Fri.May 17, 2024

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Sancerre Is More Than a Wine, It’s a Brand

PUNCH

As the bistro staple rises in popularity (and price), many sommeliers find themselves at a crossroads: Serve the beloved wine with a thorny reputation, or find alternatives to satisfy its fans.

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Drink of the Week: Stray Dog Wild Gin

Imbibe Magazine

It took me a minute to comfortably talk about terroir without feeling like a parody of myself or drinks writers everywhere. But it’s a really useful way to analyze what you taste. The beverage business is rife with convoluted corporate ownership structures, so determining whether what’s in my glass reflects the land, people, and culture that it came from helps me cut through the noise.

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A Paloma for Every Mood

PUNCH

9 Paloma cocktail recipes, which add everything from Campari to jalapeño to gochujang to the classic tequila drink.

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Show Us Your Martinis and Do Some Good—Martini Week May 20 – May 26th

Chilled Magazine

Martini Week (May 20 – May 26th) is inspired by raising a glass and building community. What started a short three years ago in San Francisco as a tribute to the birthplace of both the Martini and Junipero Gin, has since expanded to more cities like Oakland, Sacramento, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Brooklyn, and Milwaukee. Martini Week celebrates the freedom to enjoy Martinis in any preferred style, notably incorporating the diverse tastes that are home to the participating cities.

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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 Circus-y & Chicago-y Craft Beer Events & Socials

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Happy Friday, friends! Hey, remember when Lagunitas was fun? Facebook Memories reminded us that the Lagunitas Beer Circus — perhaps the most bizarre beer event we’ve ever attended — kicked off in Chicago a decade ago. We revisited in 2015 , 2017 and 2018 ( fyi some of those ‘15 pictures might not exactly be SFW ) and described the whole thing as: “An incomparable festival of oddities, which happens to include dozens of taps of outstanding beer … good beer, goo

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Whiskey Review: Southern Star Paragon Bottled-In-Bond

The Whiskey Wash

We review Southern Star Paragon Bottled-In-Bond, a wheated bourbon distilled from 70% corn, 16% wheat, and 14% barley that’s been aged at least four years and bottled at 100 proof. (image via Southern Distilling Company) 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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SOM appoints Roy Sourav Kumar as VP - Sales, East

Spiritz

SOM Distilleries and Breweries Ltd has appointed Roy Sourav Kumar as Vice President - Sales, East. Kumar brings over two decades of extensive experience in sales and marketing within prominent FMCG and alcoholic beverage companies such as Cadbury's, ITC, Heineken (UB Ltd), and ABD. Kumar will oversee the sales strategy and operations in the eastern India region including Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and the North-eastern states, and will cover sales in CSD and para military, with a focus on d

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First Tribal-Owned Distillery Established On Native Land In Oregon

The Whiskey Wash

In a huge leap forward for Native American tribal distillers, Heritage Distilling Company and the Coquille Indian Tribe have announced the establishment of a distillery at The Mill Casino-Hotel & RV Park. The distillery is the first to be established on Native American tribal lands. “Modernizing Oregon’s Liquor Laws” The partnership between Heritage Distilling Company and the Coquille Indian Tribe is the culmination of the overturning of a 188 year old Federal law that banned Native America

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Two new rare whiskies by Bowmore

Spiritz

Suntory Global Spirits has unveiled two rare additions to the Bowmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky Timeless Series. The whiskies are named The Bowmore Timeless 33-Year-Old – a GTR exclusive, and the Bowmore Timeless 29-Year-Old, which is available only for domestic markets. Both are limited-edition expressions, with just 3,000 bottles of each being available.

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The Top 10 Summer Cocktails of All Time

Drinkhacker

As summer approaches, it’s natural to ask, aloud even perhaps, what should I be drinking right now? While selections like white wine and cold beer are obvious, numerous cocktails abound which feel tailor-made for summer sipping. But which are best? To find out, we polled the Drinkhacker staff and asked for each writer’s list of their personal favorite 10 summer cocktails.

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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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The Spring Awakening Camarena Margarita

VinePair

Camarena Reposado adds the perfect touch of caramel, vanilla, and oak to round out the sweetness of the strawberries and hot honey.

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Whisky Review: Balvenie-Glenlivet “As We Get It” 1970s

The Whiskey Wash

The Balvenie-Glenlivet “As We Get It” 108.6 proof. The full bottle versions that appear at auction are mostly 105.2 proof. The Balvenie distillery was established in 1892 by William Grant in Dufftown, Scotland, nestled in the heart of Speyside. Built on the grounds of Balvenie New House, it was constructed by the Grant family, who aimed to expand their whisky production beyond the success of their first distillery, Glenfiddich.

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Drink Responsibly 2024

Cheers

Welcome to the Summer edition of Cheers magazine! In this issue we present the 2024 Growth Brands Awards winners, the leaders in spirits, wine and ready-to-drink products. Read Now Additional highlights of the Drink Responsibly issue of Cheers include: An interview with Robert Hall and Leslie Kimball of Responsibility.org How and why demand for alcohol-free options keeps climbing A roundup of some of the new no-/low-alcohol beverage products A selection of inspired spirit-free cocktail recipes

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Pernod’s first GTR outlet in NZ

Spiritz

Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail has opened the first ever wine & spirits shop-in-shop in partnership with Lagardère, at Auckland International Airport in New Zealand. The 62 sq m space features the spirits giant’s signature modular design, with interchangeable furniture, which allows Pernod Ricard to shift the focus to any part of its portfolio.

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Behind the Beverage: Nothing Beets A Mule at Foundation Social Eatery

Cheers

The Nothing Beets A Mule from Foundation Social Eatery in Alpharetta, GA, is a savory, spicy take on the familiar Mule, using a beet shrub that gives the drink a vibrant bright pink color. This cocktail was born out of a necessity to use up the beet shrub, which was originally for a different cocktail and also use a spirit that had been on the shelf for quite a while.

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A Pair of Apricot Martinis — and Types of Fruity Booze

Cocktails with Suderman

As you browse cocktail recipes, you will inevitably come across recipes that call for fruit liqueur or fruit eau de vie. When you encounter these sorts of recipes, you might experience a bit of confusion: Is there a difference between a fruit eau de vie and a fruit liqueur? Can you swap one for the other in a cocktail? Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes.

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Avaline Chardonnay

Cheers

Avaline , the transparently produced wine brand founded by Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power, has launched a chardonnay. The company says it spent years perfecting this chardonnay in the South of France with Famille Fabre – the oldest wine producer in Languedoc, France, that’s also 100% organic and female-owned. This wine displays aromas of yellow apple and yellow and white flowers, the company says, with a slightly nutty character and a tiny bit of savory thyme, apricot nectar, while the palate

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The VinePair Podcast: Surging Labor Costs Are a Nationwide Challenge for Bars and Restaurants

VinePair

Restaurants are expensive right now, and people are frustrated. Without context, many people feel as if they’re being shortchanged, or nickel and dimed by restaurants that are still trying to rebound from Covid losses. For others, the assumption for price hikes is that food and wine prices have simply gone up in restaurants’ supply chains. And while both are somewhat true, the real driver of bumped prices is an increase in staffing and labor costs.

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Gallo Taps Beer Market With Montucky Cold Snacks

Cheers

Long known for its wine business, and more recently, spirits and ready-to-drink beverages, Gallo is now getting into beer. The Modesto, CA-based behemoth announced May 15 a strategic partnership with the founders of Montucky Cold Snacks , a light, sessionable lager. “Today’s consumer is shopping brands, flavors, and occasions across beer, wine, spirits, and RTDs.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The El Floridita Daiquiri

VinePair

“Cocktail College” is brought to you by Zacapa No. 23 Rum. Listener, I want to talk to you about aging today, specifically about solera aging. You probably know it from the fine wines in Jerez, Spain, and you’ve probably noticed that it’s become something of a trend these days in distilled spirits. Well, for Zacapa No. 23 Rum, that’s always been the process — a blend of 6- to 23-year-old rums using the solera method — but not only that.

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Tilray Brands readies “strategic and accretive” expansion after US marijuana announcement

Just Drinks

Tilray Brands wants to raise funds to fuel expansion in the US ahead of the possible federal easing of restrictions on marijuana.

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The Fish House Punch

VinePair

The Fish House punch is a Philly-born swimming pool of Jamaican rum, Cognac, peach brandy, lemon juice, and sugar. Check out the recipe here!

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Diageo to invest at Guinness site in net-zero push

Just Drinks

Diageo is set to invest around €100m ($108m) into its St. James’s Gate brewing site in Ireland in an effort to reduce its carbon emissions.

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Six Things about COA Shanghai 2.0 We Learned from Jay Khan

DRiNK Magazine

The return of the agave paradise. The post Six Things about COA Shanghai 2.0 We Learned from Jay Khan appeared first on DRiNK.

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The drinks industry’s big names spread wings to capture less loyal drinkers

Just Drinks

Recent moves by Gallo and Jackson Family Wines show how some big names are trying to meet today’s less category- and brand-loyal consumer.

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Loblaw endorses Canada grocery code of conduct but stumbling block remains

Just Drinks

Loblaw has indicated its willingness to sign up to a Canada grocery code of conduct, which has been in the making at least two years.

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Hot beverages group Prinsen Berning receives fresh financing

Just Drinks

Sports-nutrition group Prinsen Berning has secured a “long-term” financing agreement with Eurazeo, a European investment group.

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Italians drinking less wine but not leaving category – data

Just Drinks

Italian wine drinkers are drinking less but not moving away from the category altogether, data from the UIV suggests.

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US proposes to ease restrictions on marijuana

Just Drinks

The US president puts out proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less addictive drug under US law, consequently carrying fewer penalties.

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Sustainability in the spotlight for Australian winemakers

Just Drinks

Sustainable Winegrowing Australia's 2023 impact report details its efforts to make the industry more sustainable but is it enough?

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UK pub group Marston’s to sell “non-core” sites

Just Drinks

UK-based pub group Marston’s is set to “dispose of” £50m ($63m) of non-core and unlicensed properties, it revealed in a trading update.

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Les Grands Chais de France to shut Langguth facility

Just Drinks

Wine giant Les Grands Chais de France is closing one of the facilities attached to its recently acquired German wine group Langguth.

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US wine importer Quintessential enters spirits

Just Drinks

US-based wine importer Quintessential is adding spirits to its range of products with the launch of gin brand Le Gin 13.

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