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This Week's Pre-Holiday Closure & Acquisition Announcements (Plus New Labels):

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Because we aren’t going to be sending a socials/events email on Friday (have a happy Thanksgiving!), I want to quickly touch on a few news items that have popped up in the past could of days. They’re pretty much all Midwestern beer-related closures …plus a big sale. Detroit’s 8 Degrees Plato beer bar and bottle shop announced they’d be closing in a couple of weeks.

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Our Favorite Easy Stirred Rum Cocktails

PUNCH

12 easy stirred rum cocktail recipes, from Negroni and Old-Fashioned riffs to digestifs to a New Orleans modern classic and more.

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At the Holiday Table, Georgian Wines Pair With Pretty Much Everything

Imbibe Magazine

Anyone who’s visited the country of Georgia and attended the traditional dinner, called a supra , understands that no one eats like Georgians do. “Lots of food, people, sharing, merriment, toasts—that’s the classic Georgian table. They feast,” says Christy Canterbury, the U.S. ambassador for Wines of Georgia. “Every time you sit down, it’s like the holidays.

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Visit Bandra’s Hottest Spot, Sixteen33

Spiritz

Bandra's recent hangout, Sixteen33, opened its doors in the recent past at the intersection of 16th and 33rd roads. Reasons to Visit Bandra’s Hottest Spot, Sixteen33.

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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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We Asked 10 Wine Professionals: Which Champagne Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

An excellent Champagne at an unexpectedly good price delivers multiple waves of joy over an extended period. It begins with the delight of being caught off guard by the wine’s quality on the initial sip. This is immediately followed by the realization that you hit the jackpot without forking over the maximum bet, giving your inner oenophile a happy little ego boost in the process.

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Delhi to host Peruvian Gastronomy Festival

Spiritz

Delhi is set to experience the rich flavours of Peru as the Peruvian Embassy in India will organise the Peruvian Gastronomy Festival from 6 th to 11 th December 2024, at Sovereign I Hall, Le Meridien New Delhi. The event will be inaugurated by H.E. Javier Paulinich, Ambassador of Peru to India, who has been a tireless advocate for prom oting Peruvian cuisine and culture.

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Delhi to host wine festival next week

Spiritz

Delhi is set to welcome its first-ever wine, cheese, and chocolate festival, Viva La Vino, on December 7, 2024 at The Lalit, Connaught Place. Co-curated by sommeliers Gargi Kothari and Devati Mallick, the event promises an exciting evening filled with the finest wines, delectable bites, and lively entertainment. Featuring over 60 wines from across the globe, attendees can sip, swirl, and savour diverse flavours while exploring new favourites or revisiting classic options.

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5 Of The Best Whisky Books To Broaden Your Whisky Knowledge

The Whiskey Wash

For whisky enthusiasts, books are an often-overlooked resource that can deepen your understanding of the spirit. While tastings and distillery tours are invaluable, reading can provide the historical, technical, and cultural context that brings whisky to life. Books are also the best way to gain an overall picture of the history of a spirit. The best whisky books cut through the jargon, explore the history and evolution of the spirit, and highlight key figures and moments that shaped the indust

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Workers strike at Diageo Italy plant amid closure plans

Just Drinks

Staff across the plant in northwest Italy have gone on strike today (27 November) after Diageo announced plans to shut the packaging site.

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Paul John releases Christmas edition single malt

Spiritz

Paul John Indian Single Malt has launched 2024 Christmas Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky, which is the 7th edition release within this limited series. This unpeated Indian Single Malt is produced at John Distilleries in India’s tropical shores of Goa. The distillers have produced 7,000 bottles for the United States, imported by the Sazerac Company.

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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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Alcohol products linked to fighter Conor McGregor de-listed by grocers

Just Drinks

Major supermarket chains have removed alcohol products linked to fighter Conor McGregor after a rape claim against him was upheld.

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Pomegranate Martini with Gin

Mix That Drink

Shake up a refreshing Pomegranate Martini with gin, pomegranate juice, and citrus. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in. Garnish for a festive touch!

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Review: Weber Ranch Vodka

Drinkhacker

Weber Ranch, based in Muenster, Texas, is made from 100% blue agave — but it’s not tequila. It’s vodka. Weber Ranch isn’t the first vodka to be made from agave — check out Crystal Head’s Onyx version — but it still comes across as distinctly unique. It’s actually distilled in Jalisco, Mexico, just like tequila, but it’s redistilled in copper pot and column stills in Texas to a higher proof, rendering it into vodka (and stripping out some of t

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Australia introduces bill to fine supermarkets for supplier misconduct 

Just Drinks

Australia has introduced a bill that could impose billion-dollar fines on large supermarket chains failing to comply with a new code.

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Why You Should Never Remove the Cage Before Popping a Bottle of Sparkling Wine

VinePair

For many, the holiday season goes hand in hand with sparkling wine. From Champagne and Crémant to Prosecco , Cava , and American sparklers, a bit of bubbly is sure to make any gathering a festive celebration. But if there’s one thing that can put a damper on the jovial mood, it’s a flying cork hitting your uncle in the eye, thus requiring a trip to your closest emergency room.

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Review: Hampden “Great House” Rum Distillery Edition 2024

Drinkhacker

Hampden ‘s end-of-year seasonal rum release is here, as always providing a powerful look at the very best that this essential Jamaican distillery can produce and blend. The sixth edition is, as always, a different blend of rums than in prior years (this one hails from three different vintages), but it’s still a total banger. Aromas of torched, almost burnt pineapple find a happy companion in elements of grassy saltwater marsh and a dusting of gunpowder that’s on the verge of be

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The Drinks World Has Hit Peak Astrology

VinePair

Imagine walking into a bar and, upon ordering a cocktail, being asked what your zodiac sign is. When you disclose the precious and telling information, the bartender offers you a drink that is just like you — diligent and soft, yet stubborn. Or fiery and direct. Imagine getting a bottle of wine on your birthday that matches your moon rising, along with a 10-minute consultation with an astrologer.

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Weather Conditions For College Football Rivalry Week’s Top Games

PubClub

There is no love lost between Texas & Texas A&M. Photo: Yahoo Sports It’s Rivalry Weekend in College Football and that means it’s put away the turkey and get out the school colors to let loose all emotions on what for many fans is the biggest sports event of the year. It’s when neighbors and friends turn on each other for a few hours, when husbands and wives don’t see eye to eye, when stadiums are full of people passionately cheering for their team because it mean

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5 Rare Scotches From Hard-To-Pronounce Distilleries

The Whiskey Wash

Auchentoshan is pronounced ‘ock-un-tosh-un’ Scotch whisky can be as much an adventure in language as it is in flavor. For enthusiasts, navigating the complex names of distilleries like Bruichladdich and Bunnahabhain is a badge of honor—a rite of passage into the world of rare and collectible single malts. In this article, we explore five exceptional scotch whiskies from distilleries whose names are often mispronounced but whose spirits are unforgettable.

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Adelle Special Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

Try the Adelle Special cocktail, a delightful mix of Scotch whisky and orange liqueur that balances smoky richness with sweet citrus flavors.

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Filipino culture meets contemporary cocktailing with the launch of Inuman, Melbourne’s first Filipino cocktail bar

Australian Bartender

The Inuman Team Inuman Upstairs, 167 Exhibition Street, Melbourne @inuman.melb Filipino culture meets contemporary mixology with the launch of Inuman, Melbourne’s first Filipino cocktail bar, which opened on November 1, 2024. Perched atop its sibling restaurant, Askal, right in the heart of the city, Inuman brings a fresh cultural experience to Melbourne’s cocktail scene.

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The Love Boat Caribbean Princess Caribbean and Central America Cruises Departurs From Port Canaveral

PubClub

The Love Boat, Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess, embarks from Port Port Canaveral, FL. Photo: Canaveral Port Authority The iconic Love Boat, or the modern equivalent of it, has embarked on its winter season with of 4- to 14- day itineraries to the Caribbean and Central America. Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess is the ship and its home port is Port Canaveral in the Fort Lauderdale area.

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What’s In The Bottle? – The House of Hazelwood 2024 Collection

The Whiskey Wash

All images courtesy of House of Hazelwood. House of Hazelwood made waves in the whisky world upon the launch of The 2024 Collection earlier this year. Featuring high-age-statement blended malts and grains, the Legacy Collection and the Charles Gordon Collection represent some of House of Hazelwood’s most revered stocks. The whiskies were made publicly available for the first time this year, causing excitement among whisky enthusiasts.

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Featured Bar December 2024: Columbus, Ohio

Bartender.com

Cobra is an Asian-American Neighborhood bar in the historic Brewery District of Columbus, Ohio. Cobra’s bar program is run by co-owners Alex Chien, David Yee, and Head Bartender Kayla LeRoy. Cobra focuses on Asian-American influences on both food and beverage in a laid-back relaxed atmosphere. Open from 4pm-2am Wednesday-Monday. Cobra’s Cocktail Recipes XXX Sour Skyy Vodka, Passionfruit, Pandan, Grapefruit, Lemon, Prosecco Rosé (our take on a pornstar martini) 1.5 oz.

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LIVE AWARDS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH CLUB SODA

Bar Magazine

More Alcohol Free Options to Feature at 2024 Event The annual LIVE Awards, in association with Skiddle, which take place on December 11th at The Troxy in London, have announced a new partnership with Club Soda, the global movement which aims to help people drink mindfully and live well. Founded by Laura Willoughby in 2015, Club Soda is the leading voice of the mindful drinking movement.

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The Macallan Comes To Utah For Speyside Yurt Experience In The Mountains

The Whiskey Wash

The Speyside Yurt experience is the perfect winter getaway for any scotch whisky fan. Credit: Auberge Resorts Collection. The Macallan has gone stateside for a new residence collaboration with The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection located in the mountains just outside of Park City, Utah. Running from November 14th 2024 through March 31st 2025 is The Speyside Yurt experience, which will transport US-based scotch whisky lovers to Speyside through and exclusive Macallan tasting experien

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Tork advances sustainability transparency in Europe with new initiative

Bar Magazine

New Tork Focus4 Sustainability program helps customers meet their goals with accessible and reliable sustainability data Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, has announced a new initiative to drive sustainability transparency for businesses in Europe. Tork Focus4 Sustainability provides a comprehensive summary of the key sustainability benefits of select Tork systems.

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“Vanishingly Rare” Brora Among Diageo’s 2024 Casks of Distinction

The Whiskey Wash

The Brora 1977 #2845 is among ‘The Twelve’, Diageo’s Casks of Distinction offerings for 2024. Credit: Diageo Twelve exceptional casks of single malt scotch whisky were presented to whisky connoisseurs at a lavish ceremony in Loch Ness this month. ‘The Twelve’ by Casks of Distinction represents some of the finest casks of whisky in Diageo’s 10 million cask-strong portfolio.

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BREWDOG AND LORD’S ANNOUNCE FIRST OF ITS KIND PARTNERSHIP

Bar Magazine

BrewDog to become the Official Beer Partner to Lord’s Cricket Ground from January 2025 In a landmark move for the brand, today, BrewDog is delighted to announce its new partnership with Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to be the Official Beer Partner at Lord’s Cricket Ground, in a four-year deal which starts early in the new year. This significant partnership sees the ground become the first sports venue in the UK to hand over its taps to a craft beer brand, as well as being the only to pour 100% B

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Jim Beam Winter Reserve Is The Perfect Last Minute Gift Idea

The Whiskey Wash

Jim Beam Winter Reserve is perfect for the cold winter months. Credit Jim Beam Jim Beam’s Winter Reserve , launched back in October 2024, is the perfect last-minute gifting and entertaining whiskey for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Offering a comforting seasonal flavor profile, Jim Beam Winter Reserve is a warming dram for the winter months. Priced at just $24.99, Jim Beam Winter Reserve is an affordable and accessible bourbon that will spice up your Thanksgiving get-together, and get you in the

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UKHOSPITALITY RESPONDS TO THE GET BRITAIN WORKING WHITE PAPER

Bar Magazine

Kate Nicholls, CEO of UKHospitality, said: “Hospitality is proud to offer jobs for everyone – from working parents and students, to people with disabilities or those looking to re-enter the workforce. “Many of the proposals in this white paper can benefit hospitality and further that work. The focus on young people, through the Youth Guarantee, is positive, particularly as hospitality gives so many people their first job and a path to progress from bar to board.

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A sensory cocktail extravaganza at Pullman Aerocity

Spiritz

Pullman New Delhi Aerocity recently elevated the city’s cocktail scene with a one-of-a-kind sensorial bar takeover, featuring globally renowned mixologist Xù Dolly. Known for her innovative approach to mixology, Xù Dolly mesmeri sed guests with her artistry at the ASMR Cocktail Bar, creating an immersive experience that blended taste, aroma, and sound.

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Waterford enters administration

Drinks International

Irish whiskey brand Waterford entered administration earlier this week after failing to raise fresh funding. Waterford was founded in 2015 by industry.

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“You need to differentiate – but that’s tough” – Bodegas Valdemar’s Jesús Martínez Bujanda on Rioja’s challenges and ambitions for Washington wines

Just Drinks

Bodegas Valdemar CEO Jesus Martínez Bujanda talks the development of its business in the US and the difficult trading conditions seen in Rioja.

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California 2024 harvest begins early

Drinks International

The 2024 California winegrape harvest has reported an early start in many regions following a rainy winter, a cool spring and a warm summer.

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