Wed.Mar 20, 2024

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How It Started: Elixir Saloon

Imbibe Magazine

San Francisco boasts a plethora of world’s best bars , including ABV , Pacific Cocktail Haven , and Trick Dog , plus new destinations, such as Stoa , that continue to elevate the city’s cocktail scene. But H. Joseph Ehrmann’s Elixir Saloon has something none of these bars can claim: legacy status. With 165 years under its belt, the award-winning Elixir is the second-oldest operating bar in the city and a museum of San Francisco’s history.

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We Ask Founders Steven and Brittany Yeng About Taking a Shot with Skrewball Whiskey

Chilled Magazine

Our exclusive interview with the founders of Skrewball Whiskey celebrates the innovative brand that is driving the spirits world nuts and has captured the hearts and palates of whiskey lovers around the globe. Chilled chats with the visionaries behind this unique brand to gain insight into their journey, inspiration, and the secrets behind Steven and Brittany’s Skrewball story.

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The Barrel of Fun Would Like to Be Your Next Big-Ass Cup

PUNCH

The Stanley cup may be the most popular water bottle right now, but Igloo is vying for some of the TikTok and Instagram attention, too.

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Jameson Whiskey Rocks St. Patrick’s Eve from Coast to Coast

Chilled Magazine

St. Patrick’s Eve was epic when Jameson took over Times Square on Saturday, March 16. The Jameson Whiskey St. Patrick’s Eve celebration in New York City was co-hosted by Jost and Che and featured a special DJ performance by Pee. Wee aka Anderson Paak, plus DJ sounds by Jus Ske. Guests experienced a first-of-its-kind ‘rock drop’ a Jameson version of the famous Times Square ball drop at 8 p.m.

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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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This Week's New Beer Labels: From Lombard to Budapest

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Welcome to…spring? Technically? It’s snowing in my neck of the woods today and I’ve got my curling league later tonight but hey -- Oberon Day is just a few days from now, which says “springtime” loudly enough for me. The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: It’s been a minute since we’ve seen a new Noon Whistle label come into the world, and this one almost certainly has a cool story behind it.

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Review: Old Pepper Bourbon, Rye, and James E. Pepper Bourbon (2024)

Drinkhacker

Like many American whiskey brands of late, the Old Pepper/James E. Pepper brand has gone through all kinds of changes since we first encountered it in 2013. At the time, the brand was a relaunch of an ancient label that hadn’t been produced since 1958 (or 1961, depending on who you trust), taking advantage of then-abundant MGP stock and riding the bourbon wave courtesy of Pepper nostalgia.

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Review: 2021 Rombauer Zinfandel California

Drinkhacker

It’s always a pleasure to try a new vintage from Rombauer, and this year’s Zinfandel release is typical for the winery in that it is, again , atypical for a California Zin. The nose hits with big notes of plum, mocha, cola, and just a trace of tobacco. The palate is a bit different: mocha with lovely milk chocolate and cherry cola, and the wine has a big, heavy, enjoyable mouthfeel.

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Mumbai Travel Retail is now Ospree

Spiritz

Mumbai Travel Retail has rebranded as Ospree. The new brand identity will be introduced across the company’s travel retail business in seven airports including those in Mumbai, Thiruvananthapurama and Jaipur. Mumbai Travel Retail’s operations also extends to stores in Amritsar, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Mangalore airports. The new branding was introduced at a special event on 19th March, ahead of the APTRA India Conference in New Delhi.

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The 30 Best Sauvignon Blancs for 2024

VinePair

For a grape that’s so universally loved, Sauvignon Blanc has a surprising number of faces. It can be crisp and mineral-driven or juicy with ripe tropical notes. It can be green and grassy or even round and textured. Even with all these different expressions, Sauvignon Blanc manages to be relatively predictable — which is probably why so many people tend to gravitate toward it — as the wine often reflects the place it comes from.

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CCPA directs liquor companies to comply with advertising norms

Spiritz

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has now directed alcobev companies operating in India to ensure compliance with the advertising norms and asked for a list of products sold under a given brand (which is known as brand extension) in the last three years. On this, CCPA issued a directive to alcobev companies to comply with. Additionally, CCPA has directed for revenue and turnover data related to sale of alcobev with on brand extension products like mineral water, etc. over the same per

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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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Whiskey Review: Bulleit American Single Malt

The Whiskey Wash

We review Bulleit American Single Malt, distilled from 100% malted barley and aged in charred American oak barrels. (image via Nino Kilgore-Marchetti/The Whiskey Wash) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review. The as of yet, still not officially approved by the TTB American whiskey category known as American Single Malt has been growing by leaps and bounds in rece

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Sazerac to Acquire BuzzBallz

VinePair

On Wednesday, global spirits company Sazerac announced that it’s reached an agreement to acquire BuzzBallz. The partnership will expand the growing ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage company’s reach and allow Sazerac to further expand its RTD cocktail portfolio with a recognizable brand. BuzzBallz was founded in 2009 by Merrilee Kick as part of her master’s degree thesis project.

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Interview with Roddy Nicoll, Co-Founder of Spirits of Virtue

Dry Atlas

Spirits of Virtue started with a dad trying to prove his son wrong. Now, the Scottish company distributes its seven non-alc brands everywhere from Japan to the United States. In this interview, co-founder Roddy Nicoll describes the ups and downs of building a “mini Diageo,” from rescuing his company from the brink of collapse during COVID to entering markets as diverse as Asia and the Middle East.

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Lemon, Black Pepper, and… Wet Dog? Why Smell Is So Important to a Wine’s Flavor

VinePair

The following is an excerpt from Arielle Johnson’s new book, “ Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor.” Within its pages, Johnson, a flavor scientist, explores how and why things taste so good, how to make them taste even better, and what that really means on a molecular level. For anyone who loves food and drink and nerding out about either, Johnson’s guide is a fun and fascinating read.

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Diageo tests aluminium bottle for Baileys

Just Drinks

Diageo’s efforts to make its packaging more environmentally sustainable have continued with the test launch of aluminium bottles for its Baileys brand.

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No Cocktail Shaker? Use These Four Household Items Instead

VinePair

We all know the minor panic that sets in when we go to open a special bottle of wine and realize there’s no corkscrew on hand. We get a similar sinking feeling when we go to make a batch of Margaritas but there’s no shaker to be found. While we all have our favorite tip or trick for removing that pesky cork without the proper equipment, what do you do when you’re missing the tools to whip up a shaken drink?

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Penelope Rio Returns to Shelves

Cheers

Popular among whiskey fans when launched last year, Penelope Rio returns to shelves this month on a limited allocation of 5,000 (6-count) cases. Rio is a double cask finish of American honey and Amburana, a Brazilian hardwood. “Our latest Rio release is a party in a bottle; the finishes complement each other so well, resulting in a fun and surprising mix of flavors,” says Michael Paladini, founder of Penelope Bourbon.

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Creating Culinary Cocktails With Schmuck’s Juliette Larrouy and Moe Aljaff

VinePair

It happens a couple times a week to just about every cocktail bartender. The bar is buzzing, tickets are flowing, and your hands are moving faster than your brain. The drinks are just happening, appearing in front of you as if by magic. Most guests are engrossed in conversation or savoring a first or second round, but a few will stop and just watch.

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WhiskyFun Legends: Balvenie 1968 Vintage Cask #7294

The Whiskey Wash

The Balvenie 1968 Vintage Cask #7294 Welcome back to another installment of WhiskyFun Legends. Continuing our journey through Serge Valentin and Angus MacRaild’s top-rated bottles on WhiskyFun , today we are taking a look at the Balvenie 1968 Vintage Cask #7294. Make sure that you are all caught up on the series by reading the previous installments here.

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The Winners of The Perfect Blend WA Regional Final have been announced!

Australian Bartender

The Perfect Blend is back for 2024 with 139 finalists competing across six Regional Finals in Australia and New Zealand. In 2024 the competition welcomed a few changes, including adding new brands into the portfolio, a new cocktail brief, and a new extradionary prize. It’s the perfect blend (pun intended) of celebrating and supporting the bartending community.

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Sazerac acquires Buzzballz

Drinks International

US-based drinks group Sazerac has announced the purchase of ready-to-drink cocktail brand Buzzballz for an undisclosed fee. Created in 2009 as part of.

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Kalahari Resorts™ Announces Luxury Treehouse Resort in Wisconsin Dells

PubClub

“Kalahari Treehouse Collection at Dawn Manor ” to feature lodging inspired by nature and a traditional Wisconsin supper club, all featuring Lake Delton access and views WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Nelson family, owners and operators of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions , have announced their development of a new distinctive resort experience in the Wisconsin Dells area called Dawn Manor in homage to the historical home previously located on the resort’s land.

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Nutty Irishman Coffee Cocktail Recipe

Gastronom

Last Updated on March 20, 2024 by Leah Hall The Nutty Irishman Cocktail is a warm and festive coffee drink. Easy to make and full of flavor, it’s not just for St Patrick’s Day! Enjoy this hot cocktail all year long. There are a few Nutty Irishman recipes floating around online, and they all … The post Nutty Irishman Coffee Cocktail Recipe appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

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Corporacion America Airports Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

PubClub

Passenger traffic up 13% YoY reaching 99.1% of 4Q19 pre-pandemic levels Consolidated Revenues, ex-IFRIC12 and ex-IAS29, up 19% YoY and 37% above 4Q19 Adjusted EBITDA ex-IAS29 of $332 million includes $167 million from Natal friendly termination LUXEMBOURG–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP) , (“CAAP” or the “Company”) one of the leading private airport operators in the world, reported today its unaudited, consolidated results for the three-month period end

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Your Guide to Non-Alcoholic Rums

Dry Atlas

In recent years, there’s been a surge in the demand for non-alcoholic versions of classic spirits, and rum is no exception. But what exactly is non-alcoholic rum? This guide offers a glimpse into rum alternatives, a category that’s expanding and evolving. Whether you’re a rum connoisseur or just curious, these non-alcoholic options provide a new way to experience the spirit.

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How to Get a Liquor License in the State of California

PubClub

Did you know that California is one of the counties that has the highest number of businesses in bars? The hospitality industry and tourism have always been vibrant in California, resulting in a consistently high demand for liquor licenses in popular destinations like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. If you are planning to open your own bar, knowing the steps on how to put it into business is necessary.

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It’s Time for Sessionable Cocktails

Dry Atlas

Socializing over drinks will always be in style, but let’s face it: feeling groggy the next day is decidedly not. Plus, for the health-conscious, the calories in booze can really add up. Enter “sessionable cocktails,” a way to enjoy the night without the next-day regrets. Let’s dive into what these are, plus how you can enjoy sessionable spritzes and even G&Ts and Negronis at home.

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Memories From Margaritaville Las Vegas Now Closed On The Strip

PubClub

Meet me in Margaritaville. For many years, that was my Las Vegas mantra, my go-to-place in Sin City. While others were waiting in lines at the big mega clubs – the girls’ high heels going click-click-click on the floors to get there – sitting at black jack tables or playing video poker – I was wastin’ away in Margaritaville. I just loved the place.

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Herbalist Rachelle Robinett’s Non-Alc Picks

Dry Atlas

Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG) is an Herbalist, writer, educator, thought leader, and life-long naturalist. As the founder and CEO of HRBLS and Pharmakon Supernatural® —a multidisciplinary ecosystem dedicated to the art of functional nature—she embodies the vibrant, modern, multi-hyphenate well being that she teaches. Rachelle is widely regarded as a vanguard in natural health, collaborating with industry-leading partners to help shape the future of herbal wellness and related industries.

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Super Premium Coffee Liqueur Range Launches in UK

Bar Magazine

CAFÉ SOLO announces the launch of its debut expression, CAFÉ SOLO ORIGINAL – the first in a range of full-bodied super premium cold brew coffee liqueurs made in the UK. The team at CAFÉ SOLO will also create a selection of cask-finished coffee liqueurs, which offer interest and complexity for mixologists making cocktails in bars and at home. CAFÉ SOLO is made with espresso-strength coffee from specialty cold brew coffee makers SOLO Coffee and premium British Vodka.

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The Fladgate Partnership adds to table-wine assets with Douro deal

Just Drinks

The Fladgate Partnership (TFP) has announced the acquisition of vineyards and a tourism business to expand its fledgling still-wine portfolio.

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MARTYN’S LAW CONSULTATION – UKHOSPITALITY RESPONSE

Bar Magazine

The revised changes to the ‘standard tier’ will best achieve the aims of the new legislation. In its response to the Home Office consultation on Martyn’s Law, UKHospitality outlined its support of the changes. The current approach was one advocated by the leading trade body, and echoed by a Home Affairs Committee report last year. The consultation sets out that ‘standard tier’ premises, with a maximum capacity between 100 and 799 people, will be required to have ‘procedural measures that could b

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates sells Patz & Hall winery

Just Drinks

US wine major Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has sold Patz & Hall to a consortium that includes one of the Californian winery’s co-founders.

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Cointreau and ecoSPIRITS partner with The Alchemist 

Bar Magazine

Cointreau, the iconic French orange liqueur and a staple ingredient in the original Margarita, announces the launch of its co-branded editions of ecoSPIRITS’ ecoTOTEs and SmartPour electronic dispense systems in The Alchemist bars. ecoSPIRITS is a circular economy company that has developed the world’s first low carbon, low waste packaging system for spirits and wine, supplying more than 2,000 leading bars, restaurants, hotels, and retailers with its groundbreaking closed loop packaging systems.

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CCEP launches Schweppes mocktails range

Just Drinks

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is to sell a range of ready-to-drink, non-alcoholic cocktails under the Schweppes brand in the UK.