PUNCH

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

American whiskey is absent at many top bars. The spirit played a role in the cocktail renaissance, but it's now often left behind. Here's why.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For Jorge Riera , the headline-making, French-heavy wine lists he created for New York City’s Frenchette aren’t especially new—for him. “I’ve been doing this for about 20 years, [with] the same approach,” he says of his experience creating lists for some of the city’s most wine-trend-setting restaurants, including Contra, Wildair , Ten Bells , and 360.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Established in 2018 by Laurent Berriat, Oliver Hidier, and Stephane Aussel, Spiritique stands as a distinguished French spirits brand, born from the collaborative efforts of three seasoned industry professionals. In its inaugural year, Spirtiique introduced Yu Gin later introducing Yu No, a non-alcoholic alternative to Yu Gin. For those seeking a tasty mocktail, Yu No can be incorporated for its fresh yuzu flavors along with the other botanical flavors used in the original spirit.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Happy Wednesday, y’all! Lots of good/interesting beers and other beverages are coming our way in the coming months if these labels are any indication (and they usually) are. Also, someone’s making a beverage in “honor” (I guess?) of the Chicago Rat Hole. Premium Subscribers can scroll down to find out who that is. Plus: an interesting collab from Horus Aged Ales and a Michigan brewer, a new lager from a not-very-lager-y Ohio brewery, plus some very chill vibes from a coup

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Established in 2018 by Laurent Berriat, Oliver Hidier, and Stephane Aussel, Spiritique stands as a distinguished French spirits brand, born from the collaborative efforts of three seasoned industry professionals. In its inaugural year, Spirtiique introduced Yu Gin later introducing Yu No, a non-alcoholic alternative to Yu Gin. For those seeking a tasty mocktail, Yu No can be incorporated for its fresh yuzu flavors along with the other botanical flavors used in the original spirit.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The net profit of Radico Khaitan rose by 22.73 percent to reach Rs 75.15 crore in the quarter ended December 2023 as against Rs 61.23 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2022. The company’s sales rose by 46.55 percent to reach Rs 1160.91 crore in the quarter ended December 2023 as against Rs 792.15 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2022.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Radico Khaitan has introduced the Spirit of Victory 1999 Pure Malt Whisky, which is a heartfelt tribute to the valiant soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War under the umbrella of ‘Spirit of Victory’ range of brands. The Spirit of Victory range from Radico Khaitan stands as a series of products that pay homage to India’s victory in the three significant Indo-Pak wars, including those of 1965, the 1999 Kargil War, and the 1971 war.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 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. Fortune’s Fool , a new woman-focused whiskey producer, first emerged on the scene back in 2019.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has won at the International Taste Institute (ITI) Awards in Brussels, Belgium. At the ITI Awards, three premium products from the company, namely, X&O Barrel Premium Whisky, Sterling Reserve Premium Cellar Brandy, and Sterling Reserve Blend 10 Premium Whisky have been recognised as Remarkable Products.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Suerte has emerged as a solid choice for 100% agave tequila, a Highlands offering with a fairly straightforward, balanced approach — and reasonable pricing. If you want to break away from the usual trio of expressions, consider this newish release from the brand — Suerte Blanco at “still strength,” a cracking 52% abv. There’s not a lot of mystery here — this is really just a high-proof version of Suerte’s unaged tequila.

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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

Spiritz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Supreme Court recently tackled the issue of the distance of liquor shop establishments near religious and educational sites, aiming to clear up confusion stemming from conflicting directives since December 2016. The Supreme Court addressed this irregularity and cited the 500 meter-limit as the guideline for liquor shops from educational institutions and religious sites.

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Drinks International

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Julie Nguyen from Opium Bar in Thailand has won the third edition of Flor de Caña’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge. Nguyen beat 32 other bartenders at.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Guinness is great, and there’s no debunking that. Over more than two centuries, it’s transformed from an Irish pub staple to a globally beloved pint. There’s a lot about Guinness we love, including its full-flavor, velvety texture, and rich, dark hue. But many use these qualities to describe the classic brew as “heavy,” likening it to a so-called “meal in a glass.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Valentine’s Day is here so it’s time to infuse your cocktail lineup with a little romance and fun. Hearts, flowers, chocolate and all shades of red, pink and lavender add to the Feb. 14 festivities. Here are 10 recipes we like for this year. And if you need more, here are the Valentine’s Day recipes from 2023, plus a bonus round of themed drinks.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We’re in our boxed wine era and it feels great. From the “goon bags” of Australia to “slap-the-bag” juice from college, this wine-drinking format has come a long way. We’ve been watching this category for some time now, and it only continues to grow and improve in quality. Today there’s a slew of producers, from big brands to boutique wineries, making a diverse set of boxed wines, all vying for your fridge space.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Seedlip , a no-alcohol spirits brand in the U.S., just unveiled its newest expression: Seedlip Notas de Agave. The brand’s latest innovation provides another choice within the Seedlip portfolio as the low and no-alcohol trend continues to gather pace, the company states. Seedlip Notas de Agave features a blend of zesty lime and prickly pear flavors, complemented by agave.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

One of the romantic notions that can connect drinkers to a given bottle of wine is the idea that said wine is the product of generations of labor, a plot of land, and a winemaking ethos passed down through the generations to the current standard bearer. It’s widespread throughout Europe, where family-owned wineries can easily date back several centuries, if not further, yet it’s still a rarity here in America, where relatively few wineries are more than a few decades old.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

New York’s Pollinator Spirits is the company behind Crimson Amaro, a Campari -like offering that is made entirely with ingredients grown in the state. The product starts with Pollinator’s own vodka — made from local corn and wildflower honey (hence “Pollinator”), and infused with a “secret blend of more than 15 botanicals, among them juniper, wormwood, sage, angelica, gentian and orris – and naturally colored with cochineal.” Crimson is certainly a

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

On Wednesday, Bruichladdich announced two brand new Scotch whisky expressions: an 18-year-old and 30-year old single malt, both aged exclusively on Islay. Since reopening in 2001, Bruichladdich has placed immense importance on locally grown Islay barley, with 50 percent of the barley used for production grown on the island. The two Scotches also kick off Bruichladdich’s new line of whisky, Luxury Redefined, a collection of high provenance, age statement whiskies.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 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. Fortune’s Fool , a new woman-focused whiskey producer, first emerged on the scene back in 2019.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Before the first round of American craft beer booms in the ‘60s, pretty much all the domestic breweries until then were founded by European immigrants who brought their skill sets to the new world. These brewers were making beers using hops varieties brought over from their native countries. After many years of cross-breeding and isolating the best wild American hops, we’ve now got countless hop varieties to choose from, sourced everywhere from the Pacific Northwest to Slovenia and New Zealand.

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Bevvy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This new release brings together distilling traditions from Japan and Scotland. The post Dewar’s Launches 21-Year-Old Mizunara-Finished Whisky appeared first on Bevvy.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

There’s no rest for us when it comes to planning Sydney Bar Week and we can confirm that the dates are confirmed for 2024. We will be kicking things off on 7 th September and wrapping up with the 23 rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards on 11 th September. “Sydney Bar Week for us was valuable in so many ways. By bringing the industry together it fosters an environment of community and enabled us to build connections with other incredible bars, brands, and industry leaders.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As the no and low alcohol beverage category continues to climb, Kylie Minogue Wines is bringing its 0% Sparkling Rosé to the U.S. The beverage has seen huge success in the UK so far, with Tesco 0% Sparkling Rosé sales up 75% last month, the company states. “Currently, the NOLO (non and low alcoholic beverages) category is booming in the U.S., accounting for over $414 million in sales, and is expected to grow by +28% volume in the new year, highlighting the demand not just for NOLO options, but p

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A new generation of passionate bartenders is emerging into cocktail competitions and bars near you. In our upcoming February edition of Bartender magazine, Cara Devine has interviewed five of these personalities. Here we give you a sneak pic of one of these interviews with the interview with Judith Zhu from Sydney bar Door Knock. Story by Cara Devine.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Absolut has entered the Ready-to-Serve (RTS) category with its new Absolut Cocktails line, launching with the flavors Vodka Mojito and Raspberry Lemonade. “With prepared cocktails as the fastest growing spirits category , trending to overtake wine and spirits this year, we’re excited for Absolut to officially enter into the Ready-to-Serve space,” says Reshma Dhati, Senior Brand Director of Marketing.

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Drinks International

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Penfolds has launched its inaugural Evermore grant round in Australia, inviting applicants to apply for a share of $200,000 to support projects that contribute to community and culture.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Danish brewer has lifted its long-term targets for underlying sales and EBIT but is more cautious on the latter for this year.

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Drinks International

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Drinks Trust has launched its annual industry survey aimed at achieving a better understanding of the wider drinks industry and hospitality community.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By The Bartender, PubClub.com Roving Party Animal The dude’s name is Hayney, he’s got a convertible, a locals knowledge of the Florida Keys and more Jimmy Buffett music than probably The Man himself. Add to the fact that Hayney can load up a cooler the way my mother can pack car, and I was in business for my first visit to Cayo Hueso, as the Cubans call Key West.

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Drinks International

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Drinks importer and distributor, Paragon Brands, has announced its new role as the exclusive distributor of Zamora Company spirits and liqueurs in the UK.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Key West is so much fun it’s easy to see why some get the disease never leave. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Key West Nightlife Blogger I went down to Captain Tony’s to get out from the heat… This line from a Jimmy Buffett song pretty much describes the bar scene in Key West. People walking down Duval Street on a warm afternoon give up the notion of doing anything productive and stop into one of the many decades-old bars made famous by Hemmingway, Buffett or those famous only

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

US tea and coffee supplier Farmer Brothers has announced a new chief executive following Deverl Maserang’s resignation last September.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Duval Street in Key West is fine just as it is, and being there brings smiles to these PubClub.com girls. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Key West Blogger Kick off the shoes, take off the tie and lose yourself in Margaritaville. Key West is a step back into time, in fact, into no time. It’s a place of slow pace, of changing attitudes, of free-flowing spirits and free spirited individuals.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Pernod Ricard had launched Absolut into ready-to-serve cocktails in the US in two flavours, to be rolled out in retailers nationally.

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