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Tender coconut wine from Kerala

Spiritz

Marking a first in India's wine industry, a tender coconut wine from Kerala is set to enter the country’s domestic alcobev market. Sebastian P. Augustine, a retired government employee and a farmer from Kerala, has been granted the licence to produce this tender coconut wine. Augustine owns River Island Winery and will utilise tender coconut along with dragon fruit, mango, banana, jackfruit, and papaya, all sourced from his own farm, to produce the coconut wine.

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Countdown To Christmas With These Irish Whiskey Advent Calendars

The Whiskey Wash

Christmas in Ireland is a magical time. From Irish coffees to a Guinness in the pub on Christmas Eve, and a Christmas Day swim at Forty Foot, the festive season has so much to enjoy. It also, luckily for us, has some fantastic whiskeys. So if you are an Irish whiskey lover, bring some Irish cheer into your household this Christmas with an Irish whiskey advent calendar.

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Tasmac's liquor bottle buyback scheme faces issues

Spiritz

Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation’s (Tasmac) liquor bottle buyback scheme, aimed to curb waste and prevent littering in the Nilgiris, has been facing logistical issues. It is being reported that the corporation outlets have inadequate space to store the returned bottles. Lack of adequate staff to share the new duty are among the other issues that hit the scheme.

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A Luxurious Cruise & A Stunning Single Barrel Bourbon, Does It Get Better Than That?

The Whiskey Wash

Celebrity Cruises is one of the most luxurious cruise lines in the world, something that is helped in no small part by its dedication to selecting luxury beverages exclusively available to guests on their fleet of awe-inspiring ships. The exclusive wine and whiskey offerings have just been expanded through a partnership with Louisville-based Rabbit Hole Distillery.

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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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Pernod Ricard’s SIP advocacy programme launches in the UK

The Cocktail Lovers

UK bartenders, have you heard? A super cool advocacy programme has launched and it kicked off in fine style last month during London Cocktail Week. Called SIP, the programme is spearheaded by Pernod Ricard UK and their fantastic team of Ambassadors. If the name sounds familiar, you’d be right. SIP Global has been running since March 2021. But this is SIP UK – so same umbrella, same family but rather fittingly, like the other that have launched in markets including Germany, France, China, Vietnam

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Review: Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 18 Years Old

Drinkhacker

Redbreast added a 21-year-old to its core, age-stated range in 2013 and followed that lofty offering with an even more luxe 27-year-old in 2020, leaving most cost-conscious fans of the brand (who like numbers on their bottles) with only the entry-level 12-year-old and increasingly expensive 15-year-old expressions to choose from. In September, Redbreast closed that yawning price gap in the lineup with a new addition boasting an age statement that should surprise exactly no one, at 18 years of

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How to Use Fall and Winter Produce in Cocktails, According to Bartenders

VinePair

Anyone in the food and beverage industries will be well-acquainted with the concept of seasonal menus. And when it comes to cocktails, farmers market finds often offer inspiration that translates to the glass more easily than others. Come summer, making a blackberry-infused Margarita or an Old Fashioned riff with peaches might seem like a no-brainer.

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Review: 2021 Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg Zweigelt Niederosterreich

Drinkhacker

Austrian reds aren’t classically approachable, but this wine showcases a genial nature that starts out with bright notes of cherry and plum, then layers in a touch of smoke and some mineral-laden graphite and tar. It’s lightly leathery and earthy as it develops in the glass — but never in a heavy, overbearing way. The wine even makes room for some gentle florals on the finish, evoking hibiscus.

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Whisky Review: Dewar’s Japanese Smooth Mizunara Oak Cask Finish

The Whiskey Wash

Who Would Enjoy Dewar’s Japanese Smooth? If you’re new to whisky, especially scotch, blended whiskies are often the best starting point. They’re designed to be easy-drinking, combining malt and grain whiskies to create a balance of sweetness and savouriness, often without the intensity of peat. Dewar’s Japanese Smooth offers a great starting point for your blended whisky journey.

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Review: Sagamore Spirit Rye 9 Years Old (2024)

Drinkhacker

Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit recently began releasing rye whiskey distilled in-house. However, the Maryland brand built quite a reputation by working with a blend of straight rye whiskeys distilled by MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Sagamore bottles their most choice aged barrels under the Reserve Series label. The recent launch of Sagamore Spirit Straight Rye 9 Years Old features the oldest age statement to date for the brand.

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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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New Scottish spirits brand launches

Drinks International

Living Souls, a new Scottish spirits brand specialising in small batch and single cask releases, has announced its launch.

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Classic French 75 (Gin and Champagne Cocktail)

Moody Mixologist

The French 75 is a classic gin and sparkling wine cocktail that is perfect for any celebration. Whether it’s New Year’s Eve, a bridal shower, your birthday, or just Sunday brunch, this simple but special classic is an easy and fun cocktail to make at home! The history of the French 75 cocktail dates back to World War I and is believed to have originated in France.

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