PUNCH

JANUARY 24, 2024

The canon of classics has been a guiding light for much of the nonalcoholic movement, but for a growing number of bartenders, the best results come from leaving them behind.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Some of the world’s best bartenders, winemakers and celebrity chefs will converge to eat, drink, and live it up at Atlantis Paradise Island—and you’re invited to the party… Endless food by celebrity chefs, cocktails, wine, and the Bahamas. What else do you need in life? In March, the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival , held at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort, rolls out the largest culinary extravaganza on the island.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 24, 2024

Josh wine has gone viral thanks to memes about the notorious bottle. The jokes illuminate how wine drinkers cope with a confusing industry.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

ELEVATE bartenders were treated to a tour of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, KY. The interactive experience took attendees through the company’s entire bourbon-making process, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the brand has been churning out whiskey for more than 200 years. It’s a method that starts with a specific mash bill and Kentucky’s limestone-filtered water, and wraps up in an aging process that is twice as long as the law requires.

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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

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 24, 2024

I have a growing suspicion that 2024 isn’t just going to be the Year of the Lager, but the Year that Craft Lagers Invade Macrobeer’s Territory. We’ve seen a number of brands roll out beers with a heritage lager look, but here’s another prime example: The New Illinois Beer Label Of The Week: I started thinking about this last week — Premium subscribers will remember the trio of very American labels from Schlafly — but as craft beer sales stagnate and Bud Light

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VinePair

JANUARY 24, 2024

As the category of non-alcoholic beverages continues to expand, it can be easy to get lost in the sea of booze-free wine, beer, and spirits. But amongst the ruckus, there’s a simple non-alcoholic option with a long history in the category that deserves to be on your radar: verjus. You might be familiar with the term from cocktail recipes or product labels, but what exactly is verjus, and how is it made?

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VinePair

JANUARY 24, 2024

At the world’s best bar, there is no bar. Sips in Barcelona is the reigning kingpin of the World’s 50 Best Bars , and anyone who’s been inside — they’ll vouch for me on this, I swear — can confirm that within that bar, there is very much no bar. Rather than asking about trees falling in forests and whether or not anyone was there to hear it, we should be holding philosophical discourse on whether or not a bar without a bar is even a bar.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 24, 2024

The world’s least expected booze collaboration — between Virginia’s Catoctin Creek and shock/thrash metal band GWAR — is back with a second edition: Ragnarök Rye: Oderus Edition. Curious? Here’s some errata: This year marks the tenth anniversary of the passing of Oderus Urungus, and to commemorate his immortal spirit, together with GWAR we are releasing a bottle just for Oderus!

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Cheers

JANUARY 24, 2024

Responsibility.org has named Robert Hall, CEO of Ole Smoky Distillery , as the organization’s new Chair of its Board of Directors. Additionally, Tara Engel, Vice President, Public and National Affairs, Pernod Ricard , will serve as Vice Chair. They assumed their positions beginning January 1, 2024, and will each serve for two years. Responsibility.org is a national nonprofit that aims to eliminate drunk driving and work with others to end all impaired driving, eliminate underage drinking a

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 24, 2024

Some classics would simply not be the drinks they are without the cocktail bitters. Think Old Fashioned, the Trinidad Sour, and the two we have included here – the Pegu Club and the Champagne cocktail. Champagne Cocktail “The Champagne Cocktail has been around since cocktails became a thing and got officially noted by Jerry Thomas in 1862. Back then, it skipped the brandy and came with ice.

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Good Spirits News

JANUARY 24, 2024

France has Cognac, Scotland its Scotch Whisky, and Croatia Pelinkovac. In ancient times it was believed that wormwood, an herb also known under the Latin name Artemisia absinthium, purifies the blood and strengthens the stomach. The Egyptians recommended it as an antiseptic and a medicine against fewer, and Pythagoras wrote that, soaked in wine, it facilitates birth giving.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 24, 2024

Story by Andy Ratcliff, andrewjohn@me.com Bitters are a concentrated infusion of herbs, roots, and spices that were traditionally used as medicines. Today, they play an integral role in the world of cocktails. The roots of alcoholic bitters can be traced back to ancient civilizations where herbal remedies were a staple of medicinal practices. The Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all had their own versions of herbal concoctions designed to alleviate various ailments.

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PubClub

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Presidio hosts picnics each summer in San Francisco. The Presidio in San Francisco has again been honored with the prestigious Green Flag Award. It is the fifth consectuive year it has been recognized for its well managed green spaces. The award is the most universally recognized international standard of quality for parks. “We are so honored to maintain this recognition from our international community of park makers,” said Michael Boland, chief park officer for the Presidio Trust.

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Gastronom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Last Updated on January 24, 2024 by Leah Hall The color of Blue Curaçao is a vibrant and deep blue, like the sea. But as far as taste, it definitely doesn’t taste “blue” In fact, it tastes like oranges. So, what is blue curacao? It’s generally believed that Blue Curacao liqueur likely was made … The post What is Blue Curacao?

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PubClub

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s biggest race of the year. Daytona Beach, a sometimes quiet and sometimes loud destination on Florida’s East Coast, roars to life with a series of big-time events to start 2024. The city is off to the races, starting with the Rolex 24 at Daytona, one of the world’s top sports car endurance races. It is right up there with Le Mans.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 24, 2024

Portugal’s Symington Group and UK wine merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd have appointed James Osborn as managing director of Hambledon Vineyard.

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PubClub

JANUARY 24, 2024

Palm trees and a beach make Waikiki Beach a top tourist destination. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Hawaii. Ahh, the land of beaches, Mai Tais and tropical breezes. It is indeed a paradise but an expensive one and it may get even more costly. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green proposed a $25 tourist fee for people visiting the state in his annual State of the State address.

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Drinks International

JANUARY 24, 2024

Massively popular in its domestic market, this spirit hasn’t so far held the global imagination to the same extent.

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PubClub

JANUARY 24, 2024

Metallica plays The Independence live music club in San Francisco. Photo: Brett Murray Twenty years of music deserves a celebration and San Francisco’s legendary live music venue The Independent is doing just that with its lineup of acts in February. It has week of shows starting on February 22 with NEIL FRANCES. Other artists on the bill include TOKiMONSTA, André 3000, Trixie Mattel, Young The Giant, Emotional Oranges, Real Estate, and Reggie Watts.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 24, 2024

East Imperial's share issue will see the UK-listed mixers supplier invest in its plans to grow in the US and in Asia-Pacific.

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PubClub

JANUARY 24, 2024

10 Essential Tips for Airplane Traveling Many crucial tips and tricks can help improve your air traveling experience. Let’s look through some useful pieces of advice: Be Organized To minimize anxiety and pressure during your flight, focus on reducing stress before you board. Ensure your journey is well-planned using a travel organizer, filling in all the details in your schedule.

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Drinks International

JANUARY 24, 2024

Traditional though this category may seem, there have been changes at the top and the introduction of new names.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 24, 2024

Around 30 employees have walked out over AB InBev’s plans to reassess the division of labour at Hoegaarden’s brewing unit.

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PubClub

JANUARY 24, 2024

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–1st SOS Staffing Inc., a leading staffing and workforce solutions provider, announces the appointment of Jose Nido as the newest addition to its executive team. Nido is taking on the role of Executive Vice President, Strategic Development/Chief Diversity Officer. As a leader and legend in corporate supplier diversity, Nido brings with him unique expertise and commitment to help set the stage for win-win partnerships across the hospitality, food &#

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 24, 2024

Swiss food and beverage group Orior has warned that its 2023 results will come in “below expectations and guidance"

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PubClub

JANUARY 24, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) will report financial results for the fourth quarter 2023 after the market closes on Wednesday, February 21. A conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 22, to discuss the Company’s results. Participants may access the call by dialing (877) 407-8289 or (201) 689-8341 for international callers.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 24, 2024

A spokesperson for the Goose Island brand owner said it was making “updates” to its sales team which would “simplify” the company.

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PubClub

JANUARY 24, 2024

Awards Highlight Best Customer Service in 2023 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Elliott Advocacy, the nonprofit online consumer advocacy organization, has announced the winners of its 2024 Readers’ Choice Award, which recognizes excellence in customer service across various categories. Sponsored by Medjet , the leading air medical transport membership program for travelers, the Elliott Advocacy Readers’ Choice Award is an annual recognition of companies in various consumer sectors that offer

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 24, 2024

UK-based beer maker Two Tribes Brewing is set to enter the EU and the UAE after securing fresh funds from existing investors.

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PubClub

JANUARY 24, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYFT) (the “Company” or “Lyft”) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2023 after the close of the market on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. On the same day, Lyft will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss these financial results and business highlights.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

One of the highlights of the Chilled 100 ELEVATE are the tours to the distilleries. Boarding buses offer an opportunity to have conversations with other attendees. At the same time, you travel through the Kentucky countryside and can see the rolling hills. This year, we had the added pleasure of seeing the fall leaves showing their brilliance under the Kentucky sunlight.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

For Kira Ballotta, winemaking and advocacy go hand in hand. “I’m interested in telling stories of impactful but unsung women,” Ballotta says. Every bottle from her new label, Cantadora Wines , does just that. Cantadora showcases female leaders creating impact in extraordinary ways. To date, the six-bottle lineup includes a Tempranillo honoring Sonia Melara, founder of California’s first domestic violence shelter, and a Rhône blend saluting Marianne Page, an economics researcher working to reduce

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 24, 2024

Editor’s Note: This whisky 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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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 24, 2024

Media mavens are increasingly getting into the private whiskey release biz , but this release is one of the most ambitious we’ve seen to date. Two podcasters — the Whiskey Ring Podcast and This is My Bourbon Podcast — collaborated on a single private barrel of Barrell Craft Spirits Rye which was finished in an Armagnac cask. The resulting whiskey (a typical Barrell blend of MGP and Canadian stock) is called The Podcaster Yak Attack.

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VinePair

JANUARY 24, 2024

As long as humans have been drinking alcohol, we’ve been searching for ways to mitigate our hangovers. In fact, a papyrus scroll dating back to the first century A.D. recommends that hangover sufferers simply wear Alexandrian laurel, a plant worn by Greco-Roman athletes and orators. In the almost 2,000 years since then, we’ve settled on some hangover cures that sound more sensible than that.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 24, 2024

Editor’s Note: This whisky 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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