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5 Tips for Successful Bartending with Mixologist Tony Arnone

Chilled Magazine

An expert in cocktail craftsmanship with extensive whiskey knowledge, Tony Arnone has over a decade of bartending experience. Arnone serves as the lead mixologist at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. He leads whiskey tastings and crafts whiskey-based cocktails for the popular speakeasy. Starting as a flair bartender, Arnone has traveled the world, creating nearly 50 different cocktail menus in countries such as Thailand, China, and the Philippines.

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Master the Gin Classics

PUNCH

The 15 best classic gin cocktails to make, including easy recipes for the Martini, Negroni, Gimlet, Gin and Tonic and more.

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UP mandates POS for beer sales

Spiritz

Previously, retailers of India-made foreign liquor (IMFL) in UP were already required to scan barcodes on bottles and tetra packs before selling them. Now, beer shops in UP must also record details of each unit sold. This system connects distilleries, breweries, bottling plants, warehouses, bonds, and wholesale warehouses across the districts to upgrade, track and manage the supply chain.

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Bring Back the Mojito Caballito

PUNCH

The Mojito Caballito is a forgotten rum cocktail recipe from Sloppy Joe’s in Havana, Cuba. Houston bar Lei Low is bringing it back.

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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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EU calls for members to join wine-policy group

Just Drinks

The EU has invited representatives of member states to join a wine-policy group to discuss challenges and opportunities for the sector.

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The Old-Fashioned, an Enduring Classic Cocktail

Mix That Drink

The Old-Fashioned cocktail recipe blends rye (or bourbon or scotch) with sugar and bitters. Those last two ingredients mellow the flavor of the rye slightly, but its flavor will still dominate.

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Il Borro snaps up Tuscan winery Tenuta Pinino

Just Drinks

Il Borro has acquired Tuscan peer Tenuta Pinino, a move the Italian wine company said “significantly enhances” its fine-wine portfolio.

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Bacardi India names Radhika Tomar as HR Director

Spiritz

Operating from the company’s Gurgaon office, she will spearhead people strategy, strategic talent management, and embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion and employee engagement across Bacardi’s operations in India and Southeast Asia. Radhika's transformative leadership at Bacardi India follows extensive international experience across diverse industries.

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Whiskey Review: Devils River Agave Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

We review Devils River Agave Bourbon, a result of combining the distillery’s base bourbon whiskey with a touch of organic, unfiltered Blue Agave nectar from Jalisco, Mexico. (image via Devils River) 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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Mexican Spirits blend beautifully with India

Spiritz

Mexico’s Ambassador to India, Excellency Federico Salas brings extensive expertise and a profound grasp of global relations. During his tenure, he has strengthened bilateral ties between Mexico and India, actively promoted Mexican culture and business interests in India, fostering dialogue across sectors to deepen mutual understanding and partnership.

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Review: Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon Port Wine Cask Finish

Drinkhacker

A new Cask Finished Series is underway from Lux Row Distillers’ Ezra Brooks brand: Up first is an expression finished in Port casks. Formally known as Ezra Brooks 99 Proof Cask Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Casks (whew!) this is a take on Ezra 99 Bourbon (made from a mash of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley) that gets a 6 month long additional finish in authentic Portuguese Port wine casks.

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Pernod forms global brand company for American Whiskey

Spiritz

Pernod Ricard has announced the creation of a new global brand company, North American Distillers Limited (NADL), marking a significant expansion of its American Whiskey portfolio. This move follows substantial investments in the thriving American whiskey category and aims to align with the company's growth ambitions. Richard Black, a veteran in the spirits industry with 23 years at Pernod Ricard, will oversee NADL as its CEO.

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Review: Jermann 2022 Pinot Grigio and 2021 Dreams

Drinkhacker

Jermann’s wines are Italian, not German, though I can understand the confusion: Even the font the company uses is Germanesque in design. Today we analyze two white wines from this Venezia-based winery, which you’ll find just miles away from Italy’s border with Slovenia. Thoughts follow. 2022 Jermann Pinot Grigio – A lightly sweet expression of pinot grigio, notes of peaches and orange blossoms dominate a creamy palate that eventually folds in sharper citrus tones and a sp

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New Releases: Chattanooga, Shelter Distilling, & Old Forester

The Whiskey Wash

New American whiskey and bourbon releases include a Bottled-in-Bond expression from Chattanooga, a peated expression from Shelter Distilling, and a rum finish from Old Forester. Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled In Bond Vintage Series Spring 2020 Credit: Chattanooga Whiskey Chattanooga Whiskey has unveiled the newest addition to its Bottled In Bond Vintage Series.

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Wente Family Estates to launch Champagne Castelnau in US

Just Drinks

The Champagne brand, owned by the Terroirs & Vignerons de Champagne group, is making its debut in the US.

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Hibiki Launches Special Edition To Celebrates Harrods’ 175th Anniversary

The Whiskey Wash

The House of Suntory has announced a collaboration with Harrods to launch the limited-edition Hibiki Japanese Harmony Harrods 175th Anniversary Edition. To commemorate Harrods ‘ 175th anniversary, 175 individually numbered bottles will be released, available exclusively at Harrods. Harrods has long been a destination for global luxury items, including The House of Suntory’s whisky collection.

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CCTV cameras in bars and restaurants in Maharashtra

Spiritz

In response to recent hit-and-run incidents in Mumbai and Pune, the Maharashtra state excise department is installing CCTV cameras at the main counters of all restaurants, bars, and pubs. Excise officials will monitor these cameras to detect any irregularities. Additionally, a five-member team is developing AI-enabled cameras that can determine a person's age by facial scanning.

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Bar Awards 2024: Here are your the Best Distillery Bars in the country

Australian Bartender

Archie Rose Distillery Bar, Sydney It’s nearly time for the announcement of all the finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, so we are going to share with you some sneak peeks in the lead-up. Today, it’s your votes for the country’s best Distillery Bars. The Bar Awards will take place on Wednesday, 11th of September this year at Doltone House, and is just one of the 30-plus events in store for Sydney Bar Week this year, which takes place from September 7th to 11th

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GSN Review: All The Bitter N/A Cocktail Bitters

Good Spirits News

All The Bitter makes classically inspired cocktail bitters using organic, functional ingredients free of alcohol, full of flavor, and designed by Michelin-trained sommeliers. Born from the mindful drinking movement and the boom of non-alcoholic spirits, All The Bitter fills a massive gap in the current marketplace—fully alcohol-free bitters that taste just like the classics found behind every bar.

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Whisky Live Paris returns for 20th anniversary edition

Drinks International

Whisky Live Paris celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, returning to France’s capital with new addition to the 2024 show, The Agave Patio, paying tribute to the growing interest in the tequila and mezcal market.

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A round the clock liquor store at IGI airport permitted

Spiritz

A licence to open a retail liquor store in the arrival area of Terminal-3 at the IGI airport has been issued to the Delhi Consumer's Cooperative Wholesale Store Limited (DCCWS) by the Delhi government. According to the Delhi government, it is the first L-10 liquor store of its kind at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport by any Delhi government agency under the ongoing excise policy.

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Canada’s LCBO closes all retail stores following strikes

Just Drinks

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is closing all of its retail stores and will reallocate staff to support its on-premise customers.

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Celebrate the Summer Games at South Coast Plaza

PubClub

Explore an exhibition from Olympic timekeeper OMEGA, support sponsors of Team USA and Paris 2024, and discover new boutiques from French fashion brands COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Olympics are taking place in Paris this summer, and visiting South Coast Plaza is a winning way to celebrate. The international shopping destination in Southern California is home to 250 boutiques from the world’s best-of-the-best brands, including many that support the sporting event.

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Fawn Weaver’s “Love & Whiskey” Becomes New York Times Best-Seller

The Whiskey Wash

Love & Whiskey by Fawn Weaver. Publoished by Melcher Media. Credit: Uncle Nearest Inc. Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Inc. has recently become a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, with the release of her book Love & Whiskey. Weaver masterfully tells the story of the first African American master distiller (and the man who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey), Nearest Green.

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Hilton Announces Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date

PubClub

MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) will report second quarter 2024 financial results before the stock market opens on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, followed by a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT. Christopher J. Nassetta, president & chief executive officer, Hilton, and Kevin Jacobs, chief financial officer & president, global development, Hilton, will discuss the company’s performance and lead a question-and-answer session.

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Australia’s soft-drinks industry faces fresh calls for sugar tax

Just Drinks

Australia is witnessing a debate over whether the country should introduce a sugar tax on beverages.

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Ravenna, City of Mosaics, UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Partnership with EnChroma and Fondazione Paolina Brugnatelli, Enables Color Blind Visitors to Rediscover the Colors of Mosaics

PubClub

-EnChroma glasses will allow color blind visitors to view Ravenna’s mosaics with a wider chromatic range perception for the first time- RAVENNA, Italy–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #enchroma –Opera di Religione della Diocesi di Ravenna, EnChroma, manufacturers of lenses for color blind users, Francesca Carlone, sustainable designer and founder of the project, Fondazione Paolina Brugnatelli and ITRIA announce today an initiative to enhance the experience of color blind visitors.

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Scotland-based Brownhill Whisky Co. eyes EU distribution

Just Drinks

Scotland-based Brownhill Whisky Co. is in talks with distributors to expand its liqueur range to the EU.

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Uber Announces Date of Second Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call

PubClub

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, August 6th at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time (8:00 a.m. Eastern Time). A live webcast of the conference call and earnings release materials can be found on Uber’s Investor Relations website at investor.uber.com.

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Emma Watson’s Renais gin says US “huge priority”

Just Drinks

UK-based gin maker Renais said the US is a “huge priority” and “an incredibly exciting market” following its recent launch there.

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The Marcus Corporation Announces Completion of Private Offering of $100 Million Senior Notes and $86.4 Million Convertible Senior Notes Repurchases

PubClub

MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced today the completion of a private placement offering of $100 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes, and the soon to be completed repurchases and retirement of $86.4 million of aggregate principal amount of senior convertible notes. The refinancing transactions extended debt maturities and mark a significant step in simplifying the Company’s capital structure.

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C&C Group hands CFO broader remit

Just Drinks

Ireland-based C&C Group has appointed CFO Andrew Andrea to the newly formed chief financial and transformation officer role.

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Tiki Oasis Returns To San Diego With A 2024 Theme Of Way Out West

PubClub

PubClubette Ashley provides the beauty while I provide the brawn at Tiki Oasis San Diego. Photo: PubClub.com Aloha! The world’s largest Polynesian festival, Tiki Oasis in San Diego, is back for 2024. This year has a them of “Way Out West.” The five-night, four-day all-things-tiki event is July 31-Aug. 4 at its familiar location, the Town & Country Resort.

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We Ask J.P. Wiser’s Gina Fossitt About Canadian Whisky

Chilled Magazine

More than 165 years of heritage goes into every bottle of J.P. Wiser’s Whisky, still crafted today by Canada’s oldest continuous whisky producing family at the country’s longest running distillery, The Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery. We ask Gina Fossitt, Trade and Education Brand Manager for JP Wiser’s to tell us more about Canadian Whisky.

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As Consumer Demands Change, Wineries Are Offering More From the Tasting Room Experience

VinePair

There’s rapid evolution happening in the wine tourism industry, as the experience and expectations of wine drinkers have changed. Fifteen years ago, most winery visits would feature a quick flight of four to six wines, with maybe a few crackers on hand, ostensibly to cleanse the palate. Travelers would rove from winery to winery, often hitting five or more in a single day.

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5 Things You Need To Know About FEW Smashing Pumpkins Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

The new FEW Smashing Pumpkins Bourbon. In an innovative collaboration alternative rock group The Smashing Pumpkins has partnered with craft distiller FEW Spirits to unveil a distinctive bourbon whiskey. Inspired by the band’s iconic discography and iconography, FEW Smashing Pumpkins blends the bold flavors of FEW Spirits bourbon with The Smashing Pumpkins’ avant-garde musical spirit to create a unique limited-edition whiskey expression.

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