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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The undying obsession with letting wine “breathe” has moved beyond dedicated gadgets to recruit everything from milk frothers to Vitamixes.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here’s an update we’re happy to see: After many months of waiting, Demo Brewery has finally announced an opening date. They’ll throw open the doors for a Grand Opening weekend on March 29th and 30th, about 60 weeks after originally posting their approved brewer’s license. Good things take time. Looks like a nice space, too ! Elsewhere, Industry Ales also appears to be coming along, and we’ve got updates below on the new spaces for both Homewood Brewing and Burn̵

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We review Kilchoman 16 Years Old, the oldest release from this Islay distillery to date that’s being distributed globally. (image via Kilchoman) Editor’s Note: The party behind this whisky gave us a review sample. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review. It should also be noted that clicking the buy link in this review earns our site a small referral payment, which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced a hike in the excise duty on alcohol in his budget speech at the state assembly. This is the second time in seven months that the state government of Karnataka has opted to raise duty on beer. This move is expected to make liquor prices costlier in Karnataka. The CM in his budget speech also informed that 50 cafe hotels, run entirely by women, would be set up across the state at a cost of Rs 7.5 crore.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

When New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis got his start in the alcohol business, it was only meant to be temporary. In the 1980s at 24, he was teaching high school English when his father asked for his help operating a small local liquor store called Liquor Outlet. Despite his plan to help around the store for only a year before returning to teach, Lewis uncovered a love for the beverage industry and transformed the shop from a simple booze purveyor to a one-stop shop for all things festive.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Entrepreneurship in itself entails challenges. But when it comes to India’s alcoholic beverages sector, the challenges get multiplied for the simple reason that this particular sector comes under the direct control of different state governments inIndia, and is often subjected to varied regulations. In addition, it is also worth noting that the alcoholic beverages industry in India does not attract enthusiastic interest of venture capitalists, which is why bootstrapping in this sector becomes th

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Rappers Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have created Gin & Juice, a ready-to-drink (RTD) range named after the latter’s 1994 single. The canned drinks are premium gin-based cocktails and come in four flavours: citrus, melon, passionfruit and apricot. The spirits company behind Gin & Juice by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg will be led by Patrick Halbert, Andrew Gill and Rocco Milano, the Co-founders of On The Rocks Cocktails, which was acquired by Beam Suntory in 2020.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Last October I attended a Syrah-themed wine dinner at Brooklyn’s Gus’s Chop House. The event name on Resy was “Syrahhhh!” and as an admirer of the grape, I was immediately sold. The dinner’s emphatic title captures the fervor that many wine lovers feel for this variety. Though it’s not as well known as Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon , Syrah has a dedicated following of those enchanted by its distinct characteristics.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GNA University, Punjab, marking a pivotal moment in fostering collaboration between the two entities. The MoU delineates the terms and conditions of the partnership, laying the foundation for the integration of skill development modules into academic curricula.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It’s been over a month since his last one, so another book from Andre Darlington is long past overdue. Today we discuss one of two books scheduled to be published by The James Patterson of Cocktails during the first half of 2024. We affix our gaze to the Wild West, to ask the question: what would be served in the saloons of yesteryear if the tools of today were at a saloon keep’s disposal?

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Credit: Heaven’s Door Heaven’s Door, an American whiskey brand founded by Bob Dylan and Marc Bushala, has announced a new venture named The Exploration Series. The limited edition expressions, crafted by Master Distiller Ken Pierce and Master Blender Alex Moore, experiment with new finishing methods to create bold and innovative flavors. The first release in the series is a five year old Tennessee whiskey that was finished in Calvados casks and toasted oak staves.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Turkish bottler Coca-Cola Icecek has bought The Coca-Cola Co.’s stake in its local operation in Bangladesh.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Jack Daniel’s is one of the most popular American whiskey brands in the world. Parent company, Brown-Forman, reported over $4.3 billion in global net sales in their fiscal 2023, with much of the volume being driven by the JD brand. The whiskey is renowned for its sweet, oaky, and balanced flavour and is a firm favorite across the world. In 2022, the brand achieved a staggering £274.5 million in the UK alone.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Raissa de Haas, Co-Founder of Double Dutch, shares insight into the brand’s annual Female Bartending Scholarship, explaining how they are elevating women in the industry and why this is so important. Raissa, what influenced the establishment of Double Dutch’s Female Bartending Scholarship? The hospitality industry sees women underrepresented in senior and management positions.

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Malt

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Au revoir. The post Malt on the Rocks first appeared on Malt.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

With ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages seeing continued growth, Malibu has introduced its new Ready to Serve (RTS) Cocktails line. This expands upon the brand’s portfolio of canned cocktails. Flavors include Strawberry Daiquiri, Pineapple Bay Breeze and Rum Punch. Malibu’s RTS is an early adopter of the Tetra Pack format, which the company says makes it easier to enjoy the cocktails on-the-go.

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Cocktails with Suderman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

So you’ve got a bottle of Bénédictine , and you’ve made a Bobby Burns and a Vieux Carré and a Good Fellow. What else are you going to do with it? The short answer: Sweeten everything. Okay — not literally, you know, everything , everything. But a lot of different drinks with a lot of different spirits and bitters. In “ The Case for Bénédictine ,” I made two primary arguments: Bénédictine serves as a general-use, shelf-stable, spice

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“Cocktail College” is brought to you by Zacapa Number 23 Rum. Listener, I want to talk to you about aging today, and specifically, about solera aging. You probably know it from the fine wines of Jerez, Spain, and you’ve probably noticed that it’s become something of a trend these days in distilled spirits. Well, for Zacapa Number 23 Rum, that’s always been the process: a blend of 6- to 23-year-old rums using the solera method.

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Good Spirits News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

BARCELÓ IMPERIAL PORTO CASK Imperial Porto Cask is the first of three expression for Barceló’s Rare Blends Collection with the others launching later in 2024. The reserve rums in the blend were aged in oak barrels with varying levels of toast. Then the rum was additionally aged in Tawny 10 Port wine barrels for a period of time before bottling.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

PubClubette Ashley has her hands full with a large beer and huge pretzel at a Munich Oktoberfest bierhall. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Oktoberfest Blogger Ein Prost! Oktoberfest in Munich is beer-drinkers heaven. Huge bierhalls – often referred to as tents – are the size of airplane hangers, and they are full of people singing and hoisting big beers day and night during the 16-18 day celebration.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Mechline Developments is shining a light on the costly and environmentally damaging consequences of poor FOGS management by emphasising the industry-recognised motto ‘Stop and Think – Not Down the Sink’. In order to help operators abide by this philosophy, Mechline has provided a checklist of do’s and don’ts, as John Newell, Commercial Director at Mechline Developments, explains: “When it comes to ensuring an effective waste management process is followed and maintained, operators must first and

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) reported that the export value of the drink is down by 9.5% compared to 2022.

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Whisky Boys

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here we are again, another cold, windy dreich February morning. I was feeling pretty cheesed off and in need of something to lift my spirits.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

France alcohol exports, Jones Soda's profitability and UK inflation are among this week's drinks industry week in data from Just Drinks.

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Whisky Boys

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Bushmills is the world’s oldest licensed Whiskey distillery. Distilling Whiskey for more than 400 years and still going strong today.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

France alcohol exports, Jones Soda's profitability and UK inflation are among this week's drinks industry week in data from Just Drinks.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

ALLEN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #FTKConstruction — FTK Construction Services, a nationwide General Contractor with completed projects in 33 states, is pleased to announce that Tim Gibbs has been appointed Vice President of Business Development, effective 2/1/2024. Mr. Gibbs has been with FTK Construction Services since 2007 and has been an integral contributor to the Company’s success.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Treasury Wine Estates’ Hong Kong market showed “significant growth” during 2023, as the group awaits an outcome on China’s tariff reviews.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

VINITA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, the $2.2 billion entertainment destination, is proud to announce that PepsiCo will be its exclusive soft drink provider. The partnership will bring PepsiCo’s iconic brands, such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, and Aquafina, to the 1,000-acre resort that will feature a world-class theme park, an indoor water park, a 300-room hotel, and a 320-acre RV park. “PepsiCo is a perfect fit for American

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Oatly has booked a hefty impairment charge related to a decision not to proceed with the construction of three manufacturing plants.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Total passenger traffic up 2.0% YoY, reaching 91.7% of January 2019 levels International passenger traffic 0.3% above pre-pandemic LUXEMBOURG–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP), (“CAAP” or the “Company”), one of the leading private airport operators in the world, reported today a 2.0% year-on-year (YoY) increase in passenger traffic in January 2024, reaching 91.7% of January 2019 levels.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Mexican beverage and retail group FEMSA will invest 237bn pesos ($13.91 billion) into its business over the next five years.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We might not suggest searching for affordable hookers close to you. Despite the risks, there are still people who partake in these activities. It is important to remember that prostitution is illegal in many places and could put you at risk of criminal or civil prosecution. If you do decide to engage in this kind of activity, please use extreme caution, practice safe sex habits, and follow all local regulations and laws.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Set up in 1999, the Paris-headquartered Lavinia sells a range of wines and spirits from Europe and around the globe.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Directors join board after agreement with Icahn Enterprises NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Icahn Enterprises L.P., a major shareholder of JetBlue, under which Jesse Lynn, general counsel of Icahn Enterprises, and Steven Miller, portfolio manager of Icahn Capital, will join the airline’s board of directors.

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