PUNCH

MAY 8, 2024

These are the best and worst barstools at cocktail bars right now, from minimalist chairs to cushioned seats and everything in between.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

With its unique earthy qualities, sotol is a Mexican spirit that proves versatile as an ingredient. A new favorite for bartenders everywhere, sotol cocktails are the perfect next step for fans of mezcal-based recipes. Here are a few to try. Beatriz Sotol lends an earthy quality to a mix of elderflower liqueur and Cocchi Americano. Naked in the Desert A nod to Joaquín Simó’s Naked and Famous cocktail.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

Not everyone has time for a Mother’s Day getaway to Italy. So, what not bring the Italy to mom? And no, we aren’t talking the usual Aperol Spritz or Negroni. From unique spritzes to vibrant elixirs served neat, these six cocktails will transport any mom to an idyllic Italian village overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, or a sea of rolling green hills decorated in cypress trees.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 8, 2024

Howdy, friends — and happy Beer Label Wednesday. Premium Subscribers have a number of “firsts” behind the paywall, including a number of breweries I’ve not showcased in this email or even seen a label from before. Always fun when that happens. There are also not one but two interesting whiskey labels in here, one that’s very WTF and one made for a specific place in Chicago, but was bottled & blended in Wisconsin, and distilled in Indiana.

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Drinks International

MAY 8, 2024

BrewDog has announced that James Arrow, currently COO, will succeed James Watt as CEO of the company, as part of a succession plan put in place last year.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 8, 2024

Further proof that you can make vodka out of anything, High Desert is made from prickly pear cacti harvested in the high desert of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. That’s really the whole story: There’s a whole lotta cactus out there in the southern deserts, so good on ’em for trying to do something useful with it. Let’s give it a spin.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 8, 2024

Tres Generaciones upgrades its Anejo expression with this third bottle in its Legacy Edition series of tequilas. This 50th Anniversary Añejo “is a unique expression paying homage to Don Francisco Javier Sauza’s original recipe, which he crafted 50 years ago to create a tequila masterpiece celebrating three generations of distilling at La Perseverancia distillery.” This is our second Legacy Edition bottling, following up on the La Colonial Reposado expression we reviewed in late

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VinePair

MAY 8, 2024

There’s a lot of misinformation when it comes to restaurant wine lists and how they’re priced. The lack of transparency around value and markups has perpetuated myths like “you should always order the second-cheapest bottle on the menu,” or “the bottle price in a restaurant is always three times higher than its retail value.” One of the most common rumors is that the listed by-the-glass price is actually what the restaurant paid for the full bottle of wine.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 8, 2024

Suntory Global Spirits will feature The Yamazaki and Hakushu Kogei Collection (2024 Japanese Kimono Edition) at the 2024 TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference in Singapore as it announces it’s updated name. Photo credit: Suntory Global Spirits Suntory Global Spirits is the updated name for Beam Suntory as the international spirits company begins a new era.

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VinePair

MAY 8, 2024

Beer has had a close relationship with television since the beginning of… well, television. That bond has spawned a sprawling canon of zeitgeist-reflecting, lexicon-expanding ads over the decades, as macro brewers hustling undifferentiated — or at least under-differentiated — products to the American drinking public relied on the strength of marketing to build brand loyalty.

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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

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 8, 2024

The Glenfiddich 1956 29 Year Old for Intertrade. Credit: Whisky Auctioneer Glenfiddich single malt whisky can be bought in almost every supermarket in the UK and is equally successful abroad. This is no happy accident. Glenfiddich, a trailblazing force in the whisky industry, was the first distillery in Scotland to market its single malt outside of the UK in 1963.

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Cheers

MAY 8, 2024

Mother’s Day is May 12, this year, so be ready for the brunch and dinner crowd with some festive, Mom-approved cocktails. Here are five recipes that are fairly simple to execute but will make a big impact. For more, check out the Mother’s Day drinks roundup from 2023. Print Pampl’ Up Course Drinks Keyword citrus, Cointreau, grapefruit soda, lemon Ingredients ½ oz. Citrus syrup ¾ oz. Cointreau ½ oz. Lemon juice 1 ¼ oz. Three Cents grapefruit s

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 8, 2024

The Dalmore Cask Curation Sherry Edition is the first in a four part series, with the second Port Edition scheduled for release in October 2024. Photo credit: Whyte & Mackay One The Dalmore Cask Curation Sherry Edition sets has been sold via an exclusive ballot at Dubai Duty free. There were just 150 of these limited edition sets available worldwide, with only 20 marked for sale at Travel Retail.

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Cheers

MAY 8, 2024

The sparkling wine category, which had posted growth for 20 consecutive years since 2002, took a tumble in 2023. Sparkling wine consumption fell 3.4% to 25.7 million 9-liter cases, according to The Beverage Information Group ’s 2024 Industry Overview. That’s the same percentage decline as total wine volume consumption for this past year. Bubbly wines face the same headwinds as wine in general: People drinking less wine (and less overall), and fierce competition from the ready-to-drink cocktails,

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Spiritz

MAY 8, 2024

Dubai Duty Free’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Colm McLoughlin has announced his retirement, which would be effective from 31st May. After 31st May, he will maintain an advisory role in the company. McLoughlin carries more than five decades experience and has been the driving force behind Dubai Duty Free’s rise to become the largest single airport duty-free operations in the world.

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VinePair

MAY 8, 2024

When it comes to Pinot Noir , South Africa is not the first country that comes to mind. South African Pinot Noir is still under the radar — as are most South African wines — even though their quality and range has gotten better and better. I first recognized the distinction of the Pinot Noirs back in 2016 on a visit to South Africa’s Winelands , as they are known.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 8, 2024

Story by Cara Devine. Cara is our Melbourne-based drinks writer. She is the manager of Bomba in Melbourne and the face and talent behind the cocktailing YouTube channel Behind the Bar. You can email her at behindthebarchannel@gmail.com The official start of autumn in Australia is the March equinox – whether or not we want to admit it, summer is over.

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Spiritz

MAY 8, 2024

Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) has successfully orchestrated Track 2 of the IndiaSkills 2024 hospitality competitions from 27th April to 1st May 2024 in Delhi, at different venues. The events pulsated with energy, uniting talent from across the nation in celebration of skill and passion. Collaborating with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and the National Skill Development Council (NSDC), THSC set the stage for an unforgettable showcase of hospitality exce

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Australian Bartender

MAY 8, 2024

Last year we visited the Basque region of Spain, and were introduced to this traditional drink, which is served everywhere. The Kalimotxo, pronounced ‘Cali-mot-cho’, is traditionally served over ice with a slice of lemon. We love a bit of drink history and the story goes like this. Sometimes referred to as ‘Cuba Libre Del Pobre’ or poor man’s Cuba Libre, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Cubans came up with it.

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Steve the Bartender

MAY 8, 2024

Portland cocktail bartender, Jeffrey Morgenthaler, saved the drink by using fresh ingredients and adding in a cask-strength bourbon whiskey. The post Amaretto Sour appeared first on Steve the Bartender.

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VinePair

MAY 8, 2024

17 years after co-founding Scottish multinational brewery and pub chain BrewDog , CEO James Watt will step down from his position and assume a new role of ‘captain and co-founder.’ According to The Guardian , Watt informed the company board of his plans to step down last year, and COO James Arrow will take the reins as CEO. Watt will still own a 21-percent stake in BrewDog, and will remain active in company affairs and brand direction as a non-executive member.

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Cheers

MAY 8, 2024

Coming off three straight years of rapid growth during and after the pandemic, sales in the beverage alcohol industry cooled significantly in 2023. With a few notable exceptions, most spirit and wine categories were down in sales compared to 2022. In total, 58 spirits , 26 wines and 16 RTDs qualified as Growth Brands this year, based on 2023 calendar year sales.

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Bevvy

MAY 8, 2024

Raise a glass to mom with this collection of flower-inspired cocktails. The post 12 Mother’s Day Cocktails to Celebrate Mom appeared first on Bevvy.

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 8, 2024

Savoring a pleasing combination of tastes is about getting a type of satisfaction beyond simple pleasure. For those who are excited by both the sight of bite-sized cake and cocktails , this mix definitely comes true. Picture enjoying a beverage that will take you into the world of a sweet mixture of flavors that gives you the feeling of the past, where every sip is a musical symphony of your favorite cakes.

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Spiritz

MAY 8, 2024

A delegation of Australian Grape and Wine (Australia’s national association of wine producers) has come to India to continue the conversation and engagement with the stakeholders of the Indian wine sector. Lee McLean, CEO, Australian Grape and Wine, along with a group of Australian wine industry luminaries, have held meetings with different wine companies, vineyards and other stakeholders.

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Just Drinks

MAY 8, 2024

“Survival” was listed as the main priority for 43% of UK independent brewers following a flurry of closures in early 2024, a report shows.

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Spiritz

MAY 8, 2024

The Supreme Court has deferred its order in the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail plea in the Delhi excise policy case. The apex court of the country is expected to hear the case later this week or in the next week. However, a Delhi Court has extended Kejriwal's judicial custody in a money-laundering case in the Delhi’s excise policy, till 20th May.

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Just Drinks

MAY 8, 2024

BrewDog CEO and co-founder James Watt is stepping down from the helm of the brewer he started in a garage after 17 years leading the UK business.

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PubClub

MAY 8, 2024

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: GDEN) (“Golden Entertainment” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. In the quarter, the Company reported first quarter revenue of $174.0 million, net income of $42.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $41.0 million. In addition, on May 2, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared the Company’s recurring quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of the Company’s ou

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Just Drinks

MAY 8, 2024

Campari’s Q1s represented the first set of numbers presented by new CEO Matteo Fantacchiotti. He faced questions on the US, Europe and Courvoisier.

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PubClub

MAY 8, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAL) (the “Company”) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 14,333,333 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, for total gross proceeds of approximately $215.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company.

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Just Drinks

MAY 8, 2024

Tesseron Cognac speaks to Just Drinks about market trends, the US market, China and the negociant-turned-House’s strategy.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 8, 2024

With over two decades of expertise in crafting fine wines, the decision to venture into the world of non-alcoholic options might seem unexpected. Yet, Rachel Martin of Oceano Zero is doing just that. In this interview, Rachel shares the inspiring genesis behind her foray into the realm of non-alcoholic wine, revealing a convergence of specialized knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Just Drinks

MAY 8, 2024

US distiller Heaven Hill Brands is exploring avenues to reduce its workforce at its Kentucky site to make it “more efficient and flexible”.

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VinePair

MAY 8, 2024

Last November, I went to the friends and family soft-opening of a sleek ’70/’80s-inspired bar on the Lower East Side. I was led to a low-slung, padded, backless stool wedged next to a sofa. I asked if I could instead post up at the bar but the bespoke bar seats, all sleek chrome and rich chocolate leather, proved challenging to casually mount, and I was unable to sit back due to the narrow curved sides of the padded, slim-fit seat.

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