PUNCH

JULY 17, 2024

Studied nonchalance and normcore are defining the modern cocktail bar aesthetic, from Room for Improvement to Gilly's House of Cocktails.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

Summer is a great time for lighter, refreshing beers. And while it’s tough to beat the appeal of a classic pilsner or hoppy, piney IPA, one of the best choices for the summer months is a refreshing, balanced wheat beer. In the most basic sense, a wheat beer is a top-fermented beer that’s made with a higher percentage of wheat as opposed to the usual barley.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

If you’ve ever run an internet search for a cocktail recipe, there’s a good chance you’ve come across one from The Educated Barfly. What started as a YouTube series from actor-turned-bartender Leandro DiMonriva on the history and craft behind classic cocktails has transformed into an ever-expanding encyclopedia of bartending expertise. Since publishing his first video in 2017 (on the quintessential Gimlet , of course), DiMonriva’s passion for cocktail culture and scholarship have helped turn The

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

Bar Director Evan Williams of Dalida in San Francisco, CA came across the technique of herb washing cocktails from a Copenhagen-based bartender named Peter Altyenberg, who utilizes the technique in a riff on a Mojito. Herb washing is the working terminology for a technique being developed to achieve a full spectrum extraction of flavor from an herb.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JULY 17, 2024

Before we jump into the labels, I thought I’d do something a little different this week. My birthday is this week, and I figured it was as good a time as any to try something I’ve never done before. Until now, I’ve never discounted our Premium Subscription tier, which allows you to get a look at all the super-fun beer labels I pull each week from around the Midwest, as well as early access to select stories and, hopefully soon, an increased number of exclusive posts like beer r

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

At Benziger Family Winery, “family” is taken to heart. Today’s guest, brand ambassador Chris Benziger, is the youngest of seven. Four brothers, two sisters, 19 nieces and nephews: “It was my dad’s idea of cheap labor, I guess,” Benziger says, laughing. “Or nepotism run amok.” For the Benzigers, working in the drinks industry seems like destiny. With an “honest to God” bootlegger grandfather, importer father, and wine-loving older brother, it’s no wonder they established one of Sonoma County’s p

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Spiritz

JULY 17, 2024

From 12 th -31 st July 2024, between 7 pm and 11 pm, Chao Bella transforms into a haven for food lovers seeking fresh, healthy, and irresistibly tasty dishes. Their Poke Bowls are the stars of the festival, meticulously crafted using fine locally sourced ingredients. Each bowl combines succulent proteins, colourful vegetables, and fresh fruits to create a feast for the senses.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 17, 2024

We review Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Spring 2024 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, aged for a decade and the thirteenth national release in the popular Heaven Hill decanter series. (image via Heaven Hill) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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Spiritz

JULY 17, 2024

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has advised commuters to comply with state excise regulations while transporting liquor bottles on Metro trains. This follows the 2023 relaxation allowing passengers to carry two sealed liquor bottles each in metros. However, this rule has raised concerns about compliance with varying state laws during cross-border travel in Delhi Metros.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 17, 2024

A year after adding a seven year age statement to its flagship small batch rye , Knob Creek is back with another permanent addition to the core lineup. It’s that same Kentucky straight rye whiskey, this time aged 10 years, and at a slightly more premium price point. (A $30 bump up from the seven year old version.) As always with Knob Creek Rye, this is distilled from a “Kentucky-style” mashbill with somewhere just north of the legally mandated 51 percent rye grain, along with a sizeable portion

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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

Spiritz

JULY 17, 2024

When it comes to tequila, companies need to craft out the right multi-dimensional approach that will help connect with a broad audience of luxury spirits enthusiasts, key opinion leaders, trendsetters and high net worth individuals (HNIs) in order to build the most exciting category in recent times, in a comp etitive market landscape. That is because tequila as a drink connects more easily with keen enthusiasts and affluent social drinkers, as pointed out by Ruchira Jaitly, Chief Marketing Offic

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

When picturing a swindler, a high school classmate pushing a multi-level marketing scheme disguised as an “irresistible opportunity to be your own boss” via DM or George Santos might spring to mind. Your friendly local bartender, on the other hand, probably wouldn’t be the first person you’d think of. But according to a new thread posted on the popular subreddit r/bartenders , scams behind the stick are much more common than one may expect.

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Spiritz

JULY 17, 2024

In response to recent media reports, Tamil Nadu state-run Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) clarified that it had no plans to initiate home delivery of liquor through online food delivery platforms. In a statement, the corporation emphasised, "There are no plans to sell liquor door-to-door through online distribution companies. The TASMAC management has no plans to embark on such a new venture.

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Drinks International

JULY 17, 2024

Hanna Lee Communications has launched a trade-consumer event called New York Bartender Week which will make its debut on 18-24 November 2024.

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

Long wine lists can be daunting. Beyond the hard-to-pronounce names and esoteric grape varieties, the hefty price tags on restaurant bottle menus add extra pressure to make the right choice. So when you spend extensive time and effort selecting a $100 bottle that ends up disappointing, it hurts a little more than picking a $10 appetizer that didn’t quite hit.

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Australian Bartender

JULY 17, 2024

The Bar Awards Finally, they are all here. This is the entire list of finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, as voted by you, the bar industry of Australia. 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 September 7th to 11th — click here to go the Sydney Bar Week website.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 17, 2024

All images courtesy of Royal Salute. Famed scotch whisky brand, Royal Salute , recently unveiled the new 62 Gun Salute Collection. Joining the existing Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute Original Reserve are two new expressions: The American Oak Reserve and The Peated Reserve. The trio of blended scotch whiskies have been bottled in honor of the 62 Gun Salute ceremony , a ceremonial salute conducted on state occasions at the Tower of London.

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

On Wednesday, Pernod Ricard announced its plan to offload the majority of its international wine portfolio to Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL). As a part of the deal, AWL will take control of 10 wine brands including Australia’s Jacob’s Creek, Orlando, and St. Hugo; New Zealand’s Stoneleigh, Brancott Estate, and Church Road; and Spanish brands Campo Viejo, Ysios, Tarsus, and Azpilicueta.

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Cheers

JULY 17, 2024

This shochu-based cocktail incorporates the flavors of grapefuit and thyme. Print Citrus Spritz Course Drinks Keyword grapefruit, lime, shochu, thyme Ingredients 1 ½ oz. iichiko Saiten shochu ¾ oz. Lime juice 1 ½ oz. Grapefruit juice ¾ oz. Thyme syrup Club soda Instructions Mix all ingredients except soda into cocktail shaker with ice.

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Just Drinks

JULY 17, 2024

Pernod Ricard has struck a deal to offload a clutch of wine assets to the owner of Australian-headquartered Accolade Wines.

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

Elijah Craig is giving its straight rye whiskey the toasted treatment. On Wednesday, the Heaven Hill brand announced the latest addition to its family of whiskies: Elijah Craig Toasted Rye. This expression arrives four years after the release of the Kentucky brand’s Toasted Barrel Bourbon, which quickly became a crowd-favorite among VinePair staff and ranked among the top 10 bottles on our list of the Best Spirits of 2022.

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Just Drinks

JULY 17, 2024

Diageo's sale of Pampero follows its sale of fruit-flavoured liqueur Safari to Casa Redondo earlier this month.

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

Every day at the VinePair HQ is a good day, but when Diageo North America’s National Luxury Ambassador Ewan Morgan comes through with a $50,000 set of Islay single malts from 1978, that marks one for the books. The liquid(s) in question are Port Ellen Gemini 1978 Limited Edition Twin Whiskies, released in March 2024. Hailing from Scotland, these single malts were born at Islay’s historic Port Ellen distillery, one that has carried an aura of mystique since its inception in 1824.

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Drinks International

JULY 17, 2024

Zamora Company has announced record turnover for 2023 with €268 million and a 21.5% increase in sales since 2021. The Spanish company owns several wine.

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

In recent years, the beverage alcohol industry has flocked toward buzzwords like “flavor-forward” as a way to describe products with a bold taste. And the products are all the rage, with the American drinking public largely reaffirming its collective thirst for uncomplicated, easy-to-approach drinks. Consider the success of products like White Claw , BeatBox , and Skrewball peanut butter whiskey.

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Spiritz

JULY 17, 2024

Mahesh Kanchan observes that Indian consumers are exhibiting a growing inclination for experimentation, displaying notable interest in tequilabased cocktails such as Picante. With its pronounced flavours, this cocktail naturally complements the spicy Indian palate, making it a perfect choice for the Indian consumers. Also, the cocktail culture in India has been booming, with consumers leaning towards innovative and highquality cocktails.

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Just Drinks

JULY 17, 2024

UK brewery BrewDog has withdrawn its carbon-negative claim, admitting the achievement was unsustainable without offsetting its emissions.

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Drinks International

JULY 17, 2024

Diageo has agreed to sell Pampero rum to Gruppo Montenegro for an undisclosed sum. The Venezuelan rum brand is the number one.

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Just Drinks

JULY 17, 2024

The union representing striking workers at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has said the two sides are to hold talks today (17 July).

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PubClub

JULY 17, 2024

The Breakthrough Marks a Major Milestone in Aviation Innovation LOGAN, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Electric Power Systems Inc. (EPS), a leading battery technology company in the aviation industry, today announced the submission of its application for Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C179b approval of its EPIC 1.0 Rechargeable Lithium Battery System to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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Bar Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “The next session of Parliament will be essential in kickstarting the growth needed to achieve the Government’s objectives. It’s positive to see significant measures announced today that can help hospitality achieve its growth potential of 6% a year. “With Bills addressing Apprenticeship Levy reform and improvement of the planning system, I’m pleased that key asks of UKHospitality are being delivered on and that our concerns have been heard

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PubClub

JULY 17, 2024

Wine Enthusiast’s Tasting Room Directory Will Serve as the Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Best Vineyards Around the World VALHALLA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Wine Enthusiast Companies , a media and commerce company that stands as the leading source of innovation and information around wine, has launched the Wine Enthusiast Tasting Room Directory.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 17, 2024

We can think of no better curator of non-alc options than Derek Brown, a mindful drinking expert with a mixology background. Derek is founder of the consultancy Positive Damage, Inc , co-founder of Mindful Drinking Fest , and host of The Mindful Drinking Podcast. Previously, Derek owned Spirited Awards 2017 “Best American Cocktail Bar,” Columbia Room, in Washington, D.C., and was one of the nation’s top bartenders.

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PubClub

JULY 17, 2024

The Power of Where: A Geographic Approach to the World’s Greatest Challenges Showcases the Power of Geospatial Technology REDLANDS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication next month of The Power of Where: A Geographic Approach to the World’s Greatest Challenges.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

Foodhak announces partnership with food market’s latest bar In an exciting move, revolutionary and innovative healthy snack brand, Foodhak ( www.foodhak.com ), has partnered with Mercato Metropolitano (Elephant & Castle) and its brand new bar ‘The Beer Shack’. From 20th July The Beer Shack, the popular food market’s latest hotspot, will feature bestsellers from Foodhak’s award winning range; Pophaks (popped lotus seeds), Seeded Omega Crackers and Ashwagandha Chocolate Chip Cookies.

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