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Alaskas Are Having a Moment. Why Not Try Them All?

PUNCH

The Chartreuse-spiked Martini has inspired a range of modern takes, incorporating everything from satsuma-infused gin to Midori and more.

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Cream Is Key to Decadent Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

In his March/April 2024 Mixopedia column, Wayne Curtis chronicles the rise and fall and maybe another rise of cream cocktails. While cocktails made with dairy have been around for centuries, the golden age of cream cocktails was kicked off in the late 1960s by the Brandy Alexander. What followed were drinks such as the Grasshopper and White Russian.

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Nothing Beets A Mule

Chilled Magazine

Crafted using green chile vodka, beet shrub, ginger, and lime, this libation is a cool new twist on a classic using one of the winter’s most popular and colorful vegetables: beets! “This drink came about to utilize a product I had sitting around since we stopped our brunch service: green chile vodka. It’s great in a bloody mary, and we had a few bottles still hanging around.

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Where to Drink in Tucson, Arizona

Imbibe Magazine

In the postcard-perfect surroundings of southern Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, Tucson exists as a small metropolis (at just over half a million) shaped by the historic confluence of cultures, from indigenous tribes like the Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui to early Spanish missionaries and the city’s inextricable link with Mexico. Today, Tucson remains both historically minded and community-centric, as evidenced by the devotion to its hometown businesses, many run by native Tucsonans, and its designa

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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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This Week's Beer News: Thousands of New Untappd Awards

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Untappd announced their new Community Awards last week and I spent some time poking through them — before quickly realizing that it’s an absolute firehose of beer ranking data points. It’s definitely fun to have an objective program like this; ever since the RateBeer Best Awards threw in the towel a few years ago there’s been a bit of a blank space in the world of online beer popularity medal distribution.

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Exploring the Whiskey Trail: 5 Must-Visit US Distilleries This Year

The Whiskey Wash

The US’s burgeoning whiskey industry has come on in leaps and bounds during recent decades. With distilleries stepping up their visitor experiences, there has never been a better time to take a trip around the must-visit whiskey distilleries in the United States. In fact, in 2022, visitors to distilleries in Kentucky exceeded 2 million, whilst Tennessee welcomed over 6 million whiskey tourists.

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The 10 Biggest Beer Companies in the World (2024)

VinePair

As the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage, beer can be found in nearly every corner of the globe. But when it comes to the companies that have the largest slice of the pie, massive conglomerates continue to dominate sales year-over-year. According to data collected and published by Business 2 Community (B2C) , Anheuser-Busch InBev secured the largest share of the beer industry’s market in 2023 with a market capitalization of over $123 billion, despite Bud Light’s massive losses.

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Review: Waterford Distillery Heritage Hunter and Organic Cuvee Gaia

Drinkhacker

Waterford continues to expand its diverse portfolio of terroir-focused Irish whiskeys. Today we’re taking a look at a recent addition to the Arcadian Farm Origin Series which, like last year’s peated offerings , showcases “maverick farming” with a focus on heritage grains. The second offering is an all cuvee expression of Waterford’s Organic Gaia. Let’s check them out.

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Auctioning of liquor vends in Chandigarh faces challenges

Spiritz

In the second round of liquor vends’ auction in Chandigarh, only 10 out of 46 unsold liquor vends were auctioned. In the first round, 51 liquor vends were auctioned. The second round of auction was organised on 15th March after only 51 of the total 97 liquor vends could be allotted in the first round of auction on 7th March. Against the reserve price of Rs 36.79 crore for the 10 sold liquor vends in Chandigarh in the second round of auction, the department fetched just Rs 38.18 crore.

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Whiskey Review: Garrison Brothers 2024 Guadalupe

The Whiskey Wash

We review Garrison Brothers 2024 Guadalupe, a Texas bourbon aged four years in white American oak casks and two years in Portuguese tawny port casks. (image via Garrison Brothers) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

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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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In Pursuit of Excellence

Spiritz

Meena Bhatia’s four- decade long journey wasn’t planned but was ignited by a deep passion for people. Her trajectory was far from a leisurely stroll; rather, it was a tumultuous expedition marked by resistance and roadblocks, many of which were regrettably tethered to her gender. As the Vice President and General Manager of Le Meridien New Delhi, Meena’s narrative is one of perpetual learning, unbridled innovation, and the cultivation of inspired leaders.

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Port Ellen Distillery reopens after more than 40 years

Drinks International

Diageo has announced that Port Ellen Distillery has reopened on the island of Islay more than 40 years after closing its doors. The reopening is the.

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A premium entry by ADS Spirits

Spiritz

ADS Group has announced its foray into the ultra-premium whisky segment of India with the launch of Woodnote Premium Blended Select Cask Whisky in Delhi and Haryana. Positioned as “Serenity Uncasked,” Woodnote Premium Whisky harmoniously combines fine Scotch malts and select Indian grain spirits to deliver a symphony of flavours. Presently available in Delhi and Haryana, Woodnote Premium Whisky promises discerning connoisseurs an elevated sipping experience.

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New Releases: Yellowstone, Rabbit Hole, Pursuit United

The Whiskey Wash

New bourbon whiskey releases in the USA include a rum cask finish from Yellowstone Bourbon, a double-oaked bourbon from Pursuit United, and an Apera cask-finished bourbon from Rabbit Hole Distillery. Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Rum Casks Limestone Branch Distillery has released the second installment in its Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection: a Kentucky straight bourbon finished in rum casks.

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Putting the Best Foot Forward

Spiritz

With her passion for creating brand value and marketing, Sameeksha Uniyal, Brand Lead, Bacardi India, finds herself in a position that gives her tremendous job fulfilment. Of the firm belief that an increasing number of women will occupy responsible posts in India’s alcoholic beverages industry in times to come, she loves to mentor those who want to foray into this field.

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Review: New Belgium Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale (2023)

Drinkhacker

As was the case with the 2022 release , New Belgium’s 2023 Oakspire bottling is barrel aged in Four Roses casks, a decidedly minimal departure compared to previous years’ shifts. However, per the brand: This year’s edition of Oakspire has been brewed through a proprietary infusion method to extract the rich flavors from the bourbon-soaked charred oak and deliver notes of brown sugar, caramel, and toffee.

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New Releases: Springbank, Torabhaig, & Aberfeldy

The Whiskey Wash

In new scotch whisky releases : Springbank finally unveils the second Countdown Collection Release, Torabhaig updates The Legacy Series, and Aberfeldy experiments with wine casks. Springbank 26 Year Old Countdown Collection Springbank Distillery has revealed the 2024 release in the Countdown Collection , counting down to the distillery’s bicentenary in 2028.

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Kylie Jenner Introduces Sprinter Vodka Soda

Cheers

At the confluence of the celebrity alcohol brand and ready-to-drink (RTD) trends is Sprinter, a new canned vodka soda line from Kylie Jenner. It’s made with vodka, sparkling water and real fruit juice, and available in four flavors: Black Cherry, Peach, Grapefruit and Lime Jenner tapped Chandra Richter, a female beverage development expert with more than 20 years of industry experience and a PhD in molecular biology, to serve as Head of Product Development and Operations at Sprinter.

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International bars set to hit Sydney for the Maybe Festival this April

Australian Bartender

Some of the best bars from around the globe will be descending on Sydney this April for the second annual Maybe Cocktail Festival. Bar talent from the most internationally acclaimed bars in the world including more than 12 of The World’s 50 Best Bars will take up residency at nine venues across Sydney including Maybe Sammy , Dean & Nancy on 22 , Sammy Junior , El Primo Sanchez , Oxford House , RICO’S Taco , Kasbah , Busby’s , and Lady Hampshire.

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Jack Daniel’s Expands RTD Lineup with Jack & Ginger Ale

Cheers

Jack Daniel’s has introduced the latest member of its ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail lineup: Jack & Ginger Ale. This new RTD is made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and ginger ale. “On the heels of our popular Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola canned cocktail release, we’re thrilled to unveil yet another of the world’s most popular bar calls in an easy-to-drink and convenient format,” says Dallas Cheatham, Jack Daniel’s RTD Brand Director.

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Torabhaig announces third instalment of its Legacy Series

Drinks International

Isle of Skye single malt distillery Torabhaig has announced the launch of the third instalment in its Legacy Series which follows the journey to a ten-year-old expression.

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Jose Cuervo Unveils 2024 Reserva de la Familia Añejo

Cheers

Jose Cuervo’s Reserva de la Familia line has announced its 2024 añejo release and accompanying collector’s box, designed by Mexican artist Ana Pellicer. The custom-designed artwork is titled “Insatiable Transparencies of a Historic Landscape.” It’s meant to represent the landscape of Tequila, Mexico, and will be on the limited-release collector’s box of the portfolio’s Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo.

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The VinePair Podcast: Covid Comps Are Misleading the Drinks Industry

VinePair

The post-Covid drinks industry has been dominated by talk of decreasing sales, shrinking budgets, and even layoffs. This doom-and-gloom forecasting proclaims that people just aren’t drinking the way they used to, but if you talk to people in the trade, they’re not really seeing that much of a decline. Not when sales figures are compared to those from 2018 and 2019, demonstrating that, actually, most companies in the drinks industry are doing just fine.

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Flow Beverage reaffirms expected co-packing boost after falling Q1 sales

Just Drinks

Flow Beverage has underlined the spur it expects its recent co-pack contracts to give sales after reporting falling first-quarter revenues.

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Zodiac Drink Ideas – A Cocktail For Your Horoscope Sign!

Mix That Drink

Astrology has been fascinating people for centuries, whether we believe in it or not. But have you ever wondered if there's a cocktail for your zodiac sign?

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Springtime Blooms Authentic, Cultural Experiences in Tuscany

PubClub

LUCCA, Italy–(BUSINESS WIRE)–While summertime and Italy go hand in hand, some of Tuscany’s most renowned hotels and resorts celebrate springtime festivities with unique experiences. Grand Universe La Residenza , a premiere collection of 10 suites and residences, honors Saint Zita during the Festa di Santa Zita, held annually on April 27.

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Irish Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Gastronom

Last Updated on March 18, 2024 by Leah Hall Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish Old Fashioned! This simple cocktail only calls for three ingredients and takes a couple minutes to make. Don’t feel like you have to save this Irish Old Fashioned just for St. Patrick’s Day because this smooth … The post Irish Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

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Pitney Bowes Launches New Delivery, Tracking, and Returns Capabilities at Shoptalk 2024

PubClub

The Company’s latest ecommerce logistics solutions include new gift tracking, customer service returns and expanded regional delivery service, which now reaches 90% of the population in the United States within 1-3 days. STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI), a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services, today announced the launch of a series of new tracking and returns capabilities and the expansion of its region

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DO LESS TO IMPRESS: WILLIAM GRANT & SONS LAUNCH DE KUYPER ROYAL DISTILLERS READY-TO-SERVE COCKTAILS IN THE UK

Bar Magazine

William Grant & Sons launches an expert-made, ready-to-serve cocktail range from one of the world’s leading liqueur distilleries, De Kuyper. A four-strong range will debut with UK retailers this Spring, with two cocktail serves rolling out in Sainsbury’s from mid-March and four on Amazon from April (RRP* £13/50cl/12.5% ABV). Made by the global market-leading producer of cocktail liqueurs, De Kuyper’s range includes four classic cocktails.

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THE HOTEL at Black Oak Casino Resort Partners with PathoSans for a Safe and Sustainable Cleaning Program

PubClub

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PathoSans , a leading provider of sustainable and socially responsible cleaning and disinfecting solutions, has partnered with THE HOTEL at Black Oak Casino Resort to provide a safe, non-toxic cleaning program. An expansive, family-friendly resort located in the greater Yosemite region, THE HOTEL uses PathoSans’ natural cleaning solutions for its general cleaning and carpet care.

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APPLE CIDER TO DOMINATE AS IT CONTINUES TO CATCH PUBGOERS’ EYES

Bar Magazine

Ninth edition of the Westons Cider Report reveals how premium and crafted apple cider continues to grow market share… As overall on trade sales of cider finally stabilise post-Covid. Despite further outlet consolidation, value sales of cider have risen +4.7% to reach within touching distance of £2 billion… On volumes up +0.5% as the average price of a pint continues to grow well beyond £4.

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ShamROCK, San Diego’s St. Paddy’s Block Party Bartender Review

PubClub

I was Irish for a day. And into the night. The San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Weekend block party called ShamROCK is largely responsible. for it featured Irish bands, Irish step dancers and lots of beer. I’m not the only one having a great time at ShamROCK. Photo: PubClub.com As a VIP, I was drinking cold ones out of a huge Oktoberfest-style beer stein while rocking out along on Sixth Ave., in the Gaslamp Quarter.

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MONIN unveils new Cinnamon Roll Syrup Offering authentic, fresh-from-the-oven flavour

Bar Magazine

MONIN , the leading syrup brand in the UK on-trade and a trusted partner for hospitality professionals all over the world [1] , is expanding its dessert-inspired range this spring with a NEW feel-good flavour, MONIN Cinnamon Roll syrup. The new addition is truly innovative, full of the rich, natural aroma of just-baked cinnamon rolls. Made in France like all of MONIN’s syrups, it is expertly crafted to enable baristas and bartenders to create deliciously indulgent hot or iced coffee drinks, and

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BinaryBeer on how IoT smart kegs can benefit business

Just Drinks

BinaryBeer’s Michael Burton discusses how IoT-enabled kegs work, the challenges developing them and the opportunities the tech presents.

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HOP VIETNAMESE STREET EATS TO OPEN SECOND MANCHESTER RESTAURANT AT MANCHESTER ARNDALE

Bar Magazine

HOP Vietnamese Street Eats become the latest new eatery to arrive at Manchester Arndale in May The fast growing QSR Vietnamese food brand will occupy the former Samsung unit on Market Street Manchester Arndale has announced another new addition to its food and beverage line-up after agreeing a 15-year lease with HOP Vietnamese Street Eats. HOP Vietnamese, which has a selection of outlets across London and a kiosk in ‘The Orient’ food court at The Trafford Centre, will bring a taste of Vietnam to

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