VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2023

When you talk to someone in the bar or booze industry about “Hey Bartender,” Douglas Tirola’s 2013 documentary chronicling the 21st century rebirth and rise of the American cocktail scene, one specific quote from the film is likely to be mentioned. The line is uttered about one-third into the film by Fords Gin founder Simon Ford: “Bartenders are rockstars that couldn’t be bothered to learn instruments.

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Craft Cocktails Bartender Bartending Bar 98

Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Dassai Blue, the recently launched U.S. extension of prestigious Japanese sake brand Dassai, announces the anticipated release of the brand’s newest sake, Dassai Blue Type 23. This release is the latest sake to be produced at the recently opened, 55,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park, NY. Blending tradition and innovation, Dassai Blue Type 23 is an extraordinary Junmai Daiginjo sake crafted from Yamada Nishiki rice.

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Wine Bottling 88

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 3, 2023

As discussed in our in-depth roundup of cocktail cherries , “brandied cherries” are often a misnomer. Almost all cocktail cherries, even the high-end ones, are stored in syrup or juice (or some combination thereof), with no booze at all in the jar. Tempus Fugit, best known for its intense liqueurs, is one of the exceptions. This new line of cherries soaks up a slurry of spiced cane sugar syrup, cherry juice, and a small amount of Kirsch, which brings the abv of the jar up to 12%.

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Brandy Liqueur 74

Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Tokyo Confidential owner: Holly Graham. Photos by Millie Tang Tokyo Confidential 9F, THE V CITY PLACE, 1 Chome 6-1 Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo tokyoconfidential.com @tokyoconfidentialbar If you haven’t heard of Holly Graham, now’s the time to take note. The London native has been living in Hong Kong for the last decade. She is the Managing Editor (International) of DRiNK Magazine, a Woodford Reserve Brand Ambassador, part of the educational panel for Tales of the Cocktail and now the proprietor

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Bar Head Bartender Signature Cocktails Bartender 70

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

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 3, 2023

What would bourbon season be without a few new releases from the prolific blenders at Barrell Bourbon ? While Jonathan is hard at work tasting the new Cask Finish Series duo (more amburana!), today I’m checking out two somewhat a-typical offerings: Foundation, Barrell’s very first non-cask strength whiskey, and a new cask strength rye. Thoughts follow.

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Whiskey Bottling 68

Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Brooklyn Brewery and Four Roses Distillery recently unveiled the 2023 edition of Brooklyn Black Ops (12% ABV). This collaboration once again unites craft beer pioneer Brooklyn Brewery with bourbon icon, Kentucky-based Four Roses Distillery for their fifth annual release, now available throughout the U.S. The latest Black Ops – a Russian Imperial Stout – matured for 9 months in Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon casks specially-chosen by Four Roses Master Distiller Brent Elliott.

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Stout Beer Craft Beer Bitters 67

National Bartending School

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Graduation is a significant milestone that deserves a special celebration. Make your graduation party stand out with these five creative drink ideas that are perfect for toasting to your achievements. Scholar’s Sangria A refreshing and fruity sangria that embodies the spirit of celebration. Cap and Gown Margarita A fun twist on the classic margarita, perhaps […] The post 5 Creative Drink Ideas to Celebrate Your Graduation in Style appeared first on National Bartenders.

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Bartender Bartending 52

Malt

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Another drop of The Fine Drop. The post The Fine Drop first appeared on Malt.

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