PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In Madeira, the cortado, a mix of the island's signature wine with coffee, brewed barley and lemon, is a cold-weather staple.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Barsol Pisco represents a journey back to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of traditional Peruvian spirits. Barsol Pisco is dedicated to restoring and preserving the authentic, artisanal production methods of pisco. We ask Diego Loret De Mola about his brand’s practices that continue to elevate the spirits category by delivering the finest quality pisco to bars worldwide.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

We review Bardstown Bourbon Origin High Wheat Bourbon, a six-year bourbon with one of the highest percentages of wheated mash bills in the bourbon category at 39 percent. (image via Bardstown Bourbon) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Summer isn’t over just yet. Below, you’ll find a fun take on one of the season’s staple cocktails from Uptown Sports Club in Austin, Texas! Uptown Sports Club has roots that date back to 1949 when it opened as a neighborhood spot for locals in East Austin to drink, bet, watch sports games, and hold court. The restaurant has found its second life thanks to Aaron Franklin and a handful of friends united by their deep love for Austin.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Jura Distillery has launched a16-year-old single malt named Perspective No.1. The new single malt is the first expression in a new series from the distillery that has been created with whisky explorers and connoisseurs in mind. Finished in oloroso s Sherry casks, each bottle label of Perspective No.1 features a unique geometric gold and black design.

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Drinks International

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

US-based Bourbon distiller, Saga Spirits Group, has reportedly announced plans to develop a $92.5 million distillery and tourism centre on 150 acres in Kentucky.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It’s a great time to get into gin. There are thousands of terrific bottles from around the world to try, and each has its own defining properties. Some tout the bold juniper and pine notes of a classic London Dry style. Others utilize local or regional botanicals to deliver a sense of terroir. Techniques like barrel aging further push the category into unexpected areas of complexity.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Dalmore Distillery , located in the Scottish Highlands, has unveiled The Distillery Select series. The series comprises three single malt scotches bottled from hand-selected casks, and aims to showcase how various casks can “enhance an element of The Dalmore ’s signature house style.” Let’s take a look at each bottle in the new Dalmore Distillery Select series.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

We first encountered 15 Stars — “the spirit of 1795,” the year Kentucky got its star on the U.S. flag — late last year. Since then, the operation has been on a tear, turning out more limited releases than we’ve been able to keep up with. In just about eight months, seven different whiskeys have arrived at Drinkhacker HQ, and today we’re finally getting down to reviewing them all.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The new 204 release of Booker’s Bourbon ‘The Reserves’ Credit: Booker’s Bourbon Booker’s Bourbon and Freddie Noe , 8th Generation Beam Family Master Distiller, has announced the release of Booker’s Bourbon ‘The Reserves’. The release comes on the tail of the launch of Little Book ‘The Infinite’ , with the releases going hand in hand.

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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

Mix That Drink

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Deauville Cocktail is an elegant twist on the classic Sidecar. Named after the chic seaside town in Normandy, France, this cocktail blends Calvados, cognac, and Cointreau with a touch of lemon juice and simple syrup.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The cult classic Ardbeg 17 Year Old is back, and expected to make waves. Credit: Ardbeg Ardbeg Distillery has today (3rd September) announced the revival of one of its fan-favorite whiskies: the 17 Year Old. Members of the Ardbeg Committee, now over 120,000 strong, will have exclusive access to the Ardbeg 17 Year Old, which will retail for £160 (~$210).

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When presented with a glass of wine, many drinkers’ first inclination is to swirl it to high heaven — whether they know why or not. Swirling exposes wine to more oxygen, softening its profile and allowing more subtle aromas to emerge. While the practice is beneficial when sampling still reds, white, and rosés, what happens when a little fizz joins the mix?

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Constellation Brands has issued a profit warning after revealing it expects an up to $2.5bn impairment on its wine and spirits unit.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Tenuta Perano’s Chianti Classico is a wine we’ve covered in numerous incarnations — including this (standard) version and the Riserva bottling. This 2021 expression is firing on cylinders: A biting, tart attack is bursting with cherry fruit but also rhubarb, and plenty of it, though gentle notes of vanilla and orange peel offer a fruity sweetness that tempers any rough edges.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

September is National Organic Month and a good time to remember that the choices you make matter. What you do — and what you drink — really do make a difference, and if you’re searching for a more sustainable way to sip, look no further than Reciprocity , a line of premium organic wines out of Paso Robles that eco-conscious consumers can feel good about.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This tequila/mezcal cocktail from Meadowlark Hospitality in Chicago gets a vibrant yellow color from tumeric. Print Electricity Building Course Drinks Keyword lime, mezcal, Suze, tequila, tumeric Ingredients ¾ oz. Tromba Blanco tequila ¾ oz. Mezcal Union El Joven ¾ oz. Suze gentian liqueur ¾ oz. Lime juice ½ oz. Turmeric syrup Instructions Combine ingredients and shake with ice.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

On Tuesday, Veuve Clicquot revealed two new cuvées set to hit U.S. shelves early this fall: RICH and RICH Rosé. Both sparkling wines, each containing 55 grams of sugar per liter, are classified as sweet Champagnes and are designed to be enjoyed chilled or over ice. The cuvées’ names pay homage to the Maison’s traditional way of distinguishing its sweet Champagne.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dos Hombres mezcal cofounders and Hollywood duo Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston brought the heat to the college football season kickoff with a Mad Michelada showdown at a Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux tailgate in Las Vegas on Aug. 30. Attendees cheered on the competition between Paul and Cranston, who battled to see who could make the best Mad Michelada.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When Bespoken Spirits founder Martin Janousek asked Jordan Spitzer to come try some whiskey out of his garage, Spitzer wasn’t sure what to expect. Janousek told him that instead of aging whiskey for years in barrels, he had tested using “microstaves” — small pieces of wood dropped inside whiskey to increase extraction and speed up the maturation timeline.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Look, nobody said running a bar is easy. You're juggling staff, inventory management , customers, and a million other things all at once, and you’re probably sacrificing your own personal time just to keep everything running in tip-top shape.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

On Tuesday, The Macallan announced the release of its upcoming TIME : SPACE Collection in honor of the distillery’s 200-year anniversary. According to a brand press release , the collection will feature three unique expressions, two of which are housed in a dual-chambered vessel. This release, TIME : SPACE, contains both an 84-year-old 1940 vintage and a 2018 vintage bottled at five-years-old from the first year of production at The Macallan’s new Easter Elchies distillery.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Strategic partnership includes joint development and commercialization of two professional-grade flight tracking nodes for global Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) deployment LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Commercial UAV Expo ––Wingbits, a decentralized flight-tracking network service, is announcing a partnership with the GEODNET Foundation, the web3 organization governing 8000+ global Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) network, to develop and commercialize professional-grade

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Local Bartending School

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The legal age to work as a barback varies by state, as it is determined by both federal and state labor laws. What is a Barback? A barback typically works in a bar setting, assisting bartenders by restocking supplies, cleaning, and performing other tasks. How Old Do I Need to Be to Work … Read More Read More The post How Old do I Have to be to Work as a Barback?

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Skokie is one of the first communities to receive EV funding through ComEd’s CEJA-supported rebate programs to spur EV adoption SKOKIE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ComEd today joined Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to present a $45,000 electric vehicle (EV) rebate check to the Village of Skokie, helping provide funding to electrify the Village’s municipal fleet.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Connacht Distillery's namesake single pot Irish malt whiskey plus Conncullin gin and Straw Boys poitín and vodka will be included in the deal.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

DARIEN, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) today announced that Arielle Giordano has joined the company as Vice President of Government & Industry Affairs for its U.S. operations, based in Washington, D.C., and reporting to Matt Walsh, G&W’s Executive Vice President of Corporate Development. Giordano, who brings more than 10 years of experience, most recently served as Assistant Vice President of U.S.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Radico Khaitan is a winner in the Innovation and Product Launches categories in the 2024 Just Drinks Excellence Awards.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Prime membership grows strongly by +32% – FY25 targets well within reach BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)– eDreams ODIGEO , the world’s leading travel subscription company and one of Europe’s largest e-commerce firms, today released its results for Q1 FY25 ended 30 June 2024. The Company delivered another quarter of strong growth, driven by the continued success of its subscription platform.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Rockshore 0.0, like its alcoholic variant, is brewed at St. James's Gate facility in Dublin, where Guinness and Guinness 0.0 are also made.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

New agreement sees Cirium supply Condor with real-time, historical and schedules flight data to support operations LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cirium is now Condor’s new partner for aviation analytics, with the new agreement making Cirium the airline’s single source of external aviation data, providing end-to-end data services. The partnership between Cirium, the aviation analytics firm, and Condor, will empower the German carrier to further improve its operations, driving quality i

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode, we talk with the founders of Fierce & Kind , a values-driven spirits company that puts supporting LGBTQ+ and other underserved communities (incarcerated individuals, female entrepreneurs) at the heart of its business model. Fierce & Kind donates 25% of all profits through its equity foundation to these important causes. Founders Cyndi Smith and Basem Harb discuss this way of doing business, and why it’s important to the communities served, the broader consumer base

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The use of peat in Scotch whisky is incredibly popular, but is attracting criticism on environmental grounds.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

[ Editor’s Note : This article has been updated from a 2014 version, originally written by our co-founder, Chris Tunstall; I’ve updated and rewritten it with more detailed information.] Whiskey has continued to grow in popularity over the years, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down anytime soon! Within the whiskey category, two of the most celebrated types are bourbon and rye.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Executives from Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Suntory Global Spirits and Moët Hennessy will speak at the two-day industry event.

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