjacent enough to m

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Uttar Pradesh’s state tourism department has rolled out an innovative online classification system for hotels and resorts operating in UP by demarcating them into platinum, diamond, gold, silver, and bronze categories. The objective is to elevate the standard of hospitality by assessing establishments based on quality, services, facilities, and guest experiences.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This year, the drinks industry was in for a wild ride. From Parmesan-dusted Espresso Martinis and wine floods to boycotts and bourbon scams, weird moments and flashy trends crossed our radars with shocking regularity. But if one thing was made entirely clear in 2023, it’s that beverage brands were willing to do almost anything to attract and captivate consumers this year.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Breckenridge Distillery is no stranger to Drinkhacker, though we’ve been keeping tabs more recently on their Buddy Pass collaborations with the coincidentally named but unrelated Breckenridge Brewery and their beer/bourbon barrel aging crossovers. Alas, we have not delved into their straight bourbons in nearly a decade despite steady releases since our review in 2012.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Your friendly neighborhood wine shop is the perfect resource for fleshing out your wine wish list, as well as making other people’s wine wishes come true. Whether you’re looking for the perfect Chardonnay , an epic Cabernet Sauvignon , or anything in between, these folks have your back. But have you ever wondered what the professionals are coveting for themselves?

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 15, 2023

It was another tough year for the whisky nerds among us – which is, well, all of us – as we tried to pare down the hundreds of options we reviewed throughout 2023 and come up with a list of the ten that excited us the most. Yes, we heard your cries from last year: Too many luxe unicorns, not enough attainable juice. We’ve tempered our taste for four-figure spirits this time around, and while most of the whiskeys we picked for 2023 cost more than $100, only one lands in what we’d consider unicorn

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The application period for rising bartenders to apply for the TOTCF Cocktail Apprentice Program is open from December 15, 2023 – February 1, 2024 NEW ORLEANS, LA (December 15, 2023) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) ® Red Coat application period, from December 15, 2023 – February 1, 2024.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. This in no way, per our editorial policies , influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link in this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs.

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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

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 15, 2023

It feels like we’ve reached peak canned cocktail, which I, for one, am totally fine with. Sure, they’re convenient for the beach or a golf bag, but a can just takes something away from the experience no matter how good the cocktail inside. How then to get a quality, ready-to-drink cocktail for big events or last-minute parties while still not skimping on presentation?

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Cheers

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Left Hand Brewing Company continues its history of innovation in the nitro space with the debut of Belgian White Nitro. At 4.8% ABV, this beer combines notes of orange peel and coriander with the silky style of nitro, the brewery reports. “Belgian White Nitro is a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation, flavor and quality,” says Eric Wallace, Left Hand Brewing Co-founder and CEO.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This constantly-updated list of the best gifts for cocktail lovers has everything from bar tools to novelty items for the mixology fan in your life.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Cruz Garcia’s Real Sangria, a top-selling imported sangria brand from Spain, has launched its third expression: Real Sangria Peach. This new expression is 8% ABV, and can be enjoyed as a ready-to-drink or mixed into cocktails. “Real Sangria Peach will be available to U.S. consumers not only on the sangria shelf, but also on the sweet wines shelf, a new point-of-differentiation for our brand,” says Ricardo Febres, VP, Brand Management for Shaw-Ross International Importers.

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Bevvy

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Cocktail Collection features five ready-to-drink cocktails: an Espresso Martini, Cosmo, Negroni, Old Fashioned, and Manhattan. The post The Cocktail Collection Ready-to-Serve Cocktails Make Holiday Hosting Easy appeared first on Bevvy.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Chuan Pure Malt Whisky, Pernod Ricard’s new “prestige malt whisky made in China” contains spirit from Scotland. The post Pernod Ricard’s new China whisky partly Scotland-sourced appeared first on Just Drinks.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Looking for the best bar cart for your home? These cocktail serving carts are mobile, sturdy and beautiful - many with mid-century flair.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Campari’s share price dipped yesterday following news of its planned acquisition of Cognac brand Courvoisier, but its remains “bullish”. The post Campari share price dips after Courvoisier buy but CEO “bullish” about Cognac potential appeared first on Just Drinks.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2023

One afternoon in the late 1890s while in the capital city, Missouri lobbyist Joe Rickey walked into Shoomaker’s, a local D.C. watering hole. Normally, he’d order his usual bourbon and soda, but having grown bored of the drink, he asked bartender George Williamson to whip up something different. With a quick switch of bourbon to gin , the Gin Rickey was born.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 15, 2023

La Colombe, the US coffee business, has been sold to Chobani, the food and beverage group best known for its Greek-style yogurt. The post US coffee business La Colombe sold to Chobani appeared first on Just Drinks.

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The application period for rising bartenders to apply for the TOTCF Cocktail Apprentice Program is open from December 15, 2023 – February 1, 2024 NEW ORLEANS, LA (December 15, 2023) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) ® Red Coat application period, from December 15, 2023 – February 1, 2024.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Craft Republic Brewery is closing its Bavarian brewery at the end of March 2024 and moving to a Bitburger-owned experimental brewery. The post Crew Republic Brewery announces move to Bitburger-owned site appeared first on Just Drinks.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Bluewater Grill is known for its clam chowder. The Rose Bowl has the traditional Beef Bowl hosted by Lawry’s The Prime Rib, but that’s for the players. For fans of Alabama and Michigan in L.A., in town for the College Football Playoff national semifinal, Bluewater Grill for some special treatment for them. The resturant, with Los Angeles locations right on the water in Newport Beach and Redondo Beach, is offering fans of both teams a free cup of housemade New England or Manhattan cl

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Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

French style brandy, Bardinet, is celebrating the latest addition to its range – Bardinet Inspirations – with a decadent new series of cocktails, each re-creating the flavours of iconic French desserts ‘in a glass’. Bardinet’s award-winning mixologist Adrian Gomes has used the stylish new expression to create three delectable ‘ dessert cocktails’ , based on the celebrated Tarte Tatin, Crêpes Suzette and Mousse Au Chocolat recipes.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 15, 2023

BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $PEB #hotel –Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has authorized, and the Company has declared, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per common share of beneficial interest, to be paid on January 16, 2024 to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2023 (the “Record Date”).

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Cocktails with Suderman

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In last week’s newsletter, we looked at the New York Flip , a classic of the whole-egg cocktail genre that combines a whole egg with cream, port, and bourbon. And then we took that drink and, with some straightforward substitutions, transformed it into an even more familiar, conventional cocktail format — the Manhattan — with some egg and cream to round it out.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 15, 2023

BETHESDA, M.D.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share of beneficial interest. The dividend is payable on January 16, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2023. The Board of Trustees also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4875 on the Company’s Series A Preferred Shares.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 15, 2023

NEW ORLEANS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation (NYSE: BVH) to Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Bluegreen will receive $75.00 in cash for each share of Bluegreen that they own.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Are you in the market for a reliable and classic firearm that embodies both functionality and heritage? Our guide below will share the best lever action rifles from which you can choose. Keep reading to learn the top four options to help you make an informed decision based on your shooting needs. Henry Repeating Arms Golden Boy This lever gun is a great option for any shooting enthusiast who appreciates a finely crafted gun.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A couple gets married in the Wedding Capitol of the World, Las Vegas. Photo: The Vox Agency Getting married is pretty easy in Las Vegas and it’s going to be even easier at the end of 2023, Instead of going to the chapel, people can go to the airport. Specifically, Terminal 1 near baggage claim at Harry Reid International Airport. That is becaue Clark County Clerk Lynn Marie Goya is opening a pop-up Marriage License Bureau during New Year’s Eve Week in Las Vegas.

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