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The Best Rye for Manhattans, According to Bartenders

PUNCH

The best rye whiskey for Manhattan cocktails at every price point, according to bartenders, range from Rittenhouse Rye to Wild Turkey 101.

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’Tis The Season with Chinola’s Holiday Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

As the holiday season approaches, reach for Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs – natural, low ABV liqueurs made from the Dominican Republic’s most beloved tropical fruits. The original Passion Fruit liqueur was launched in 2014, through a collaboration between hospitality experts, spirit industry professionals, and a master blender. Its success brought about the development of Chinola’s newest expression, Chinola Mango liqueur, which launched in the spring of this year.

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Have Fernet and Vermouth? Make an Appetizer à L’Italienne.

PUNCH

An easy fernet cocktail, the Appetizer à L’Italienne combines the amaro with absinthe for the best post-shift drink or digestivo.

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Bring Italian Wine Vibes to Your Holiday Table

Imbibe Magazine

Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti rank among the most renowned and beloved wines of Italy’s Piedmont region. Thanks to their low ABV (respectively 5% and 7%), they are easy-drinking and food-friendly, making them a perfect choice for the holiday season. Being wines that do not need years to age, Asti DOCG wines were the first wines that producers and farmers could enjoy straight after their harvests.

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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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We Asked 10 Sommeliers: What Bottle Is a Green Flag When You See It on a Wine List?

VinePair

When going out to a bar or restaurant, there are a number of red flags that can put a damper on the whole experience. On the other hand, some signals can indicate good times ahead, whether that be a friendly server, complimentary bread service, or a stellar wine list. But what makes for a standout wine program? Rather than scanning dozens of pages in a binder-sized menu, wine professionals can typically determine the quality of a list by singling out one specific section or bottle.

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Tour The Whisky Regions Of Scotland With This Scotch Whisky Tasting Map

The Whiskey Wash

The Scotch Whisky Tasting Map from The Dram Team is available in the UK and the US. Credit: The Dram Team The Dram Team, miniature whisky tasting set specialists, has unveiled its first-ever luxury gift set allowing scotch whisky lovers in the UK and the US to explore all that Scotland has to offer from the comfort of their own homes: The Scotch Whisky Tasting Map The set, containing whisky miniatures, a map of Scotland’s whisky regions, and a detailed guidebook, is now available on The Dram Tea

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Movie-Theater Drinking Is Bigger, Better, and More Novel Than Ever

VinePair

The anticipation has been palpable surrounding the Nov. 22 release of “ Wicked ,” the live-action adaptation of the wildly popular Broadway musical that’s been in the works for roughly a dozen years. One could say the same for staff working behind the bar at one of the now ubiquitous theaters across the U.S. that offer alcohol service. A projected $100 to $125 million domestic opening weekend could mean a very busy three days.

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Maguey Spirits acquires Bozal Mezcal and Pasote Tequila  

Just Drinks

Maguey Imports, the US distribution unit of Maguey Spirits, has acquired Bozal Mezcal and Pasote Tequila from 3 Badge Beverage Corporation.

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Santa Shot Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

Savor the festive Santa Shot with mint and berry flavors, perfect for holiday parties. Easy to make, layer grenadine, creme de menthe, and peppermint schnapps.

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The Glenwalk sells 6 lakh bottles in 7 months

Spiritz

The Glenwalk, a premium Scotch whisky, has disrupted India’s competitive spirits market by selling over 6 lakh bottles across 10 states in just seven months. Maharashtra has emerged as the top-performing state, contributing 45 percent of the total sales, followed by Haryana (25 percent) and Uttar Pradesh (20 percent). It is currently available in Maharashtra, Haryana, Goa, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh.

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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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US spirits industry faces “significant headwinds” – study

Just Drinks

The US spirits industry, where sales have been under pressure in recent quarters, faces “significant headwinds” over the next year, a report said.

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UBL launches Amstel Grande in India

Spiritz

United Breweries Limited (UBL) has launched Amstel Grande, a premium Dutch beer, in India. The grand unveiling of the beer took place in Mumbai. With this launch, UBL introduces a new era of premium beers in India, combining brewing excellence with over 150 years of legacy from Amsterdam. The beer is slowly brewed and matured longer, allowing its flavours to fully develop, resulting in a rich, smooth taste.

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San Diego Gaslamp Bar Haunts & Events That No Longer Exist

PubClub

By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Nightlife Blogger San Diego has some great nightlife, especially in the Gaslamp Quarter downtown. There’s the ever-popular barleymash, the let-it-all-loose Trailer Park After Dark, Moonshine Flats for country music and line dancing, Goodnight John Boy for disco (yes, there’s a disco bar in San Diego!), Bootlegger’s just for fun and dozens of other happening places.

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Carlsberg to brew beer with regenerative barley

Spiritz

Carlsberg Denmark will now brew its beer with regeneratively grown barley. Carlsberg Denmark has collaborated with DLG and Viking Malt to purchase malt barley cultivated on 100 hectares in Zealand using sustainable farming methods. Approximately 500 tonnes of the harvested barley will produce up to 3.3 million litres of beer. A portion of this will go into a special edition of Carlsberg beer that will be made entirely with regeneratively grown barley.

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Review: High Wire Jimmy Red Wheated Bourbon 7 Years Old

Drinkhacker

Situated in Charleston, South Carolina, High Wire Distilling centers its bourbon around an heirloom variety of corn known as Jimmy Red. While most bourbons utilize bulk commodity grain with relatively homogenous profiles, this whiskey relies on corn with a much higher sugar content, which sets it apart. The mashbill is constituted of 79% Jimmy Red corn, 12% wheat, and 9% malted barley.

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Red Rudolph Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

Make the festive Red Rudolph cocktail, a warm blend of vodka, cranberry juice, orange curaçao, and cinnamon schnapps, topped with whipped cream and sugar pearls.

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Review: Diageo Orphan Barrel Project Woven Honor Single Malt Scotch 18 Years Old

Drinkhacker

The latest whisky from Diageo’s Orphan Barrel Project returns us to Scotland and the world of single malts. This is actually something of a rarity for the Orphan Barrel Project, as most Scotches released to date from the OBP have been single grain. Woven Honor hails from Speyside’s Linkwood Distillery, which was originally founded in 1821 and was mothballed only twice since then, both times in the 20th century.

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Kahlua Hot Chocolate

Mix That Drink

Cozy up with a cup of Kahlua Hot Chocolate, made with rich dark chocolate, creamy whole milk, and smooth Kahlua liqueur! This decadent drink is perfect for chilly evenings, topped with whipped cream.

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Luxury, limited-editions & big time sensuality – new podcast!

The Cocktail Lovers

Boy oh boy, have we got a packed episode for you and the key words are: Luxury, Limited-edition, Sensualism and Secret Hideaway… The luxury comes in the form of our first product, Komos Anejo Cristalino tequila while the limited-edition is Le Clos Series, Batch #5 from our friends at Takamaka rum in the Seychelles. Listen to our brand new episode on your favourite podcast channel or direct right here… Sensualism is courtesy of our book choice, The Maison Premier Almanac: Cocktails, Oysters

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Wine 101: Valdiguie

VinePair

Oh, Valdiguie. It’s hard to pronounce and easy to drink. While far from a household name, Valdiguie has been popping up more and more often lately, especially as chilled reds continue to gain favor. Native to southwest France, the grape eventually made its way to California where it earned the moniker “Napa Gamay.” During Prohibition, it gained popularity on the black market for its high yields, big berries, and tolerance to powdery mildew.

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Candy Cane Vodka Infusion Tutorial

Mix That Drink

Create a festive Candy Cane Vodka with just vodka and candy canes. Quick to make in a few hours, perfect for holiday cocktails or gifts. Enjoy minty sweetness!

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11 of the Best Pinot Noirs from Germany

VinePair

Germany is most famous for its Rieslings, dry and sweet, but did you know that Germany also produces some world-class Pinot Noirs? The grape is the country’s most planted red variety, and Germany is the world’s third-largest producer of Pinot Noir. If you look at the map, almost all of Germany’s winegrowing regions are in the southwest, bordering or not far from France, and most are near the Rhine River or its tributaries, which give the vineyards their heart and soul.

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10 Wicked Good Cocktails

Cheers

The highly anticipated movie based on the popular play Wicked hits theaters on Nov. 22, and mixologists are just as excited as the fans. Bartenders and alcohol brands have been sending us plenty of Wicked-themed cocktails — mostly in shades of pink and green — in recent weeks. Here are 10 that we like. Print Emerald City Gimlet Course Drinks Keyword basil, gin, lime, Simple syrup Ingredients 2 oz. Empress 1908 cucumber lemon gin ¾ oz. Fresh lime juice ¾ oz. Si

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GSN Review: Partida Anejo Tequila

Good Spirits News

Tequila Partida is an authentic, all-natural, estate-grown premium tequila, made from 100% blue agave in the heart of Mexico’s historic Tequila Valley region. From cultivation and harvest to cooking, distillation and aging, Partida maintains exceptional standards of quality and consistency, making Partida “the finest tequila that money can buy,” according to F.

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Mint Julep Cocktail Recipes

Bartender.com

MINT JULEP ½ parts WILD TURKEY® 101 BOURBON ½ oz. Simple syrup 12 Mint leaves ➜ Add mint leaves to silver julep cup or double rocks glass and muddle. Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in remaining ingredients. Lightly mix and garnish with mint sprig. —Check out BARTENDER 2024 Calendar month of November on bartender.com for more Wild Turkey recipes – 365 in all!

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Whisky Subscription Boxes – The Christmas Gift That Keeps On Giving

The Whiskey Wash

In a world where just about everything can be delivered to your door—books, coffee, even fresh herbs—it was only a matter of time before whisky joined the club. Whisky subscription boxes have redefined the way we enjoy our favorite drams, offering curated selections that feel like a gift every time they arrive. These boxes are a great way to explore new regions, flavors, and distilleries without leaving home.

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Featured Bartender November 2024: Luis Miguel Cardona, Rayo Cocktail Bar, Mexico City

Bartender.com

Luis Miguel Cardona Head Bartender at Rayo Cocktail Bar Mexico City, Mexico Luis Miguel Cardona has spent more than a decade mastering the art of mixology and crafting world-class bar programs. Born and raised in Colombia, Cardona cut his teeth at ALQUÍMICO , the country’s iconic cocktail bar that’s been crowned South America’s best three years running and is currently ranked #9 on the World’s 50 Best Bars list.

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The Glenturret Wins Big At The Walpole British Luxury Awards 2024

The Whiskey Wash

The Glenturret Brand Director, Yvonne Whitehouse, with a guest at the Walpole British Luxury Awards 2024. Credit: The Walpole British Luxury Awards Highland scotch whisky distillery, The Glenturret , has clinched the award for Sustainable Luxury Brand of the Year at the 2024 Walpole British Luxury Awards. The award was handed out on Monday, November 18th as over 400 industry figures gathered to celebrate the innovation and creativity of Britain’s luxury brands.

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Featured Bar November 2024: The Royal Blue Baltimore, MD

Bartender.com

The Royal Blue Baltimore, MD While the Royal Blue is a relative newcomer to the Station North Arts district, it gives off the patina of a worn in, well-loved neighborhood mainstay. The mural behind the bar, a relic from the building’s previous beloved tenant (one of the original safe spaces for Baltimore’s queer scene), illustrates old bar regulars.

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Whisky Review: Glencadam 27 Year Old Reserva de Jerez

The Whiskey Wash

Whiskies Similar to Glencadam 27 Year Old Reserva de Jerez Glencadam 27 stands as an exceptional choice for those seeking a truly indulgent whisky. Among similar aged expressions, notable mentions include the Glenfarclas 25 Year Old, The Macallan 18 Year Old , The Dalmore 21 Year Old, and Glenmorangie’s Grand Vintage releases. While these well-regarded names offer their own distinct appeal, the Glencadam 27 impresses with its depth of flavor and remarkable value.

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Featured Holiday Cocktail: Sippin’ Santa Cocktail

Bartender.com

SIPPIN’ SANTA Cocktail Recipe: 2 1/2 oz. El Dorado 8-Year Demerara Rum 3/4 oz. Amaro Averna 3/4 oz. orange juice 1 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 oz. nutmeg syrup 1/4 oz. ginger syrup Method: Shake with cubed ice. Strain into Surfin’ Santa mug. Add chipped or crushed ice to fill. Garnish: Sippin’ Santa red parasol stuck to rolled-up orange peel. Sippin’ Santa green“Mersanta” bubble wand. —————————————- CREDITS: RECIPE: Created by Brad Smith for Sippin’ Santa 2016, when Brad was Latitude 29’s head b

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MANCHESTER OR MANHATTAN? NEW UNDERGROUND BAR SERVING COCKTAILS, BOURBON AND CHAMPAGNE TO OPEN BENEATH THOMAS STREET 

Bar Magazine

20 YEARS ON FROM THE OPENING OF SOCIO REHAB, THE TEAM BEHIND THE MANCHESTER INSTITUTION JOINS FORCES WITH CRESSIDA LAWLOR TO OPEN, EGO DEATH Think back to early 2004 and you will remember fond memories of Socio Rehab. Now, 20 years later, the pioneering team is resurrecting with a brand new bar concept, Ego Death. Opening in partnership with Cressida Lawlor, former London Cocktail Club and Sexy Fish, now her first bar ownership, Ego Death will occupy a hidden basement space on Thomas Street.

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The Glen Grant Glasshouse Collection Launch

Bartender.com

The Glen Grant is thrilled to announce that the coveted 25-Year-Old expression from newly introduced Glasshouse Collection is now available in the US. With a velvety smoothness and notes of dried stone fruit and toffee, the 25-Year-Old offers a finish with warm spice and a hint of soft smoke. It is now available in limited quantities for SRP $1,000.

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Celebrating the Gin Cocktail at PocketSquare Skyline Bar & Terrace

Bar Magazine

PocketSquare – the east London rooftop bar with skyline terrace – will launch a winter menu celebrating gin cocktails. Accompanying the menu will be collection of pop-art inspired cocktail prints and a seasonal makeover of the bar’s alfresco terrace. Situated in Whitechapel, PocketSquare has become a favourite for its inventive cocktails and unbeatable views across east London.

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Musaceae Cocktail Recipe

Bartender.com

MUSACEAE RECIPE 2 oz. Jim Beam Bourbon 1 oz. Marie Brizard Banana Liqueur ½ oz. Frangelico Orange peel ➜ Prepare the Mixing Glass by Filling it with ice to chill while you prepare the other ingredients. After the glass is chilled, drain the ice and add Ingredients. Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture for about 20 seconds. This will chill the cocktail and combine the flavors without diluting it too much.Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into a chilled old-fashioned glass over fresh ice.