PUNCH

JUNE 7, 2024

Yiyo el Zeneize, a legendary neighborhood gathering place, has collected bottles, and regulars, for more than a century.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JUNE 7, 2024

The amount of 10th anniversary events emerging over the last few weeks have made me wonder: Was May-June 2014 the busiest time in Chicago craft beer history? I did some digging through my archives, but let’s start by looking at who’s celebrating their tenth birthday this month: Imperial Oak celebrates a full decade in business today through Sunday.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

In terms of refreshing summer beverages, few options hit the mark for me quite like a glass of iced tea. So I was delighted when samples from Kazi Yetu crossed my desk, courtesy of a referral from our resident tea expert Max Falkowitz. I perused the offerings, including spiced black teas, pure greens, and herbal infusions, and landed on the Ginger Mint Fusion Green Tea.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

The beautiful botanicals in NOLET’S Silver are complemented with herbs and citrus in this refreshing variant. Gin Botanical Gin + Tonic Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin 1/4 oz. Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice 1/4 oz. Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice 2 Fresh Lavender, Rosemary, Mint, Rose Petals, Tarragon, Juniper, Peppercorns, Citrus Wheel or any other Herb, Fruit, or Flower 4 oz.

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Gin 253

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A Bar Above

JUNE 7, 2024

Happy National Bourbon Day! Did you even know this was a thing? No? Well, you’re in the right place for an awesome recipe and some good ol’ fashioned celebration of this amazing spirit (my personal favorite). Jump to Recipe Photo courtesy of Angel’s Envy Bourbon Apparently every June 14th , whiskey enthusiasts get a chance to celebrate one of the United States’ most beloved spirits.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

We go inside the mind of George F. Manska for an analytical look at the travesties of whiskey tasting. Most of us who love alcohol beverages enjoy attending tastings at expos, restaurants, wine and liquor stores to taste and discuss aromas amd flavors of beverages. Many attendees also belong to beer, wine, or whiskey clubs. Usable information from these events differs widely by beverage, but for an unsuspected reason.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

Celebrate National Moonshine Week with Ole Smoky Distillery. Ole Smoky has been hosting week-long celebrations in its hometown of Gatlinburg, Tennessee as well as in five markets around the United States. National Moonshine Week (June 1st – 7th) “National Moonshine Week is the perfect occasion for Ole Smoky to celebrate the legacy of moonshine and share the spirit with the world,” said Joe Baker, Founder of Ole Smoky.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 7, 2024

Macallan 10 Year Old 1990s The Macallan is an instantly recognizable name for anyone who has knowledge of the whisky industry. The Speyside distillery is world-renowned for its whisky and is considered the pinnacle of luxury scotch. It is thanks to the release of old and rare expressions that Macallan was able to enter the luxury whisky market. Today, bottles of Macallan sell from anywhere between $100 and $2.6 million, and the brand is now catering more to investors than it is to drinkers.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 7, 2024

The blockchain-backed platform, InterCellar said it is the first to allow buyers to exchange their en primeur NFTs before the wine is bottled.

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Wine Bottling 113

Drinkhacker

JUNE 7, 2024

Il Blu — denoted by its blue label — is the wine that “put Brancaia on the map.” One would hope so, as it’s the Tuscan winery’s most expensive offering, a super-Tuscan blend of 80% Merlot and 10% each Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon which spends 20 months aging in French oak. Bracing tannins offer a kick of anise and white pepper before moving into restrained notes of fruit — dark raspberries, rhubarb, and underripe cherries are dominant — layere

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Cheers

JUNE 7, 2024

Chicago-based Puttshack , a tech-infused mini-golf concept, has launched a collaboration with Gin & Juice , the new line of ready-to-drink cocktails from Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Puttshack venues began offering the RTD, in flavors Apricot, Citrus, Melon or Passionfruit, on June 3. Guests can enjoy Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop cans on the course, BOGO mini golf on Mondays, throwback videos on Wednesdays, a “Maxed Out” national sweepstakes, and a limited-time summer cocktail called The Low

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Mix That Drink

JUNE 7, 2024

The Screwdriver, with vodka and orange juice, is one of the simplest cocktails you could possibly mix, which may be part of its enduring popularity.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 7, 2024

The drinks giant is launching the Crown Royal Single Malt Canadian Whisky, a move it said was "shaking up the category"

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VinePair

JUNE 7, 2024

Call your friends, pop some bottles, and prepare the patios! Spritz season has officially arrived. Fizzy and flavorful, the spritz is an easy-breezy beverage that embodies the carefree feeling of summer. And whether you’re mixing one up at home or ordering a round from your favorite Italian bistro, there’s no better liqueur to begin with than Italy’s Luxardo.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 7, 2024

Welcome back. Rosebank Distillery! Credit: Ian Macleod Distillers The King of the Lowlands, Rosebank Distillery , has today reopened its doors and welcomed its first visitors after three decades of silence. A late victim of the Whisky Loch , Rosebank closed its doors in 1993. Today, “the sleeping giant of Scottish distilleries” wakes from its slumber.

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VinePair

JUNE 7, 2024

Canned cocktails are the epitome of convenience. They’re great for stashing in a cooler and hauling to the beach when a hard seltzer or macro lager just doesn’t sound like it’ll hit the spot, and they make for an ideal at-home treat when you don’t have the ingredients — or the energy — to stir up a cocktail on your own. But if a few of those cans have been crowding the back of your fridge for as long as you can remember, you may want to think twice before cracking one open.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 7, 2024

The James B. Beam Distilling Co. , the home of Jim Beam Bourbon, has announced expansions to its visitor experiences, as well as additions to its events calendar. Expansions include brand-specific experiences centered around famous brands such as Knob Creek and Jim Beam. There will also be new tours and tastings led by Fred and Freddie Noe, the father and son Master Distilling team.

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VinePair

JUNE 7, 2024

Brands are hopping on the bandwagon of canning non-carbonated alcoholic beverages à la Twisted Tea, but the actual viability of this trend is up for debate. Perhaps it could be a good thing for canned wine. The general drinking public has a bias against the quality of such products, and most brands are trying to convince consumers that their canned wines should be taken seriously — which isn’t really working.

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Steve the Bartender

JUNE 7, 2024

The Medicina Latina is an agave version of Sam Ross' Penicillin, pairing a blanco tequila with smoky mezcal. A simple yet delicious riff on the original modern classic cocktail. The post Medicina Latina appeared first on Steve the Bartender.

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Advanced Mixology

JUNE 7, 2024

We appreciate this is a delicate topic for many people and can cause many arguments, so don’t worry—we won’t be sitting on the fence here. Firstly, let’s weigh up some of the options. We’re going to leave out Indian and Chinese food only because they’re often highly rated and discussed; we’re aiming for lesser-talked-about cuisines that can get those taste buds flowing but might not be the first cuisine that springs to mind.

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Tequila 89

Steve the Bartender

JUNE 7, 2024

The original Enzoni is bright and bitter whilst the Coffee Enzoni is dark, rich and brooding. Featuring rich bitter coffee notes and a juicy grape flavor. The post Coffee Enzoni appeared first on Steve the Bartender.

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Good Spirits News

JUNE 7, 2024

ABERFELDY 15 YEAR CADILLAC WHITE WINE CASK This limited edition release is part of Aberfeldy’s Exceptional Cask Series. Crafted by Malt Master Stephanie Macleod, this single malt was aged a minimum of 15 years and finished in sweet Sémillon white wine casks from the Cadillac area in Bordeaux, France. Bottled at 43% ABV, it’s available in the US beginning June 2024.

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Steve the Bartender

JUNE 7, 2024

The pineapple mezcal Single Village Fix has a powerful combination of flavors that will vary greatly depending on your choice of mezcal. The post Pineapple Mezcal Fix appeared first on Steve the Bartender.

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Bartender Bartending 86

Just Drinks

JUNE 7, 2024

C&C Group CEO Patrick McMahon has resigned “with immediate effect” after financial mistakes made during his time as CFO.

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Steve the Bartender

JUNE 7, 2024

A riff on a classic whiskey sour, calling for a bonded whiskey and a barspoon of apricot brandy which pairs perfectly with the bourbon. The post Stone Fruit Whiskey Sour appeared first on Steve the Bartender.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JUNE 7, 2024

I try to read the comments. I say try because, well, it’s aspirational, situational, contextual. Most weeks I read most of the comments. For the last several weeks, however, I have had a lot going on, and I have been neglecting my duty. (In my defense, I did notify you all that this would be the case. Most likely, it will still be the case this week, because there is still a lot going on.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 7, 2024

US brewing major Boston Beer Co., often the subject of takeover chatter, has returned to the M&A headlines in recent days.

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PubClub

JUNE 7, 2024

Parking technology industry leaders are collaborating to provide automated enforcement using advanced AI technologies COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AI –WISESIGHT Technologies, a global leader in Imaging and Object-based tracking technologies for the parking industry, announces today a new strategic integration with Duncan Solutions, a Navient company and leading provider of parking management solutions.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 7, 2024

De Kuyper Royal Distillers has launched a pair of cocktails to be poured from draught in on-premise outlets.

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PubClub

JUNE 7, 2024

STERLING, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #ATA — JK Moving Services , a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, was named a Top Corporate Philanthropist in the greater DC region by the Washington Business Journal. The company was recognized for its $632K in corporate donations in 2023 that largely supported efforts to end hunger through the nonprofit JK Community Farm.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 7, 2024

Stock Spirits is to invest £25m in the distillery, which will produce single malt whisky for the Clan Campbell Scotch blends.

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PubClub

JUNE 7, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) (“HGV” or “the Company”), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced the appointment of Gail Mandel to its board of directors. The addition of Mandel expands the Company’s board of directors from nine to 10 members. Mandel serves as managing director of Focused Point Ventures and has extensive hospitality, financial and public company experience.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 7, 2024

The Duckhorn Portfolio has lowered its guidance for the full year due to a “slowdown” in on-premise sales in its third quarter.

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Wine 52

PubClub

JUNE 7, 2024

ATHENS, Greece–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #eddieshapiro — Nest Seekers International announces its further expansion into the Greek real estate market, with a significant focus on the Greek islands. This strategic move underscores Nest Seekers’ commitment to providing unparalleled luxury property experiences in one of the world’s most coveted destinations.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 7, 2024

Heineken has refused to be drawn on a report it is set to invest in Brazilian business Better Drinks.

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