PUNCH

MAY 30, 2024

Phoenix’s Bar 1912 calls on more than a dozen local botanicals—cactus paddle to ocotillo blossom—that have been foraged, extracted and preserved in its take on the classic.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 30, 2024

Enter for a chance to win a trip to Tales® of the Cocktail and cash prizes up to $2,000. Grand Prize winner will be feature in Chilled Magazine. Spice up your bar with the vibrant hues and flavors of Mango Shotta. By crafting an original bright orange shooter and cocktail, we invite bartenders to show us how they “Paint the Town Mango”. Inspired by the mangonada, Mango Shotta is designed to elevate and add a kick to any cocktail.

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Spiritz

MAY 30, 2024

Radico Khaitan Limited has announced that Morpheus Brandy has achieved sales of 1 million cases for consecutive years. Morpheus Brandy stands as a leader in the industry and the first premium brandy to reach this milestone. Morpheus Brandy has captured an impressive 64 percent share of the premium brandy market in India. Building on the success of Morpheus XO Brandy, the company further expanded its brandy portfolio with a more premium extension, Morpheus Blue XO Premium Brandy.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 30, 2024

We review Wenzel Whiskey One 50th Bourbon, a “traditional” bourbon blend clocking in at 111.6 proof. (image via Wenzel Whiskey) 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. Wenzel Whiskey is a Covington, Kentucky-based rectifier and blender tied to a name associated with that state’s whiskey past.

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Spiritz

MAY 30, 2024

Pernod Ricard and ecoSPIRITS have announced entering a new stage in their relationship with a five-year global licensing agreement to enable the distribution of Pernod Ricard’s spirits brands in ecoSPIRITS’ circular packaging technology to on-trade venues around the world. This collaboration, which builds on the learnings of a pilot in Singapore in late 2022, aims to further promote circularity in the spirits industry, a core priority of Pernod Ricard’s 2030 Sustainability and

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VinePair

MAY 30, 2024

Bar director Rob Krueger is charmed by the idea of a tiny Martini in a mini cocktail glass topped with a huge olive. “That vision stuck with me,” he said of developing the beverage program at Smith & Mills , which opened its second location in Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center in late 2023. He toyed with the concept and landed on a trio of mini Martinis: a Vesper inspired by the popular large-format version from the original location, a smoky mezcal-based interpretation, and, yes, a gin Martini

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Drinkhacker

MAY 30, 2024

Virginia’s A. Smith Bowman Distillery has been on fire of late with its limited editions. The annual Cask Strength releases, each impressive, have become instant unicorns, and the most recent Abraham Bowman , a rum-finished 15-year-old bourbon released in 2021, was similarly spot on. After a two year hiatus, Abraham Bowman has returned with the first in a new line dubbed the Oak Series.

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Spiritz

MAY 30, 2024

It is widely reported that the consumption patterns in India are changing due to a variety of factors, including increased international travel, exposure to global trends, rising disposable incomes, and a growing middle-class. The retail spaces at airports, especially duty-paid stores, often reflect these changes as they cater to a diverse and international customer base.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 30, 2024

What is the difference between a non-alcoholic liqueur and a syrup? Giffard ‘s new line of Alcohol Free liqueurs are distinguished by their use of the shrub technique to craft them: fruits and herbs are not laced with alcohol but rather macerated in wine vinegar as a replacement for booze — a production process that reportedly took three years to perfect.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 30, 2024

Images via Indri Whisky and Mangrove Global. Indian whisky fans rejoice! Indri Whisky is coming to the UK. Indri Whisky , produced by Piccadily – India’s largest independent malt spirits producer – was launched in the Indian domestic market in 2021. In 2022, it was brought to the international market. Now, Mangrove Global is launching the award-winning Indian whisky in the UK market.

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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

VinePair

MAY 30, 2024

While a caffeine boost might hit the spot mid-flight, you may want to spend the extra few bucks at the airport Starbucks before boarding. In a TikTok video , former flight attendant Kat Kamalani claims that flyers should avoid ordering coffee or tea on airplanes, and to “never consume any liquid that is not in a can or a bottle.” Why? As Kamalani puts it, airplane water tanks “are never cleaned,” and are only cleaned “if they are broken.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MAY 30, 2024

Are you one of those creative bartenders who fall into the ‘I-come-up-with-my-best-ideas-at-the-last-minute-camp?’ Then have we got a comp for you. Hapusa Gin are recruiting for their inaugural cocktail competition and you have just two, count them, two days to get your entries in. The pressure is worth it though: the winner of the UK final will to India for a four-night/five day experience foraging in the Himalayas as well as a guest shift in one of India’s coolest bars.

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VinePair

MAY 30, 2024

A brand founder being quietly replaced by a person of the same name might sound like the premise of a “Twilight Zone” episode — or a questionable Reddit thread — but sometimes, business just gets weird. When Florian Moll and Sven Enderle launched the Enderle & Moll winery in 2007, they quickly gained a reputation for breaking the rules of conventional winemaking, and for producing some of the best Pinot Noirs in Germany.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 30, 2024

The last call has been rung, the final drinks have been poured, and your bar is filled with the murmur of departing patrons. But hold on there, partner! Closing time doesn't mean you down shutters and head straight out the door (although, tempting, right?).

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Cheers

MAY 30, 2024

How much growth is left for ready-to-drink beverages? What does cannabis descheduling mean for the alcohol industry? Was Sazerac smart to purchase BuzzBallz? We discuss all this and more in this episode with Bridget Albert, senior director of external communications for the distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and cohost of that company’s podcast Served Up.

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VinePair

MAY 30, 2024

On Thursday, Monster Brewing Company shut down Dallas’s Deep Ellum Brewing facility and taproom after over a decade of operation. The closure was announced on the brewery’s Instagram page. The post also shared that while the taproom has closed, Deep Ellum brews will continue to be available throughout Texas. “After over 12 years of brewing and serving Deep Ellum beers at the Dallas facility, we’ve made the decision to close the taproom and move production of the beer to other facilities in our n

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Just Drinks

MAY 30, 2024

Germany-based drinks maker Schloss Wachenheim is doubling its production of non-alcoholic sparkling wine to meet growing demand.

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Spiritz

MAY 30, 2024

With the number of Indian globetrotters increasing by the day, an emerging trend is that of purchasing liquor that represents the cultural significance of that country. This is particularly true of whisky and liqueur, as Guy May, Director (Global Business), House of Somrus, points out. The Indian diaspora is the largest in the world comprising approximately 18 million people.

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VinePair

MAY 30, 2024

Last week , we dipped into wine’s archeological history to theorize how humans first came into contact with the vine. Today, we’re moving out of the Stone Age and into the Neolithic Age. During this time, we see some of the earliest signs of agriculture start to take shape. Nomadic peoples flocked toward fertile land, foraged for seeds, planted whatever they could, and hoped for the best.

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PubClub

MAY 30, 2024

Rusticucina in San Diego’s North Park has Happy Hour seven days a week. Rusticucina, a Silician restaurant in San Diego’s North Park, is offering Happy Hours duiring the week, including on weekends. The latter is certainly a rare treat for San Siegoans at any restaurant. The Happy Hour goes from 4-5 Sundays thru Thursdays and 3-5 Fridays and Saturdays on the front patio and in the bar area.

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Whisky Boys

MAY 30, 2024

Kiefer Sutherland together with three friends and colleagues (Gary Briggs, Shawn Hiscott and Rob Steele ) founded Red Bank Premium Blended Canadian Whisky. Distilled on the rocky shores of Nova Scotia.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 30, 2024

The Eden Mill Single Malt Flight. Credit: Julie Howden Exclusive, AA five-star resort, the Old Course Hotel in St. Andrews, is teaming up with independent distiller Eden Mill to offer premium gin and single malt scotch whisky flights. Eden Mill Distillery was established in 2012 on the banks of the Eden Estuary and has since been distilling premium gins and single malt scotch whisky.

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PubClub

MAY 30, 2024

Profitability up 44% to €121.4 million, 1.5 million new members added Outstanding financial delivery with a strong balance sheet Profitability 1 soared to €121.4 million, up 44% from €84.4 million last year. Sustained revenue 2 growth, up 9% to €676.1 million and sharply improved marginal profit 3 , up 32% to €217.3 million. Adjusted net income reached €22.9 million.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 30, 2024

MONIN , the leading syrup brand in the UK on-trade and a trusted partner for hospitality professionals all over the world [1] , has announced the 2024 return of the MONIN Cup competition. The contest encourages new, young bartenders aged 18-27 from across the world to showcase their talent as mixologists by creating original serves with MONIN products.

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Just Drinks

MAY 30, 2024

Just Drinks chats to Saicho sparkling tea founder Charlie Winkworth-Smith on the potential of tea and his plans for the business.

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Just Drinks

MAY 30, 2024

Foley Family Wines has struck a US distribution deal with Ireland Craft Beverages for US distribution of its two brands.

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Just Drinks

MAY 30, 2024

Suja Life has bought Slice, an ex-PepsiCo soda brand, and is planning to relaunch the product as a “healthier” drink.

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Just Drinks

MAY 30, 2024

Good Drinks Australia has partnered with AB Abro Bryggeri for the distribution of its Rekorderlig cider brand in Australia.

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Just Drinks

MAY 30, 2024

Other barriers reported by wine exporters included the Japanese language, and understanding what wines are most in demand.

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Wine 52

Just Drinks

MAY 30, 2024

Molson Coors is moving the production of its licenced Italian beer brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro to US next summer.

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Just Drinks

MAY 30, 2024

Hop water is a nascent category but it is growing in popularity, particularly as health trends accelerate.

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Just Drinks

MAY 30, 2024

Trump recently announced his intentions to introduce a 10% tariff on all imports into the US. How will this affect the drinks world?

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