PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Just because they’re classic doesn’t mean they’re good. Here are five drinks not worth the hype, and the recipes to try instead, according to bartenders.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Melon liqueurs can be a divisive category, as clearly demonstrated by their most famous offering, Midori. Launched in the U.S. in the late 1970s, the neon-green liqueur was a hit among the disco crowd before changing tastes gradually relegated it to the back of bar shelves. But a recalibrated formula, launched in 2012, has found favor among bartenders looking to experiment, as we explore in our September/October 2024 issue.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As a rare diamond or precious gemstone adorns the summit of a royal crown, so does the town of Saratoga Springs rest above the peak of the Hudson Valley, approximately thirty-six miles north of New York’s capital city of Albany. For over two-hundred years the quaint hamlet has been a goldmine of tourism, entertainment and nightlife, earning its well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful and popular destinations in all of the North Eastern United States.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Jack Daniel Distillery has introduced Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8, a Tennessee Whiskey from barrels matured at the distillery’s highest elevations. The latest expression in the Single Barrel Special Release series is bottled at barrel strength, with proofs ranging from 122 to 137.5. Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 starts with Jack Daniel’s traditional Tennessee Whiskey mash bill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley and 8% rye.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Tell Your Friends , a newly opened underground cocktail and live music lounge in North Scottsdale, aims to elevate the city’s upscale nightlife scene with a Gatsby-era ambiance featuring rich maroon velvet drapes, mirrored walls, and fanciful lighting. Open Thursday to Sunday, the lounge hosts nightly live performances by vocalists and musicians blending classic sounds with a modern twist.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Craft 'Ohana is moving brewing of its Modern Times beers to AleSmith Brewing's site in San Diego, California, as part of a new partnership.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The race for paper bottles has set off at pace but can drinks companies really mainstream this technology?

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Wyoming Whiskey has announced the launch of National Parks No. 4 and Old Faithful Straight Bourbon Whiskies. The Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 4 Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park bottle is the fourth limited-edition release in the brand’s annual National Park Series. A blend of more than 70 barrels pulled from various areas of the Wyoming Whiskey warehouse, this whiskey aged for a minimum of five years.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This translation of Pascaline Lepeltier’s One Thousand Vines is dense (the original French edition was released in 2022). Every chapter is its own college course part of a larger, self-taught degree in oenology, every sentence is worth re-reading and committing salient details to memory in the event they reappear when explaining concepts deeper into the book’s 300+ pages.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

DeVANS has expanded the Six Fields segment to foray into the premium lager segments by introducing its Six Fields Brute and Six Fields Pilsner. The Six Fields umbrella presently consists of two Belgian Style Wheat Beers – Six Fields Blanche and Six Fields Cult – based on the world’s oldest brewing recipe, while Six Fields Brute and Six Fields Pilsner mark the brand’s debut into the premium lager domain.

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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

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

There’s a difference between drinking red wine and getting into red wine. The former just involves opening a bottle and pouring a glass; the latter means falling in love with the many regions, grapes, and styles that come with the color. It may not look like the most accessible hobby given the scores of reds on the shelves of your local bottle shop.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Former New England Patriots wide receiver, Julian Edelman, encourages American football to Touchdown In Dublin. Credit: Jameson Irish Whiskey Jameson Irish Whiskey is continuing calls for a professional American football game to be played in the Irish capital, with the Jameson Touchdown in Dublin campaign. On Friday (September 6th) the Irish whiskey brand unveiled the Jameson Touchdown in Dublin Bus in New York City.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Excellent cocktails typically aren’t cheap. Your local dive with beer-stained pool tables and neon signs touting budget macro beers can likely whip up a basic Old Fashioned at a reduced price, but capacity does not equal quality. The adage “you get what you pay for” can ring even truer in these situations, but knowing this takes the sting of shelling out $20 for a properly made tipple.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

WhistlePig Whiskey has teamed up with the Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber to launch a new limited edition whiskey: WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye: Stake F1® Team KICK Sauber Single Barrel. Selected by Stake’s drivers, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, as the team’s official whiskey, the rye was “finnished” (if you’ll pardon the pun) in OΛTH Gin barrels, the gin brand owned by the Finnish driver, Valtteri Bottas.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Mossant Fermentary has launched its two exclusive limited-edition kombuchas – 24K Gold for Raceorbit, and Cherry Blossom for Nāvu Kitchen. The 24K Gold Kombucha, created for Raceorbit, is a small-batch, non-alcoholic sparkling tea designed for active individuals seeking a refreshing and functional way to celebrate victories, big and small. It is built on a salted lime base with sparkling citrus notes, featuring 24-karat edible gold flakes for a touch of luxury.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” While the modern interpretation of what makes a good drink has evolved, bitters remain an essential component in cocktail creation, and many otherwise bitter-less builds can benefit from a dash or two.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the September issue, we explore the trend of premiumisation of whiskies in India. Another of the highlights of the issue is the showcasing of the creativity of Master Distiller , Shinji Fukuyo , who has to his credit of crafting many leading whisky brands and of achieving success with Oaksmith in India. The interview with Vinod Giri, Director General, Brewers Association of India , is another prominent feature of the issue.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

On Tuesday, Wild Turkey Distilling Co. announced a limited-edition bourbon to celebrate legendary master distiller Jimmy Russell’s 70th anniversary with the brand: Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary 8-Year-Old Bourbon. Bottled at 50.5 percent ABV, the new bourbon fuses 8-year-old Wild Turkey 101 with a blend of 8- to 9-year-old bourbons hand-selected from some of the former master distiller’s favorite rickhouses.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Octomore Series Fifteen is here. Credit: Bruichladdich Bruichladdich Distillery has today unveiled the 15th annual Octomore releases, Series Fifteen, which showcases super-heavily peated scotch whiskies from Islay. The 15th editions comprise three new whiskies, each presenting classic Octomore peat smoke, one of which has a PPM level over 300. These whiskies are not for the fainthearted.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Despite many years of hope and possibility, rum has never really caught on with millennials. Generally speaking, the spirit is an acquired taste and is often served on specific occasions. Its reputation for being saccharine and cloying certainly isn’t helping matters. But in reality, it’s not all Captain Morgan , sticky-sweet Strawberry Daiquiris , and jungle juice.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Wyoming Whiskey and Bardstown Bourbon Company unveil double releases, and Dierk Bentley launches his new whiskey brand. Let’s take a look at some new American whiskey releases. Wyoming Whiskey National Park No.4 and Old Faithful This week has seen a double release from Wyoming Whiskey , the state’s first legal distillery. The first of the two releases in National Parks No.4, a straight bourbon whiskey paying tribute to Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Okay, let's talk about draft beer. It's a big deal, right? It's often a cornerstone of your bar's sales and profits, but it can also be a real headache if you don't keep a tight grip on it.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Ewan McGregor with a bottle of Ewan’s Cut, a 1998 26 Year Old Arran whisky. Credit: Isle of Arran Distillers Scottish actor, Ewan McGregor, best known for his roles in Trainspotting (1996) and Star Wars (1999-2005), has teamed up with Lochranza Distillery to auction rare whiskies for charity. McGregor is the proud owner of a 1998 cask of Arran whisky, which was gifted to him by the distillery.

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is set to launch its ‘Lost Chapter’ series. The collection of limited edition whiskeys will give fans access to unreleased chapters of Uncle Nearest Founder and CEO Fawn Weaver’s acclaimed book, Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel , His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

What Makes Tomatin The Manzanilla Edition Stand Out? Manzanilla is Spanish for ‘chamomile infusion’ that’s because the state of this liquid, and its very floral, nutty characteristics are very reminiscent of those chamomile infusions. Manzanilla is a rarely used sherry across the board in whisky. Occasionally you’ll see a finish, like this one, and sometimes a full maturation that will give you some very interesting flavor profiles.

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Mix That Drink

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Hot Toddy is a classic warming cocktail that makes a perfect winter drink. It's served hot, but it also has spices and honey along with whiskey. You can use dark rum if you prefer.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Kerala government has granted a one-time special sanction for the supply of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) to Lakshadweep to promote tourism. The approval was given after a request from the Lakshadweep administration’s tourism body, SPORTS, to procure liquor in bulk from the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco). This decision comes after the state's Excise Commissioner recommended the relaxation of state liquor rules, which typically do not permit such transfers.

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

TRÄ•KÁL is a botanical spirit that doesn’t fit into traditional categories. Everything that goes into a bottle of TRÄ•KÁL grows wild in the Chilean Patagonia. The company uses water, fruit, herbs and berries from within 100sq kilometers of their distillery to make this new type of botanical spirit. Local apples, crab-apples, and pears are used to create the base distillate.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

While the whisky-making process might sound straightforward, the choice of ingredients and casks, as well as the conditions of ageing, significantly influence the final product. This is also true of the terroir and the culture of the place where it is consumed. Shinji Fukuyo who takes the legacy of Suntory very seriously, has crafted many leading whisky brands and achieved success with Oaksmith in India, a testimony to his global understanding.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

UK non-alcoholic beer producer Mash Gang has been bought by the newly formed non-alcoholic business DioniLife.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Mount Everest Breweries Ltd., based in Indore, has announced the appointment of Shatbhi Basu as a Non-Executive Independent Director. Shatbhi Basu is India’s first female bartender, recognised by the President of India and the Ministry of Women and Child Development for her contribution in the field. She is also inducted as Keeper of the Quaich in 2022 for her remarkable work in Scotch whisky.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The SEC has charged Keurig Dr Pepper $1.5m for “inaccurate” recyclability claims regarding its K-Cup single use beverage pods.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL) has announced the appointment of Anil Somani as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Anil has succeeded Ramakrishnan Ramaswamy. With a distinguished career spanning over 32 years, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ABDL; having held prominent finance roles in Fortune 500 companies across sectors including manufacturing and retail.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FMCG groups are using the tech throughout their operations. AI firm Stravito says it can help companies better understand their consumers.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

At the recently held 2024 Just Drinks Excellence Awards, Radico Khaitan has won two more awards for its Sangam World malt whisky and Rampur Jugalbandi series. The Sangam World malt whisky earned the Innovation Award at the 2024 Just Drinks Excellence Awards, while the Rampur Jugalbandi Series won the Product Launches Award at the same competition. Sangam World Malt Whisky has a rich and balanced flavour profile and presents a unique fusion of tropical fruity notes, spices, and subtle peat undert

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