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Crafting Exceptional Cocktails with Bartender Adam Fournier

Chilled Magazine

Photos by Glee Digital Media Adam Fournier brings over 15 years of experience to the hospitality industry, having worked at renowned Los Angeles venues like Areal, The Chestnut Club, and The NoMad LA. His expertise in rare spirits helped shape the bourbon boom in LA, where he curated over 30 single barrels. Fournier has competed in prestigious events such as Heaven Hills Bartender of the Year and the Remy Martin Sidecar Competition and was named Diageo World Class US Bartender of the Year in 202

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Nobody Does Equal-Parts Cocktails Like Attaboy

PUNCH

An easy formula for equal-parts cocktails from the bar Attaboy, plus four recipes starring mezcal, gin, rum and Scotch whisky.

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We Ask Master Distiller Alberto Morales about Wahaka Mezcal

Chilled Magazine

A mezcal where the mezcaleros call the shots. Its not often you find a spirit owned and operated by those who produce the elixir itself. Wahaka Mezcal co-owner and Master Distiller Alberto Beto Morales weaves Oaxacas old-world traditions with the present-day to create a mezcal representing community, quality, and respect for the land. Watching my father work in the fields and my mother cook for everyone who helped him, inspired me to do things differentlynot just to sell a product in bulk but to

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Unexpected Tea Regions Are Flush With Promise

Imbibe Magazine

For some of us, tea is caffeinated fuel for the daily grind. But in the Indian state of Sikkim, Nikhil Pradhan considers it an economic lifeline. Once an independent Himalayan kingdom bordering Bhutan, Tibet, and West Bengal, then annexed by India in 1975, Sikkim is remote. Really remote. An agricultural region networked by rugged mountain roads that are prone to seasonal floods, Indias least populous state doesnt have many opportunities for stable, consistent work.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

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.

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Like Making Music: The Secrets of Canadian Whisky with Found North Blender Nick Taylor

Drinkhacker

In the last five years, there are few American companies that have carved out a spirits niche quite like Found North. A non-distilling producer, the brand specializes in blended Canadian whisky at cask strength, which often includes a wide range of aged components in addition to intricate cask finishes. Perhaps most impressively, they’ve grown by marketing to bourbon consumers, not a group traditionally known for its love of Canadian distillate.

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Ask a Somm: Is It Rude to Take a Picture of the Bottle I Ordered?

VinePair

If you didnt take a picture of a bottle of wine, did you even drink it? In the era of sharing flex Burgundies and unicorn natural wines on social media, sometimes it feels like the answer is no. But outside of posting that bottle of DRC you tried one-tenth of a sip of, there are a lot of reasons why a diner might want to snap a photo of the wine theyre drinking.

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The 30 Best White Wines for 2025

VinePair

2025 is the year of white wine. So lets get it started right! We taste a wide variety of white wines each year at VinePair. Its an amazing category and were excited to see our wine culture lean toward the straw, lemon, and golden hues. Of all the wines we tasted, two varieties shine the brightest in complexity and diversity of characteristics: Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc.

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San Diego Bar Bootlegger Closed: Saying Goodbye to a Local Institution

PubClub

Alabama alumni celebrate a win at Bootlegger in San Diego. Photo: PubClub.com Girls in Roarin’ 20s flapper dresses party like it’s, well, the Roarin’ 20s. Photo: Bootlegger San Diego By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger Bootlegger, a San Diego bar institution and favorite locals’ hangout, has closed its doors after 13 years. “Let’s meet at ‘the Boot,’ ” was a familiar refrain for many when deciding where to go out, for

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PDT’s Jeff Bell Creating Cocktails For Waldorf Astoria NY

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Waldorf Astoria New York has enlisted Jeff Bell , managing partner of speakeasy Please Dont Tell (PDT), to develop the cocktail program at the hotels iconic Peacock Alley Bar, as well as its signature restaurant Lex Yard. Working with the food and beverage teams at Waldorf Astoria New York and parent company Hilton , Bell develop original offerings that build on classic New York cocktail culture and redefine the hotel bar, layering on modern service styles and interactive experiences.

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The VinePair Podcast: Shorter Wine Lists Are Not a Panacea

VinePair

Shorter wine lists are becoming more commonplace at restaurants, and some have suggested that this trend is good for the industry as a whole. While the shift does make bottle and by-the-glass lists less intimidating, thus preventing restaurants cellars from clogging with dusty bottles, it may not be the best thing for the wine world. In reality, finding the good in any situation where wine becomes a less important part of a restaurants beverage program is challenging.

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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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Review: 2022 Makarounas “En Arhi” Cabernet Franc Paphos Cyprus

Drinkhacker

Cabernet franc from a Greek island? This unexpected, dense red comes from grapes grown on 35-year-old bush vines, and I highly recommend some airtime before you really tuck into it. While a bit brashly sweet at first, showcasing raspberry and cherry notes, the wine soon settles into a groove that showcases a more complex collection of flavors spanning anise, black tea, and green peppercorn.

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Carlsberg Britvic launches in historic moment for the British drinks industry

Bar Magazine

Carlsberg Britvic celebrates its official launch today following the completion of the deal for Carlsberg Group to acquire Britvic plc. In a landmark moment in the history of Carlsberg Group and the British drinks industry, today marks the official launch of Carlsberg Britvic the new company uniting Carlsberg Marstons Brewing Company (CMBC) and Britvics UK business.

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Drinks For The Year of The Snake

Cheers

Chinese New Year begins on Jan. 29, ushering in the Year of the Snake, and celebrations will kick off worldwide. You don’t have to be a Chinese concept to honor the 16-day holiday with a few specialty cocktails. Here are five that we like for this year. Print Year of the Snake Course Drinks Keyword coconut liqueur, edamame, gin, kumquat, lychee soda, Midori Ingredients 1 oz. Roku gin 2 oz. Lychee soda oz. Kumquat juice 1 oz. Midori melon li

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The VinePair Podcast: The Constant Dynamism of Charleston Wine + Food

VinePair

For over five years now, members of the VinePair team have traveled down the East Coast to Charleston, S.C., to both enjoy and participate in the citys annual Charleston Wine + Food festival. While the city is well known for dishing up Southern classics like barbecue and shrimp and grits, Charleston has an expansive, vibrant culinary scene influenced by cultures from all over the globe.

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Josh Cellars Launches NA Sparkling Wine

Cheers

JoshCellars has introduced its first no-alcoholic selection,JoshCellars Non-Alcoholic Sparkling.This addition to the portfolio marks the brands expansion into the growing low-/no- ABV category, as consumers increasingly seek alcoholic alternatives for Dry January and beyond. Made in the heart of Italys Prosecco region by a fifth-generation Italian winemaking team, this new offering brings the flavor of Josh Cellars Prosecco, without the alcohol content.

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Diageo’s Learning for Life Graduates Bring Scotland to London for Burns Supper

Bar Magazine

Dover House in Whitehall came alive last night as five Scottish graduates from Diageos award-winning Learning for Life hospitality programme travelled from Glasgow to deliver an authentic Burns Night experience for The UK Governments Scotland Office. Complete with high-quality drams and haggis aplenty, the Burns Connections Reception welcomed 160 guests, including Secretary of State Ian Murray and Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill, for an evening of culture, hospitality, and a celebration

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The Truth About “Zebra Striping” and Functional Drinking

Dry Atlas

By Marina Castillo, Co-Founder, The Modern Mocktail Alternating alc with non-alc may seem like the perfect moderation strategy, but when it comes to functional drinks like kava, its not just a bad ideaits a recipe for disaster. The rise of non-alcoholic (NA) drinks has brought with it a fresh wave of creative concepts, and zebra striping is one of the most popular.

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The decline of the UK nightlife industry: What can be done?

Bar Magazine

The UK nightlife industry, once a vibrant cornerstone of cultural and social living, is in sharp decline. Recent statistics paint a troubling picture: according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) , the UK has lost 37% of its nightclubs since March 2020. Rising costs, shifting consumer habits and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have all contributed to this downturn.

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How BOLLE’s Double Fermentation is Changing the Non-Alc Wine Game

Dry Atlas

Partner Content: BOLLE The non-alcoholic wine category has been one of the most challenging to crack, but BOLLE is aiming to change that. In this exclusive interview, Gary Read, CEO of BOLLE, shares how his business background and Founder Roberto Vanins scientific expertise have come together to level up the quality and experience of non-alcoholic wine.

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With less than 90 days to go, Biffa expert reveals everything businesses need to know about Simpler Recycling 

Bar Magazine

Waste and recycling collections will change for all businesses with 10 or more full-time equivalent employees in England from 31 st March 2025. The UK Government has introduced Simpler Recycling legislation to mandate the separation of materials from general waste, including food, recyclable plastic, metal cans and tins, glass, paper and cardboard. Many businesses will be doing this for the first time.

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The Art of Wild Harmony: Highland Park 56’s Design Story

The Whiskey Wash

When we think about whisky and art, it’s often in abstract terms – the craft of distillation, the beauty of age-old traditions. But for Highland Park’s latest release, this intersection becomes tangibly real through the work of Glass Designer Michael Rudak, who has created something that transcends traditional whisky packaging. In a recent email exchange, Rudak shared with me the creative journey behind Highland Park 56 Year Old’s distinctive decanter, revealing how art a

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NRB SPEAKERS REVEALED INCLUDING MISSION MARS CEO, CARAVAN RESTAURANTS CEO AND ACCLAIMED CHEF, TOM BARNES

Bar Magazine

Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) has revealed the dynamic speaker line-ups for its upcoming March show, showcasing some of the biggest names in hospitality Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB), sponsored by Uber Eats, has revealed an impressive line-up of speakers for its upcoming trade show this March, including leaders from hospitality heavyweights such as Skof, Mission Mars and Campari Academy UK.

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Opens Nominations for the 2025 Spirited Awards®

Tales of the Cocktail

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is excited to announce the opening of nominations for the 19th Annual Spirited Awards, now open through February 13, 2025. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards have become one of the most prestigious honors in the global cocktail community, recognizing the exceptional work of individuals, products, establishments, and media across the spirits and hospitality industry.

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Wexiödisk reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 650 tons per year by rolling out ‘green’ stainless steel

Bar Magazine

Wexidisk is proud to be bringing what the brand are describing as green stainless steel to the commerical dishwashing world having collaborated with leading stainless steel manufacturer, Aperam. By entering this partnership, Wexidisk gain rights to use Aperam infinite stainless steel for the body of all of their dishwashers from January 2025. Made from durable, recycled stainless, Aperam infinite stainless steel stands out when it comes to sustainability with a 47% reduction in CO emissions* com

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The Making of Highland Park 56: A Tale of 10,000 Casks

The Whiskey Wash

When Highland Park, Scotland’s northernmost distillery nestled in the Orkney Islands, filled over 10,000 casks in 1968, no one could have predicted that a select few would evolve into the distillery’s oldest release to date. Now, Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion has revealed the remarkable journey behind their new 56 Year Old whisky, a testament to patience and precision in whisky making. “Back in 1968, Highland Park filled over 10,000 casks.

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“There’s a lot of room and potential for growth” – Full Glass Wine’s optimism about DTC wine in US

Just Drinks

Full Glass Wine's co-founders discuss the groups recent expansion and the outlook for DTC sales in the US market.

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Old Forester 1910 Extra Old Makes Its Return

The Whiskey Wash

Old Forester 1910 Extra Old is back. The fan-favorite whiskey has made a heroic return after nearly three years on hiatus, much to the delight of bourbon lovers. First released in 2022, Old Forester 1910 Extra Old undergoes an extra-long double-barreling process which unlocks a deep, rich profile with distinct notes of caramel. Part of the 117 Series, Old Forester 1910 Extra Old will be available at the Old Forester Distilling Company in Louisville starting at 10 am EST on January 22nd, 2025.

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Old Forester 117 Series: Extra Old

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Old Forester has announced the return of Extra Old, a limited-edition whisky derived from an extra-long double-barreling process. This liquid first released in February 2022 as an installment of the brand’s limited-expression lineup, the 117 Series. To create this expression, Old Forester aged its 1910 whisky in a secondary barrel for an additional 18 months, resulting in a rich flavor profile with caramel notes, the distillery reports.

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Kerala approves liquor outlets at 74 new tourist spots

Spiritz

The Kerala government has approved 74 additional tourist destinations for the establishment of beer and wine parlours as well as bars. In a bid to boost tourism infrastructure, the state government extended the availability of alcoholic beverages at popular tourist spots like Ponmudi, Poovar and Kappil in Thiruvananthapuram, Ilaveezhapoonchira in Kottayam, along with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s constituency, Dharmadam in Kannur.

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10 Key Bar and Restaurant Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

Sculpture Hospitality

As a business owner, youll know all too well that the hospitality sector is fast-paced and ever-changing. Trends come and go, customer expectations and preferences change and new technologies that help improve efficiencies are frequently introduced.

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Mentzendorff adds Napa Valley's Spottswoode Estate to portfolio

Drinks International

UK wine importer, Mentzendorff, has announced the addition of Napa Valley’s Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery to its portfolio.

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Quintessential Expands Spirits Portfolio with Tia Linda’s Margarita

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Quintessential, an importer, marketer and distributor of family-owned wineries and distilleries, has announced its new partnership with Tia Lindas Margarita. Were pleased to join forces with Tia Lindas Margarita, says Dennis Kreps, co-owner of Quintessential. This alliance brings together two family-run businesses that share a deep commitment to quality and authenticity.

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Fortitude Drinks to distribute Pampero Rum in the UK

Drinks International

Fortitude Drinks has gained the exclusive distribution rights for Venezuelan rum Pampero in the UK.

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Llano Estacado Winery bought by new investor group

Just Drinks

A group of investors has acquired Llano Estacado Winery, setting the stage for expansion of tasting room locations.

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How Four Roses’ Unique Recipes Create Different Bourbon Profiles

The Whiskey Wash

Four Roses is well-known for its ten distinct recipes that each produce different bourbon profiles. Allowing the distillery to cater to a variety of palates and diversify its portfolio, these Four Roses recipes are a point of pride for the brand. But, how exactly does this work? Lets take a look at the different yeasts and grains that are combined to create Four Roses recipes, and help you to figure out which recipe you might like the most.

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