Imbibe Magazine
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
When Kavé Pourzanjani and Ray Sakover were both working at the Manhattan bar The Polynesian, pre-pandemic, they began talking about opening their own tropical bar. But they wanted to avoid the usual South Seas cliches and imagery that have made tiki a controversial topic in recent years. They needed a new theme. Their counterintuitive alternative? Demonology, the occult, and “otherized gods from other cultures.
PUNCH
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Country Life, a Manhattan cocktail recipe made with bourbon and rum, makes a comeback at Hudson, New York bar Wm. Farmer & Sons.
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BarLifeUK
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Brew//LDN: 25th – 27th April 2024, Southbank, London SE1 Despite having an edgy, modern name that was obviously created by a branding agency to say ‘this isn’t the Great British Beer Festival, no socks and sandals here’, Brew//LDN sounds like quite a good craic. The festival has been around for a while, but this year the organisers have added some dedicated trade sessions, which is nice, and these sessions are free, which is even nicer.
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
We’re going to do something this week that I don’t think we’ve ever done before. Now that the news is in the world about Three Floyds introducing a line of ready-to-drink cocktails , I figured it would be a good time to pull back the curtain and show everyone the things that Premium Subscribers got to see back in November when these emerged via the TTB in not just Indiana, but Missouri as well.
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Drinks International
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Total US spirits exports hit a record high in 2023 boosted by the EU’s suspension of tariffs on American whiskey, according to a new report by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
Spiritz
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The FMCG arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) has inked a deal with Sri Lanka-headquartered Elephant House to manufacture, market, distribute and sell beverages under the Elephant House brand across India. Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerate, Elephant House is owned by Ceylon Cold Stores PLC is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC.
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Spiritz
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has earned an all time high of excise revenue of Rs 2280 crore from its recent auction of liquor shops for the fiscal year 24-25. As per the report, an impressive increase in revenue is linked to the state’s initiatives to revamp excise policy, which was implemented three years ago to streamline the auction process and increase revenue generation.
The Whiskey Wash
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Pernod Ricard, a renowned player in the spirits industry, has announced plans to invest $217 million in the construction of a new malt distillery in India. The facility will be located in Butibori, an industrial suburb in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The project is expected to be completed within three years and create up to 800 jobs. The distillery is anticipated to have a daily output of 60,000 liters of whisky.
VinePair
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
If you’ve ever wandered into an old-school pub, you may have encountered sawdust strewn haphazardly across the joint’s wooden floors. Some might see it as a cool detail, and others as an old-timey gimmick or puzzling eyesore. But what looks like the aftermath of a mid-shift carpentry project is, in fact, an old tradition born out of necessity and kept alive for nostalgia’s sake.
SevenRooms
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Lenny DeFranco These days, for most consumers in the U.S. and increasingly across Europe, St. Patrick’s Day has become an excuse for a raucous celebration involving plenty of drinking and merrymaking, especially in cities with a large population of Irish descent. In fact, it’s now celebrated in more countries than any other national festival. Whether the holiday falls on a weekday or weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to boost sales with a special restaurant promotion or event.
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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
VinePair
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
If you like big, dense red wines, Syrahs from the West Coast should be on your radar. In contrast to the East Coast Syrahs I covered in my last column , the West Coast wines — many of them from California’s Santa Barbara County and Washington State — tend to be quite a bit higher in alcohol and more tannic, making them natural pairings for grilled and roasted red meats, pork, and other hearty foods.
Cheers
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Tequila has been an industry darling in recent time. Double-digit growth in this category has helped lead the overall spirits market higher for years now. How much longer can the boom times continue for agave spirits? One possible answer: Look at whiskey. This other trendy category exploded in popularity years before tequila’s rapid rise. Tequila has always seemed a few years behind the trajectory of brown spirits, as more bourbon drinkers discovered that they also enjoyed the sweet profile and
The Whiskey Wash
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Image courtesy of Frey Ranch Frey Ranch, a renowned Nevada-based distillery, is marking its 10th anniversary with an impressive expansion into new markets, including Texas, Arizona, Oregon, Ohio, and Georgia. The brand will be rolled out to these new markets within the next 12 months. Founded in 2014 by Colby and Ashley Frey , the distillery has made a name for itself in the spirits industry with its farm-to-bottle approach.
Drinks International
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Compass Box founder and whisky maker John Glaser has announced he will be stepping down from the business after 23 years.
The Whiskey Wash
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Image courtesy of The Single Cask & Minty Communications Independent bottling company, The Single Cask, is planning to recruit whisky lovers to a panel of ‘Taste Masters’ to help in the selection of whiskies for bottling. Dram drinkers around the UK will be extremely excited by this job opportunity, for which applications are now open. The Single Cask bottles, you guessed it, whiskies from single casks, selected from their warehouse of over 3,000 casks located in Glenrothes.
Australian Bartender
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Abbie Weir, Australian Brand Ambassador for Rooster Rojo Rooster Rojo is set to launch an exciting new product, Rooster Rojo Mezcal into Australia. Continuing Rooster Rojo’s popularity and growth, we are launching our next product, expanding the range of Tequilas into the wider world of agave spirits. With Rooster Rojo Mezcal, we have stayed true to our daring pursuit of bold flavours built on the back of an exceptionally smooth, easy-to-drink liquid profile.
VinePair
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In the late ‘80s, brewpubs were virtually unheard of in the American drinking and dining landscape. But that didn’t stop celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck from taking a crack at the idea and opening Eureka brewpub in a Los Angeles industrial park. Fully equipped with a $6 million brewhouse from Germany — along with Puck and an all-star team of chefs — Eureka opened its doors in 1989 to a flood of fanfare.
Australian Bartender
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Palomino Lounge 34A Enmore Rd, Newtown @palomino_lounge_enmore Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm Enmore’s bar scene continues its ascent with the opening of Palomino Lounge, the newest addition from the creators of the beloved award-winning small bar, Fortunate Son. Dylan Howarth, a veteran of the hospitality industry and the driving force behind Palomino Lounge is making the most of the overflow of patrons from Fortunate Son, with this new bar accommodating up to 60 patrons.
Cheers
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Launched with the Espresso Martini in mind is the new Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream Espresso. Made with triple-distilled Irish whiskey, all-natural cream from Irish dairy farms and coffee flavor, this liqueur comes bottled at 34 proof. Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream Espresso has aromas of coffee and dark chocolate on the nose with cream and sweet whiskey on the palate, according to the company.
Drinks International
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by German supermarket chain Aldi over a ruling made last year which stated the discounter copied Marks and Spencer’s festive gin bottle design.
Cheers
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Kentucky bourbon remains in a modern golden age. An ongoing spirits boom was supercharged during Covid, as consumers stuck at home joined whiskey social media groups and researched brands and bottles. Suddenly, everybody was an expert. Bourbon became a lifestyle. Kentucky tourism has benefited greatly. Travelers now flock to Louisville, Bardstown and beyond for an in-person taste of the industry.
Drinkhacker
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
While it’s predominantly associated with cachaca or barrel-aged beers, a few American distilleries (maybe more than a few) have experimented recently with finishing their whiskeys in Brazilian oak (also called Amburana). None, however, has offered such a luxe rendition as Kentucky’s Rabbit Hole. The distillery’s Founder’s Collection, where this latest offering is housed, is the tip top of the Rabbit Hole line, showcasing their rarest and frequently their most exotic whiskeys with healthy prices
Malt
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In praise of accessibility. The post Green River Rye first appeared on Malt.
Australian Bartender
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Kings of Cool: We sat down Swillhouse executive team for an exclusive interview about bars, culture & how they do their thing
Just Drinks
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Cognac has struggled in the US since the “pandemic party”. Will there be a recovery in 2024 or are there structural issues for the market?
Drinks International
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by German supermarket chain Aldi over a ruling made last year which stated the discounter copied Marks and Spencer’s festive gin bottle design.
Bar Magazine
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Software house leads the way in quality assurance, information security and environmental management Lolly, the hospitality software house, is proud to announce that the company has recently achieved three prominent International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certifications with the British Assessment Bureau. The first ISO9001 Quality Assurance certification is a set of five management system standards that help organisations ensure they meet customer and other stakeholder needs relatin
PubClub
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Kevbeaux (center) and Soul Cole (left) along with a friend, broadcast on St. Patrick’s Day for the debut of the podcast PubClub LIVE! Photo: PubClub.com On the fourth anniversary of the show’s launch, PubClub LIVE!, will be broadcasting from ShamROCK, San Diego’s Sat. Patrick’s Day block party. The event and the broadcast will take place on Saturday, March 16, from the Gaslamp Quarter, which has an all-day and Irish-themed festival with step dancers, bands and, of cou
Dry Atlas
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Ten years ago—when non-alc beer meant O’Douls—Philip Brandes started to reshape the non-alc narrative with craft brews that rival their alcoholic counterparts in taste. In this interview, Philip details how he went from software developer to non-alc trailblazer, sharing his formulation process, his insights on shifting consumer preferences, and a bit about his imminent move into spirits and wines.
PubClub
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Now here’s something interesting. Single people are ditching apps to – gasp – actually go out and meet other single people in person! Instead of swiping they are talking. Mingling rather than hiding behind a smartphone. Speed dating events are back, accounting for a large part of this relationship-seeking interaction. Tho to be fair, when it comes to singles the word “relationship” could mean several things.
Dry Atlas
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Gin, celebrated for its aromatic blend of juniper berries and botanicals, has long held a revered place in the world of spirits. But, as the non-alcoholic movement continues to grow, a new wave of non-alc gins has emerged, promising the familiar flavors without the alcohol. Our comprehensive guide delves into this burgeoning category, offering insights into how non-alc gins are made, top brands to explore, and how to enjoy them yourself.
Tales of the Cocktail
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
We’re thrilled to introduce the World’s Sustainable Champion , a bartender competition, proudly sponsored by Flor de Caña Rum. The competition aims to honor the beverage industry’s increasing efforts to cultivate environmentally sustainable practices at large–inspiring bartenders to enact change in their own practices while championing their creativity.
Dry Atlas
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Singapore, a vibrant city-state known for its dynamic beverage scene, is home to three of the world’s 50 best bars —pretty impressive for a country smaller than Rhode Island. Singapore’s burgeoning cocktail culture features an innovative approach to non-alcoholic cocktails, catering to the growing demographic of flex drinkers worldwide. Douglas and I recently visited Singapore for the third time, spending nearly one month there to return to our favorite bars and discover some new ones.
SevenRooms
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Justin Stevens Welcome to Family Meal, our blog series where we shine a spotlight on one of our amazing Roomies. This month, we sat down with Sam Wolpert, a Senior Product Manager in the US. Tell us a little about your role and your team. Sam: Hi, my name is Sam Wolpert. I’m a senior product manager here at SevenRooms. I started working here in September 2022 and I work on our API and Partnerships team.
Dry Atlas
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Ten years ago—when non-alc beer meant O’Douls—Philip Brandes started to reshape the non-alc narrative with craft brews that rival their alcoholic counterparts in taste. In this interview, Philip details how he went from software developer to non-alc trailblazer, sharing his formulation process, his insights on shifting consumer preferences, and a bit about his imminent move into spirits and wines.
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