PUNCH

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Mexico City’s Tlecān reimagines tascalate—a Maya drink made with maíz, cacao, achiote and water—as a bright and earthy mezcal cocktail.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If you’re a home bartender who loves watching cocktail videos on YouTube and Instagram, then you’re probably already a fan of The Educated Barfly’s Leandro DiMonriva. The actor-turned-bartender has been producing videos on how to make cocktails at home, including everything from cocktail history to tips and hacks, since 2017. Before that, he worked at Cole’s French Dip , the home of award-winning bar The Varnish , in LA for a decade.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure, industry professionals discussed the ins and outs of bar management, including staff retention, getting the most out of your liquor representative and supplier relationships, and the various aspects of bar ownership. Panelists included Emma Alexander, a traveling consultant, mentor, and spirits cocktail competition judge; Robin Wolf, a bar owner, certified spirits professional, certified sommelier and cicerone, mentor, and expert in locally focused

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As we mentioned briefly at the end of last week’s email, AB InBev shrank its footprint even further at the end of January, just five weeks after shuttering Goose’s Clybourn taproom, and half a year after offloading a bunch of brands to Tilray. First, A-B’s Golden Road announced the closure of their Sacramento taproom. (The quote from the president of the Sacramento Brewer’s Guild in that second story is ice cold.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

After returning from an outing, we entered the ballroom with tables set for tasting and lunch. Moderator Bernie Lubbers presented a gift from Heaven Hill, a Bartender’s Backpack manufactured by Cocktail Kingdom, was at each of our seats. While we marveled at the generous gift, we noticed immediately the tab had the “Bottled-in-Bond” engraved on the leather.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Americans love to drink, but when it comes down to what they love drinking most, the answer will probably always be beer. With well over 9,000 operational breweries across the country — and over $6 billion worth of suds imported — data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) shows that a whopping 6.5 billion gallons of beer was consumed in the U.S. in 2021.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The airport in Florence, Italy — the gateway to Tuscany’s gorgeous wine country — is getting some grape-related upgrades. Renowned architecture group Rafael Viñoly Architects is constructing a new terminal that will include six hubs for arrivals and departures, a large public “piazza,” a new light rail system that will link the airport to the city center, and of course, a rooftop vineyard.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The recent trends and developments in India’s alco-beverages industry and also the changing perception of our society towards alco-beverages were the focus of the discourse of the ThinkPad Session. Some of the issues which were deliberated upon in the session included the revival of hospitality industry on which the success of alcobev business is very much dependent, need for rationalisation of pricing of alcobev products in the face of inflation, need for responsible drinking, changing attitude

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sparkling wine sales are relatively white hot when compared to other styles in these murky, dour days of wine. So yeah, you’d think that Cava would be on everyone’s lips, literally. It’s a cheery and classy value pour as well as — in its more elevated renditions — a celebrated and underpriced paragon of Spanish gastronomy and culture. For a while there, anecdotally, it seemed like Cava was finally going to be the next big thing and triumphantly overtake its arguably “lesser” competitors at

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The latest rum brand to move upmarket is the Dominican Republic’s Brugal, which recently dropped its first ultra-premium limited edition release, the first in a new line of rums called Colección Visionaria. The idea here: use a new “Aromatic Cask Toasting technique” to infuse barrels with an unexpected but complementary flavor — in this case, chocolate: Brugal rums are 100% Dominican, and this collection is no exception.

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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

An expert committee appointed by the Kerala government has submitted a set of recommendations, which is aimed at attracting investments in the state’s distillery business and addressing issues linked to alcobev export from the states to different countries. Nine- point recommendations called for streamlining of business operations by eliminating outdated and unnecessary regulations that impede investment in the sector and also waiving off various exported related fees.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review. Dread River Distilling , based in Birmingham, Alabama, has sought to put itself at the forefront of the distillery scene in its home state since its inception in 2019. An award-winning operation that distilled the first bourbon in Birmingham in over 100 years, one of its most recent releases, and the one I’m reviewing here today, was cra

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Football and beer have always gone hand-in-hand. And with every season, their friendship grows stronger: super-soaked Super Bowl ads dominate airtime , team-branded cans abound, and stadium parking lots fill each weekend with spectators ready to drink. That said, some NFL fans drink with more abandon than others. The team at BACtrack compiled blood alcohol content (BAC) data from over 28,000 positive BAC tests from Sept. 2023 to Jan. 2024 in order to determine just how much football fans are dri

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Casa Lotos is a new-to-market, 100% pure sotol made from the native Dasylirion plant of Chihuahua, Mexico. The brand announces its initial entry into the wider U.S. market with a Sotol Blanco offering. This is initially available throughout New York and Florida, as well as online via the company’s website: casalotos.com. This new expression is made from the head of the Dasylirion plant, hand-harvested in the wild then cooked in a brick oven, the company says.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The wines of Burgundy are some of the most esteemed, expensive, and age-worthy in the world. Collectors fawn over the most prestigious producers and tuck away bottles as prized possessions in cellars. So in the early aughts when white Burgundy enthusiasts found an alarming number of their bottles were meeting an untimely death, fear spread throughout the fine-wine-loving community.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Caribbean-owned Ten To One Rum has kicked off Black History Month with the debut of its latest and third permanent expression: Five Origin Select. Bottled at 92 proof, this blend includes rums from Trinidad, Barbados, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica together with an 11- to 15-year, extra old Guyanese rum distilled on the 250-year-old Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee is known for its fried chicken, peach mango pies, and, of course, its famous Jolly Spaghetti. The menu item was introduced a year after the chain was founded in Quezon City in 1978, and has held a place in the hearts of customers ever since.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Uncasville, CT-based casino Mohegan Sun held its 20th Sun Wine & Food Fest from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2024. The annual food and wine festival included more than 15 events combining culinary artistry, unique and premium wine and spirit selections and celebrity chef demonstrations. We hadn’t been to the show in a few years, so it was good to be back.

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Malt

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Unhappy travels. The post Traveller Whiskey first appeared on Malt.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Rob Gronkowski is the live of his own Super Bowl party, Gronk Beach. Photo: Gronk Beach It’s big-time party time in the big-time party city. Super Bowl LVIII is in Las Vegas. The teams are in town, fans of the Kansas City Chieft and San Francisco 49ers are all pumped up the usual Super Bowl crowd is partying and Taylor Swift will make it on time after her Tokyo concert.

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Drinks International

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Tito’s Handmade Vodka has appointed Spirit Cartel as its new distributor for the UK and signed a sponsorship deal with Equal Measures.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review. Dread River Distilling , based in Birmingham, Alabama, has sought to put itself at the forefront of the distillery scene in its home state since its inception in 2019. An award-winning operation that distilled the first bourbon in Birmingham in over 100 years, one of its most recent releases, and the one I’m reviewing here today, was crafted i

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Drinks International

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Champagne house Maison Mumm has announced Yann Munier as its new cellar master from 8 April 2024. A native of Champagne, Munier was born in.

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Gastronom

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Last Updated on February 5, 2024 by Leah Hall Make this elevated spiced honey syrup perfect for all year long. We added spices like cinnamon, cloves and more to make this Spiced Honey Syrup which is a great sweetener for cocktails and mocktails all year long! A Honey Simple Syrup is always a tasty … The post Spiced Honey Simple Syrup Recipe appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care? It’s 4 a.m., or maybe 5, and the waitress has just delivered another free cocktail in between plays at the craps table and my flirting with a tall blonde from the North County part of San Diego whom I have nicknamed, enthusiastically and somewhat creatively, ‘North County.’ This is Las Vegas, and The Bartender is on a roll.

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SevenRooms

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In a perfect world, you’d know what your guests are thinking at all times. But technology hasn’t advanced that far just yet, which means finding ways to collect feedback falls to you and your team. You can certainly gather customer feedback via comment cards or in person, but asking guests how they’re enjoying their meals can only take you so far, as many may not feel comfortable voicing their concerns.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

These girls, like many others, have fun in a Pacific Beach bar. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger For the young and young at heart, Pacific Beach is the place to be in San Diego. This is where the party meets the Pacific, a heavenly hangout of beachside bars, neighborhood pubs and dance spots. In “PB,” as locals call it, there is always something going on any night of the week.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The announcement comes days after Nestlé admitted to using purification treatments on some of its mineral and spring water products in France.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Watch the Super Bowl in a pool at AZILO Ultra Pool in Las Vegas. Photo: The Vox Agency If you’re looking for a single place to plant yourself for Super Bowl Week, then SAHARA Las Vegas just might be the spot. It has several Super Bowl LVIII events, including the FHM Babes In Toyland Playmakers Party, Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz performing in the SAHARA Theatre and a pool party at its AZILO Ultra Pool.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

UK-based Innovatus Drinks has snapped up local spirits brand Sollasa for an undisclosed fee, marking its first move into lower abv spirits.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Performers to include the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders HONG KONG & LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade is making a grand comeback in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui on the first day of the Year of the Dragon (February 10), kicking off a series of Chinese New Year celebrations in the city. Themed “World Party Great Celebration,” the parade is a showcase for colorful floats and a big line-up of international and local performances, includin

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Camus Cognac has partnered with Flor de Caña’s Luxury Spirits International (LSI) division to import the French spirit to the US.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Updates include a new video and added language functions to make the reservation process easier via our website TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Would you like to experience creating a kimono that you can wear in 3 minutes? Putting on a kimono is difficult and it is said that only 2% of Japanese people can do it themselves. In our kimono creation experience, you can alter a vintage kimono so that it can be put on in 3 minutes.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Chaffey Brothers Wine Co. is eyeing the US for its next export push and said the country is ready to move beyond “critter” wine.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A Distinctive Pork Cutlet Eatery in the New Facility Combining Osaka’s Kuromon Ichiba Market and an Outlet Mall OSAKA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Located in the area of Kuromon Ichiba Market, which is known as Osaka’s kitchen, at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport KADOMA, the eatery recently has an increasing number of foreign visitors.

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