Fri.Nov 22, 2024

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Ask a Beer Pro: How Do I Know if My Beer Was Poured From a Dirty Draft Line?

VinePair

One of life’s simplest pleasures is heading out to a bar on a crisp fall Saturday to enjoy a cold beer on draft. The air has a pleasant chill to it, perhaps there’s some college football on the TV, and friends and loved ones abound. But if there’s one thing that is sure to kill those good vibes, it’s getting served a brew that tastes less than ideal — especially when you know how delicious it normally is.

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Sixteen33 celebrates local heritage of Bandra

Spiritz

Bandra's recent hangout, Sixteen33, opened its doors in the recent past at the intersection of 16th and 33rd roads. The venue offers a seamless transition from a laid back all day dining space to a sleek cocktail lounge by night, complete with a private cocktail room on the top floor. The bar celebrates its community with a beverage menu that pays tribute to Bandra’s famous six villages — Ranwar, Chimbai, Chuim, Pali, Sherly, and Kantwadi.

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A Gift Guide for Every Kind of Drinker

PUNCH

The best gifts for home bartenders and drinks enthusiasts, from a Martini maker to a sleek cocktail shaker to wine glasses and decanters.

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The Trade Up: How Rémy V Upgrades Any Cocktail

VinePair

Founded in 1724 by a visionary winegrower in the Cognac region of France, Rémy Martin has spent three centuries perfecting the art of distillation. With an update to Rémy V, the Cognac house aims to bring their timeless traditions to your table. They describe the reinvention of Rémy V as going “back to basics,” but the resulting spirit is anything but.

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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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Smirnoff Vodka appoints Troye Sivan

Spiritz

Smirnoff Vodka has appointed Grammy-nominated star Troye Sivan as its new Chief Vibes Officer (CVO), kicking off a new multi-year partnership between the singer and Smirnoff. The global partnership will show up across social, OOH, digital, in-store and through event activations in over 20 countries, including the UK, Brazil, Australia and India. With this, Troye will step into his CVO role as global ‘curator of immaculate vibes’ for Smirnoff – showcasing the ‘Go OFF’

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Keurig pushes back Windsor plant shutdown to 2025

Just Drinks

Coffee giant Keurig Dr Pepper has confirmed that the closure of its K-Cup manufacturing facility in Windsor, Virginia, will be postponed.

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Cognac workers plan fresh protest over Hennessy China bottling proposal

Just Drinks

A protest has been scheduled for Cognac workers next Thursday (28 November), union Force Ouvrière confirmed.

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23 Christmas Cocktails to Enjoy This Holiday

Mix That Drink

Try these Christmas cocktails to elevate your holiday celebrations, from Mistletoe Martinis to Mulled Wine, with recipes for every taste and occasion!

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New Belgium Brewing sells Upper Hand assets to Seven Beverages

Just Drinks

New Belgium Brewing has reached an agreement to sell Upper Hand Brewery and its tap room to Seven Beverages.

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History of the Jigger

Casual Mixologist

Every mixologist knows that balance and precision are the name of the game when it comes to crafting a truly delectable cocktail. It pays to outfit your home bar with the essential tools of the trade, classic pieces that you will use for years to come. When deciding which pieces of barware are absolute must-haves — put a jigger at the top of your list.

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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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Reindeer Tracks Martini

Mix That Drink

The Reindeer Tracks Martini is a decadent blend of chocolate vodka, Frangelico, and creme de cacao with a cookie crumble rim. Perfect for parties or dessert!

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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Dewar’s Aberfeldy

The Whiskey Wash

Aberfeldy was founded in 1896 by John and Tommy Dewar, discover more about this 125 year old distillery In 2024 Dewar’s Aberfeldy revealed a series of new events and experiences at their visitor center. The immersive new experiences promise to be fascinating insights into the distillery for new and existing fans. Whether you have been a long time fan of Aberfeldy single malt or are more familiar with the Dewar’s blends, here are five things you might not know about this highland distillery.

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Toasted Marshmallow Martini

Mix That Drink

Indulge in a Toasted Marshmallow Martini with marshmallow vodka, toasted marshmallow syrup, and cream, garnished with toasted marshmallows and optional graham cracker rim.

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Leading sales enablement, prospecting and automation providers and technology solutions for the beverage industry

Just Drinks

Discover leading sales enablement and marketing intelligence solutions tailored for the beverage industry. Download our beverage industry buyers guide for insights into technology, solutions, and more.

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Holiday Cheer Cocktail

Mix That Drink

Enjoy the festive Holiday Cheer cocktail made with peppermint vodka, white crème de cacao, cranberry juice, rosemary syrup, and lime juice. Cheers!

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Whiskey Review: True Story Finished Rye

The Whiskey Wash

How Should You Drink True Story Finished Rye? As True Story Finished Rye whiskey has such a powerful and driving note of cinnamon, if you like that smell and flavor then you should just have neat pours of this, or over ice, whatever you prefer. However, as a way to perhaps balance out the flavor of cinnamon in this liquid, or enhance other flavors from other spirits, you could go all out and make a Sazerac cocktai l.

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Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe bets big on innovation with multi-billion sales goal

Just Drinks

Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe has shaved off two percentage points from the mid-term outlook for the world’s largest food company.

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Johnnie Walker Unveils Lunar New Year Design

The Whiskey Wash

Johnnie Walker has unveiled its highly anticipated Lunar New Year Limited Edition design for Johnnie Walker Blue Label. In collaboration with renowned Asian-American visual artist, James Jean , Johnnie Walker has created a vibrant release celebrating the Year of the Snake. This new release constitutes an extension of Johnnie Walker’s partnership with James Jean, who designed last year’s monumentally popular Year of the Dragon design.

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Virtue Drinks to focus on UK, Europe after multi-million raise

Just Drinks

UK-based energy drinks maker Virtue Drinks is eyeing more distribution in the off-trade following a round of fundraising.

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A Beginner’s Guide To The Whisky Regions of Scotland

The Whiskey Wash

Scotch whisky has a world of flavor and history to offer, and much of its magic is rooted in the five (or sometimes six) official whisky regions of Scotland. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned enthusiast, you’ve likely seen Lowland, Highland, Speyside, Campbeltown, or Islay emblazoned on the label of a cherished bottle, just before the iconic words “Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

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Drinks M&A recovery set to continue in 2025

Just Drinks

After a more active 2024, what will shape M&A in the global drinks industry next year?

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Chilled 100 Bartenders Create India-Inspired Cocktails using Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka

Chilled Magazine

Smoke Lab Vodka partners with the Chilled 100 Bartenders to create exceptional cocktails using its latest expression, Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka along with its flagship Smoke Lab Vodka. Liqueur , Vodka Fuzzy Delicious by Diego Livera - The Cabinet Mezcal Bar / @diego_livera Ingredients 1 1/2 oz Smoke Lab classic vodka 1 oz kiwi syrup* 3/4 oz lime juice 1/2 oz Mastiha (Greek liqueur) Splash of club soda Preparation Place all the ingredients except the soda in a shaker tin and whip with 2 or 4 ice cu

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Washington State’s Hattrup Farms gets new owners

Just Drinks

Two buyers have teamed up to acquire Washington State-based wine business Hattrup Farms for an undisclosed sum.

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Drink of the Week: Settemmezzo Artichoke Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

The barstool in front of a bartender is the best spot to sit at any bar and restaurant. Not only for watching them make cocktails but for checking out the spirits they’re experimenting with. Recently, at my go-to neighborhood restaurant, République , lead bartender Thomas Eslinger showed me his newly acquired bottle of Settemmezzo. The bitter artichoke liqueur—by Gotha Spiriti Nobili , a small spirits producer in Bologna, Italy—just arrived in California in August.

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FoBAB Time! Plus Other Beer Events & Social Updates

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Hi, friends! As you read this, I am comfortably ensconced in an AirBnB on Chicago’s North Side, prepping for a quick jaunt to a few nearby breweries before getting my beauty sleep in advance of tomorrow’s FoBAB celebration. A view from the concourse of last year’s fun. Anyone heading to Session #1 tonight? If so, please comment below what you liked so the rest of us attending tomorrow can benefit from your wisdom.

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Review: The Balvenie Bourbon Cask 14 Years Old, Pineau Cask 18 Years Old, and Single Barrel 12 Years Old (2024)

Drinkhacker

Kelsey McKechnie has been malt master at The Balvenie for two years now, and while she served alongside the venerable David Stewart for a year, she’s now at the top by herself, following Stewart’s retirement in 2023. For 2024, McKechnie is bringing us a trio of releases — two that are part of the distillery’s “A Collection of Curious Casks” limited edition series, and one a returning favorite that is coming back to the market after a brief absence.

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The VinePair Podcast: Can Alcohol Benefit From Cannabis Going Bust at the Ballot Box?

VinePair

On Nov. 5, a recreational marijuana ballot initiative in Florida failed to pass by a very slim margin. While it’s only one state, some are calling it the biggest blow to the cannabis industry in years. For years, many companies banking on the bill’s approval have laid the groundwork for more dispensary openings in the Sunshine State. Now, all of that momentum has come to a screeching half.

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Review: 2024 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau

Drinkhacker

If it’s November, well, it must be Beaujolais Nouveau season, the love-it-or-hate-it wine experience that is bottled within months of harvest and intended to be consumed as quickly as possible. It’s always been something of an acquired taste, but with Georges Duboeuf’s 2024 vintage of the wine, either something has going very right or, perhaps, for the first time in about 25 years of tasting the stuff, my tastes my finally be gravitating in this direction.

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Hail to the High Proofs! These 20 Tequilas are Superb Sippers

Taste Tequila

High-proof tequilas, once only for hardcore drinkers, are now being released at a steady pace. Why? According to some drinkers, they represent the best that agave can give us with pronounced aromas and flavors and a thick, oily mouthfeel. A couple months ago, we decided to select the best of them for a blind tasting experiment. Since then three more have been released.

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Guest to Impress With These 3 Holiday Wine Selections

VinePair

From Friendsgiving to New Year’s Eve, the holidays are like a revolving door of activity, full of invitations, events, and gift giving. There’s only one cardinal rule when it comes to holiday soirées — never show up empty-handed. If you’re wondering, “What can I bring?” let us take the guesswork out of which wine to choose with an easy, fuss-free solution to your holiday wine shopping worries.

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Review: Halcyon Spirits Macallan 30, Clynelish 30, and Burnside 27

Drinkhacker

Halcyon Spirits is a new independent bottler exclusively devoted to Scotch, and they’re not pulling any punches. Of the 5 releases the company has put out so far, the youngest is 17 years old, and the oldest is 32. We got samples of 3 of the 5 to check out — corresponding to Releases #1, 3, and 4 respectively. All are 700ml bottles. Halcyon Spirits Macallan 30 Years Old – Distilled in 1993, aged in first-fill sherry casks.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: Techniques: Bitters (Re-Run)

VinePair

Spirit, sugar, water, bitters — in whatever order you like. Regular “Cocktail College” listeners will be very familiar with that catch-all description that defines the cocktail. And indeed, we spend a lot of time here exploring those first two, if not three, ingredients. But bitters ? Perhaps not as much as we should. That’s why we’re digging out one of the crown jewels from the “Cocktail College” vault and revisiting our conversation on everything you need to know about deploying bitters in dri

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Teeling Whiskey unveils Small Batch Classic in India

Spiritz

Teeling Whiskey , the award-winning Irish whiskey producer renowned for its innovation and craftsmanship, has announced the launch of Teeling Small Batch Classic, a bespoke Irish whiskey expression crafted exclusively for the Indian market. The Teeling Small Batch Classic was launched in India at the event hosted by the Ireland’s Ambassador to India, HE.

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Introducing a magical cocktail podcast tour with city and country guides from Cider Mill Press

The Cocktail Lovers

The brand new season of The Cocktail Lovers podcast is underway. And we’re delighted to have a new regular section showcasing the amazing city and country cocktail guides from Cider Mill Press. Today, more than ever, there are so many incredible bars to be discovered all around the world. They’re serving great drinks and sharing intriguing stories.

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Garrison Brothers Raises $75,000 For National Museum of the Pacific War

The Whiskey Wash

(L-R) Steve Salazar, Anna Salazar, Nancy Garrison, and Dan Garrison at the Red, White & Bourbon fundraiser. Credit: Garrison Brothers Distillery Garrison Brothers Distillery , the first legal bourbon distillery in Texas, recently hosted the 7th annual Red, White & Bourbon event – a ticketed fundraiser that raises money for worthy causes.