PUNCH

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This is the best top-shelf liquor, from tequila to whiskey, according to bartenders who recommend these spirits for cocktails.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Behind the Schtick: Using Your Bar Tools to Build Your Own Business was an ELEVATE panel moderated by Janell Bass of Ponyboy Slings. Panelists included Leah Dufresne, beverage consultant at Cocktails & Grace; Aaron Joseph, co-owner of CAnE Collective; De’Qustay Johnson, a mixologist and the owner of Mobile Bar ATL; and Mike Bass of Ponyboy Slings.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Of the many styles of pizza served in the United States, the large, hand-tossed thin crust of New York-style pizza and the gooey, bulky pies of Chicago’s signature deep-dish are historically the most iconic. But following a major uptick in pizzerias specializing in crunchy-crusted squares, Detroit-style pizza is finally having its moment in the national spotlight.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The entire ELEVATE group attended the seminar, Navigating the Future of Hospitality: A DEI Panel Discussion. Panelists included Lynnette Marrero (she/her) , partner and chief mixologist at Delola; Ariel Neal (she/her) , owner and operator of Good Farms Healing Haven; Emma Alexander (she/her/they/them) , a traveling consultant, mentor, and spirits cocktail competition judge; and Carlos Cuarta (he/him) , a bartender and mixologist at High Proof Chicago.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Ska Brewing in Durango, Colo., annually collaborates with Venture Snowboards on a Ska-themed snowboard that might feature its logo, dapper skeleton mascot, or a new beer. In January, brewery president and cofounder Dave Thibodeau hit the slopes with a Ska snowboard that outlived its advertised beer: Moral Panic, a bone-dry brut IPA that debuted in 2018 and disappeared in late 2021.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Waco’s Balcones Distilling recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, and to mark the occasion it, what else, released a new whiskey. Cataleja is a new, limited edition single malt that head distiller Jared Himstedt says is “one of the most complex and unique whiskies we’ve made.” Here’s how Cataleja, Spanish for spyglass, is produced.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The John Wayne-inspired Duke spirits brand got its start back in 2015, complete with a stylized portrait of the man on the label, just so you didn’t get confused about which Duke they were talking about. Since then, the Duke lineup has expanded from a single bourbon to more American whiskeys as well as tequila, at which surely John Wayne wouldn’t have turned his nose up.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Kerala government has increased liquor prices in the state in the new fiscal starting from 1st April 2024. During the budget speech in the state assembly, state’s Finance Minister KN Balagopal announced a hike of excise duty on Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) by Rs 10 per litre. With this hike in excise duty, the state government estimated to generate additional Rs 200 cr revenue.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Bacardi's Marine Rozenfeld talks production challenges in non-alcoholic spirits and the growing interest from the on-premise.

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Alcohol 111

Spiritz

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The newly appointed Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s led cabinet has announced a 15 percent surge in the annual price for liquor vends in the state of MP. The hike on liquor vends was implemented from 6th February 2024. Last year, the state government hiked liquor vends fee by 10 percent, however, this year a further 15 percent increase in prices for liquor vends have been implemented.

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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

Tales of the Cocktail

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Bridging Communities and Cocktails: A Conversation with Beats, Bars & Bourbon Megan Stubbs, Program Manager for Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, sat down with the Boyz from Beats, Bars & Bourbon to dig into their podcast, their Service Bar initiative, and get their take on how they inspire the hospitality industry. The Boyz made a playlist just for you – sip and listen here: Spotify + Apple Music In the dynamic world of spirits, one trio is making waves by not just creating uniqu

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey 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. Old Forester is Brown-Forman’s founding brand, established in 1870 by George Garvin Brown.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Combining brewery openings and closures, SIBA’s tracker recorded a -13 net closure rate across the UK year-on-year.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the expanding world of alcohol alternatives, an interesting trend is bubbling up: the rise of non-alcoholic ciders. While non-alc beers have enjoyed a surge in popularity, non-alc ciders are just beginning to gain momentum. But what exactly are these beverages? Why haven’t we seen more of them alongside the explosion of interest in non-alc beers?

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey 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. Old Forester is Brown-Forman’s founding brand, established in 1870 by George Garvin Brown.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

On Monday, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” aired a skit that came straight for pompous cocktail bars. Fallon and guests Keegan-Michael Key and Boy George hit TV screens donning tacky hipster wear to poke fun at the stereotypical speakeasy barkeep. The bit’s title: “Cool Bartenders.” While the lyrics rang true with some of the things we love to hate about today’s bar culture, much of its jokes instead brought us back to the early aughts mixology scene and the institutions it boomed in.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This spicy vodka-based cocktail gets its vibrant yellow hue from Licor 43. Print Twizzle Course Drinks Keyword Absolut Elyx vodka, Cinnamon syrup, ginger, Licor 43, lime, pineapple Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Ketel One vodka ½ oz. Licor 43 ¾ oz. Cinnamon ginger syrup ½ oz. Pineapple ½ oz. Lime Instructions Add ingredients to a shaker with ice.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Recent data from consumer intelligence company Nielsen offers some interesting insight into cocktail trends of late. While there has been a 13 percent jump in overall cocktail sales over the last quarter, it turns out that the boost is entirely driven by afternoon and early evening drinking. In fact, the report showed that late-night drinking is actually down 9 percent year-over-year and all evidence points to the notion that the “early bird economy” is booming.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Cupcake Vineyards and Netflix announced the launch of Cupcake Vineyards “Love Is Wine” Chardonnay ahead of the Season Six premiere of the reality dating series, “Love Is Blind” on February 14th. Available in stores and online starting February 1st, the limited-edition bottles are inspired by the golden goblets featured on the show, the company states. “Cupcake is all about creating moments of real connection with friends and loved ones over a glass of wine, so this

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Wineries now rank among some of the best “restaurants” in the Napa Valley. However, due to specific ordinances in place to protect restaurants, these wineries often have to jump through loopholes to offer food to their guests: Visitors must sign up for a “tasting,” thus unlocking the option to dine in to supplement said tasting. While these restrictions are holding back the expansion of this phenomenon, wineries are quickly realizing that to stand out from the competition, they need to provide t

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Ahead of Chinese New Year, Tsingtao, the top Chinese imported beer in the U.S., has launched Tsingtao 0.0, a non-alcoholic alternative. This comes as the nonalcoholic market continues to gain momentum. Tsingtao 0.0 has a citrus flavor with slight malty notes at the back end, according to brewery notes. It’s brewed and fermented with an alcohol removal and blending process.

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Good Spirits News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Beckmann Gonzalez family of Jalisco, Mexico and the Boisset family of Burgundy and California, recently announced the launch of Casa Obsidiana, a collection of ultra-premium tequilas. The Casa Obsidiana portfolio of tequilas comprising a Blanco, a Reposado, and an Añejo are all made from 100% Blue Weber agave and presented in one-of-a-kind, handcrafted ceramic bottles created by Mexican artisans, and adorned with its namesake obsidian stone.

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Drinkstuff

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Add some flavour to your cocktails that pack a real punch! This Mixed Berry Powder Rimmer provides you with the finishing touch to your signature cocktail! Perfect for home use and busy mixologists.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Several years ago, meat alternatives were all the rage in the US—and investors bet big on their potential. But, more recently, consumers seem to have gone back to the basics. Instead of these processed alternatives, they’re favoring simple vegetables within a whole foods-oriented diet. So, while there’s been a decline in interest in meat alternatives, there’s still a movement toward plant-based eating.

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Sculpture Hospitality

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

95 percent of restaurateurs agree that technology improves business efficiency, according to Toast , but why is that? It’s because not only does technology make them more efficient, it also gives them the data they need for success.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

French wine and Cognac trade groups, Bordeaux Négoce and the Syndicat des Maisons de Cognac have signed a long-term regional partnership.

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Wine 64

Three Spirit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For romantic dinners 1. Dante Blending ‘Big Apple’ spirit with SoCal soul. Situated on the ninth floor of the Maybourne hotel, overlooking the sublime pool – and Hollywood horizon beyond – it’s the perfect spot to unwind over Dante’s classic aperitivos. Find an Espresso Martini alternative, Espresso Shakerato made with Nightcap. 2. Spago Enjoy ' A Little Night Music ' at Spago, a rich mocktail made with Three Spirit's Nightcap , n on-alcoholic coffee liqueur and cacao.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A report in the UK media has linked local sports nutrition business Applied Nutrition with a “£1bn ($1.25bn) London float”.

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Three Spirit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

1. Roscioli Roscioli is a Roman institution with close to 200 years of history. Endless research goes into sourcing only the finest ingredients. Today it’s known worldwide for the famous carbonara, nearly 300 artisan cheeses, 150 cured meats and over 3,000 wine labels in the cellar. A convivial spirit resides over this long standing establishment. 2.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Kirin Holdings has snapped up the Healthya tea business from Japanese peer Kao Corp.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By The Bartender, PubClub.com’s LA Roving Party Animal My maid has a cell phone. Maybe that’s not such a big deal but it is an indicator of everyday life in Los Angeles. She uses it like a sales person, calling almost weekly to set up her next appointment and attempting to guilt-trip me into scheduling her for more visits. (I’m holding out for her to start offering frequent-flier miles for every dish she washes.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The government is putting €150m of the total fund towards assisting vintners who decide to withdraw from winemaking and give up their stocks.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This is the San Francico 49ers 1800 Tequila bottle. To mark the franchise’s eighth trip to the Super Bowl, 1800 Tequila has is selling special San Francisco 49ers Blanco bottle for the Super Bowl. So 49ers fans can use it to pre-party for the game and either to celebrate afterward or drown their sorrows. That is, if they adhere to the PubClub.com cheer of “Win Or Lose, We Booze!

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A proposed EU rule to cut the use of pesticides in agriculture is set to be scrapped in the wake of farmer protests.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This is the San Francico 49ers 1800 Tequila bottle. To mark the franchise’s eighth trip to the Super Bowl, 1800 Tequila has created special San Francisco 49ers Blanco bottle for Super Bowl LVIII. So 49ers fans can use it to pre-party for the game and either to celebrate afterward or drown their sorrows. That is, if they adhere to the PubClub.com cheer of “Win Or Lose, We Booze!

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