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San Juan’s Historic Dive, El Batey, Isn’t for Everyone. But Anyone Can Call It Home.

PUNCH

Despite the passing of its original owner, Hurricane Maria and a pandemic, the bar remains a haven for locals, loud music and more than a few pets.

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The 8 Best Bourbons to Mix into an Old Fashioned

Chilled Magazine

As part of our Whiskey Around the World annual content series, we bring you eight bourbons to try in your next Old Fashioned. In the pantheon of classic cocktails, there aren’t many more beloved than the old fashioned. While the drink is traditionally made with whiskey (rye or bourbon) , sugar, Angostura bitters, and a splash of water, it’s the kind of drink bartenders and mixologists enjoy experimenting with because of its versatility.

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The 2024 Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge Names a U.S. Winner

Imbibe Magazine

The 2024 Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge has announced the winners of its U.S. competition. Nigel Yin of Double Chicken Please in New York took home top honors with his recipe, Bergamot Nomad, which combined ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto , bergamot juice, green tea mizu shochu, umeboshi brine, chamomile soda, and a garnish of umeboshi plum. “It’s inspired by an art called ‘Japanese Landscape’ by Kiyohara Tama, who is a nomad Japanese artist but traveled to Italy around the 19th centur

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2 Must Mix Cocktails from 1800 Tequila!

Chilled Magazine

Spring has sprung, and these 2 signature cocktails from 1800 Tequila are perfect to welcome the warmer weather. Try them out! Tequila 1800® Spicy Ranch Water Ingredients 1.5 oz. 1800® Cucumber & Jalapeño 3 oz. Soda Water Preparation In a tajin-rimmed Collins glass, pour 1.5 oz of 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño Tequila. Fill the glass with ice and top with soda water.

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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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Taste Test: Blanc Vermouth

Imbibe Magazine

Vermouth blanc (or bianco, depending on country of origin) is so much more than an intermediary between sweet and dry vermouth. Elegantly off-dry, its flavors and aromatics range from bitter wormwood to white flowers to stone fruit and even marshmallow. It’s a nuanced cocktail ingredient that’s also interesting and approachable to sip on its own or over ice.

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S’mores-Tini

Chilled Magazine

Baileys S’mores Irish Cream Liqueur makes its highly anticipated comeback, combining the nostalgic flavors of toasted marshmallows and sweet graham crackers with a rich chocolate finish for a truly unique, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Try the S’mores-tini and get excited for summer’s sunshine, outdoor activities, and fun nights around the fire, the perfect occasion for Baileys S’mores Irish Cream Liqueur.

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Weaving ‘Spirited’ Indian Stories

Spiritz

Afzal Kaba, who is the Beverage Director of Musaafer in Houston, the US, loves to create alcoholic concoctions that have an association with India. He therefore offers a wide menu that includes a tribute to the ‘kahwa’ of Kashmir as well as highlighting the wines from Nashik in Maharashtra. He wants to tell the story of India in a glass and highlight Indian cocktails like Indian Chefs have done for Indian cuisine.

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How Islay Became A Whisky Powerhouse

The Whiskey Wash

Recently, we published the Ultimate Guide To Islay Distilleries , outlining the nine whisky distilleries on the island that produce over 20 million liters of whisky per year combined with the Isle of Jura distillery. There is no doubt that Islay is a whisky-producing machine, but exactly how did the Queen of the Hebrides evolve into the island we all know and love today?

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Better booze at cheaper price in Andhra : TDP’s promise

Spiritz

In Andhra Pradesh, opposition TDP is wooing the avid booze lover with the promise of better quality spirit at reduced prices, if voted to power. TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu consistently emphasizes, among others, the issue during his campaign, alleging that the state has been supplying poor quality liquor while profiting immensely. Naidu also lashed out at the Chief Minister saying he had gone back on his poll promise of banning liquor if voted to power in the 2019 assembly elections.

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The 10 Most Popular Pinot Grigio Brands in the World

VinePair

After Chardonnay , Pinot Grigio is the second-most popular white wine variety in the United States. When it was first introduced in 1979, its simple, refreshing style succeeded as an uncomplicated alternative to full-bodied, buttery whites — the type that coined the infamous acronym ABC (Anything But Chardonnay). While the grape thrives in American regions such as Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, it truly shines in Italian regions like Friuli, Alto Adige, and Veneto, where producers

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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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JSLMA’s labeling standards for Japanese whisky embraced by Suntory

Spiritz

The House of Suntory has welcomed the implementation of Japanese Whisky labeling standards by the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association. The House of Suntory has welcomed the voluntary designation of ‘Japanese Whisky’ established by the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA). Suntory confirms all its exported Japanese whiskies will meet the official designation established by the JSLMA and says the move will safeguard the reputation of the Japanese Whisky category and

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New Releases: Orphan Barrel, Chicken C**k, Great Jones, Booker’s Bourbon, 2XO , Savage & Cooke

The Whiskey Wash

The bourbon and American whiskey industry has been busy in recent days, with a whole host of new releases hitting the shelves. Amongst these new releases are two Bottled-In-Bond expressions from Savage & Cooke, Booker’s first batch of 2024, and Chicken C**k bourbon in collaboration with PGA pro, Kevin Kisner. Let’s take a look at some of the notable new releases in bourbon and American whiskey.

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Review: Marigot Bay Rum Creams, Complete Lineup

Drinkhacker

St. Lucia Distillers is known for its rums, but the distillery also cranks out a number of related products, including a new line of rum creams — essentially your Irish cream formula, minus whiskey, plus rum, plus a variety of flavorings. Four products are currently on the market, and we tasted them all. Let’s check them out. Each is 25 proof.

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Whisky Review: Tamdhu 18 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

We review Tamdhu 18 Year Old, aged entirely in in American and European Oloroso casks before being bottled at 46.8% ABV. (image via Tamdhu) 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. Scotland’s Tamdhu distillery in the whisky nation’s Speyside region has a long and storied history that focuses on the sherry cask maturation of its Scotch single malts.

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Review: 2020 Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec

Drinkhacker

While it has been less than a year since we reviewed a Malbec from Argentina’s Trivento, it has been well over a decade since we last enjoyed the winery’s midpoint offering. Golden Reserve is aged 12 months, with 85% in French oak barrels and 15% aged in French oak foudres (1200 gallon barrels), and then stored in bottles for an additional 12 months.

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CAMPARI HIVE MIND 2024: Supporting the Australian bar community for the second year running

Australian Bartender

“Dear Diary, Today my social media was filled with cocktail competition spam, brand newsletters flooded my emails, automated texts interrupted my day, and even my Fitbit vibrated mid workout to tell me about the latest six plus one deal. In a sea of sameness, I can barely differentiate one brand’s campaign from the other, let alone find the resources I’m looking for.

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Wines To Pair With Brunch

Cheers

Spring offers so many occasions for people to gather together for brunch, from Mother’s Day to bridal showers to graduations and more. Wine connoisseur AJ Kiamie, owner of The Sipp on South Lamar in Oxford, MS, has some tips on wines that work well with brunch fare. Brunch foods vary from light to heavy dishes, Kiamie notes. “Your wines should always complement your dish without overpowering the food.

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UK nightclub closures highlight changing Gen Z behaviour

Just Drinks

Gen Z has a different relationship to alcohol than previous generations, while they are socialising against the backdrop of pressures on disposable income.

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Stauning expands core portfolio with new release

Drinks International

Danish distillery Stauning is expanding its core portfolio with the launch of a new expression, Høst (40.5% abv). Meaning.

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Australian supermarkets should face greater penalties for violating code, says report

Just Drinks

A new report has called for a mandatory grocery code to tackle "imbalance in market power" between grocers and their suppliers in Australia.

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Asia’s Thriving Cruise Destinations Set to Enrich Regional Cruise Experiences

PubClub

Top-notch ports and unparalleled experiences in Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines, and Xiamen present richer regional cruise opportunities HONG KONG & MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Four of Asia’s most robust cruise destinations, namely Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines and Xiamen, were showcased to global cruise industry leaders and media at an inclusive luncheon themed “The Rebound of Asia’s Destinations” on the opening day of Seatrade Cruise Global 2024.

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THE ART OF ITALICUS APERITIVO CHALLENGE CROWNS WINNERS

Bartender.com

THE ART OF ITALICUS APERITIVO CHALLENGE CROWNS WINNERS The winners include Guchuan Yin, Dmytro Shovkopolias and Ayaka Yamamoto The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge announced the winners of their U.S. competition. Guchuan Yin from Double Chicken Please in Manhattan, New York won first place with his recipe, “Bergamot Nomad,” while Dmytro Shovkopolias from Medium Cool in Miami, Florida and Ayaka Yamamoto from Bar Moga in Manhattan, New York won second and third place respectively.

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New Ocean Beach Pier Design Revealed And Includes A Pedestrian Skywalk

PubClub

The new OB Pier looks like the original with one interesting addition. Rendering: Civitas A design called “The Braid” has been revealed as the new design of the Ocean Beach Pier and it contains a unique feature: a double-decker pedestrian skywalk. Civitas, a worldwide landscape architecture and urban design firm, showed off renderings of the new pier to San Diego in a ceremony on Sunday, April 7.

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Ginger Simple Syrup Recipe for Cocktails and Mocktails

Moody Mixologist

Ginger is a key ingredient in many modern and classic cocktails, with its uniquely refreshing yet spicy flavor. Ginger simple syrup concentrates that vibrant zesty flavor into an easy-to-use ingredient for cocktails, mocktails, and drinks of all kinds. Whether you’re making a classic cocktail, experimenting with your own recipes, or you just want to make simple ginger limeade or iced tea – this ginger-infused simple syrup is the only recipe you’ll ever need.

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Juniper Research: Travel eSIM Users to Grow 440% Globally Over the Next 5 Years; Disrupting Traditional Roaming Market

PubClub

BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #besttravelesim –A new study from Juniper Research , the foremost experts in telecommunications markets, found that the global number of travel eSIM users will grow from 40 million in 2024 to over 215 million by 2028. Travel eSIMs provide an alternative to operators’ roaming services; allowing travellers to download a temporary local profile onto their device and avoid roaming charges.

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William Grant & Sons launches rare-whisky range Wildmoor

Just Drinks

William Grant & Sons has launched “old and prestigious” whisky blends from its founding family’s reserves under a new brand, Wildmoor.

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Portugal adopts Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling system

Just Drinks

Up until now, there has been no unified nutritional label for food products in Portugal, with manufacturers using a range of different labels.

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Carlsberg UK venture relegates Kronenbourg name with 1664 Bière relaunch

Just Drinks

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Co. (CMBC) has relaunched Kronenbourg 1664 as 1664 Bière amid “major investment” in the brand, it said today.

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Full Glass Wine snaps up D2C wine platform Bright Cellars

Just Drinks

Us-based Full Glass Wine, a brand management firm has acquired Bright Cellars, a direct-to-consumer wine service after $14m investment.

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India’s Sula Vineyards to snap up domestic peer ND Wines

Just Drinks

Sula Vineyards, the largest winemaker in India, is set to acquire local winery ND Wines for a fee of up to Rs140m ($1.68m).

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OECD food inflation eases to lowest level since October 2021

Just Drinks

Food inflation across OECD countries reached its lowest level in February since October 2021, according to a new report.

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