PUNCH

OCTOBER 9, 2024

6 classic Japanese cocktail recipes to make from home, including the Japanese Whisky Highball, Gin Sonic, Hot Campari and more.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Passionate entrepreneur and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria, the self-made billionaire and founder of Patrón Tequila and Paul Mitchell hair care, has announced the purchase of Waterloo Gin, the first gin brand distilled in Texas. Developed by Treaty Oak Distilling in Dripping Springs, Texas, near Austin, Waterloo Gin was launched in 2009, named after Austin’s original name – Waterloo – before the city was rechristened in the 1830s for Texas pioneer Stephen F.

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PUNCH

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Maria Mole, a cocktail recipe from Brazil that combines brandy and vermouth, is making a return at the country's cocktail bars.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Where bitter IPAs and rich imperial stouts polarized beer drinkers, an approachable style of ale that originated in Cologne, Germany, is finding fans in beer enthusiasts and casual imbibers alike. Kölsch, according to Heinrich Philipp Becker of Cologne’s Gaffel Becker & Company , “is becoming a synonym for drinkable beer with character.” And in our September/October 2024 issue , contributing editor Josh Bernstein writes about how American craft breweries are broadening their audiences with t

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As the official spirits partner of Universal Pictures’ spectacular new cinematic event, WICKED, Absolut is toasting to the power of friendship and inclusivity by offering WICKED fans mystifying cocktail recipes to conjure up magical moments at home, as well as experiences at theaters, bars/restaurants, liquor stores and more. WICKED arrives in theaters November 22, 2024.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Held in Cartagena, Spain, the 2024 edition of Licor 43’s Bartenders & Baristas Challenge , has named Julia Engel from Kœr bar in Hamburg, Germany, this year’s global champion. This was the eighth edition of the annual competition, which calls on cocktail and coffee pros around the world to showcase their expertise and creativity in pairing Licor 43 and coffee.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Apparently, Goose Island has now decided to drop a BCBS Rare on us? That’s the word from a couple different sources, anyways. We showed Premium Subscribers this label for King of Kentucky barrel-aged BCS way back in April , but it didn’t make it to the variant announcement in July. Today, though. we got this reel from beer influencer Mike Zoller and what looks like a press release on Chicago Food Magazine.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 9, 2024

For those in the industry, Vinitaly is an international wine event that can’t be missed. For decades it’s brought together wine professionals from all over the world, and after 50+ years of being held in Verona, Italy, it’s finally making its debut stateside, with the inaugural Vinitaly U.S. edition being held Oct. 20–21 in the Windy City. On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” co-host Zach Geballe speaks with Chicago sommelier Derrick Westbrook and Molly Matelski, director of bu

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Dry Atlas

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By Martha Wright, Founder of Clear Power Coaching As a former winery owner, I was quite on board with the culturally-accepted norm that a good bottle of wine or Champagne (or whiskey) is the ultimate gift. It’s the price of admission. It makes the host squeal or say “oh, very nice,” nod approvingly, and swing the door open to let you in. When we’re drinking less or not at all, how do we get over that long-baked belief that alcohol = holiday indulgence, celebration, and largesse?

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VinePair

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s harvest time in France’s Rhône Valley, a time when many of the winemakers and owners you meet are dressed in grape-stained and dirt-smeared T-shirts, an old pair of shorts, and a set of well-worn hiking boots. Winemaker grunge. It’s the uniform that tells an outsider it’s the most important time of year in the vineyards, and despite some challenges, the winemakers say they feel pretty good about 2024.

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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

Dry Atlas

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By Monica Olano, Founder of Cali Sober Mom As someone whose husband and his family have been rooted in the New Orleans bar scene for years, I’ve seen firsthand how this city embraces change—sometimes willingly, and sometimes because it has to. On Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street, bars have thrived despite recessions, hurricanes, and political shifts.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 9, 2024

When guests walk into Plus de Vin , Brooklyn’s newest natural wine bar, they’re met with a floor-to-ceiling wall of technicolor bottles. Gazing at the shelves of dazzling options, from bright pink bubbly to neon orange skin-contact wines , one might feel like a kid in a candy store. The striking bottles aren’t there for aesthetics — well, maybe to an extent — but the eye-catching wall of wine is meant to act as a visual menu.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Everyone has spilled a little beer on their jeans before. Now Coors Banquet and Wrangler are doing the dirty work for you by collaborating to introduce Beer Wash Jeans: the first and only Wrangler denim washed in Coors. Using repurposed brewing resources from Coors , each pair of Beer Wash Jeans puts a Banquet spin on the classic Wrangler Cowboy Cut jean to deliver a soft, comfortable feel and a timeless, vintage look, the companies say.

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 9, 2024

PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said that the company’s beverages unit is seeing margin improvements despite posting a drop in operating profit.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The world of alcohol shipping and ecommerce continues to evolve rapidly, settling into a new era in our post-Covid world. What’s the current state of these two industries and their legal challenges? And what’s next? For answers, we interviewed Jaci Flug, partner in the Hospitality, Alcohol, and Leisure Industry Group at Greenspoon Marder LLP , and previously general counsel and senior vice president at Drizly.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 9, 2024

On Wednesday, Myers’s Rum launched a new lineup featuring the first rums ever finished in the highly-coveted Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BATC) casks. Myers’s, which was acquired by the Sazerac Company in 2018, has leaned into more experimental releases in recent years as the brand aims to revolutionize rum production, similarly to how Sazerac did with whiskey.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Booker’s has launched its third batch of the year, The Master Distiller’s Batch. The newest batch is named in honor of a group of distillers admired by 7th-generation Beam family Master Distiller, Fred Noe. This group included Fred’s father, Booker Noe. Their work in the late 80s and early 90s helped lay the foundation for the modern bourbon industry and reignite the public’s love for the spirit.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Northeast craft whiskey pioneer Hudson Whiskey has launched its newest limited-edition innovation: Hudson New York Rye Whiskey Calvados Cask Finish. Hudson New York Rye Whiskey Calvados Cask Finish is a blend of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, sourced locally from Hudson Valley farms. The whiskey spends at least 3.5 years in new American oak barrels before maturing for an additional 3.5 years in casks that previously held calvados, an apple brandy with appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) status,

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VinePair

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Dick Rowe was a famous British music producer. While he’s known for signing the Rolling Stones in 1963, most people remember him as the guy who didn’t sign the Beatles when he had the chance to in 1962. The Rolling Stones aren’t such a bad consolation prize though, right? But this isn’t a music history podcast, it’s a beer history podcast, and all of this is just to say that it’s not always easy to see what’s coming next, even when it’s sitting right in front of you.

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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Mix That Drink

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Spicy Martini is just what it sounds like: gin, vermouth and the hot sauce of your choice. You may be worried about drinking hot sauce straight up - and it is pretty intense - but read on.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 9, 2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on-premise operators are looking to do their part to show support for the cause. Here’s a quick look at some of the promotions on offer this year. Throughout the month of October, The Nautilus Pier 4 in Boston is serving up a new charity cocktail called Pink Ribbon, Strong Women, which combines Aperol, St.

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Spiritz

OCTOBER 9, 2024

UP’s Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has declared that the sale of meat and liquor would be prohibited within the traditional boundaries of Prayagraj, during the Mahakumbh-2025. He said the decision was taken while taking into account of the sentiments of the entire Sanatan community, which include sadhus, sanyasis and ascetics among others. The CM made the announcement at a meeting in the Mahakumbh Mela area, where representatives from all 13 akhadas, including the Khak-Chowk, Dandibara, a

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Liquor 81

Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Davis Bynum has been a real workhorse brand in the California wine world, dating back to 1973, when the eponymous winemaker crafted his first pinot noir. Bynum the man died in 2017, but the brand lives on in the hands of proprietor Tom Klein and winemaker Greg Morthole, still cranking out pinot and chardonnay from its home in Somona’s Russian River Valley.

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Spiritz

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Dewar’s has launched a global marketing campaign titled "Here’s to the Story," emphasising that life's true richness lies in experiences, not material possessions. The campaign is designed for life explorers; inviting consumers to cherish the stories that make life extraordinary, while enjoying a glass of Dewar's. The centerpiece of the campaign is a visually stunning video featuring renowned creatives like Master Blender, Stephanie Macleod and photographer, Eugenio Recuenco.

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Mix That Drink

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The floral taste of elderflower liqueur is amazing on its own, but even better in these St-Germain cocktail recipes. Try a St Germain cocktail tonight.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Duckhorn Portfolio has been bought by Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food and beverage sector. As per the agreement, Butterfly will acquire the wine company for an all-cash transaction that values the company at approximately $1.95 billion. Under the terms of the Agreement, Duckhorn stockholders will receive $11.10 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 65.3% to the volume weighted average share price of the company’s c

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Wine 75

Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Grant Collins and his icy-cold Martinis Dry Martini 44 Kensington Street, Chippendale @drymartinisydney Grant Collins and Gin Lane Sydney have opened a new Martini and Espresso Martini Bar on Kensington Street called Dry Martini. They’re bringing back vintage recipes from the roaring 20s and 30s and putting a creative spin on espresso martinis. Imagine a ‘Salted caramel espresso with a nitro frozen foam’ or a ‘Scottish espresso with shortbread-infused whiskey and shortbread foam’.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Winter is coming — and it’s about time. After another scorcher of a summer, I know I’m ready to tuck into some bigger, richer wines. Whether you’re looking for something to sip with Thursday night takeout or a companion to pair with your opulent holiday meal, we’ve got you covered. This top 10 list has a little something for everyone — though all our picks are selected with cooler weather in mind.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The final collaborative release of 2024 was finished in stout barrels from Blackberry Farm Brewery. Credit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Bardstown Bourbon Company has announced the final installment in the Collaborative Series for 2024. Partnering with Blackberry Farm Brewery, the brand has unveiled a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Blackberry Farm Brewery Oxheart Stout Barrels.

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Mix That Drink

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Cuba Libre is simply rum and coke with the addition of lime, but what a difference lime makes! Its bold flavor cuts through the sweetness of the coke, and you get a drink that's as refreshing as it is delicious.

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Tetley tea workers in north-east England have agreed on 12 days of strike action amid a dispute with parent company Tata Consumer Products.

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Dry Atlas

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By Roman Sydorenko, Founder of Ace of Cups Gourmet specialty beverages don’t just rival the complexity of traditional wines—they often outshine them. As a fine dining lover and former wine enthusiast, here are 10 sophisticated non-alcoholic options I recommend for the wine occasion. Ambijus Real Fantasy I might be a little biased—wild blueberries were a childhood obsession—but this still red hits all the right notes for me.

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PubClub

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Fiireworks followed the the Tropicana Las Vegas implosion. Photo: Bally’s And there she goes, folks! The historic Tropicana Las Vegas went down in a cloud of dust during an implosion event that was Vegas style to the very end. It included fireworks and a drone show as the property was cleared to make way for the A’s ballpark and Bally’s Entertainment Resort.

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Nightlife City Guide

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Italy is famous for its art, culture, history and, of course, cuisine, but what many visitors may not know is that the country is also home to some truly luxury casinos, offering a unique blend of entertainment and elegance. Whether you're an avid gambler or looking for an exciting evening in Italy, exploring the country's casino scene can be an unforgettable experience.

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