Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Don’t stress about what to get your favorite imbiber this year. Our 2024 holiday gift guide covers all types of swoon-worthy options, whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers, a gift in a specific price range, or splurges to delight home bartenders and drink enthusiasts, or for yourself. Stocking Stuffers Yuzu Salt Add a bright and aromatic salt rim to cocktails with this offering from Curio Spice Co., made with Maine sea salt and yuzu zest. $5.95 /0.7 ounce Bourbon Cask Aged Dar

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Copyright A Bar Above Table of Contents : Black 14-piece stainless steel cocktail set Cocktail to make Mixing glasses with new designs Black pour spouts White channel knife White citrus zester Ready to give your bar a fresh upgrade? Or are you looking for the perfect gift for the bartender or cocktail enthusiast in your life? Well, no matter who you’re shopping for, we’re super excited to announce the launch of some of our best-selling products in brand-new colors and designs so you can s

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Bebbo, a forgotten gin sour cocktail recipe that riffs on the Bee’s Knees is making a comeback at the Melbourne bar The Everleigh.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, there’s one cocktail that stands out for any gathering: the Bloody Mary. Whether you’re preparing for a turkey trot, enjoying football Sundays, or just looking for a little extra “kick” to navigate the holiday hustle and bustle, the Bloody Mary is a brunch favorite that always delivers. This year, elevate your Bloody Mary with Ancient Olive Trees Dirty Martini Juice.

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Schmuck, a new cocktail bar in New York City from the owners of Two Schmucks in Barcelona, is bringing European bartending to the U.S.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

’Tis the season for whiskey drinking! This holiday season, embrace the warmth of togetherness by sharing the spirit of Glendalough Whiskey—specifically, the rich flavors of Double Barrel and Pot Still Whiskeys. These exceptional spirits are ideal for creating cozy moments, whether you’re gathered around a crackling fire with friends or enjoying a quiet evening with family.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

There are more whisky festivals than ever these days, so how do you know which ones to attend? The third annual English Whisky Festival is coming to Birmingham’s trendy Digbeth district this November, showcasing the ever-evolving landscape of this category, and allowing whisky fans to sample some of the best whisky that England has to offer. As the founder of the English Whisky Festival and the Exploring English Whisky Club, I believe that there are many good reasons to attend this annual event

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Non-alcoholic (NA) beer has been on a non-stop tear. Last year, the NA beer and cider category experienced 30 percent volume growth, a number well above that of non-alcoholic wine and spirits, according to data analytics company IWSR. And that growth hasn’t slowed: This year, NA beer has been outpacing the total beer category, with on-premise beer sales by value down 2.9 percent year-over-year from May 2023 to May 2024.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Som Distilleries and Breweries Ltd has unveiled its latest campaign of Woodpecker Beer’s #TwistAndSip, which is designed to resonate with the adventurous and authentic spirit of today’s India. This campaign highlights the brand's commitment to making beer more enjoyable and accessible, with a focus on the innovative twist cap feature that simplifies the experience.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

There’s a newish cocktail bar in Louisville, Ky., where the menu has a little bit of everything. There’s an Old Fashioned riff named Base Camp; the Straight Up, a spin on the Manhattan ; a Whiskey Sour ; and a modern classic cocktail, the Penicillin. Nothing unusual there. That is, until you realize that all the above are made not with American whiskey — as you might expect from a bar in the heart of bourbon country — but Scotch.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Federation of Wine Merchants’ Association, Karnataka has stated that they would halt liquor sales in Karnataka on 20 th November if the government of Karnataka did not address the issue of rampant corruption within its excise department. The association also requested the Chief Minister of Karnataka to have a meeting to address its concerns and to bring the excise department under the ambit of the finance department.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It’s the bottle on the shelf you recognize at every liquor store. It’s the classic bourbon that you grew up seeing in your dad’s cabinet. Jim Beam is an industry legend — it’s liquid history, deeply American, and founded in family. As the World’s No. 1bourbon brand, Jim Beam’s familiar flavor profile that is a balance of vanilla, caramel, and seasoned oak has become a reliable favorite of whiskey drinkers everywhere.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A quick look at a map of the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York reveals a scatterplot of wineries, especially around the perimeter of gorgeous Seneca Lake. However, for this review, we are narrowing the aperture slightly south of Geneva and Seneca Lake on the small village of Hammondsport (population of around 600) and the vineyards of Dr. Konstantin Frank, a winery now in its fourth generation of ownership since the late 1950s. 2021 Dr.

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Can Ghost bring Keurig Dr Pepper the results it wants long-term, and what impact might the purchase have on its wider strategy overall?

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Thresh & Winnow is produced by Chicago-based distillery Koval and is a sub-brand being used to represent their limited, organic, high-end offerings. In this case, we are trying a single-cask, organic, 8-year-old, American Single Malt whiskey. The barley was grown by local farmers outside Chicago, near the Wisconsin border, and the whiskey was aged in charred, new American Oak in a warehouse outside the city limits.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Gamay, the dominant grape in France’s Beaujolais region, may play second fiddle in the Loire Valley , where Cabernet Franc is the most important red variety. But with Beaujolais prices, especially for the cru wines, rising dramatically in recent years, Loire Valley Gamays are worth seeking out. Although many of the wines are less expensive than Gamays from Beaujolais, price isn’t the only reason you should consider them.

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Good Spirits News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut Rum from the Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery is a 100% Barbadian artisanal rum infused with locally sourced coconut. Creating Cut & Dry was a labor of love and the result of four years of experimentation to find the perfect balance of natural coconut infusion. To capture the essence of Barbados, the birthplace of rum, Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery partnered with local coconut farmers who have been cultivating for generations, supporting the company’s g

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Do you know what it means to be the guy behind the guy? If not, you can probably figure it out. The Wizard of Oz is the guy, and the man behind the curtain that we’re supposed to pay no attention to is the guy behind the guy. Today, we’re gonna be talking about the guy behind the guys running the entire American beer business. On this episode of “Taplines,” we’re joined by the one and only Joe Thompson, founder and president of Independent Beverage Group.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

There may be no end in sight for Dewar’s latest series, Double Double Aged. Originally released as a 21 year old blend, these releases have crept up to 32 years of age, then 37 years old last year , and now it’s hitting a whopping 38 years old. The whisky is made by aging a portion of last year’s Double Double 37 Years Old for an additional year, before being finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks (instead of oloroso last time out).

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Fresh Vine Wine, a US wine producer, and creator economy platform Amaze Software have finalised a definitive merger agreement.

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Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Photography by Gabrielle Klement & Pat Stephenson. Supplied. The Vanguard Newtown 42 King St, Newtown www.thevanguard.com.au The Vanguard, a beloved icon of Newtown’s live music scene, has been at the heart of Sydney’s creative culture for more than two decades. Yet, this vibrant venue has faced more than its fair share of challenges over the years.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Avid scotch whisky collectors will know that when single cask, cask strength Macallan whiskies appear on the secondary market, they cause quite a stir. This is not only due to the brand name ‘The Macallan’ emblazoned across the front of each bottle but also because of the extreme rarity of these types of expressions, such as The Macallan Exceptional Casks.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list will include the knowhow for producing traditional Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake and distilled spirits such as shochu and awamori. Japan's Cultural Affairs Agency has informed that a UN advisory panel had just made an announcement of the recommendation to that effect. According to the agency, UNESCO's committee is expected to make the listing official at a meeting in Paraguay, which is to be held in December.

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

CEO David Bratcher said the move responds "to the softening American whiskey category trends and elevated industry-wide barrel inventories"

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PubClub

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

PubClub enjoys a good and fun Happy Hour in San Diego. Photo: PubClub.com This list was provided by the Facebook group San Diego Happy Hour(s) BEST bang 4 ur Bucks!, along with input from PubClub.com. It includes regular Tuesday Happy Hour specials and not just tacos, with some additional Happy Hour information on other days. San Diego Taco Tuesday Happy Hours • American Junkie, Gaslamp Quarter –$5 all-you-can-eat tacos 5-10, $6 tequila shots, $8 house margaritas.

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By Ricki Crowley, non-alc enthusiast and Founder of celi Taking a break from booze doesn’t mean your love life has to be boring. In fact, removing alcohol from the equation opens up a whole new world of creative, meaningful, and fun dating experiences. Here’s a curated list of 44 unique, alcohol-free date ideas guaranteed to spark connection and create lasting memories.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

TO celebrate its new ‘Fentiman’ brand campaign which was unveiled earlier this month, Fentimans , the premium soft drinks and mixers brand, will tour a new experiential activation across the UK to save Brits from settling for unremarkable beverages. The new above-the-line campaign features the drinks brands first ever-brand character, Fentiman. Well-dressed and meticulously handcrafted, Fentiman is an Ambassador of Exquisite Taste, on a mission to inspire people to be more discerning with their

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By Ricki Crowley, non-alc enthusiast and Founder of celi Taking a break from booze doesn’t mean your love life has to be boring. In fact, removing alcohol from the equation opens up a whole new world of creative, meaningful, and fun dating experiences. Here’s a curated list of 44 unique, alcohol-free date ideas guaranteed to spark connection and create lasting memories.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Drinks Trust is delighted to announce that Nicky Burston has been appointed as the new CEO of the charity, which is dedicated to supporting people in the UK’s drinks and hospitality industry. With a strong background in the sector, Nicky steps into the role with a commitment to enhancing the trust’s initiatives, which include providing financial assistance, wellbeing services and educational programmes to industry professionals.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Glencairn Glass , the go-to glass for whisky drinkers made by Glencairn Crystal, has launched an anthology of crime fiction short stories to raise money for charity. The Last Dram contains 16 different tales from up-and-coming crime fiction authors, all of whom participated in the Glencairn Glass Crime Short Story competition over the last three years.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

TOVARITCH! Vodka is, for the second successive year, supporting Save the Children by supplying drinks to The Arora Ball, a major fund-raising event for the charity. The event is on Saturday 9th November 2024 and is taking place at The Intercontinental London. Save the Children has been chosen as one of the beneficiary charities. The Arora Ball was started by Surinder and Sunita Arora of The Arora Group and is a flagship event in the charity sector.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The stills arrive at Inverkip. Images courtesy of Ardgowan Distillery. In a significant milestone for Ardgowan Distillery , the copper stills have been delivered and installed in the still house. The distillery, located on the Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip on the west coast of Scotland, is set to open in early 2025 The copper stills were crafted by McMillan Coppersmiths near Edinburgh, and represent a combination of traditional craftsmanship and innovative sustainable distilling practices.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

BrewDog has appointed Lisa Buckley as its new Chief Retail Officer in a global role overseeing the company’s retail offering, which includes over 120 bars and hotels across the world. Lisa will join BrewDog’s Senior Leadership Team and report to CEO James Arrow. Lisa will start her new role at BrewDog on 6 January 2025. Prior to joining BrewDog, Lisa was most recently CEO of Leisure TV Rights, the immersive activity venues company behind leisure concepts and formats that bring well known TV prog

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a remarkable celebration of Diwali, Radico Khaitan brought the festival of lights to one of the world’s most iconic landmarks: Times Square, New York City. The maker of Rampur Indian Single Malt, in its awe-inspiring 3D display, wove together tradition and innovation to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage in the heart of the Big Apple.

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Drinks International

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Familia Torres has been named the most innovative winery at the Golden Vines Awards 2024 held in Madrid. The 2024 Barca-Velha Golden Vines Innovation.

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