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Tahiirah Habibi Is Building a Better Wine World on Her Own Terms

Imbibe Magazine

Tahiirah Habibi has an incurable case of imposter syndrome. She still doesn’t understand why Ruinart wanted her in their Blanc de Blancs 2010 documentary or why hotel chain Marriott sought her for their Amazon Prime mini documentary. “It’s so profound to me to be invited to these things because I’m not a person that plays by the rules or is trying to be this perfect cookie-cutter image of anything,” she says.

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We’re Recapping ELEVATE 2023 with Log Still Distillery Bartender Zen Seminar

Chilled Magazine

In the world we live in today, we are constantly exposed to stress, worry, hustle, an influx of media images, and more. We also happen to work in an industry that places a lot of demand on us – both physically and mentally. For most of the people who have a career in the hospitality industry, we are working jobs that require long shifts at odd hours, being on our feet with very few breaks, dealing with the many different personalities of people and trying to maintain all of it with a graci

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This Is the Japanese Slipper of My Dreams

PUNCH

Of all the revivalist takes on Australia's favorite Midori drink, Huelo's hits the perfect balance between 1980s excess and modernist restraint.

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We Asked 10 Sommeliers: Which White Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

VinePair

Everyone wants a wine that over-delivers on quality for an excellent price. But finding those kinds of deals can require a little extra wine knowledge and some research. To streamline the process, we tapped wine professionals who have tasted wines from all over the world to fill us in on the wine regions, bottles, producers, and countries that they think are worth spending your hard-earned cash on.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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All the Ways to Celery Your Cocktail

PUNCH

Celery adds savory flavor to cocktails like the Manhattan, Margarita, Gimlet and Bloody Mary. Here are the best drink recipes to try it in.

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Altamura Distilleries launches in India

Drinks International

Altamura Distilleries has announced its entry into the Indian market through its partnership with Amistad Spirits, an import and distribution house based in Delhi.

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Whiskey Review: Larceny Barrel Proof Batch A124

The Whiskey Wash

We review Larceny Barrel Proof Batch A124, bottled at 124.2 proof and the first of Heaven Hill’s annual uncut, Larceny variant wheated bourbon releases for 2024. (image via Heaven Hill) Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review. It should also be noted that clicking the buy link in this review earns our site a small referral payment, which helps to support, but not influence, ou

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Startup is Tough Terrain

Spiritz

Assistance to a start-up or a small company by the state apparatus is negligible in India. In fact, most state governments have formed policies which generally favour large companies and end up preventing start-ups and smaller companies in accessing their markets, says Gurpreet Singh, Co-founder and Director of World of Brands (WoB). The four Co-founders of WoB navigated obstacles pertaining to securing funding, untangling intricate state-specific tax structures, and operating within constrained

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Maverick Distilling Unveils Rodeo Double Barrel Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

Maverick Distilling , TX, has unveiled the new Samuel Maverick Double Barrel Bourbon Rodeo Edition, released in celebration of the annual San Antonio Rodeo. The Samuel Maverick Double Barrel Bourbon Rodeo Edition is made from a mash comprising 72% Texas corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley. The bourbon was then aged in new, charred American oak casks, and then finished for 18 months in an ex-Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Bourbon Whiskey barrel.

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$2.7 Million of Wine Down the Drain After Intruder Raids Spanish Winery

VinePair

Cepa 21, a winery in Spain’s Ribera del Duero region, lost approximately $2.7 million in wine this weekend when an intruder raided the premises and spilled 60,000 liters of its supply. CCTV footage from the break-in captured a hooded figure moving between tanks on the winery floor and rapidly opening them around 3:30 a.m. local time on Sunday. In total, five tanks were opened, though only three actually contained wine.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

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

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San Diego Gaslamp Bar barleymash Extends Happy Hour Times

PubClub

General Manager Tiana and Chef Kevin talk about the fantastic Barleymash food with co-host Kevin Wilkerson of the Virtual Happy Hour livestream show. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger The “go-to” bar of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, barleymash, has extended the times of its Happy Hour. The popular San Diego restaurant and nightlife spot has added an hour to its daily Happy Hour.

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This American Fast Food Staple Was Actually Invented by the Romans

VinePair

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. Juicy, often cheesy, and just plain delicious, there is perhaps no dish better representative of American palates than a classic burger. In fact, Americans are reported to consume 50 billion burgers per year, or approximately three burgers per person per week.

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New Release Register: Heaven’s Door, Maker’s Mark, & Westward Whiskey

The Whiskey Wash

New American whiskeys to hit the market in the past week include a new experimental range from Heaven’s Door, a club release from Westward Whiskey, and a collaboration with baseball stars from Maker’s Mark. Heaven’ Door Exploration Series 1 Heaven’s Door, the brainchild of music legend, Bob Dylan, and entrepreneur Marc Bushala has announced the inception of the Exploration Series.

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Review: 2021 Lovatelli Barbera d’Asti DOCG

Drinkhacker

This is our first time out with Lovatelli, a producer of both barbera and primitivo wines. This 2021 release is a pretty, clean, and approachable barbera, heavy on the nose with its notes of rosemary and white pepper. Balanced on the palate — though a bit weedy — the cherry-focused fruit elements keep the wine on an even keel, albeit leading to a slightly pruny finish.

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Maker’s Mark Celebrates Women’s History Month With Customizable Labels

The Whiskey Wash

Image courtesy of Maker’s Mark & PR News Wire Maker’s Mark has joined forces with Vital Voices , a nonprofit organization championing female leaders, to release a limited edition, customizable, label design. The project is in honor of Women’s History Month in the United States. The label was designed by artist Gayle Kabaker , a freelance illustrator based in Massachusetts.

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Review: Mash & Mallow S’mores Whiskey

Drinkhacker

Mash & Mallow looks on the surface like any old industrial flavored booze product, right? I mean… s’mores whiskey? Come on. Turns out the product is made by none other than Kaveh Zamanian , the man behind Rabbit Hole Bourbon and no slouch when it comes to quality spirits. So maybe there’s something to this after all? Maybe? The product starts with a whiskey made from 97% corn and 3% rye — no age statement but it’s surely young stuff.

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Buffalo Trace Collaborates With Casey’s To Offer Rare Bourbon Release

The Whiskey Wash

Extending their partnership into its third year, popular convenience store chain, Casey’s , has teamed up with Buffalo Trace to offer a rare bourbon exclusively to customers in Illinois. In Casey’s 73 stores across the state, customers can find a limited number of 375ml bottles of Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Select Bourbon. The convenience store chain hopes that the exclusive bottlings will help the company begin to “innovate its beer, wine and spirits offerings”.

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Blind Luck

Cheers

This Year of the Dragon-themed cocktail incorporates a Japanese rice whiskey and yuzu liqueur. Print Blind Luck Course Drinks Keyword egg white, Japanese whisky, lemon, Simple syrup, Yuzuri yuzu liqueur Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Kikori Japanese rice whiskey ½ oz. Yuzuri yuzu liqueur ¾ oz. Lemon juice ½ oz. Simple syrup 4 dashes Angostura bitters 2 drops Pandan extract such as Halo Pantry pandan all natural flavoring Edible gold leaf Ins

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How to do Inventory at a Restaurant: Your Quick-Start Guide

Sculpture Hospitality

Are you ready to dive into one of the secrets of our trade: nailing your restaurant inventory ? Trust us, getting your inventory right is like having a superpower in the restaurant industry, saving you cash, cutting down waste and keeping your customers coming back for more.

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High West Releases its First Bottled in Bond Whiskey

Cheers

The newest launch from High West is the company’s first-ever bottled in bond whiskey. Bottled-in-bond is a designation that protects the integrity of aged spirits by ensuring each barrel is produced in a single distillation season by a single distillery. To meet the criteria, the spirit must also be matured in a U.S. bonded warehouse for at least four years and bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof).

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Japan releases first official alcohol consumption guidelines

Just Drinks

The ministry of health classifies 20g of pure alcohol as equivalent to a 500ml 5% abv beer in its 'Guidance for Healthy Drinking'

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Clase Azul Unveils San Luis Potosí Mezcal

Cheers

Clase Azul México has expanded its portfolio with the newly released Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí. This join’s the company’s two existing mezcals: Clase Azul Mezcal Durango and Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero. Each mezcal in the portfolio draws inspiration from a particular Mexican state. This latest offering is meant to pay tribute to San Luis Potosí, a state in Mexico’s Central Plateau.

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Liquor industry body seeks inflation-linked pricing in India

Spiritz

The International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) has approached regulators with a proposal to consider an inflation-linked supplier pricing model for alco-beverages. The industry body underlines that the inflation-pricing model will likely ensure transparency and a consistent approach towards state-supplier pricing. The alcobev lobby said that the margins of manufacturers were shrinking amid high discriminatory taxes, rising inflation and high import tariffs.

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GlenAllachie Unveils Its New Look Following A Premium Rebrand

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: GlenAllachie GlenAllachie has today announced the completion of a rebrand, revitalizing the brand packaging and logo. According to Marketing Director Colette Savage, the project’s aim is “to modernise, premiumise and refine the brand, bringing the packaging in line with the quality inside the bottle”. The Speyside Distillery, headed by scotch whisky veteran Billy Walker , has unveiled images of its core range bottlings comprising a 10 year old, a 12 year old, a 15 year old, and an 18 ye

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Whitebox Cocktails partners with Artisan Spirits

Drinks International

Ready-to-serve cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has partnered with brand-building agency, Artisan Spirits, to expand its international distribution.

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UK alcohol-free producer LA Brewery raises funds to boost capacity

Just Drinks

LA Brewery has raised £500,000 ($632,500) in crowdfunding as part of efforts to up capacity and invest in the direct-to-consumer channel.

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Complete Kentucky Derby Party Guide Links To The Infield, The Grandstands & Louisville Bars

PubClub

The PubClub.com PubClubettes find people to party with in the Kentucky Derby infield. Photo: Jack Fleming for PubClub.com The Run for the Roses is also a party in the fun people. The Kentucky Derby is one of the world’s greatest party events, a true PubClubbers paradise. It goes beyond the horses, the jockies and the trainers. It’s a happening that draws in more than 150,000 people, many of them who make it an annual rite of passage the first Saturday in May.

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Grapefruit Margarita Cocktail Recipe

Gastronom

Last Updated on February 20, 2024 by Leah Hall Take a classic margarita recipe up a notch with this perfect Grapefruit Margarita Recipe! Because you deserve a delicious and refreshing cocktail all winter long! By using freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, which is so good in winter citrus season, this Grapefruit Cocktail is full of … The post Grapefruit Margarita Cocktail Recipe appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

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1923 Prohibition Bar Opening A Second Las Vegas Location, Inside The Venetian

PubClub

The 1923 Prohibition Bar in the Venetian will have this Magic Theater. Rendering: 1923 Prohibition Bar The 1923 Prohibition Bar, which is inside The Shoppes At Mandalay Place, is adding a second location. It will be at the Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with a scheduled opening in mid-2024. “The motivation to open a second 1923 Prohibition Bar is to fulfill the demand for unique, expansive private event spaces on the Las Vegas Strip as well as create a home for interact

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Sapporo Holdings to ‘reorganise portfolio towards beer business’

Just Drinks

Japan’s Sapporo Holdings reportedly wants to reveal its business reorganisation “as soon as possible”, according to the brewer’s president.

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Why Are Women In These Professions Always So Crazy? The Bartender

PubClub

There are certain things single guys know that we have either learned from friends or that we have experienced ourselves. We can’t necessarily explain them, but we know them to be true. Case in point. We know that women in the following professions are crazy! Female attorneys. Veterinarians. Alaska Airlines flight attendants. And professional dog walkers.

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Bimber, Dunphail Distillery co-founder denied bail on conspiracy to murder charges

Just Drinks

The co-founder of Bimber Distillery and Dunphail Distilery has been denied bail by UK courts following his arrest on conspiracy to murder.

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On TikTok, Empty Liquor Bottles Battle It Out in the ‘UFG’ Octagon

VinePair

Most alcohol content that the TikTok algorithm feeds my FYP features taters slobbering over allocated bourbon or home bartenders making easy canonical cocktails in their studio basements. Sometime late last fall, however, something appeared that was truly captivating : a full bottle of Jameson and a full bottle of Jose Cuervo , each hanging from the ceiling on a separate piece of twine, swinging violently at each other until one broke.

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“There will be some consolidation” – Campari Group on the outlook for non-alcoholic spirits

Just Drinks

Campari Group's Julka Villa explains why the future of the non-alcoholic spirits sector will mean a case of survival of the fittest.

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Luxurious New Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa to Welcome Guests this Spring

PubClub

The new luxury safari overnight experience at Six Flags Great Adventure Resort is now accepting reservations Click Here for Photos and Videos JACKSON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Six Flags Great Adventure Resort is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa, welcoming guests beginning June 14. Reservations are now being accepted for the new luxury glamping experience nestled in the heart of the 350-acre Six Flags Wild Safari, home to over 1,200 animals.

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