PUNCH

OCTOBER 31, 2024

5 underrated whiskey cocktail recipes, from a forgotten bourbon Old-Fashioned riff to a modern classic made with Scotch and more.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Von Payne is an award-winning craft whiskey distillery known for its unique blend of infused, not flavored, all-natural Black Currant whiskey. Their cocktails are bold, breathtaking, and keep cocktail enthusiasts coming back for more. In a backstory fitting for Halloween, “The Pleasure of Payne” began as a phrase coined by founder, Steve’s goal to create a more approachable whiskey that could be enjoyed by all.

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PUNCH

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A stirred tequila drink, an easy Old-Fashioned riff, a Brazilian classic and the other best cocktail recipes to make right now.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The phrase “cheap bourbon” doesn’t quite mean what it used to. Before the category’s 21st-century boom — and probably during the first few years of the boom itself — it was a put-down that always connoted a lack of quality. But today, this is no longer the case. There are some absolute bangers that typically retail for $30 and under, and when there are bourbons out there going for thousands of dollars, “cheap” is relative, anyway.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Dominican Republic’s Brugal is back with round two of its Colección Visionaria line, Edicion 02, Coffee. Like the Edicion 01 , Cacao release, this rum uses Brugal ‘s unique “Aromatic Cask Toasting technique” to infuse barrels with flavor without actually dosing them with a physical liquid or even a solid additive. The secret is toasting coffee beans alongside the wood, imbuing the rum barrels with a coffee essence.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It’s not uncommon to hear stories about drunk animals wreaking havoc on communities while intoxicated. From monkeys and raccoons to opossums and skunks , critters of all types have wound up drunk after breaking into garbage cans and even liquor stores in search of their fix. While these metropolitan incidents tend to dominate the conversation, scientists now have reason to believe that, in the wild, animals getting drunk is actually fairly common practice.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

We all know the football season can get intense thanks to devout team loyalty and spirited rivalries. But it seems that whisky brand Fireball is taking it to the extreme. Though its flagship spirit is known for its cinnamon-forward profile, Fireball is adding another ingredient to the mix for a new limited-edition release: tears taken from heartbroken football fans.

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Mix That Drink

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Thanksgiving cocktails should make you want to curl up by a fire and sip them. Think about fall harvest and all the traditional foods of Thanksgiving. I've also included a few drinks that you serve warm.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the world of hospitality, one rule has historically reigned supreme: The guest is always right. The concept may be problematic for a number of reasons, the biggest being that the guest is, in fact, not always right. But it does carry an important guiding principle: Do what you can to accommodate guests, and go above and beyond to offer incredible service.

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Hospitality 101

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Blended whisky has long been associated with premium quality, but in recent years, prices have soared. From the iconic Johnnie Walker Blue Label to Chivas Regal ’s Royal Salute, many brands now offer expressions that can be as pricey as they are prestigious. Even trendier names like Compass Box have started leaning into older, costlier releases, making high-end blended whiskies feel increasingly out of reach for casual drinkers.

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Royal Tiger, the award-winning whisky brand handcrafted in Goa, India, has launched two new whiskies in time for the holiday season with only 1,500 bottles of each available: Sherry Cask Single Malt ($70 MSRP) – The whisky is triple-barreled and finished in imported Spanish sherry casks on the family estate in Goa, India. Let the IWSC double gold medal-winning Royal Tiger Sherry Cask transport you to the magical land of Goa Maharaja Single Malt ($90 MSRP) – This 10-year-aged Indian S

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Littlemill Vanguards Chapter Two 47 Year Old. Credit: Loch Lomond Group Loch Lomond Group , owners of the Littlemill whisky brand, has unveiled the oldest age-statement scotch whisky from the now-closed Littlemill Distillery. The new 47 year old single malt is part of the Vanguards Collection, a new annual series from Littlemill that began in 2023 with the launch of a 45 year old whisky.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Mara Smith is the founder of Inspiro Tequila. Women in Beverage is part of our 2024 Beverage Industry Inclusion supplement. How did you get into the beverage alcohol business? I founded Inspiro Tequila in February of 2020 and we launched our first state, my home of Illinois, in May of 2022. I’m a newcomer to the beverage alcohol industry. My experience is as a lawyer, corporate strategist and stay-at-home mom of three.

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As China weighed on AB InBev’s global volumes, CEO Michel Doukeris emphasised how the beer maker is batting for the long term.

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

High West has released the 12th iteration of its popular A Midwinter Night’s Dram, which finishes the brand’s Rendezvous Rye expression in ruby and tawny Port barrels. The rye used is a blend of 95% rye, 5% malted barley whiskey from MGP, and 80% rye, 20% malted rye from High West. A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 12 is bottled at 49.3% ABV and priced at US$150.

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Mix That Drink

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Explore the Robin's Nest cocktail! This vibrant mix of tart cranberry and creamy chocolate is perfect for any occasion. Find recipes, pairings, and serving tips!

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

La Pulga Spirits, founded by three local Fort Worth entrepreneurs, recently added La Pulga Sotol Silver to its growing portfolio Mexican spirits, including La Pulga Tequilas (Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo), and La Pulga Mezcal. Now available across North Texas, La Pulga Sotol is crafted in Mexico from 100% wild-harvested Dasylirion, a succulent which grows in the high deserts of the Northern Mexican state of Chihuahua.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the western Alps, there’s a mountain range called the Graian Alps famous for two specific mountains: the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. The latter is the source of the river Dora Baltea, which runs south before curving east through another mountain range, thus creating the Valle d’Aosta. In this valley, terraced vineyards abound, and since the mountains surrounding it are so high, these vineyards are protected geographically from the harsh conditions on the other side of the Alps.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Louisville-based Angel’s Envy has announced its 13th annual Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels. This year’s release offers a new take on the traditional annual release by introducing a tawny port wine finish blended with the traditional ruby port wine finish. “I’m excited to continue evolving what fans can expect from the Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Program in new yet familiar ways,” says Owen Martin, master distiller.

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This truly small-batch spirit starts with traditionally grown corn, rye and malted barley. All of Woodinville’s staple grains are cultivated exclusively on the Omlin Family farm in Quincy, Washington. The grains are mashed and distilled in the Woodinville, WA distillery, then trucked back over the Cascade Mountains for barreling and aging in their private barrel houses, where Central Washington’s extreme temperature cycles promote the extraction of natural flavors from the oak.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Among the most anticipated news during the annual whiskey release calendar, the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection has returned for the fall 2024 season. This year’s portfolio includes all five Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) staples: Eagle Rare17-Year-Old Bourbon, George T. Stagg Bourbon, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey, Sazerac 18-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and William Larue Weller Bourbon. “William Larue Weller Bourbon shines among the collection this year

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Who Will Enjoy Laphroaig 10 Year Old? Not everyone will enjoy Laphroaig 10 Year Old. But that’s okay! If you’re still yet to try this rather infamous bottle of scotch then it is almost a badge of honour as your friends watch you try it for the first time. However, if you’re into Islay and smoke in general, even outside of whisky with things like Mezcal – Laphroaig is a perfect alternative to something that you may already enjoy.

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

US actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have acquired a majority stake in the UK-based brewer Wrexham Lager.

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Widow Jane, the Red Hook, Brooklyn craft distillery led by head distiller and blender Sienna Jevremov, announces the release of The Vaults 2024, the latest in the brand’s annual exploration of wood finishes on select barrels from its old and rare whiskey collection. The 15-year-old blend, which is finished in Amburana wood casks, hit shelves in October.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Few drinks carry the cachet of a Negroni. The stirred, bitter cocktail is ubiquitous enough to boast its own eponymous week in the industry and is considered to be the most popular cocktail in the world. It also possesses a level of social media clout that passing drink fads cannot touch: It turned Stanley Tucci into a temporary pariah after he pulled a James Bond and shook the drink on Instagram, and the Negroni Sbagliato (with Prosecco in it!

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The changes to PepsiCo's production network in the US have taken in two more drinks facilities.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

For 229 years, eight continuous generations of whiskey makers have been crafting incredible bourbon at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Undoubtedly Beam is the first family of bourbon. Fred and Freddie Noe are the seventh- and eighth-generation master distillers of a family that has built not just a brand, but a legacy, and each generation imparts their own story into this tapestry of bourbon history.

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Mix That Drink

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Fall Berry Pie Infusion is a seasonal drink that brings together the warm, spicy notes of pumpkin pie vodka with the refreshing tartness of cranberry juice.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The new independent bottler has released some impressive aged whiskies in Batch #1. Credit: Living Souls An exciting new Scottish spirits brand launches today. Living Souls specializes in small batch and single cask scotch whisky releases and has unveiled Batch #1, comprising four exciting whiskies. Three high-aged blends and one single malt demonstrate the brand’s commitment to quality and set the bar for future releases.

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Mix That Drink

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Discover the Diesel cocktail, a refreshing blend of lager, cider, and blackcurrant cordial. Perfect for any occasion—try it today!

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Tobermory Distillery , located on the quaint Isle of Mull, has launched two of its award-winning single malt scotches in the United States. The peated and unpeated expressions showcase Tobermory’s unique, Mull-inspired whisky-making practices. Tobermory 21 Year Old (46.3% ABV) has an MSRP of $280.99, and Ledaig 18 Year Old (46.3% ABV) has an MSRP of $176.99.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Danone has issued a statement to underline the company still procures soy from Brazil.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Traveling can be stressful, especially when airports are involved. There’s the risk of hitting rush-hour traffic on the way there, the chance that TSA is moving slower than usual, and the sheer fact that you’re about to board a hunk of metal that’ll be soaring through the sky at 35,000 feet. Whatever the case, one of the most dependable ways to take the edge off the experience is to grab a quick pint or two at your terminal’s bar.

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Production at the Joriki facility had been "fully halted", while "significant cleanup and renovations" takes place, the CFIA said.

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