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Bring Back the Universe

PUNCH

The Universe, a tropical cocktail from the 1970s, makes a comeback at New York bar Sunken Harbor Club featuring Midori, rum and aquavit.

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The Michelada is Timeless for a Reason, Zing Zang Launches the Mix

Chilled Magazine

There are two things the world loves: Bloody Marys and Mexican beer. Zing Zang reminds us we can have the best of both worlds with their latest debut—the Michelada mix. Concentrated with flavor and as zesty as ever, this new mix doesn’t back down behind the bar. “As the #1 Bloody Mary brand, Zing Zang understands the art of crafting flavorful tomato-based cocktails with the perfect zing,” says E.G.

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The Cult of Eisbock (and Why Most American Breweries Will Never Be Able to Make It)

VinePair

If you were a somewhat rebellious teenager and happened to replace some of your parents’ vodka with water from time to time, you may have discovered that alcohol and water freeze at different temperatures. Alternatively, if you were a late-19th-century German brewmaster, you might have observed this phenomenon and seen opportunity. Enter the eisbock, the big, bold, booze-adjacent beer that is almost unheard of in American breweries.

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Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s 12-Year-Old Batch 2

The Whiskey Wash

We review Jack Daniel’s 12-Year-Old Batch 2, the latest iteration of this particular Daniel’s age-stated Tennessee whiskey. (image via Jack Daniel’s) 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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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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EC seizes liquor in J&K ahead of polls

Spiritz

The Election Commission of India has informed that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies worth over Rs. 4 crore were seized in Jammu and Kashmir by the authorities, According to the data provided by EC, cash worth Rs 1.2 crores, liquor worth Rs 63 lakh, drugs worth Rs 2.35 crore, precious metals worth Rs 25,800 crore, and freebies and other items worth Rs 5.59 lakh were seized in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the elections on the anvil.

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Master of Malt To Celebrate First Annual World Dram Day This April

The Whiskey Wash

Some of the drams on offer for World Dram Day. Credit: Drinks By The Dram Spirits retailer, Master of Malt has teamed up with Drinks By The Dram to launch World Dram Day, to be celebrated annually on the last Thursday in April. The inaugural World Dram Day will be celebrated on April 25th, 2024. With the global recognition of whisky as a luxury asset increasing, it is becoming more and more expensive to buy old and rare whiskies on a budget, especially for drinkers.

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Cask Fraud Addressed in Scottish Parliament

The Whiskey Wash

The potential impacts of cask investment fraud on the scotch whisky industry was discussed in the Scottish Parliament. Mark Littler, editor in chief of The Whiskey Wash and co-founder of ProtectYourCask.com , was mentioned in the Scottish Parliament yesterday as the potential impacts of cask investment fraud was discussed by the MPs. Fergus Ewing addressed the Scottish Parliament on 17 April 2024 about cask fraud and the potential impacts it could have on the scotch whisky industry.

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Sweet Red Wine Types: A Beginners Guide

VinePair

Most of the time, if you’re reaching for a red wine — whether it be Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , or Pinot Noir — it will fall under the “dry” category. Even if a wine is fruit-forward in character like Gamay or Grenache , that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s sweet. But there are several styles of red wine that are specifically made to be sweet for when that dessert craving strikes.

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Review: Glen Deveron 16 Years Old – Royal Burgh Collection

Drinkhacker

Glen Deveron is a duty free standby with a rare, reasonable price tag, and I picked this 16 year old up on the way home from a recent trip to London. It’s a no-frills 16 year old Highlands single malt made at the Macduff distillery in the far northeast of the island, with aging in both bourbon and sherry casks. Any additional details are tougher to divine.

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Shockingly, Ireland Doesn’t Have the Most Pubs Per Capita in the World

VinePair

Ireland is world-famous for its lively pub scene, which has given rise to pub snugs and Irish-inspired bars around the globe. With such a vibrant reputation, it’s easy to assume that the small country has more pubs per resident than any other nation. And yet, according to new research from Ireland’s Health Research Board , the Emerald Isle only ranks third among the countries with the most pubs per capita.

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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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Review: Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014, Re/Define 18, and Re/Define 30

Drinkhacker

Bruichladdich has just launched a new series of whiskies dubbed Luxury Redefined — or Re/Define, per the label. The pair of high age statement whiskies are “taken from landmark moments in the distillery’s recent history, charting its renaissance since 2001.” They also highlight Bruichladdich’s commitment to sustainability, with “an industry-first, fully recyclable bespoke outer wrap” in lieu of a metal canister.

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González Byass on Sherry’s “resurgence”, wine trends and spirits strategy

Just Drinks

Just Drinks met González Byass president Mauricio González-Gordon to discuss the company’s growth plans, product development and environmental work.

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Celebrating a decade of Rascals! Hear from Charlie & Cosmo about dive bars, survival and not being a dick

Australian Bartender

Story by Andy Ratcliff, email him at andrewjohn@me.com Photography by Christopher Pearche @christophernpearce Ramblin Rascal Tavern turns ten this year. To me, they are the groovy indie band that denied signing to a major label and refused to bow to the trends of the time but continued their pilgrimage to obtain a legacy of cheeky greatness. At the heart of this bordello of badass, they are three naughty boys who managed to pool their collective talents and instil an institution where good times

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Make This Cannabis Margarita on 4/20

Bevvy

The Tranquilita Margarita comes from The Original Ninfa’s in Houston. It features 8th Wonder’s Ocho Verde cannabis spirit, Cut Above zero proof agave blanco, lime, cucumber, and agave. The post Make This Cannabis Margarita on 4/20 appeared first on Bevvy.

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González Byass eyes Japan, US for Nomad whisky expansion

Just Drinks

Spanish sherry group González Byass is looking to expand its Nomad whisky brand to either Japan or the US in the next five years.

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JÄGERMEISTER. MORE THAN JUST A SHOT.

Australian Bartender

For decades, Jägermeister has been more than just a drink—it’s a tradition steeped in heritage. Its origins are rooted in Germany, where Jägermeister was enjoyed as a celebratory toast after the successful hunt in the dense forests of Lower Saxony. To this day, the ritual of sharing an ice-cold shot of Jägermeister infuses an exhilarating chill, fostering camaraderie and celebrating adventures as friends, both old and new, raise their glasses to toast life’s unforgettable moments.

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GSN Review: El Negocio Tequila

Good Spirits News

El Negocio, which means “The Business” in Spanish, was founded by Napa Valley vintner Adam Craun and entrepreneur Nicholas Lutz. Craun, a classically trained artist, philanthropist and co-founder of the cult wine powerhouse Memento Mori, is now focused on bridging the two worlds of fine wine and tequila. Though the flavor profiles could hardly be more different, El Negocio underscores the unbridled edge of tequila with a nuanced restraint and deference to terroir more commonly associated with co

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Wine 101: Burgundy Part V: Hardships and Silver Linings

VinePair

When Burgundy transformed into the Burgundian state under the Dukes , Charles the Rash expanded the state all the way up into Flanders. The action was one that angered the French king, and the state of Burgundy was, once again, taken over by French royalty. However, by this point, the French Renaissance was well under way, and the churches, monks, and monasteries faded away in importance.

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Nordic Whisky Capital eyes Europe export boost for Swedish whisky brand Agitator

Just Drinks

Sweden-based whisky producer Agitator Whisky is eyeing export opportunities for its “affordable” products.

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Expedia Group to Webcast First Quarter 2024 Results on May 2, 2024

PubClub

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) will report its first quarter 2024 results for the period ended March 31, 2024, on Thursday, May 2, 2024 via an earnings release and accompanying webcast. These items will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company’s corporate website at [link]. The earnings release will post after market close and the webcast will begin at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time.

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Jack Juice by Adrian Xu

DRiNK Magazine

This recipe was first published as part of our feature on Using Chinese Olives for Your Dirty Martini… Why Not? 45ml Homemade Chaoshan olive gin* 15ml Homemade Jasmine Dragon Pearls vodka** 12.5ml Dolin Dry Vermouth 12.5ml Lillet Blanc 10ml Olive water 2dps Saline solution (2:8) 4dps Bob’s Abbotts Bitters Olive chili oil Combine all ingredients […] The post Jack Juice by Adrian Xu appeared first on DRiNK.

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BigBear.ai to Report First Quarter 2024 Results on May 2, 2024

PubClub

COLUMBIA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity, today announced that it will publish its first quarter earnings release on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at approximately 4:15 pm ET. The earnings release can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website: [link].

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Next Century Spirits acquires six Southwest Spirits & Wine brands

Just Drinks

US-based Next Century Spirits has bought six brands belonging to Texas spirit producer Southwest Spirits & Wine.

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The St. Joe Company Has Been Recognized as the 2023 Multi-brand Developer of the Year in the Hilton Americas Development Awards

PubClub

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe” or the “Company”) announces it has been recognized as the “Multi-Brand Developer of the Year” in the 2023 Hilton Americas Development Awards. The annual awards recognize the achievements of owners, development partners and hotel teams in the Americas across several categories.

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GlenWyvis Distillery seeks more investment through crowdfunding

Just Drinks

Scotch whisky and gin producer GlenWyvis Distillery is looking to raise £2m ($2.4m) through social funding platform Crowdfunder.

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1800 Tequila Launches 1800 Milenio Artists Series With Surrealist Artist Pedro Friedeberg

PubClub

The 1800 Milenio Artists Series is a special bottle that sells for $225. The brand 1800 Tequila is bringing its artist collaboration program – 1800 Milenio Artists Series – to the U.S., with a limited-edition bespoke bottle of its ultra luxurious,1800 Milenio, designed by acclaimed surrealist artist, Pedro Friedeberg. In continuation of its support of Mexican heritage and Mexican-rooted artistry that has shaped the culture to what it is today, the 1800 Milenio Artists Series will provide an alt

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Ireland’s The Muff Liquor Co. to enter US market via Lucas Bols distribution

Just Drinks

Irish spirit company The Muff Liquor Co. has secured a distribution deal with Lucas Bols USA to enter the American market.

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Danone price negotiations hit obstacles in Europe as market share lost

Just Drinks

Danone initiated single-digit pricing in the first quarter across all geographic zones but met with opposition in Europe.

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Flyers Cocktail Co. to seek further funds to “turn on the gas” in US scale-up

Just Drinks

CEO Craig Leiws said the group would look to raise $3m to $5m in Q4 of this year. The group recently secured around $1m in a seed round.

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Royal Unibrew lifts profit forecast on efficiency gains

Just Drinks

Royal Unibrew, the Denmark-based beer and soft-drinks producer, today (18 April) upped its forecast annual for EBIT.

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