Imbibe Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
New York City’s dynamic nightlife satisfies most every subculture and hedonistic impulse. Korean karaoke parlors serve 3 a.m. soju, elevated cocktail bars roost in skyscrapers, and bands blare everything from Afrobeat to zydeco. But to Sarah Hallonquist and Loretta Andro Chung, one category was lacking: lesbian bars, of which just three existed as recently as 2022.
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Overlooking Dubuque, IA. I took this photo a zillion years ago. No direct connection to anything this week but it’s extremely Midwestern, though, and probably still looks quite similar. Vinepair had a pretty cool story this week asking brewers to name what they consider the most underrated Midwestern brewery. Lots of good things to put on your radar here, including praise for Roaring Table from Jude at Hop Butcher, adoration for MKE’s Supermoon from Cruz Blanca’s Jacob Sembrano
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Just Drinks
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Edrington has agreed to sell Scotch whisky brand The Famous Grouse to Glenfiddich owner William Grant & Sons.
VinePair
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
In a market where small wineries constantly struggle to break through, Pray Tell is one of the few that seem to have it all figured out. Founded by Tom Caruso in 2017, the Oregon-based winery rapidly gained a following for its elegant, low-intervention wines. The labels, each a unique design hand-cut by Caruso himself, drew many curious consumers to try the winery’s earthy Pinot Noir , juicy Gamay , or even its bright-fuschia skin-contact Pinot Gris.
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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.
Drinkhacker
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Tuscon’s Whiskey del Bac has made a name for itself with its “mesquited not peated” American single malt. The Arizona distillery uses mesquite wood as the fuel source to smoke their barley rather than the traditional peat, creating a unique character for Whiskey del Bac that stands out from other single malts. However, in 2022, Whiskey del Bac developed an interest in the impact of mesquite on rye whiskey.
Spiritz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
At the exclusive session, industry experts discussed on the evolution and future of India's alcobev industry. Padhi led the session, and the industry experts shed light on India’s success in producing world-class spirits, particularly single malts, with globally renowned brands leading the charge. valued at US$52.4 billion, contributes significantly to India's economy, and accounted for nearly 2 percent of the nation’s GDP in FY21, ISWAI underlined in a statement.
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Drinkhacker
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The fourth iteration of the golf-themed Dewar’s 19 Year Old “Champions Edition” is another spin on the iconic blended Scotch, again turning to an unusual cask type. Similar to the 2022 expression , Dewar’s is again using rye whiskey casks for its secondary maturation — although in 2022 rye was just one of three types of finishing casks used by the blender.
Spiritz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Amrut Distilleries has launched Bella , which is projected as the world’s first 100 percent jaggery-distilled and matured single rum. Crafted from nutrient and mineral rich jaggery and sourced from the fertile Sahyadri range and Namma Mandya, Bella is the product of being meticulously matured for six years in ex-bourbon barrels under tropical climatic conditions.
VinePair
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
On Monday, U.K.-based spirits conglomerate Edrington announced its plan to sell Scotch brand The Famous Grouse to William Grant & Sons. The deal was made through Edrington’s subsidiary, The 1887 Company Limited, and also includes Naked Malt Scotch Whisky. Edrington’s existing portfolio also includes prized Scotch brands The Macallan and The Glenrothes.
Spiritz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Bar Wars, India's renowned bar competition that puts the spotlight on the unsung heroes of the bar industry that is the servers, concluded with an electrifying grand finale in Goa, crowning INJA from Delhi as the 2024 Bar Wars Champions. The journey began with over 400 teams submitting creative entries via Instagram reels, with the top 72 bartender-server duos competing across eight major cities.
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VinePair
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Virginia is poised to create something truly unique — a wine scene that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity. While the state’s wine roots stretch back to 1619, Virginia is only just beginning to carve out its own identity, unburdened by the expectations that weigh on more established regions. Alexya Brown, a digital marketing specialist for Virginia wineries, captures this moment perfectly: “If you want to get to know living wine, as in, get to understand a wine region thatR
Australian Bartender
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Photography by Petrina Tinslay Bobbie’s, 24 Bay Street, Double Bay @bobbies_doublebay Bobbie’s, a new underground bar by Neil and Samantha Perry, has just opened its doors in Double Bay. It’s Neil’s first dive into the bar scene after years as a top Sydney restaurateur. Located in the basement of the iconic Gaden House in Double Bay, Bobbie’s is a joint venture with the Perrys’ longtime mates, Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson, known for their Dante bars in New York City and Los Angeles (voted #1
VinePair
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Ever wonder what it’s like to be the master distiller? To celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month, renowned whiskey producer Buffalo Trace is offering the chance for one fan to live that fantasy for a day. The historic Kentucky distillery, with roots going back to 1775, will select one whiskey lover to travel to Frankfort to shadow the brand’s current master distiller, Harlen Wheatley.
Spiritz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The central government is preparing to enforce new guidelines on surrogate advertising by liquor and tobacco companies. These rules, which have been developed after consultations with industry representatives, are expected to impose heavy penalties on violators. The guidelines are expected to focus on what constitutes misleading brand extensions, a common practice in the liquor industry where products like packaged water, music CDs, soda, and glassware are used to promote brands that cannot adve
VinePair
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
If you’ve ever made a proper Mai Tai , you’ve found yourself in the situation of either buying or making orgeat. The syrup — traditionally made with almonds, sugar, and orange flower water — is a staple in tropical drinks culture. It provides a creamy texture and nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with rum , lime juice, and myriad spices. The downside of orgeat is that, unless you’re running a bar program, you’re probably not using an entire batch of the stuff at once.
Cheers
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The beverage alcohol industry has made considerable strides in recent years in improving and highlighting diversity and inclusion. Many successful brands, businesses and entrepreneurs have contributed towards this admirable goal. From a purely business perspective, appealing to a wider consumer base makes sense. People of all backgrounds drink alcohol.
Advanced Mixology
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Cereals are one of the most delicious and nutritious breakfast staples. These crunchy sweetened grains are easy to prepare and come in various flavors and shapes. Their unique appearance and dietary benefits make them a standout breakfast option for growing kids. But apart from all these facts, the packaging of cereals play a vital role in impacting the buyers’ purchase decision.
Mix That Drink
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Spiced Pear Bourbon Smash is a delicious and beautifully balanced drink that captures the essence of autumn. This spiced pear bourbon cocktail is the perfect way to welcome the new season and savor the flavors of fall.
Just Drinks
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Australia's ACCCA has launched legal action against the country’s two largest supermarket groups for allegedly misleading consumers.
PubClub
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Hyatt adds new properties in new markets and expands wellbeing offerings to enrich the guest experience CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) continues the strategic expansion of luxury and lifestyle hotels with a significant development pipeline of more than 20 recent and planned openings across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean through 2025.
Just Drinks
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Coca-Cola HBC’s sales staff in Italy are taking industrial action in protest of “excessive workloads” and striking for eight hours.
PubClub
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Saudi Arabia has emerged as the fastest-growing G20 country in the latest UN World Tourism Barometer report, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s rapid ascent as a global tourism destination. The Barometer highlights a 73% increase in international tourist arrivals to Saudi Arabia in the first seven months of 2024, compared to the same period in 2019, reflecting the success of the Kingdom’s ambitious tourism strategy under Vision 2030.
Just Drinks
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The trade body said the move is needed "to help towards plugging the black hole in the public finances" and "boost Treasury coffers"
PubClub
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Saudi Arabian Aviation Innovator Alters Lessor Competitive Landscape by Embracing Technology to Propel Its Growing Platform ISTANBUL–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AviLease –LeaseWorks®, a Portside company, announced at the ISTAT EMEA 2024 conference its partnership with a new customer, AviLease, the rapidly expanding global aircraft lessor. AviLease has a two-year strong track record of remarkable contributions to supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 that aims to propel the expansion
Just Drinks
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
GEA talks about how it is focused on efficiency, repeatability and consistency in creating lines of alt.
PubClub
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (NYSE American: SEG) (the “Seaport Entertainment Group,” “SEG” or “Company”) announced today that it has commenced its previously announced $175.0 million rights offering (the “Rights Offering”) to purchase up to 7,000,000 shares of its common stock. The Rights Offering gives Company stockholders as of the Record Date (as defined below) the opportunity to subscribe for their basic subscription amount of newly issued shares of
Just Drinks
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
German beverage manufacturer Waldemar Behn has changed the recipe for its Dooley’s cream liqueur brand, making it entirely plant-based.
PubClub
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
With a name like Freaky Tiki Happening, you can expect a creatively fun time. This is an event taking place October in Long Beach, CA. It is Oct. 19 at the way-cool Secret Island Tiki Lounge, below Shannon’s Corner bar, downtonw on 2nd & Pine Ave. It involves – are you ready for this!? – circus performers, go-go dancers, live music and rum tastings.
Just Drinks
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
UK-based spirits maker Distil has raised £650,000 ($865,348) to fund its Christmas season promotion and production.
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