PUNCH

APRIL 25, 2024

The Angostura Colada, a Piña Colada with Angostura bitters in place of rum, is a modern classic cocktail that’s traveled around the world.

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Spiritz

APRIL 25, 2024

World Spirits Alliance (WSA) appointed Helen S. Medina as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Helen brings a wealth of expertise to lead WSA toward its purpose, vision, mission, and strategic priorities. With over 15 years of experience in global public policy processes, Helen’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing the WSA’s work of uniting spirits producers worldwide, advocating for industry interests, and promoting best practices to address societal and environmental challenge

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2024

“What kind of Margaritas do you have?” This is a common question at Leyenda , the Brooklyn bar that is arguably the city’s best-known cocktail den to emphasize Latin American spirits. Owner Ivy Mix has an answer, but it’s usually not the kind the customer is looking for. “I say, ‘Just the one,’” she says. “Well, two, technically: tequila or mezcal.” Sometimes the customer will persist and examine the drinks menu.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

The company distills a variety of spirits including bourbon. Credit: Shelter Distilling Shelter Distilling, an artisan distillery based in Mammoth Lakes, California , has announced the opening of a new location in Montrose, Colorado. The distillery is known for distilling a range of spirits including gin, agave, whiskey, and bourbon. Following the establishment of the Mammoth Lakes location, Shelter Distilling experienced a rapid growth in the popularity of its spirits, warranting the expansion

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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

VinePair

APRIL 25, 2024

When my mom turned 50, around the time I graduated college in 2006, our family threw an elaborate feast in the backyard of my childhood home in the Chicago suburbs. My New England-native parents boiled live lobsters, and the four of us got rip-roaringly drunk on a foundation of Dad’s Famous* Margaritas , which he’d begun pouring into oversized coupes with salted rims in the early afternoon.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

The Ezra Brooks bourbon whiskey brand has a short, but interesting history. Originally launched to capitalize on the success and popularity of Jack Daniels Old No. 7 , the Ezra Brooks brand bottles and labels initially closely imitated their competitor, provoking a legal battle. This is the fascinating story of the case, Jack Daniel Distillery, Inc. v.

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2024

The iconic Margarita looms uniquely large in our culture, as a classic in the hallowed realm of Manhattans and Old Fashioneds that’s also ubiquitous — served in airport bars and strip mall chain restaurants (Mexican-inspired and otherwise), sold by the mass-market bottle and, more recently, the upmarket can. This three-ingredient tequila cocktail represents Americans’ historic entry point to our influential southerly neighbors and a huge piece of our collective identity.

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Spiritz

APRIL 25, 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has submitted before the Supreme Court (SC) that Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal is allegedly the ‘kingpin’ and key conspirator of the Delhi liquor scam. In its filing before the apex court, ED told that Kejriwal was involved in the conspiracy of formulation of the now scrapped Delhi excise policy of 2021-22 to favour certain persons.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 25, 2024

Nestlé has “temporarily suspended” a well in France that’s part of its Perrier bottled water production due to contamination.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 25, 2024

Origen Holistic Spirits soft-sells its celebrity backing, which boasts wellness entrepreneur Amy Holmwood and actor Woody Harrelson as its faces behind the stills. The company is (thank God) not making whiskey or tequila but rather flavored white spirits, including vodka and gin. The launch products include one of each — though if you didn’t read the fine print on the very different labels, you might not realize they were made by the same parent company.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

The Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 150: Baccarat Edition. Credit: Give 270 As the days until the 150th Kentucky Derby count down, Woodford Reserve has partnered with the non-profit organization, Give 270, to raffle a $15,000 bottle of bourbon. The Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 150: Baccarat Edition is the grand prize in the 20/20 Unicorn raffle. Only 150 decanters will be available.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 25, 2024

Prime co-founder has responded to a US consumer class action lawsuit that alleges the brand contains harmful synthetic chemicals.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 25, 2024

Forever there has been only one expression of The Botanist gin. The bottle has changed, but the recipe hasn’t, and the line extensions that other brands have undertaken haven’t ever come to the Islay operation (which is part of the Bruichladdich family). Hell, Botanist doesn’t even have a navy strength version. That changes today, as The Botanist has launched not one but two new expressions, both of which have experienced time in barrel. the Barrel Rested version spends 6 month

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2024

Today on “Wine 101,” we’re doing a quick episode about the story of Beaujolais , a region just south of Burgundy. While Beaujolais is often lumped in with Burgundy, in many ways, the two couldn’t be more different. Sure, Burgundy and Beaujolais both had monks, monasteries , and eventually Dukes , but while Burgundy was focusing on the wealthy city of Dijon, Beaujolais was preoccupied with the cities of Beaujeu and Léon.

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Spiritz

APRIL 25, 2024

If Vicky Chand, Director, Radiant Manufacturers, had stuck to his job in the field of civil engineering, his life story would have been completely different. Instead, in an attempt to help his father manage the family business, he entered the alcoholic beverages industry. And then not content with the set routine, he experimented with ideas and projects that led to the launch of exciting whisky and rum products.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 25, 2024

A senior executive at Danish dairy major Arla Foods has told an industry conference that the sector needs to modernise its messaging to win over consumers.

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Spiritz

APRIL 25, 2024

The fascinating world of beer is so dynamic and no week seems to be the same in this dynamic market. The beer industry in India is witnessing a profound transformation in response to shifting consumer preferences, marked by a growing demand for new expressions and styles. Also, there has been a palpable shift in consumer preferences towards smoother, sessionable beers in this market; accompanied by an insatiable curiosity for new flavours and experiences.

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PubClub

APRIL 25, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces it will report financial results for the first quarter of 2024 before the financial markets open on Thursday, May 9, 2024, followed by a teleconference at 11 a.m. (ET). Participants are encouraged to listen to the live webcast by logging onto the HGV Investor Relations website at [link].

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Just Drinks

APRIL 25, 2024

PepsiCo, Nestlé, Danone and Coca-Cola brands were most commonly found in a new study's assessment of plastic waste in 84 global countries.

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PubClub

APRIL 25, 2024

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today furnished certain supplemental financial information for the year ended December 31, 2023 for informational purposes and to assist investors in making comparisons of Hyatt’s historical financial information with financial information to be made available in the future that will reflect Hyatt’s previously announced realigned reportable segments.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 25, 2024

A changing climate presents challenges for hop farmers but the genetic breeding of drought- and heat-resistant traits could be the answer.

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PubClub

APRIL 25, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces today the completion of a $240 million securitization of legacy Bluegreen Vacations timeshare loans through Hilton Grand Vacations Trust 2024-1B (“the Trust”). Four classes of Notes were issued by the Trust, including approximately $101 million of Class A Notes, approximately $58 million of Class B Notes, approximately $46 million of Class C notes, and approximately $35 million of Class D Notes.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 25, 2024

Heineken has not changed its full year outlook as it expects a “slow recovery” of consumer confidence and is wary of “what we don’t know”.

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PubClub

APRIL 25, 2024

People enjoy food and drinks RustiCucina. Mom certainly deserves more than one day of recognition but she does have one, of course, Mother’s Day. It’s May 12 and in San Diego, several restaurants and bars are having events. Here is a rundown of Mother’s Day specials menus, food and drinks in San Diego. Mother’s Day is one of the few occasions Georges at the Cove serves brunch and this year a three-course prix fix meal will be available in the restaurant’s Lower Level dining roo

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Just Drinks

APRIL 25, 2024

Nestlé anticipates its “real internal growth” will rebound after posting the largest drop since the final three months of 2022.

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2024

The winners of the 2024 World Beer Cup were announced on Wednesday, offering the brewing community’s best some well-deserved recognition. Commonly referred to as “The Olympics of Beer Competitions,” the World Beer Cup was developed by the Brewers Association (BA) in the mid-1990s, and is now held annually in tandem with the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 25, 2024

Rupert Thomson, the owner of Hogs Back Brewery, has acquired fellow UK beer maker Mondo in a pre-pack administration deal.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 25, 2024

Dynamic Duo – Daisy Tulley & Rocky Hair Story by Cara Devine. Cara is our Melbourne-based drinks writer. She is the manager of Bomba in Melbourne and the face and talent behind the cocktailing YouTube channel Behind the Bar. You can email her at behindthebarchannel@gmail.com If you live in or have visited Sydney recently, chances are you’ve frequented a Mucho venue.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 25, 2024

Rupert Thomson, the owner of Hogs Back Brewery, has acquired fellow UK beer maker Mondo.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 25, 2024

& sampling a whisky, an armagnac, visiting Wacky Wombat and learning how to taste from a book… Every day’s a school day here at cocktail towers – and, as ever, we’ve enjoyed our lessons on the people, places and products featured in this episode. Listen to our new episode on your favourite podcast channel or direct right here… We’ve learned about The Heart Cut, the single cask, small batch spirits company founded by Georgie Bell and her partner Fabio; been tutored on armagnac cou

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

Euan Campbell observing a sherry solera system in action. Credit: SMWS The Scotch Malt Whisky Society ( SMWS ), a Scottish independent bottler and members club, is gearing up to release a new documentary film exploring the influence of sherry casks on whisky. Scotch and Sherry: A Flavour Odyssey is a 40-minute film set to be released on YouTube tomorrow (Friday 26th April).

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Spiritz

APRIL 25, 2024

Radico Khaitan Ltd has joined forces with Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who will serve as the Brand Influencer for its portfolio of premium brands. This partnership spans across Radico’s offerings, including Rampur Indian Single Malt Whisky, Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, Magic Moments Vodka, 8PM Premium Black Whisky, Morpheus Brandy, and others.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

We review Cedar Ridge The QuintEssential Portside, an American single malt out of Iowa that’s finished in First Fill Ruby Port, First Fill Amontillado Sherry, and Virgin French Casks. (image via Cedar Ridge) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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Spiritz

APRIL 25, 2024

The Last Drop Distillers has launched its new 2024 Collection, comprising three exceptional spirits. They are two very different single malt Scotch whiskies, and a truly global rum, which tells a tale of time and serendipity. 40 Year Old Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Auchentoshan Distillery is testimony to two centuries of craftsmanship, and embodies the essence of Scottish Lowlands and the tranquil shores of Loch Katrine from where it hails – and where the echoes of Sir Walter

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Just Drinks

APRIL 25, 2024

Nestlé has launched its Nespresso coffee brand in India to meet “increasing consumer demand” for single-serve coffee.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 25, 2024

The UK’s long discussed deposit return scheme for beverage packaging has been delayed to 2027 as the government prepares a single rollout.

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