PUNCH

APRIL 19, 2024

As attendance declines at the industry’s giant, one-size-fits-all festivals, a growing roster of more niche events have sprung up in their place.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

Here in New York City, spring has been taunting us for weeks. For every gloriously warm and sunny day, we get three of rain and gusty winds. So when a particularly lovely Sunday hinted at the salvation of approaching summer, I leaned all the way in. The new Juliette Peach Liqueur served as my springboard to a warm-weather mindset. Its redolent aroma of ripe peaches immediately sent my thoughts to the summer farmers market.

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PUNCH

APRIL 19, 2024

Yuzu juice is easier than ever to use in cocktails now, thanks to bottled fresh juice and preserves. Here are the best recipes to try it in.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

The Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval resonates with the spirits industry and consumers. When consumers walk through a liquor store unsure of what to buy, bottles endorsed by bartenders proudly displaying a Bartender Seal of Approval shelf talker, stands out and is more likely to purchased. “There are a lot of other competitions out there that give a numerical rating or silver and gold medals, but at the end of the day, what do they really mean to consumers.?

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

APRIL 19, 2024

It’s been a while since we had one of these ( that we immediately believed , anyways) but we’re starting today’s email with a closure announcement. On Wednesday, Orkenoy, the Nordic-inspired brewpub near Humboldt Park, announced that they’d be closing this Sunday. If you enjoyed their beers, good news — they already have plans to keep popping up around town.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

The nation’s top 30 mixologists will compete for the title of the U.S. Bartender of the Year for the competition’s 12th season! Finalists from the country’s West, Central and East regions will gather in Denver, CO from June 1 to June 4. They will participate in three national challenges aiming for the opportunity to compete in the Top 10 Finals.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 19, 2024

The International Spirits Challenge (ISC) will be back in July 2024. In 2023, the ISC completed over twenty days of blind tastings, with thousands of beverages in various categories being judged by a group of 75 industry experts. One such category was single-barrel bourbons. Single-barrel bourbon has grown in popularity since its introduction to the market in the 1980s.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 19, 2024

Napa’s Eleven Eleven Winery is back with a new Cabernet called XI: An “estate melange” of 11:11 and Destin Vineyards fruit: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. While bold and fully loaded with purple fruit — a mix of red and black berry notes — this Bordeaux style blend never feels overblown, despite overtones of chocolate syrup, vanilla, and cola.

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Spiritz

APRIL 19, 2024

For the first time since Telangana came into being in 2014, there has been a reduction in monthly excise income growth in the state, which can be attributed to the southern state’s ongoing liquor industry crisis. The cumulative growth of liquor income of Telangana was only 3 percent in the 2023-24 financial year as compared to 19 percent cumulative growth of liquor income of the state, in the 2022-23 financial year.

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VinePair

APRIL 19, 2024

While we typically recommend supporting local wine shops, wine can sometimes end up being a necessary, last-minute addition to your grocery list. Even though there are some states that don’t allow the sale of wine in grocery stores or Costcos — we’re looking at you, New York — shoppers can reliably find a few friendly faces at most supermarkets across the country.

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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

Spiritz

APRIL 19, 2024

The Macallan has announced the prestigious The Macallan M 2023 in India from its M Collection, which is a meticulously crafted, age statement whisky that embodies the legacy of craftsmanship and distinctive brand character, reflecting The Macallan’s unique and exceptional spirit. This launch represents The Macallan’s steadfast dedication to excellence, celebrating each of the brand’s six pillars – natural colour, mastery, curiously small spirit stills, The Estate, exceptional oak casks, an

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 19, 2024

We review Fierce & Kind Bourbon, an over two-year-old whiskey made by a California-based, socially conscious driven spirits brand. (image via Fierce & Kind) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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Spiritz

APRIL 19, 2024

The 49-year-old Silent Distillery expression by Midleton Very Rare is the fifth release in their Silent Distillery Collection. Distilled by Max Crockett in 1973, it stands as the oldest whiskey ever crafted at Midleton. Originating two years prior to the closure of the Old Midleton Distillery, this single pot still whiskey was the product of maturation in ex-Bourbon barrels before being married for six months in cask number 52969, previously used for Bourbon aging.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 19, 2024

Credit: Angel’s Envy Angel’s Envy Distillery , located in Louisville, KY, is breaking bourbon boundaries with its new “Worth The Envy” campaign. The multimedia campaign redefines envy as a beneficial emotion that “inspires bending the rules”. According to the press release, Angel’s Envy is “on a mission to transcend and reimagine the category by breaking out of the traditional norms”.

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Cheers

APRIL 19, 2024

Mouton Cadet has announced a new Bordeaux collection: Mouton Cadet x Mathilde, Mouton Cadet x Nathan and Mouton Cadet x Pierre, respectively rosé, white and red. Mouton Cadet Rosé 2023 by Mathilde Sereys de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Rosé x Mathilde was the first wine created as a collaboration between one of founder Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s great-grandchildren and Mouton Cadet’s winemakers.

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VinePair

APRIL 19, 2024

A recent study published in the Journal of Food Science found that an “electronic tongue” outperformed a panel of human tasters in detecting faults in white wine. This research is part of ongoing studies on the e-tongue technology, which was previously mostly tested on red wines. In the experiment, conducted at the School of Food Science at Washington University, researchers added microbes associated with spoilage to Riesling wines to be compared with control samples that have no faults.

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Good Spirits News

APRIL 19, 2024

Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs announced the release of Chinola Mango Liqueur. The artisanal fresh fruit liqueur is crafted from a distinct blend of mangoes that only grow once a year, plus a touch of passion fruit. ChinolaMango Liqueur will launch in 22 United States markets and will be available for purchase nationally on chinola.com starting this month.

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VinePair

APRIL 19, 2024

An early example of a "hair of the dog" cocktail, the Morning Glory Fizz shakes up Scotch, protein, and vitamin C. Check it out here!

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Spiritz

APRIL 19, 2024

Heathrow Airport has kicked off its annual Whisky Festival; a month-long extravaganza spanning from April 15th to May 14th. Partnering with World Duty Free, Heathrow is set to host a series of whisky-themed events, which is expected to delight enthusiasts. This year promises a grand showcase as Heathrow unveils exclusive global product launches and immersive in-store experiences, spotlighting the diverse world of whisky.

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VinePair

APRIL 19, 2024

This episode of the “VinePair Podcast” is riddled with speculation as the team ponders what the drink of summer 2024 will be. Could it finally be cider’s time to shine? It’s not out of the question, especially since higher-ABV imperial ciders are growing in popularity on the West Coast — a “ Voodoo Ranger effect ,” so to speak. On the other hand, the upcoming season could usher in another round of spritz mania with an expansion far beyond the championed Aperol Spritz.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 19, 2024

Non-alcoholic UK brewer Big Drop Brewing has successfully challenged a trademark on the term ‘Dry January’.

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VinePair

APRIL 19, 2024

“Cocktail College” is brought to you today by Tanqueray. I don’t know about you, listener, but I’m one of those people who needs a mobile app to track my budget. And I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I actually have a line item on mine marked “Tanqueray.” It’s true! Because I’m a gin Martini drinker, and Tanqueray is my Martini gin. I’m not ashamed to admit it — I have a Tanqueray monthly budget.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 19, 2024

Campari Group has added bottling capacity for its Aperol brand in Italy to support a brand that saw its sales grow by more than 20% last year.

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Good Spirits News

APRIL 19, 2024

High n’ Wicked has released its first cask strength rye and its newest cask strength bourbon offering of its flagship rye and bourbon whiskeys. High n’ Wicked Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey uses a five-year aged sour mash and a mash bill of 91% rye and 9% malted barley. Although rye whiskeys only require a minimum of 51% rye and can be difficult to work with especially at such a high percentage, the team found that a 91% rye mash bill best showcased the characteristics they desired in a rye whisk

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Just Drinks

APRIL 19, 2024

A proposal to increase the quantity of healthier products in Nestlé's portfolio has been rejected by a majority of the company's shareholders at its AGM.

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PubClub

APRIL 19, 2024

MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced it will report results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 prior to the stock market open on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The release will be followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Central/11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Participants may listen to the call live on the internet through the investor relations section of the company’s website: www.marcuscorp.com , or by dialing 1-404-975-4839 and entering the

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Just Drinks

APRIL 19, 2024

Brauerei C. & A. Veltins has announced changes to the German brewer’s senior team, which are set to take place by the end of the year.

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PubClub

APRIL 19, 2024

BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) is announcing Toast as a new preferred cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) platform partner. This collaboration will help member hotels’ F&B outlets improve operations, increase sales, and create an overall better guest experience. “At Curator, our objective is to support our distinct member properties with solutions that help them optimize operations and drive revenue,” said Brent Hayhurst, Vice Preside

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Just Drinks

APRIL 19, 2024

The Just Drinks team rounds up the week’s top stories with a series of data snapshots.

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PubClub

APRIL 19, 2024

**For High-Res Images from the Grand Opening, click here ** **For Wolf by Vanderpump Images, click here ** STATELINE, Nev.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Last night, television star and restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump hosted a wild and star-studded opening of her latest restaurant in partnership with Caesars Entertainment, Wolf by Vanderpump at Harveys Lake Tahoe.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 19, 2024

E&J Gallo has sold its Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars assets to Ackley Brands for an undisclosed amount.

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Cocktails with Suderman

APRIL 19, 2024

Probably the two most common cocktail-related questions I get from emailers, readers who come up to talk to me at parties, people who recognize me on the street because of my dogs 1 , and so forth are: What are the best cocktail bars in DC? What’s the best way to handle a large-ish group cocktail party at home? Even with a limited menu, efficiently making single-serve drinks from scratch for everyone is quite difficult.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 19, 2024

Retailers in France will be required to inform consumers about products that have been affected by shrinkflation.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 19, 2024

This Rosebank 17 Year Old was bottled by Cadenhead at 46% ABV. It seems only a miniature was released. The Rosebank Distillery , often described as the ‘King of the Lowlands,’ has a rich history that dates back to 1798 when distilling in the area first commenced. The distillery was officially named Rosebank and became operational in 1817, likely owing its origin to the opening of the Forth and Clyde Canal in 1790.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 19, 2024

On 30 April, UK border checks will now only apply to high-risk agrifood imports. Checks are to be “scaled up” at a later stage, Defra said.

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