PUNCH

MARCH 14, 2024

Madrid’s Combinación, an easy cocktail made with gin and sweet vermouth from the 1920s, is seeing a revival in Spain and around the world.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

National Espresso Martini Day might be the highlight for coffee cocktail lovers, but it takes the right venue to make the occasion truly special. This March 15th, check out these NYC bars and restaurants for their unique takes on the Espresso Martini, special deals, and festive vibes: Hidden Lane Hidden Lane brings a touch of whimsy to their Espresso Martini lineup.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

If there’s one thing whiskey fans love, it’s superlatives. Oldest, highest proof, rarest — we covet them all. Identifying “best” is a whole different ball game. Taste is, after all, subjective. But that doesn’t make it any less fun to try. When I spoke to top experts while assembling the Mount Rushmore of Bourbon , several said that bourbon has the public’s attention, but America’s epic ryes may eclipse even the best corn-based mash bills.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

We kick off our annual content series, Whisky Around the World with a celebration of Irish Whiskey just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! We highlight Power’s Irish Whiskey, one of Dublin’s finest Irish Whiskey’s with a long history of innovation. The four whiskeys produced by the company today pay tribute to both heritage and innovation. Powers Gold Label Cut from the heart of the distillate, which means more top and tail gets discarded than any other Irish whiskey.

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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.

Spiritz

MARCH 14, 2024

From the day she first gave thought to charting out a career, Seema Sukumar, Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, Head of Business Integrity at Diageo India, was determined that it would be in the pursuit of law. Since then, she has garnered immense experience and insights into the legal world especially pertaining to the alcoholic beverages sector.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

The Evolution of the Espresso Martini with El Cristiano Tequila In Celebration of the special holiday, please see the El Cristiano XR Espresso Martini featured – “the world’s most delicious tequila” in what can often be called “the world’s most delicious martini.” While espresso martinis became popular with vodka, the shift to tequila in the last two years has been ever present.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

Someone’s first stout is often the ubiquitous Irish stout Guinness. But this balanced classic is far from the only option for drinkers who acquire a preference for a stout’s signature maltiness. Breweries across the world, not just in Ireland, make this comforting and malty brew. The stout is a classic beer style that most beer-makers will brew at least once, and may always have on rotation.

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Spiritz

MARCH 14, 2024

The Supreme Court rejected former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s bail plea in a money laundering case linked to Delhi’s excise policy scam. Sisodia had filed the Curative plea before the top court in January, after his regular bail plea and also review was dismissed by the Apex court. He is in custody since he was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in February 2023 for his alleged role in the excise policy scam.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2024

RARE has been created by Suchi Reddy as part of her collaboration with Mortlach to celebrate the release of their Midnight Malt, Credit: Braden Summers Mortlach single malt whisky distillers have collaborated with architect Suchi Reddy to create a unique item that is part incense burner, part coaster. The item, entitled RARE, is made of tiger’s eye inlaid with copper and can be used to burn incense papers or cradle your whisky glass while you sip Mortlach’s new 30 year old: Midnight Malt.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

While you’re on vacation and galavanting through rows of grapes at a vineyard, the lack of security around the vines probably doesn’t come to mind. While some vineyards might be fenced in or hidden in the back of private property, most wine regions simply trust that locals and visitors will respect their land and not harm their bounty — even when the wine they produce can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

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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

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2024

We review McConnell’s Irish Whiskey Sherry Cask Finish, which was aged five years in 1st-fill select Bourbon barrels and finished for nine months in Oloroso sherry casks. (image via Belfast Distillery Company) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2024

A quarter of wine and spirits bottles on supermarket shelves could be paper rather than glass within a decade, according to Frugalpac.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 14, 2024

At the end of 2023, Savage and Cooke rebranded its permanent lineup, revamping its core whiskeys, ditching the avant garde photography, and formally changing its name to Savage & Cooke instead of Savage and Cooke. I already miss Margaret Pattillo ‘s remarkable label pictures; the new text-only labels are about as far from the original designs as they can get.

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Barina Craft

MARCH 14, 2024

What’s A PickleBack? A pickleback is a shot of whiskey followed by a chaser shot of pickle juice brine. Yes, you read that right. You take a perfectly good shot of whiskey and wash it down with that yellowish green liquid leftover in the pickle jar. Hopefully with the floaters strained out. Its No Surprise - A Pickleback Is Not Surprisingly Refreshing You might think its kind of like eating a pickle, but its not.

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Cheers

MARCH 14, 2024

The latest innovation from Crown Royal is the new, limited-edition release of Blackberry Flavored Whisky. To create this Canadian blend, Crown Royal whiskies were selected by the brand’s master blender and infused with blackberry flavor. On the nose are aromas of blackberry sauce with a dash of whisky, before a palate of vanilla with a cooked and slightly tart blackberry taste, the distillery reports.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2024

Described by scotch whisky legend, Jim McEwan, as “[t]he Olympics of whisky competitions”, the International Whisky Competition receives thousands of entrants every year, each hoping to win a coveted medal. Launched in 2010 in Las Vegas, US, the International Whisky Competition is now one of the most followed whisky competitions in the world, with distillers around the globe wishing to clinch a title.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

Throughout our Champagne series, we’ve cataloged the wine’s history from Pangea to the 20th century. In many ways, we’ve gone the distance, but today we’re zooming out to tackle a bit of geography and break down Champagne’s various subregions. Unlike Bordeaux and Burgundy , which both encompass numerous AOCs, Champagne is one massive AOC comprising five subregions.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2024

Carbon-neutral claims are so last year. Now brands involved in everything from beef to beer are calling their products ‘carbon negative’.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

If you have $51,000 burning a hole in your pocket and no need for a new set of wheels, consider The Macallan Horizon. The Macallan and Bentley Motors launched the new single malt on Wednesday as a part of the distillery’s 200th anniversary celebrations. It comes in a horizontally oriented glass bottle enrobed in aluminum ribbon, a recycled copper frame made of former Macallan stills, and low-carbon leather.

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PubClub

MARCH 14, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) (“MVW” or the “Company”) announced today the completion of a $430 million securitization of vacation ownership loans, offered to qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A and outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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Tasting High

MARCH 14, 2024

Climate: France: Cooler climate, especially in the north. This leads to wines with higher acidity and lighter bodies, often described as elegant or restrained. Spain: Warmer climate, resulting in wines with bolder flavors, higher alcohol content, and a fuller body. Spanish wines can be described as riper and fruitier. Grapes: France: Known for specific grape varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Merlot.

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PubClub

MARCH 14, 2024

HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford and The Revel Apartments, a premier mixed-use development, today celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ned Lamont, Governor of Connecticut; Arunan Arulampalam, Mayor of Hartford; and William Fortier, Senior Vice President – Development, Americas, Hilton. “We are proud to unveil the DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford and Revel Apartment

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2024

A coalition of Nestlé shareholders has filed a resolution demanding the Swiss giant to “dramatically improve” how much healthy food it sells.

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PubClub

MARCH 14, 2024

Proud San Diego brewmasters hold up gold medals won at the Brewers Cup of California. San Diego continues to live up to its nickame of “Capitol of Craft.” Most recently, six San Diego craft brewries won nine gold medals at the Brewer’s Cup of California, held in March in Sacramento. Pizza Port Brewing Company won a San Diego-best four Gold Medals and six overall, including two Silver Medals.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2024

Irn Bru manufacturer A.G. Barr has announced restructuring proposals that would cause the closure of four plants and affect 195 employees.

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PubClub

MARCH 14, 2024

Common Theory Public House has this second location in Chula Vista. San Diego’s Common Theory Public House has tapped Otay Ranch for its second location. Known for its diverse, ever-evolving draft beer list and Asian-influenced gastropub menu in the Convoy District, it has expanded to 1980 Optima Street in the Millenia community adjacent to Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2024

UK non-alcoholic venture studio Pollen Projects is set to commercialise two more brands after completing its first equity financing round.

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PubClub

MARCH 14, 2024

Surrounded by friends, I celebrate St. Patrick’s Day during the annual parade in Hermosa Beach, CA. Photo: PubClub.com It’s Erin go bragh, kiss me I’m Irish and yes, I’ll have another green beer. St. Patrick’s Day 2024 is here and with St. Paddy’s Day arriving on a Sunday it’s not just being Irish for the day it’s being Irish for an entire St.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2024

CCEP is ending its sales and distribution contract with AB Abro Bryggeri for the Swedish group’s Rekorderlig cider brand in Australia.

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DRiNK Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

See you at China's most anticipated bar industry event! The post Everything You Need to Know Ahead of National DRiNK Awards 2023 appeared first on DRiNK.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2024

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), which is facing pressure on its US coffee sales, has unveiled a ‘compostable’ coffee pod dubbed K-Rounds.

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Cheers

MARCH 14, 2024

Test The post Test appeared first on Cheers.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2024

HCCB is "evaluating the prospects" of building its third manufacturing site in the state of Telangana, a company spokesperson said.

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Spiritz

MARCH 14, 2024

Aparna Batra, Director, 32nd, has had the opportunity of working with some of the best brands in the world and interacting with inspirational leaders who have all infused her with the art of management. The art that takes into account both inclusivity and diversity while taking decisions that not only take her brands forward but also do so in a way that creates space for young talent, irrespective of gender, to exhibit their brilliance.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2024

The legal bid by the US FTC to block the planned mega-merger between retailers Kroger and Albertsons will formally start in August.

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