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Feel Free Was Supposed to Be a Risk-Free Alcohol Alternative. For Some, It Became an Addiction.

PUNCH

A class action lawsuit centers on the alleged dangers of kava and kratom, two ingredients used in a drink purported to boost “vitality,” “chill vibes” and “relaxation.

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Degen Distillery, Backed by BrewDog and Google, shakes up the Spirits Industry

Bar Magazine

Degen Distillery is building the world’s first lifestyle spirits brand powered by next-gen technology Degen Distillery’s 721 Vodka will become available online to consumers later this month, and available on Amazon from August Following its exclusive debut at Goodwood Racecourse, Degen Distillery is set for further commercial expansion throughout the UK, Europe and US Degen Distillery has announced the launch of its debut product, 721 Vodka, set to be available online to consumers this month.

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Bourbon Women Announce 2024 WOW Awards Finalists

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Bourbon Women has unveiled the finalists for the inaugural WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards , held in partnership with the Bourbon Women Foundation. The award ceremony will take place during the Bourbon Women SIPosium on Friday, August 16, 2024, where industry leaders and supporters will gather to celebrate and honor the women making strides in the whiskey industry.

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This year’s Outstanding Contribution recipient is Perth Bar Owner Dimitri Rtshiladze

Australian Bartender

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION 2024 Proudly presented by Australian Bartender Dimitri Rtshiladze, Bar Owner & Operator (Foxtrot Unicorn, Nieuw Ruin & Edward & Ida’s, Perth) Each year at the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards an individual is recognised with the award for Outstanding Contribution. This award pays tribute to someone who has made a marked difference to the bar industry through their passion and dedication and who has had an outsized, positive effect on the industr

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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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Is the ‘Flavour Blaster’ a Serious Bartending Tool or an Instagram Gimmick?

VinePair

The end of the 2010s was a strange time in the cocktail world, as everyone tried to make their mark either through esoteric techniques — or blatant gimmicks. This was an era of ubiquity for fat-washed cocktails and milk punches, rotovaps, centrifuges, and liquid nitrogen. A time when, if you ordered many bars’ house Old Fashioned , all of a sudden a glass cloche and smoking gun would appear out of nowhere and suddenly the entire room would start to stink of burning wood chips.

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Review: 2019 Famiglia Cotarella Ferentano Bianco Lazio IGP

Drinkhacker

Ferentano derives from the archaeological site of Ferento, an ancient Etruscan town near the vineyards that grow a grape varietal called roscetto, a white wine grape that is reportedly now grown only in one small vineyard near the town of Montefiascone, in the Lazio region. Chances are you can go your whole life without encountering roscetto-based wine: I know I have.

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Degen Distillery, Bacfied by BrewDog and Google, shafies up the Spirits Industry

Bar Magazine

Degen Distillery is building the world’s first lifestyle spirits brand powered by next-gen technology Degen Distillery’s 721 Vodka will become available online to consumers later this month, and available on Amazon from August Following its exclusive debut at Goodwood Racecourse, Degen Distillery is set for further commercial expansion throughout the UK, Europe and US Degen Distillery has announced the launch of its debut product, 721 Vodka, set to be available online to consumers this month.

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Bacan Guaro Aguardiente

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Premium aguardiente brand Bacan Guaro is now available in New York, New Jersey and Florida as well as online in more than 40 U.S. states through a partnership with Royal. New to the market, Bacan offers a contemporary twist on a quintessentially Colombian beverage known locally as “guaro.” Bacan Guaro is available in two strengths (24% ABV and 29% ABV), each retailing at $49.99 per 700-ml. bottle, the company states.

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Whisky Bar of the Year! More Bar Awards Finalists announced!

Australian Bartender

Volstead Repeal slinging whisky in our nation’s capital It’s nearly time for the announcement of all the finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, so we are going to share with you some sneak peeks in the lead-up. Today, it’s your votes for the country’s best Whisky Bars. The Bar Awards will take place on Wednesday, 11th of September this year at Doltone House, and is just one of the 30-plus events in store for Sydney Bar Week this year, which takes place from

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Review: A. Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey

Drinkhacker

No one would have guessed sleepy old Old Overholt would move upmarket, but somehow it keeps on happening. The latest Overholt isn’t “Old,” It’s “A.” — after founder Abraham Overholt — with a retro bottle and the original mashbill of 80% rye, 20% malted barley. (Standard Old Overholt’s mashbill is not disclosed.

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El Mayor Launches Rosado Reposado Tequila

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The Gonzalez family has expanded their tequila portfolio with their latest offering: El Mayor Rosado Reposado. This premium 100% Blue Weber Agave reposado tequila was finished in cabernetsauvignon casks for nine months to create a tequila with a hint of spiced-berry flavor. Distilled and produced at Destiladora Gonzalez Lux, Rosado Reposado will be available at a minimum suggested retail price of $44.99 per 750-ml. bottle.

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The VinePair Podcast: Can Restaurants Rein in Wine Prices?

VinePair

The economics of wine pricing are anything but clear-cut, with each establishment having its own philosophy regarding bottle markups and by-the-glass prices. But recently, wine costs have soared to unprecedented levels, especially at restaurants. There are several factors at work ranging from the, at times, manipulative influence of wine wholesalers to the rise of cocktail culture.

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Food aggregators mull on home delivery of alcoholic beverages

Spiritz

In the first phase, the service will be available in New Delhi, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Kerala. Currently, home delivery of alcoholic beverages is permitted in Odisha and West Bengal. This move is driven by a growing trend among urban consumers and if actualised it will be particularly beneficial for women and senior citizens who find traditional liquor stores unpleasant or inconvenient.

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GSN Review: Stauning Danish Rye

Good Spirits News

Since 2005, Stauning has produced grain-to-glass Danish whisky from rye and barley grown a bicycle ride away from the distillery on the West Coast of Denmark. By returning to the simplicity of its three ingredients – grain, yeast and water – Stauning Whisky harnesses nature to capture the essence of its home whilst celebrating the collective effort involved in its creation.

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5 Sake Cocktails That Are Perfect for Summer Soirées

Advanced Mixology

Nothing says summer like a delicious cocktail filled with sweet flavors. If you’re planning a summer soiree or bartending at a private party, now’s the perfect time to wow people with new drinks on the menu. Get the sunny party started with these crowd-pleasing concoctions. What Is Sake? Sake, or Japanese rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage derived from fermented rice.

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Monkey Shoulder's UBC crowns Denzil Frankil

Spiritz

After eight city rounds, over 1300 participants, and an intense competition, Monkey Shoulder's 'Ultimate Bartender Championship' (UBC) crowned Denzil Frankil from Sixteen33, Mumbai, as the winner. The thrilling finale for the Ultimate Bartender Championship took place at Samskara Resort, Jaipur bringing 20 exceptional finalists from across India, all vying for the prestigious title.

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BrewDog opens first bar in Thailand

Drinks International

BrewDog has opened its first bar in Thailand as part of its international expansion drive having already opened venues in Perth, Rotterdam and Denver this year.

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Vancouver Chinatown Foundation Announces Fourth Annual Light Up Chinatown! Festival

PubClub

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vancouver’s Chinatown welcomes everyone to come visit the historic neighbourhood for Vancouver Chinatown Foundation ’s fourth annual Light Up Chinatown! festival. Presented by RBC, Light Up Chinatown! is a free two-day festival and will open Saturday, August 24, from 11 am – 9 pm and Sunday, August 25, from 11 am – 6 pm on the 500 block of Columbia Street.

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Pernod agrees sale of global wine business to Accolade Wines

Drinks International

Pernod Ricard has agreed the sale of its international wine brands to Australian Wine Holdco for an undisclosed fee. Australian Wine Holdco is a.

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The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Most Historic Golf Courses List Is Announced

PubClub

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #golf — Historic Hotels of America ® , the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America, is pleased to announce The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Historic Golf Courses list. This unique list of historic resorts chronicles the history of golf in the United States through many of the most beautiful, prestigious, and iconic American golf courses t

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Featured Bar: Coasting Cocktails; Key West, FL

Bartender.com

Featured Bar COASTING COCKTAILS Key West, FL Coasting Cocktails is a boutique cocktail catering service based in beautiful Key West, Florida. Jess and Co. found a way to combine their love for craft cocktails, passion for creativity, and a desire to create premier guest experiences, all in an unforgettable mobile platform. Coasting Cocktails truly shakes up the ordinary!

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American Express to Open 29th Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

PubClub

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On July 17 American Express (NYSE: AXP) will open a new Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Terminal 2, past the South Security Checkpoint. At nearly 12,000 square feet, the lounge’s design celebrates the rich history and architecture of the nation’s capital along with a collection of art commissioned by local artists.

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ORIOLE TO OPEN SECOND, PERMANENT SITE IN THE YARDS, COVENT GARDEN IN AUGUST 

Bar Magazine

Oriole will open in The Yards, Covent Garden – the second permanent iteration of the award-winning cocktail bar. The new Oriole will draw on the success of the team’s research and development pop-up, PRELUDE by Oriole, to this time open as both a bar and restaurant. From a plush basement space reminiscent of the original speakeasy, guests will be able to enjoy the team’s innovative serves alongside a new á la cartè food menu from chef director Gustavo Giallionardo; marking the first time o

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Hong Kong Claims First Place on Asia’s 50 Best Bars for the 4th Consecutive Year

PubClub

Bar Leone Makes History as the First New Entry to Top the List HONG KONG & LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hong Kong’s Bar Leone made history tonight, as the very first new entry to claim the top spot on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars. This also marked the fourth consecutive year that a Hong Kong bar was named region’s best, reinforcing the city’s position as the gastronomy capital of Asia.

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APPETITE INTEGRATES WITH OPENTABLE TO ENABLE RESERVATIONS

Bar Magazine

New partnership provides seamless end-to-end experience for Appetite users, with thousands of bookable restaurants through OpenTable. Today the UK-based ‘social-led’ restaurant discovery app Appetite has partnered with restaurant reservation and discovery platform OpenTable to integrate its booking technology – allowing Appetite users to complete their restaurant reservations journey in one place.

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Six Flags to Announce 2024 Second Quarter Pre-Merger Results on Thursday August 8th; Earnings Call Starts at 10 AM EDT

PubClub

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest and most diverse amusement park operator in North America, said today it will issue 2024 second-quarter pre-merger financial results for legacy Cedar Fair, L.P. and legacy Six Flags Entertainment Corporation pre-market Thursday August 8, 2024. Starting at 10 a.m.

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6 ways the Labour government could impact the hospitality industry

Bar Magazine

The hubbub over the 2024 General Election is finally over, but the speculation around what the result will mean for the UK is far from. With the hospitality industry arguably still recovering in places from the lasting impact of pandemic closures, many will be eager to see what the new Labour government has in store. Looking back at decisions and policies from previous Labour cabinets, Sam Shearman, founder of Inventive Productions and immersive cocktail bar Alcotraz predicts six ways policies c

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Beanless coffee: will big coffee players allow innovation to brew?

Just Drinks

The main players in the beanless coffee space include US-based Atomo, Singaporean Prefer and the Dutch Group Northern Wonder.

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CHARITY ONLY A PAVEMENT AWAY GETS 500 PEOPLE BACK IN TO WORK ADDING OVER £25 MILLION TO THE UK ECONOMY 

Bar Magazine

Groundbreaking UK charity, Only A Pavement Away , that supports people facing homelessness and those wanting to rebuild their lives through employment, has announced the placement of its 500 th member into work since its conception in 2018. Only A Pavement Away calculates that the impact of placing 500 people into employment has added £25.6 million to the British economy through reduced government support, financial independence, and increased household expenditure.

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Ontario moves forward RTD grocery store sales amid LCBO strike

Just Drinks

Ontario has sped up plans for grocery stores to sell RTDs amid the strike at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

VinePair

There never seems to be a shortage of new spirits to try. Whether it’s a new expression from an old, trusted brand or a label you’ve never heard of, you’re likely going to encounter something that recently rolled out every time you visit your local bottle shop. These shiny new objects make spirits shopping fun, but they can also cause conflict between your adventurous curiosity and your budget-minded sensibility.

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Australia’s craft brewer Lotus Beer Co. goes into administration

Just Drinks

Administrators have been appointed to decide the future of craft beer producer Lotus Beer Co., based in Melbourne, Australia.

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GSN Review: Kentucky Senator Bourbon John Brown Release #5

Good Spirits News

Kentucky Senator Bourbon recently announced the release of its fifth small batch of Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey, titled after the illustrious Kentucky Senator John Brown, known for his pivotal role in bringing about Kentucky’s statehood. This fifth batch is available this summer and completes the run of barrels that began with the six-year William DeBoe release, followed by the John Carlisle release (aged seven years) and John Sherman Cooper release (aged eight years).

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Denmark’s Bemakers gets Vinmonopolet Norway store listing

Just Drinks

The Danish distributor Bemakers has been listed as a supplier of Norway’s state-owned alcohol monopoly Vinmonopolet.

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New Releases: Ardbeg, Glengoyne, & Meikle Tòir

The Whiskey Wash

New releases in the world of scotch whisky include a 24 Year Old White Oak expression from Glengoyne, the newest Meikle Tòir from The GlenAllachie, and the latest whisky in Ardbeg’s Anthology Collection. Glengoyne White Oak & Glengoyne White Oak 24 Year Old The new Glengoyne White Oak is perfect for a whisky highball. Credit: Glengoyne Glengoyne Distillery , located near the banks of Loch Lomond, has unveiled two new whisky expressions celebrating the influence of white oak on Glengoyne wh

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UK-based Tenzing launches “world’s strongest” natural energy drink

Just Drinks

UK-based functional energy drinks maker Tenzing has launched the “world’s strongest natural energy drink”.

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