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The Ultimate Guide for the Sober October Challenge

A Bar Above

Table of Contents : Join the Sober October Challenge Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol 3 Custom Mocktail Recipes Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks Final Thoughts It’s my favorite time of year! Spooky season is upon us, complete with cooler weather, autumn leaves, costumes, pumpkin spice, home decorations, and lots of social events. But it’s also a great time for a refresh.

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Oktoberfest Beer Is Everywhere. But What Is It?

PUNCH

Oktoberfest beer is everywhere, but the popular style can be confusing. Here, craft brewers explain the two camps: festbier and märzen.

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Check Out These Fall Cocktails from SMOKE LAB Vodka

Chilled Magazine

As cooler fall temperatures settle in, SMOKE LAB Vodka is showcasing a menu of delicious and inviting cocktails ripe with the flavors of the season! Each of the four inspired cocktails, created by SMOKE LAB National Mixologist, @paulalukas27 , celebrate the award-winning craftsmanship of SMOKE LAB Classic, SMOKE LAB Aniseed and SMOKE LAB Saffron Vodka and are perfect to enjoy wherever the season takes you!

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Creamy and Tangy Yogurt Drinks

Imbibe Magazine

In the September/October 2024 issue , Associate Editor Emily Saladino examines the role yogurt drinks plays in different cultures around the world, from India to the Mediterranean. Whether an ayran from Turkey, a doogh from Iran, or lassi from India, mixing yogurt in drinks “can create connections that transcend time and place,” she writes.

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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 5 Most Popular Cocktails of September

PUNCH

A Paloma Sour, a Flaming Dr Pepper highball, a mezcal sour and the other best cocktail recipes to make and drink right now.

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5 Essential Cocktails for October

Chilled Magazine

Each month, Chilled presents you with five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar. Don’t forget to reference it so you can prepare for the upcoming holidays. As the leaves begin to change, so do our cocktail preferences. As we begin the new season, we say farewell to our summer favorites and crave something cozy. From warm and spiced flavors to festive Autumn ingredients, this selection offers something for everyone.

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This Week's Beer News + OG Pumpkin Ale Profiling

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

You never know where you’re going to find beer news. I search through a lot of sources to build this email every week, but over the weekend I read something surprisingly well-reported about beer history and it came from a business-focused website. I don’t know if any of you subscribe to The Hustle but their weekend long read was called “The forgotten father of pumpkin beer.” It was originally published in 2020 but updated just a few days ago, and if you’re unfamilia

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The Essential Shot Guide [Infographic]

VinePair

In the modern drinks landscape, it’s easy to forget about shots — or shooters, to be more specific. Essentially miniature versions of larger-format cocktails, shooters are typically made with two or more spirits. Many of these drinks rose to prominence in the 1970s when saccharine, vibrantly colored builds were all the rage. These days, you’ll mostly find flavored shots at dive bars, likely being thrown back by people who just turned 21.

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Tilaknagar launches Mansion House Gold Barrel Whisky

Spiritz

Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has unveiled Mansion House Gold Barrel Whisky, its latest premium offering under the flagship Mansion House brand. This distinct whisky is crafted from a select blend of Scotch malts and Indian grain spirits, offering a smooth taste and rich aroma. The whisky is the product of being aged in oak casks. Launched initially in Assam, the company plans to expand the reach of the brand to other Indian markets, in the near future.

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Stop Asking Your Sommelier for ‘Dry’ Wine

VinePair

The term “dry” is one of the most commonly misunderstood terms in the wine world. And if you ask a sommelier the most frequent request they get on an average night of service, chances are they’ll say it’s for a dry wine: “What’s your driest Chardonnay ?” “Can I get a dry red?” But according to wine pros, this common note actually isn’t very helpful when it comes to choosing a glass or bottle.

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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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Young Bartender Challenge 2024

Spiritz

The Happy High, Mumbai’s premium bartending institute, recently hosted the inaugural Young Bartender Challenge 2024 , in partnership with A-Star Academy, a hotel school in Mumbai. The event was sponsored by Smoke Lab Vodka , Mohulo Gin, and Smoke Lab Water. The event attracted 41 entries from 15 hospitality institutes across Mumbai and Pune, starting with a Masterclass phase featuring sessions on mixology, Cognac, gin, vodka, and water, designed to help participants enhance their skills.

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Meet the Guy That Picks Hundreds of Single Barrels for One U.S. State

Drinkhacker

“Here, try this.” Mark Roy hands me a Túath glass, filled with about an ounce of spirit pulled straight from a nearby barrel. It’s a 17 year-old single grain Irish whiskey, perhaps one of two dozen casks we’ve sampled so far that day. And there are plenty more to come. We’re at one of Clonakilty Distillery’s warehouses, nestled about a quarter miles from the Atlantic Ocean on Ireland’s southern coast.

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Isle of Raasay Unveils Second Edition of ‘World’s Best Single Malt Scotch’

The Whiskey Wash

Dùn Cana Sherry Quarter Cask Release: Second Edition. Credit: Isle of Raasay Distillery The Isle of Raasay Distillery has unveiled the second edition of Dùn Cana Sherry Quarter Cask Release. The first edition was named ‘The World’s Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2024’ by Forbes. Named after the highest point on the Isle of Raasay, Dùn Cana is an ode to the distillery’s rugged, Hebridean home.

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Meet The Mixologist: Sarah Kornegay

Cheers

Sarah Kornegay is the bar supervisor at The Katharine Brasserie & Bar inside the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in Winston-Salem, NC. What was your first job in the beverage or hospitality industry? I started my career in the hospitality industry when I was 16 years old at a local bingo hall called Valley Hall Bingo. It was a delightfully greasy, dark, lively place where I worked every weekend with my friends serving hamburgers and frozen chocolate pies.

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Penelope Bourbon Launches Estate Collection 2024

The Whiskey Wash

Penelope Bourbon has unveiled the new, limited-edition Estate Collection 2024. Comprising the Founders Reserve, Private Select, and Single Barrel, the Penelope Bourbon Estate Collection showcases the range of styles available from the distillery. The collection was masterminded by Co-Founder and Master Blender, Danny Polise, and demonstrates innovations in wheat whiskey aging as well as careful blending, and single barrel picks.

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39 Halloween Cocktails for Spooky Parties

Mix That Drink

Whether you're planning to throw a Halloween party or not, there are some great Halloween cocktails to make part of your spooky night.

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Edrington Reveal Plans To Sell The Famous Grouse & Naked Malt

The Whiskey Wash

Edrington , the owner of single malt distilleries The Macallan and The Glenrothes, has announced plans to sell blended whisky brands, The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt. The announcement was made through Edrington’s subsidiary, The 1887 Company Limited, which also revealed William Grant & Sons as the buyer. The sale is subject to customary regulatory approvals from the Competition and Markets Authority, amongst others.

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Bri’s Almond Cider, the Easiest Fall Cocktail Ever

Mix That Drink

Have you ever tried the classic pairing of almonds and apples? If so, you're in for a real treat with Bri's Almond Cider - a delicious cocktail that blends equal parts amaretto and apple cider.

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A Look Inside The Macallan’s Luxury LA Villa

The Whiskey Wash

The Macallan turned 200 this year, as every scotch whisky fan is bound to know. As part of the anniversary celebrations, the brand opened an invitation-only, luxury brand home in Los Angeles : The Macallan Villa. The luxurious villa, located near the famous neighborhood of Bel Air, will host exclusive events featuring The Macallan scotch whisky for lucky, invited guests.

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It took four years but Papi Katsu is now open in Perth

Australian Bartender

Papi Katsu 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth @papi.katsu After four years in the works, it’s finally time to check out Papi Katsu — Perth CBD’s new, rule-breaking Japanese restaurant from the meticulous Sesh Mafia crew, where it’s all about having a good time. Sesh Mafia’s Ben Tua, Chase Weber, Leigh Power, and Eoin Kenny, along with Venue Manager Chrissie Lam (from Si Paradiso, Servo) and Bar Manager Mario Rizzo (El Grotto, Long Chim, Shui), are opening this underground Yakuza-inspired den on May 3

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Beyoncé & JAY-Z Celebrate The Launch of SirDavis Whisky In Paris

The Whiskey Wash

Beyoncé and husband, Jay-Z, have been spotted in Paris celebrating the launch of SirDavis Whisky. The Cowboy Carter singer and 32-time Grammy winner hosted a luxurious dinner party, complete with bottles of SirDavis and curated whisky cocktails. The singer shared a video on her Instagram page showing a summary of the event, showing famous faces such as Kelly Rowland and Lori Harvey enjoying SirDavis cocktails.

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Review: Cedar Ridge The QuintEssential Special Release – The Untitled Cigar Malt Project

Drinkhacker

Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery has hit with its third limited-edition single malt: The QuintEssential: The Untitled Cigar Malt Project. And it’s a complicated one, with five different cask types involved (as near as we can understand the details in the press release): According to master blender Murphy Quint, “The vision for this release was a whiskey evoking the rich experience of a cigar.

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The 2024 Beer Growth Brands Award Winners

Cheers

The beer industry’s struggles have continued this past year as consumers gravitate to spirits and cocktails and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, more of which seem to hit the market each week. But among the people whose drink of choice is beer, what are the favorite brands today? We polled our beverage alcohol retailers, bar and restaurant operators and other industry professionals to find out.

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Double the Vasco: We chat with owner Sid Chand

Australian Bartender

Vasco Surry Hills 421 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills, 2010 Vasco Newtown 2-4 O’Connell St, Newtown, 2042 @vasco.sydney Photography shot on location at Surry Hills by Christopher Pearce Since 2012, the iconic VASCO bar has been a staple of Sydney’s dive scene. Whether you’re hitting up the original Surry Hills spot or the new Newtown location, VASCO delivers a perfect blend of gritty charm and refined edge, striking the ideal balance between unrefined cool and polished sophistication.

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Top Shelf International suspends shares amid talks with creditors

Just Drinks

Australia-based distiller Top Shelf International has suspended its shares, stating it will miss a financial filing with the Australian Securities Exchange.

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6 città da visitare dove il gioco online è legale

Nightlife City Guide

Per gli appassionati del gioco d’azzardo, l’opportunità di accedere ai migliori siti di casinò durante il viaggio è un fattore importante nei loro programmi di viaggio. Che si tratti dell’emozione di piazzare una scommessa o dell’emozione di sbloccare bonus e premi, il gioco d’azzardo online offre un livello di libertà e comodità che lo rende un’opzione irrinunciabile per molti turisti.

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We Tried The New Dalmore Cask Curation Series Port Edition

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: The Dalmore The Dalmore Cask Curation series began with the release of The Sherry Edition – three exquisite single malts from The Dalmore, aged in ex-bourbon and then finished in sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass in Spain. As promised, The Dalmore has unveiled the second release in the ongoing Cask Curation series: The Port Edition. The Dalmore Cask Curation Port Edition comprises three single malts from the scotch distillery that have been finished in casks from port brand Graham’s

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Nuove tendenze nella vita notturna in Europa: il battito cardiaco delle città e l’intrattenimento dal vivo

Nightlife City Guide

La vita notturna delle città europee è in continua evoluzione e ogni notte può offrire nuove esperienze sia alla gente del posto che ai turisti. Le tendenze emergono e scompaiono rapidamente, ma alcuni fenomeni emergono costantemente in superficie. Che si tratti di bar alla moda, musica dal vivo o locali notturni esclusivi, la vita notturna offre qualcosa per tutti.

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College Football Picks & Predictions Week 6 Games From The Pigskin Prognosticator

PubClub

Oregon heerleaders help raise the spirits for the Ducks. Photo: PubClub.com By The Pigskin Prognosticator, PubClub.com’s College Football Expert The college football world is still buzzing from the titanic tilt in Tuscaloosa, which makes this Friday and Saturday seem like a weekend full of undercards. But there was activity elsewhere. The M&Ms (Miami and Michigan) benefited from blown officals calls, the Sooners came on later to make things more Freeze-ing cold on the Plains, the Lane

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New trends in nightlife in Europe: the heartbeat of cities and live entertainment

Nightlife City Guide

The nightlife of European cities is constantly evolving and every night can offer new experiences to both locals and tourists. Trends emerge and disappear quickly, but some phenomena constantly rise to the surface. Whether it's trendy bars, live music or exclusive nightclubs, the nightlife offers something for everyone. In this article, we delve into the latest trends keeping the nightlife buzz going and how you can spice up your night out with a touch of excitement by betting at sports bars.

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Tropicana Las Vegas Implosion For A’s Ballpark To Include Fireworks & Drones

PubClub

Tropicana Las Vegas was on the Vegas strip for more than 60 years. Photo: Bally’s This is Las Vegas where things are done with a flair. Even imploding old hotels. So when the Tropicana Las Vegas implosion takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 9 to make room for the A’s ballpark and entertainment resort destination, there will be fireworks. Literally.

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The Whisky Exchange presents The Seasons: Autumn release

Bar Magazine

The second entry in The Seasons collection includes three limited-edition single malts that capture the feel and flavours of autumn The Whisky Exchange is thrilled to announce The Seasons: Autumn, three exciting new additions to the award-winning retailer’s own-label collection. The Autumn whiskies include a Caol Ila 2014 9 Year Old, a Dailuaine 2011 12 Year Old and a Ledaig 2006 17 Year Old, the perfect drams to welcome autumn, as the nights draw in and the leaves turn golden.

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The Craziest Cocktails

PubClub

It’s no secret that mixologists love to experiment with new flavor pairings to create something unique and delicious that will impress their customers. The result is a seemingly endless sea of cocktail options, each sounding crazier than the last. Of the many options out there, these 10 may be the craziest you’ll come across—though they may not be crazy for the reasons you expect!

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6 cities to visit where online gaming is legal

Nightlife City Guide

For gambling enthusiasts, the opportunity to access the best casino sites while traveling is an important factor in their travel plans. Whether it's the thrill of placing a bet or the thrill of unlocking bonuses and prizes, online gambling offers a level of freedom and convenience that makes it a must-have option for many tourists. In recent years, more and more countries have embraced legal online gambling, allowing visitors to enjoy their favorite casino games from anywhere in the world.

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The Best US Cities for Haunted Pub Crawls

PubClub

A haunted pub crawl is one of the best ways to make the most out of Halloween. Even if you’ve never gone on a ghost tour before, a haunted pub crawl is a great way to meet new friends and hunt ghosts in a safe environment. You don’t have to be a heavy drinker to go on a haunted pub crawl. All you need is the ability to keep an open mind and be ready to have fun.

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