BarLifeUK

MARCH 12, 2024

Stauning Drinks Kollektive Entry Deadline: 4th May, 2024 Click to view full size Earlier this year BarLifeUK interviewed Ali Reynolds about his role as global ambassador and head of advocacy for Stauning Whisky. During that chat we got the impression that Stauning were planning to enter the cocktail competition scene in a big way, and sure enough, this week the Danish distiller unveiled the Stauning Drinks Kollektive, a huge international competition open to bartenders in the UK, Denmark, German

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PUNCH

MARCH 12, 2024

The best bars to drink a Martini in NYC, from historic Bemelmans Bar and Hotel Chelsea to newcomers like Rockefeller Center’s Le Rock.

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VinePair

MARCH 12, 2024

There are many reasons why a bourbon fan may find a brand overrated. They may scoff at the hype generated by limited allocations. They may not understand the zealous enthusiasm of rabid enthusiasts. They may feel the price point doesn’t jibe with the quality of the juice. A special technique used to create the brand may strike them as gimmicky, or they may just simply have given an expression a taste and decided, “meh.

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PUNCH

MARCH 12, 2024

The best cocktail bars to visit in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, New Orleans and more, according to the editors of Punch.

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VinePair

MARCH 12, 2024

In the age of over-the-top cocktail presentations and $30 Martinis , sometimes it’s just refreshing to indulge in a simple beer and a shot. But with the number of brews and liquors out there, choosing the ideal combination isn’t always straightforward. Still, most bartenders have pretty strong preferences when it comes to their go-to one-two punch. That’s why one brave Reddit user took to the r/bartenders subReddit channel to pose the question: “ What is your go-to shot and beer combo?

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PUNCH

MARCH 12, 2024

The best dives, taverns and neighborhood bars in Chicago, Illinois, from The Long Room to the Old Town Ale House.

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PUNCH

MARCH 12, 2024

The best cocktail bars to visit in New York City, from a Rockefeller Center destination to a Manhattan rooftop bar with the best view.

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Spiritz

MARCH 12, 2024

William Grant & Sons launched a limited edition Hendrick’s gin containing stone fruit and sweet herbs, named Grand Cabaret. Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret was based on a historic fruit-based libation that was popular in Paris in the early 20th century. The creation of Grand Cabaret marks the first time that Master distiller Lesley Gracie has used stone fruit in gin production.

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PUNCH

MARCH 12, 2024

The best cocktail bars to visit in New Orleans, Louisiana, including the best places for classics like the Ramos Gin Fizz, Sazerac and more.

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Spiritz

MARCH 12, 2024

At a star-studded event – the Queenfisher Gala Night – attended by notable personalities such as Orry, Anshula Kapoor, Kubbra Sait, Dolly Singh, Bani J, and Juhi Godambe, United Breweries Limited (UBL), a part of the HEINEKEN Company, has unveiled Queenfisher. The Queen of Good Times, an innovative initiative from UBL. The campaign, aimed at celebrating sisterhood in various friend groups, incorporates touchpoints, curated experiences, and a groundbreaking lager beer, the Limited Edition Queenfi

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PUNCH

MARCH 12, 2024

The best dive bars, neighborhood bars and jazz music venues in New Orleans, Louisiana according to local bartenders and drinks writers.

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Spiritz

MARCH 12, 2024

The 16th edition of Culinary Art India concluded recently at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Hosted by the Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) in partnership with ITPO and Hospitality First, alongside the prestigious 38th Edition of AAHAR International Fair, the event, spread over five days, presented talent and innovation in various culinary disciplines. The event featured competitions judged by a distinguished panel of WACS-certified jury members from India and abroad, setting new benchmarks for culinary e

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PUNCH

MARCH 12, 2024

The best cocktail bars to visit in San Francisco, California, from an iconic Margarita destination to a haven for tiki drinks.

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Spiritz

MARCH 12, 2024

In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 370 out of 1,046 liquor shops have been allocated to women entrepreneurs for the fiscal 2024-25. Women entrepreneurs, who have been allotted liquor vends, will assume control over more than one-third of the liquor business in the city from 1st April, 2024. Female participation up by 7 percent compared to the previous year.

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PUNCH

MARCH 12, 2024

The best cocktail bars to visit in Chicago, Illinois, from historic dive bars to a renowned Japanese-style bar.

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Spiritz

MARCH 12, 2024

In the symphony of her professional odyssey, Sakshi Saigal first traversed through the realms of impact investments and the intricacies of infrastructure and logistics within a shipping & export entity. However, the allure of the alcobev world beckoned, steering her towards the Netherlands to immerse herself in the art of distilling.The flame of passion was kindled as her gaze turned to the intoxicating landscape of alcoholic beverages, a journey that would eventually lead her to co-found Th

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Bartender.com

MARCH 12, 2024

Featured Bartender: MICHELLE LABORDE Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro, Townsend, TN Michelle LaBorde is Sommelier and Bar Director at Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro in Townsend, TN. Recently, Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro was named among the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the US by Tripadvisor, in part due to Michelle’s incredible contributions to the beverage program.

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Spiritz

MARCH 12, 2024

India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), a group consisting of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, signed a free trade agreement on 10th March. India –EFTA trade agreement aims to promote investments and advance trade in goods and services between both sides. On the India-EFTA FTA agreement, liquor industry body CIABC said that the deal will help push the growth of the domestic wine industry.

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Cheers

MARCH 12, 2024

This Negroni variation from Death & Co. Denver is a unique interpretation of a sun-soaked tomato and ties into the savory cocktail trend. Print Wavelength Course Drinks Keyword barrel-aged gin, fino sherry, Luxardo bitter bianco, passion fruit liqueur, tomato, tomato liqueur, verjus Ingredients 1 ¼ oz. Big Gin x D&C chardonnay barrel aged gin ½ oz. Luxardo Bitter Bianco ½ oz. Cherry tomato-infused Tio Pepe fino sherry ¼ oz. Verjus blanc ¼

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Spiritz

MARCH 12, 2024

Shobhana Nikam, on the advice of her grandfather, decided to shift her course of academics from medicine to law… and it changed her life. Experiencing meteoric success with some of the biggest law firms of the world, she eventually became General Counsel with United Spirits Limited (Diageo India) where along with managing the legal aspects of the business, she also provides mentorship to young people who want to choose law as a career prospect.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 12, 2024

As liquor industry organizations go, the Keepers of the Quaich is the top of the pyramid for Scotch. Its founding partners — multinational giants Pernod Ricard, Diageo, and Edrington — and other member companies represent a huge chunk of the country’s whisky production. Its twice-yearly, decadent galas are FOMO-inducing events, when select professionals “who work, write, or evangelize about the Scotch Whisky Industry” are inducted as “Keepers.” In recent years, the

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Sculpture Hospitality

MARCH 12, 2024

Building a successful business in the restaurant industry involves more than just crafting delicious dishes - it requires a strategic approach to all areas of your business, such as inventory management and restaurant marketing.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 12, 2024

Astoria, Oregon’s Pilot House Distilling makes a huge range of spirits, but we’ve never reviewed any of them until now, with a look at Painted Lady Gin, a New American style gin that’s crafted with botanicals that include juniper, lavender, rose hips, chamomile, orris root, coriander, lemon zest, peppercorns, and cucumber. That botanical bill may raise a few eyebrows, and sure enough, from the bottle the gin pours as a full-on flower bomb, filling the immediate area with a stro

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Cheers

MARCH 12, 2024

March is Women’s History Month. In 2024 this comes as the U.S. spirits industry highlights and celebrates numerous women who have made huge contributions. Including Beth Buckner, senior manager of innovation and blending at Maker’s Mark. Buckner continues a tradition at the distillery dating back to cofounder Margie Samuels, whose innovative marketing, bottle design and brand building helped forge a globally and generationally successful company.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 12, 2024

The first Regional Final for The Perfect Blend Cocktail Competition 2024 was held in Sydney on Monday, March 4th. Our energetic group of Hospitality Professionals from across NSW & ACT, met at Ora before embarking on a flavour and education experience of ‘The Art of Japanese Hospitality’. Our largest Regional Final heat ever saw 27 finalists (13 Apprentice Category and 14 Professional Category) take part in the required stages of the competition.

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 12, 2024

In 1806, London wine and spirits merchant James Gosling set out from England with $10,000 of merchandise bound for the Virginias. The voyage was a difficult one. Ninety-one consecutive days of calm left the crew and passengers in dire straits and the charter was fast running out. The ship eventually made port in St. Georges, Bermuda, where Gosling and his family decided to set up shop rather than press on to America.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 12, 2024

Story by Andy Ratcliff. Email him andrewjohn@me.com Thanks to an influx of bars (and expat bartenders) over the past few years we are blessed with an array of options for drinking Japanese-style liquor. Al Robertson from Sonny in Hobart stocks hard-to-find and surprising Japanese wines, while in Sydney, you can sip on Sake to a vinyl soundtrack at Ante or tour Japan’s finest whiskies at Bar Besuto.

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Spiritz

MARCH 12, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. They assessed positively the progress made towards early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continue to strengthen the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic partnership. They expressed satisfaction on the progress made under the Roadmap 2030 in diverse areas including trade, investment, defence, security, emerging technolo

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VinePair

MARCH 12, 2024

While one may be able to locate the occasional food column or trending eats piece in their local paper, larger media outlets don’t tend to offer much when it comes to drinks reporting. Of course, everybody eats and not everyone consumes alcohol, but is there a future in which regional publications will highlight elements of drinking culture in their own local communities?

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Cheers

MARCH 12, 2024

The post Hoplark Expands Sparkling Hop Water with Two New Flavors appeared first on Cheers.

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Drinks International

MARCH 12, 2024

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust has announced the launch of a new Level 2 Award in Sake from April 2024. WSET currently offers the Level 1 and 3.

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Cheers

MARCH 12, 2024

Shochu brand iichiko has launched its latest release: iichiko Special. This new expression is now available at select retailers across the U.S. Headquartered in the Oita Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu Island, iichiko made its debut in 1979, according to the company. Using a blend of barley koji, yeast, spring water and two-row pearled barley, as well as low-pressure and atmospheric distillation techniques, the company has produced a range of expressions including iichiko Saiten, a mixology-friendl

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Just Drinks

MARCH 12, 2024

CEO Jean-Christophe Coutures discusses Stock Spirits’ growth strategy against a backdrop of uncertain consumer confidence.

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PubClub

MARCH 12, 2024

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Medical Tourism – Top 20 Global Destinations” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Through analyzing inbound numbers and revenue, the report identifies current and potential opportunities for medical tourism, providing valuable insights for stakeholders in the industry.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 12, 2024

Liquid Death has raised a further in $67m investment as the US canned-water business wants to become “a multi-category beverage platform”.

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