VinePair

JULY 28, 2024

In the United States, there’s no liquor trendier than tequila. According to The Spirits Business (TSB), agave-based spirits overtook American whiskey value-wise in 2022 and surpassed it in terms of volume the next year. But despite the tequila category reporting several years of consistent double-digit growth, 2023’s sales figures indicate that things could be slowing down.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 28, 2024

When is a RTD cocktail not a cocktail? When it’s a soda. These products may have the names of cocktails on the cans, but the non-alcoholic beverages are technically all sodas, as they don’t really pretend to be cocktails but rather fizzy drinks that draw inspiration from boozy drinks. All are collaborations with breweries, mostly near to Devil’s Foot’s home in the Asheville, NC area.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 28, 2024

We review WhistlePig CampStock Wheat Whiskey, a wheat/rye whiskey blend influenced by a Solo Stove Bonfire toasted barrel finish. (image via WhistlePig Whiskey) 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. WhistlePig Whiskey has long been a leader in the resurgence of rye whiskey’s popularity here in the United States.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 28, 2024

Rum has a long tradition with historically colonial islands. While many rum-producing islands are now independent of their colonizers, the original mother countries in Europe are still involved in the rum production process. Most of the rums on the market are distilled in tropical climates, but they’re not necessarily aged in tropical climates for the longevity of their maturation.

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Australian Bartender

JULY 28, 2024

This year, Monkey Shoulder is giving three interstate bartenders from around Australia the chance to enter Australian Bartender of the Year at Sydney Bar Week, with their flights and accommodation covered. ‘But how do I enter?’ Simply fill out the form here , including your answers to the 3 questions, and a panel of industry judges will choose their top 3.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 28, 2024

Eagle Rare 25 is the oldest and rarest expression of Eagle Rare, produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery. The Eagle Rare 25 Year Old is the first release from Buffalo Trace’s experimental ‘Warehouse P’, exemplifying the distillery’s commitment to innovation and honoring tradition while embracing change. Exploring the story behind the experimental limited-edition release – this ultimate guide explains everything you need to know about Eagle Rare 25.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 28, 2024

As Master Blender for Brown-Forman’s scotch family of malts, I have the honor of working with three distilleries that are beautifully distinctive and quite different from each other. This includes The Glendronach in the Highlands, Benriach in the heart of Speyside, and Glenglassaugh on the coast, nestled by the white sandy beach of Sandend Bay. It is a privilege to oversee the wood policy, be the guardian of spirit quality standards, and ensure that every drop of whisky is the best it possibly

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Spiritz

JULY 28, 2024

With a goal to cross the targeted growth in state excise collection by the end of the 2024-25 fiscal, the West Bengal government is thinking on the possibility of increasing the prices of different liquor and beer brands in the state. According to the sources in the state excise directorate the revised liquor and beer prices will be announced following the evaluation of the expressions of interest (EOI) to ascertain the existing cost of production of liquor and beer brands in West Bengal.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 28, 2024

York Gin’s owners have launched a zero-alcohol spirit called York Zero. Juniper is one of its key flavours – just like gin. So they say York Zero is ideal for a non-alcoholic G&T, which they call the Z&T. York Zero is made in partnership with fellow Yorkshire makers and gold-award winners zero-alcohol specialists Bax Botanics. It is York Gin owners York Drinks’ first move beyond gin – available from yorkgin.com at £23 for a 70cl bottle.

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Spiritz

JULY 28, 2024

The failed assassination attempt on the former US President Donald Trump occurred on 13 th July 2024, during an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In response, Conservative Dad’s Ultra Right Beer released a limited edition "FIGHT" beer, featuring a special label with a now-iconic image of a bloodied Trump. This image has gained cult status since the incident.

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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