Fri.Jun 28, 2024

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Drink of the Week: Lustau Dry Vermouth

Imbibe Magazine

Lustau has become synonymous with the premium vermouth category with a range that includes rojo, blanco, rosĂ©, and, newest to the U.S. market, dry. The venerated House of Lustau is known for incorporating sherry into its vermouths , lending a distinctive character that brings new dimension to its expressions. Made with manzanilla sherry from SanlĂșcar, Spain, Lustau dry vermouth is snappy and bright with a slight salinity.

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The 5 Most Popular Cocktails of June

PUNCH

A Paloma and Salty Dog hybrid, a Campari sour, a mezcal highball and the other best cocktail recipes to make and drink right now.

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Q&A: Short Fuse Brewing Owner Nick Teague

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

For six months, the intellectual property of Metropolitan Brewing has been in a sort of limbo. The brewery itself closed in December as a result of their bankruptcy, and following that their IP was put up for auction in January and quickly purchased … but by who? Earlier this week, we found out : Schiller Park’s Short Fuse Brewing. In business since 2017, Short Fuse has won GABF awards for their Tropical Hurt Locker and Vocal Jam beers, which helped them earn a Brewery of the Year aw

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Q&A: Short Fuse Brewing Owner Nick Teague

Guys Drinking Beer

Short Fuse Brewing owner Nick Teague recently announced their acquisition of Metropolitan's brand & recipes. So we asked about it: The post Q&A: Short Fuse Brewing Owner Nick Teague appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.

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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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This Week's Beer Events & Socials

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Happy Friday, friends. Done reading this afternoon’s Q&A with Short Fuse owner Nick Teague yet? Then join me as we bid a sad farewell to Windmill Brewing tomorrow night and then Light the Lamp on Sunday. What a week. Subscribe now Okay! It’s another busy weekend for events at breweries all over the place. Here’s what we’ve stumbled across: This Weekend: Miskatonic hosts their “90’s for the 9th” birthday party on June 29.

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The Booziest Moments in Olympics History

VinePair

In June 2023, it was announced that attendees of the 2024 Paris Olympics would be prohibited from drinking alcohol at events unless they were VIPs. Organizers justified the decision by citing a 1991 French mandate known as Evin’s Law, which bans alcohol from the general public in stadiums. They could have sought an exemption from the mandate, but they just chose to roll with it instead.

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The pros and cons of sustainable wine packaging formats

Just Drinks

Glass bottles can weigh half a kilogram when empty and most wine is drunk young – so what are the sustainable wine packaging alternatives?

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5 Facts About Islay, Queen of the Hebrides

The Whiskey Wash

Islay is synonymous with scotch whisky. Despite there being only 10 distilleries on the island, Islay has a long whisky-distilling history, and a population devoted to preserving their culture. The island also has pre-historic ties and is the setting of much Scottish folklore. There are plenty of reasons to visit this island gem. So, before you go, here are some interesting facts about Islay, the Queen of the Hebrides.

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Black Pride – The Cocktail Lovers magazine, new issue out now

The Cocktail Lovers

Welcome to the Black Pride Issue – celebrating people of colour in the drinks world. We talk the past, present and future of people of colour in the drinks biz with Tales Visionary Award winner, Colin Asare-Appiah, while Ian Burrell tells us about his journey from good times bartender to advocate for rum and black history. We also share the influencers, educators, storytellers and entrepreneurs everyone should have on their radar, and give a shout out to the unsung heroes making a big impact beh

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Review: Wines of J.Lohr, Summer 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

Situated in the Central Coast and Paso Robles regions of California, J. Lohr produces numerous varietals at a wide range of price points, including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Today we are trying two of its Cabernet Sauvignons and a Syrah whose quality was an unexpected but pleasantly welcome surprise, especially for its asking price. 2021 J.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Improved Whiskey Cocktail

VinePair

“Cocktail College” is brought to you by George Dickel. Let me tell you a little story, listener. From the very beginning, as one of the oldest distilleries in Tennessee, George Dickel was determined to do things differently — rethink American whiskey using fresh spring water as well as tried-and-true distillation techniques. And here’s why I’m excited to partner with Dickel today: Whether you’re talking Tennessee whiskey or bourbon, Dickel actually puts both of those different types of spirits o

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Lifeway Foods ends lawsuit against Pure Culture Organics, rival says

Just Drinks

Lifeway Foods has ended its lawsuit against Pure Culture Organics, its rival US kefir maker has announced.

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The VinePair Podcast: Does It Really Take Longer to Get a Drink Now?

VinePair

When bartending, should speedy service or ensuring guests are having a good time be the priority? To that we ask, why not both? After all, part of having a good time at a bar is having a drink in hand, and while being a bartender is a multifaceted job, at the end of the day, they’re there to serve drinks. Hospitality can mean different things to different people, but there’s one thing we can all agree on: No one likes waiting forever for a beverage.

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Scotch For Breakfast. Wait.Scotch For Breakfast???

Cocktails with Suderman

Want to experience this newsletter in podcast form? The good folks at The Dispatch invited me on their podcast to talk debate-night cocktails. There’s some discussion of politics, but at the end, we make some cocktails and provide recipes. We also discuss how cocktails can make difficult events more fun and bring people together. Non-subscribers can watch a preview of the show here.

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The Amalfi Spritz

VinePair

While Limoncello is typically served as a post-meal treat, it also makes for a delicious, bubbly aperitivo. Check out the recipe here.

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The Landmark London Champagne Bar Launches an English Rose Garden With Award Winning Florist Mary Jane Vaughan

Bar Magazine

An impactful and timelessly British collaboration with bespoke list of rose champagne, rose wines and cocktails The Landmark London , the five-star Grand Dame hotel, is proud to announce the launch of the Rose Garden at the Champagne Bar, a beautifully curated partnership with award-winning local florist Mary Jane Vaughan. For an evocative summer of fresh blooms and sophisticated serves, the elegant space will transform into a floral haven with an accompanying list of Rosé Champagne, Rosé wines

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E-commerce continues to lose traction in US wine sales

Just Drinks

US D2C wine sales continued to grow share of market in 2023 but the e-commerce channel lost traction, according to the SVB.

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WHISTLEPIG INVITES WHISKEY LOVERS TO TOAST 4TH JULY ACROSS LONDON THIS SUMMER

Bar Magazine

This July, award-winning WhistlePig Rye Whiskey is inviting whiskey lovers to raise their drams and celebrate 4th July at a number of leading partner bars and restaurants across London. Kicking off the month in style is Dram on Denmark Street, where WhistlePig will be launching an exciting week-long takeover starting at the beginning of July. Dram has joined forces with the iconic NYC cocktail bar Mister Paradise and promises a very special whiskey experience.

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Generous Brands strikes Sambazon production deal

Just Drinks

Generous Brands, one part of the former Bolthouse Farms, is to produce and distribute Sambazon's juice and smoothie brands.

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The Absolute Best Canned Cocktails Right Now

VinePair

At the end of a long day — or even a short day, let’s be honest — nothing sounds better than a well-made cocktail. But sometimes, our social batteries are simply too drained to handle a night out, and the thought of stirring up a concoction at home sounds equally daunting. Enter: the canned cocktail. Perfect for evenings when you feel unequipped to make a drink fresh from scratch, these RTDs bring the bar right to you and often require little to no effort to enjoy.

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US Piermont Brands eyes Tequila Cayéya distillery build

Just Drinks

Piermont Brands is “exploring” building its own distillery in Mexico, rather than contract distilling its Tequila CayĂ©ya brand.

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Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Amrut Collaborative Series

The Whiskey Wash

We review Bardstown Bourbon Co. Amrut Collaborative Series, a straight rye whiskey finished in Amrut Indian malt whisky barrels blended with straight bourbon whiskey. (image via Bardstown Bourbon Co.) 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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Italian wine producer Franz Hass takes legal action against US distributor Winebow

Just Drinks

Italian wine producer Franz Hass has taken legal action against US distributor Winebow, alleging lost sales.

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GSN Alert: New Spirits Releases 6.28.24

Good Spirits News

15 STARS TRIPLE CASK II BOURBON The second batch of 15 Stars Triple Cask features a blend of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys aged 16 and 8 years. Then the blend is finished in three casks: cognac, rum, and apple brandy. It’s bottled at 103 proof and is available at select retailers in the US and online at 15stars.com beginning June 28, 2024.

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Capital Brewing Co. scoops Australia’s Batlow Cider

Just Drinks

Australian brewer Capital Brewing Co. has acquired domestic peer Batlow Cider from Batlow, majority owned by Ausfarm Fresh Group.

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Whisky Review: Aberfeldy 28 Year Old Limited Release

The Whiskey Wash

This Aberfeldy 28 Year Old is a high-age statement release from the Highland distillery. It was released in 2016 as a travel retail exclusive and following a packaging revamp in 2014. Along with other limited edition cask finish expressions, the Aberfeldy 28 Year Old A Brief History of Aberfeldy Aberfeldy Distillery , nestled in the heart of Scotland’s Perthshire, was established in 1897 by the Dewar family.

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