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Who Ordered the Bonsai Margarita?

PUNCH

The Bonsai Margarita, a riff on the tequila cocktail made with Midori liqueur from the 1980s, makes a comeback at the Chicago bar Truce.

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Drink of the Week: Aviation American Gin

Imbibe Magazine

When Aviation American Gin first hit shelves in 2006, it was something of a novel spirit. Unlike the juniper-forward London dry gins that had long dominated the market, Aviation brought other botanicals to the forefront, with its prominent citrus, spice, and floral notes. Marketed as American-style gin, the new spirit sparked a sea change among domestic craft distillers, who began to experiment more and more with distillations representing their home terroir.

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This Weekend's FestBier Events & Socials

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

If you can believe it, this weekend is even busier with Oktoberfests than last weekend was. (This being the official start to the celebration in Germany probably has something to do with that.) I rounded up over a dozen fests you can check out , and I hope you do! It’s not just Oktoberfests, though. There are even more … This Weekend: Phase Three celebrates their Bushel of Apples Fall Fest today through Sunday.

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Review: Jura American Rye Cask 14 Years Old

Drinkhacker

Smell that whisky: Sherry, amirite? As a matter of fact, no: This exciting new release from Jura is a 14 year old that is aged in a combination of American bourbon and rye whiskey casks — the latter being a twist that is a rarity in Scotland. The nose immediately threw me for a loop: Orange and lemon peel, then black tea, incense, and heavily floral perfumes.

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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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The 30 Best Rums for 2024

VinePair

As much as any other spirit, it’s safe to say there’s a style of rum for everyone. Nations across the globe have made it for centuries, with regions and producers offering different interpretations via distinct base ingredients — fresh cane juice, cane syrup, and molasses — as well as varied fermentation and distillation techniques. Expressions arrive unaged and uncut; matured but with color later stripped away; or following decades in casks old and new.

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A Vertical Tasting of Mayacamas with Winemaker Braiden Albrecht

Drinkhacker

Mayacamas is a legendary, blue chip Napa winery perched high on Mt. Veeder — above the fog line, in fact. While the winery is well known for its cabernet and chardonnay releases, it also operates a unique library system that consumers have full access to. Each year, winemaker Braiden Albrecht — who’s been with the operation since 2013 when ownership changed hands — says the winery holds back 100 to 200 cases of wine to be sold 10 or 20 years down the road.

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Meet The House of Suntory DOJO Masters

The Cocktail Lovers

How to describe The House of Suntory DOJO programme? We like to think of it as a pHD in the art of Japanese bartending. More than a cursory nod in the direction of what is probably the most revered bartending styles in the world, this particular platform is devised to go deeper, offering those who are participating in the programme practical advice in all aspects of Japanese culture.

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Coca-Cola HBC plans $1bn investment into Nigeria

Just Drinks

Coca-Cola HBC is investing $1bn into its business in Nigeria over the next five years to expand capacity and invest in green projects.

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Glenfiddich Launches Grand Château 31YO Single Malt

Cheers

Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky has released Grand Château, a 31-year-old single malt Scotch and the first expression by the distillery finished in Bordeaux red wine casks. The latest addition to the Grand Series matured in American oak casks for 22 years before finishing for 9 years in Bordeaux red wine casks from the French wine-growing region.

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Pernod to lay foundation for Nagpur Distillery

Spiritz

In a significant development for India’s alcohol beverage sector, the foundation stone for Pernod Ricard’s new malt distillery is set to be laid on October 7, 2024, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The event will be attended by key dignitaries such as Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, State Industries Minister Uday Samant, and Jean Touboul, CEO and Managing Director of Pernod Ricard India.

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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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Platinum Medal-Winning Single Malt Scotches From The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024 – Part 2

The Whiskey Wash

In August, I began profiling the Platinum medal-winning single malt scotch whiskies from this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition. As so many incredible scotches were entered and subsequently won a Platinum medal, I couldn’t possibly talk about them all in one article. So, this week I am continuing my rundown of the best single malt scotch whiskies according to the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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GSN Alert: New Spirits Releases 9.20.24

Good Spirits News

Basil Hayden 10 Year Bourbon Basil Hayden 10 Year Bourbon is made using the same high-rye mash bill as the standard offering, one of four bottles in the Beam Small Batch Collection. After 10 years of aging in new, charred American oak barrels it’s bottled at 80 proof. First announced in December 2018 as a limited edition annual bottling for the holidays, as of fall 2024 it is a permanent addition to the core portfolio with availability year-round.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Negroni (Re-Run)

VinePair

“Cocktail College” is brought to you today by Tanqueray. I don’t know about you, listener, but I’m one of those people who needs a mobile app to track my budget. And I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I actually have a line item on mine marked “Tanqueray.” It’s true! Because I’m a gin Martini drinker, and Tanqueray is my Martini gin. I’m not ashamed to admit it — I have a Tanqueray monthly budget.

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Former Amber Beverage Group boss to invest in Italian aperitif brand

Just Drinks

Jekatarina Stuģe has injected an undisclosed sum into the Italian aperitif producer Sprissetto, owned by Italian Spirits Brands.

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The VinePair Podcast: Why Is Scotch Slumping?

VinePair

They say a rising tide lifts all boats, but Scotch is proving to be a struggling outlier in the current whiskey boom. There’s a glut of single malts, and while some brands are trying to point to Scotch’s ability to be used in cocktails, it just isn’t working. Positioning Scotch as a mixing spirit could even damage its long-held reputation as a luxury product.

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Warner’s Distillery on the need for “continual innovation” in spirits

Just Drinks

Warner's Distillery co-founder Tom Warner talks growth plans and the need to adapt to consumers’ rapidly changing demands in spirits.

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Rum Pumpkin Pie Shake Cocktail

Mix That Drink

The Rum Pumpkin Pie Shake is a rich, creamy, and indulgent drink that captures all the flavors of the autumn, but in milkshake form!

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UK vintner Gusbourne expects lower yield from 2024 harvest

Just Drinks

English vintner Gusbourne said in a filing it will “produce significantly less fruit” this year, citing a wet growing season.

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One Last Negroni

Cocktails with Suderman

Negronis are forever. But Negroni Week ? Well, it’s almost over. We’re going to close out with one of my favorite lesser-known Negroni riffs. When you think about Negroni variations, you probably think about Negroni-class drinks that swap out the gin for a different base spirit. There’s the Boulevardier (a Negroni with whiskey), the Kingston Negroni (a Negroni with dark, high-proof Jamaican rum), and the Mezcal Negroni (a Negroni with, you guessed it, mezcal).

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Pumpkin Pie Bushwacker Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Pumpkin Pie Bushwacker is a rich, creamy, and indulgent drink that captures all the flavors of the autumn, but in Bushwacker form!

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Moss Announces Completion of the $376 Million St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences

PubClub

TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #BuiltByMoss –Moss, a top-ranked national construction firm, announced today the on-time completion of the $376-million St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences. This new luxury resort, situated at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key, a scenic barrier island near Sarasota, Florida, is a testament to Moss’ commitment to building exceptional large-scale developments in harmony with the community.

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Full Glass Wine buys Splash Wines and Scout & Cellar

Just Drinks

Full Glass Wine Co. has bought fellow US direct-to-consumer operators Splash Wines and Scout & Cellar.

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Knightscope Deploys Security Robots in Pennsylvania and Georgia

PubClub

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $KSCP #SecurityRobot — Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), an innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces two new deployments of its 5th Generation K5 Autonomous Security Robot (“ASR”) at a hotel in Georgia and a multi-family housing complex in Pennsylvania.

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DOUGLAS LAING’S BIG PEAT RELEASES 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BOTTLING TO CELEBRATE 15 YEARS OF BIG PEAT

Bar Magazine

Award-winning Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Big Peat, today reveals this unique bottling in celebration of 15 Years. Offered at an alcohol strength of 50% ABV, this Global Limited Edition has been predominately matured in hand-selected Red Wine Casks providing a unique expression of the peated Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. This special edition of Big Peat has been released in a bespoke, giftable carton featuring 15 discoverable points surrounding Big Peat, the Isle of Islay and the uniqu

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Delta Delivers Strong On-Time Performance in August, OAG Data Reveals

PubClub

Airlines Bounce Back from July’s Disruption Delta Airlines leads the Big 3 in August with an On-Time Performance of 79.18% Hawaiian Airlines tops the ranking as most punctual airline in North America in August OTP 87.27%. Los Angeles International leads the major airports with an OTP of 80.17% followed by Phoenix Sky Harbour International (#2; 79.43%) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International (#3; OTP 78.80%) CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AirlineOTP –On-time performance (OTP) in

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DISCOVER A NEW WORLD WITH SPIRITS REIMAGINED

Bar Magazine

Smiling Wolf introduces a range of Functional Non-Alcoholic Spirits, harnessing the evolution of non-alcoholic spirits and propelling the category to a new level with the addition of functional ingredients designed to elevate the mind and spirit. Combining a range of distillation techniques with a proprietary blend of nootropics, Smiling Wolf delivers an elevated experience without the effects of alcohol.

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Danone, Ajinomoto team up to tackle feed-related emissions

Just Drinks

Danone and Japan-based Ajinomoto have joined forces to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the French giant's milk collection network.

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Review: Glenfarclas 15 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

Is Glenfarclas 15 Good Value For Money? In a world where things are becoming more expensive for you, the whisky drinker, Glenfarclas 15 is still a great value purchase for anyone in the whisky world. A heavily sherried, decently boozed bottling at 46%, that comes from a distillery with such heritage and enjoyment from drinkers across the world. The Glenfarclas 15 Year Old’s closest rivals ( The Macallan 15 Year Old Double Cask, The Dalmore 15 Year Old, and Mortlach 16 Year Old) come in a l

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Huawei Connect 2024: Creating new ecosystems amplifies industrial digitalization and intelligence

Just Drinks

Huawei's David Wang, delivered a keynote speech at Huawei Connect 2024, sharing his views and experiences in helping industries go digital.

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The Japanese Cocktail

VinePair

The Japanese Cocktail is delightfully sweet, nutty, and a great reason to dust off that old bottle of brandy. Check it out here.

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SEBB’S UNDERGROUND BAR AND RESTAURANT TO OPEN IN GLASGOW THIS NOVEMBER

Bar Magazine

In November, Sebb’s – an underground bar and restaurant from renowned Scottish restaurant group, Scoop – will open on Glasgow’s Miller Street. Pairing a dedicated cocktail kitchen with a menu focused on food cooked over fire, Sebb’s will be a destination for daytime sessions and late nights soundtracked by a rotating programme of DJs playing vinyl.

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Global Travel Technology Company OYO to Acquire G6 Hospitality from Blackstone Real Estate

PubClub

NEW DELHI & DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oravel Stays, the parent company of the global travel technology company OYO, today announced that it has agreed to acquire G6 Hospitality, the leading economy lodging franchisor and parent company of the iconic Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, from Blackstone Real Estate for $525 million, in an all-cash transaction.