PUNCH

APRIL 4, 2024

The best craft beer breweries in 2024, from a minimalist operation serving lagers to the brewers making IPAs that spotlight regional flavors.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Recent reports indicate a growing trend of “dry tripping” or sober vacations, particularly popular among younger travelers looking for a wellness-oriented travel experience. Photos courtesy of The Shelbourne Hotel Although the concepts of mindful drinking and sober curiosity are not new, there is now greater global acceptance for travelers, with an increasing number of hotels providing mocktail options and services.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 4, 2024

Getting to St. Lucia Distillers — best known stateside as the producer of the Chairman’s Reserve and Admiral Rodney rum lines — isn’t easy. St. Lucia is found near the southernmost tip of the West Indies island chain, though it is serviced directly from the U.S. and the UK by a handful of carriers. Our journey from Austin involved a stopover in Atlanta, about 9 hours travel time in total, airport to airport.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Education and consults for some of the largest beverage companies in the world. He also created “The Imbible” series of long-running musicals about the history of cocktails and spirits. anthonycaporale.com. “You make all your money at the bar.” I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve heard this old chestnut, though tellingly never once from a restaurateur.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2024

We review The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey, a blended American whiskey tied to a distilling reverend that’s filtered through maple charcoal and bottled at 90 proof. (image via Call Family Distillers) Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

Jumping into peated Scotch for the first time can be intimidating. After all, stories of aggressive, medicinal peat bombs tend to dominate the narrative. If you think that’s all there is to the category, you may end up convincing yourself that you’re not quite ready to take the plunge. Fortunately, bold bottles built on brine and Band-Aid notes don’t fully represent the peated Scotch category.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

In 2006, three celebrities stepped out for a night of clubbing and unknowingly made pop culture history. Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Britney Spears comprised what the New York Post dubbed “Bimbo Summit” marking a bygone era of glamorous booze-fueled debauchery. At the center of this wave sat the VIP section where celebrities, athletes, and their entourages gathered around luxury tables stocked with ice buckets of seemingly infinite supplies of Champagne and spirits.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2024

Johnnie Walker is the world’s bestselling scotch whisky brand. Whiskies including the signature Black Label expression have been satisfying scotch whisky drinkers for over a century, with a skilfully balanced sweet-smoky flavour profile. If you’ve ever been curious about this monumentally popular scotch whisky, we explore Black Label’s origins, naming story, and the whiskies included in the blend.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 4, 2024

Roll up, roll up, the World Class Cocktail Festival is in town and it’s happening in a bar near you. What is the World Class Cocktail Festival? Well, friends, allow us to enlighten you… You don’t need to have your fingers on speed dial to secure tickets, neither do you have to pay extortionate prices to gain access, this festival is open to everyone over the legal drinking age and it’s an amazing opportunity to try a selection of new and imaginative cocktails from some of the best bartenders in

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 4, 2024

This large-format non-alcoholic cocktail is the seventh in NON’s zero-alcohol lineup, featuring a significant ingredient list built around sour cherries, cold brew coffee, garam masala, allspice, nutmeg, pink peppercorn, Murray River salt, and verjus. The sour cherries do most of the heavy lifting here, the fizzy underbelly giving the fruit something of a kombucha character at the start.

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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

Cheers

APRIL 4, 2024

Tanqueray No. Ten gin has unveiled a new bottle, along with a supporting campaign of bartender residencies across the globe. The redesigned Tanqueray No. Ten bottle has a copper cap with a citrus grater texture. The light translucent green packaging holds a citrus press shaped glass structure at the base of the bottle. There is also a new “ten faceted” design and red wax seal.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

When Burgundy entered the Carolingian dynasty under Charlemagne’s rule, it was a time of political stability, and allowed for a ton of progress to be made on the winemaking front. This brings us to Benedict of Nursia, an Italian man who was so put off by the immorality of Roman life that he left the city to live a life of celibacy. He started living in a cave — literally — and gathered a number of disciples along the way.

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Spiritz

APRIL 4, 2024

Want to age your whisky instantly? XAGE Express Liquor Aging disc can do it for you. XAGE is a new tech startup using the latest cutting edge-technology to age alcoholic beverages. XAGE claims that consumers can take control of the aging process of their alcoholic beverages. XAGE Express Liquor Aging disc is said tohelp in maturing your alcohol to its highest potential within minutes, without changing the basic flavour profile, which results in improved smoothness and a more rounded aroma &

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

Over the past decade, tequila has experienced a meteoric rise in sales in the U.S. But after years of unencumbered growth, it seems the consequences of the tequila boom are catching up to the industry. IWSR Drinks Market Analysis reported this week that agave prices are plummeting in Mexico. After hitting a record-high price of MXP32 ($2) per kilogram only 18 months ago, it fell to only MXP5 ($0.30) per kilogram by February 2024.

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Spiritz

APRIL 4, 2024

A Supreme Court hearing on industrial alcohol sparked some jovial moments on 3rd April, in Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s court. In a candid exchange, CJI couldn’t resist a playful jab at senior advocate, Dinesh Dwivedi after he showed up in the courtroom with colourful hair. “Apologies for my colourful grey hair,” Dwivedi started to address, attributing his multi-coloured hair to the recent Holi festivities. “It is because of Holi.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

On Wednesday, eight men from the Bronx were charged for crimes relating to what an indictment refers to as the “Beer Theft Enterprise.” The indictment , which was unsealed by federal prosecutors in Manhattan, alleges that the accused targeted train yards and warehouses across the Northeast to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of beer — the majority of which was Corona and Modelo — over the course of two years.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 4, 2024

Lifeway Foods’ founding family is engaged in another public dispute – this time over the establishment of a new company and allegations of a stolen formula.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

The “wine league” is finally teaming up with a wine brand. Jackson Family Wines and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that Kendall-Jackson — the winery behind America’s best-selling Chardonnay — will be the league’s first official wine partner. Kendall-Jackson shared that the companies have agreed to a four-year contract with an option to extend the partnership.

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PubClub

APRIL 4, 2024

ST. GEORGE, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) will host a live conference call and webcast after the market closes on Thursday, April 25, 2024 to discuss first quarter 2024 results. The format will include an overview of the quarterly results followed by a Q&A session. Thursday, April 25, 2024 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time Interested parties can access the webcast at: [link] The call-in number for US callers is 1-888-330-2455 The call-in number for international callers

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

If you’ve ever taken an Italian vacation or studied abroad, there’s a chance you’ve stumbled upon a wine window, or buchette del vino. These little brick portals were drive-thrus before drive-thrus: Customers simply walk up, place their order, and moments later, an arm extends with a glass of Barolo for them to sip away in the open air.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

MONIN , the leading syrup brand in the UK on-trade and a trusted partner for hospitality professionals all over the world, has introduced a new flavour innovation to its best-selling concentrate range, Ginger concentrate. With 94,987 drinks made with MONIN products every hour in the UK alone, this fiery, on-trend flavour enters the market in time to add a kick to consumer-favourite cocktails and mocktails and put a refreshing twist on ginger beers and lemonades ready for summer.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. As the world’s largest fast-food chain, McDonald’s has built its iconic reputation upon Happy Meals and affordable prices. But in recent years, the chain has faced backlash from diners who claim that Big Macs and combo meals are no longer as cheap as they once were.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Theo Garcia, Co-founder of Solo Coffee, introduces the speciality coffee brand, sharing how their all-in-one coffee solution is revolutionising the category. Please tell us about Solo Coffee and the range on offer to wet-led venues. We started Solo Coffee as award winning baristas looking to make great coffee much easier. We created a Coffee Concentrate which is essentially a cold brewed espresso-strength, ready-to-use coffee.

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PubClub

APRIL 4, 2024

There are many reasons why a solo traveler or a small group of friends might find themselves in a position where there’s only one night to enjoy all the delights downtown Los Angeles has to offer. While a single evening isn’t a lot of time, not nearly enough to see and do everything, it is possible to make the most of this short stay in the beating heart of LA.

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Spin and Shake

APRIL 4, 2024

Planning a wedding is an exciting journey filled with anticipation and joy. However, with so many details to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. To help you navigate the wedding planning process smoothly, we’ve compiled a list of ten essential considerations to keep in mind as you prepare for your special day. 1. Budget Establishing […] The post 11 Considerations for Planning Your Dream Wedding appeared first on Spin and Shake.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 4, 2024

PepsiCo and Carrefour have reportedly resolved a pricing dispute that led to the French retailer delisting food and beverages in Europe.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 4, 2024

Photography by Chris Pearce, drinks styled by Cherish Wilkie at Bar Louise 135 Enmore Road, Enmore @barlouise_enmore With our recent interview with Mikey Nicolian, what better time to showcase some of the drinks from his other bar operation, Bar Louise? Opening back in 2022, the team from Porteno, Ben Milgate, Elvis Abrahanowicz, and Joe Valore teamed up with Nicolian of Continental Deli fame to create Bar Lousie, a kitschy and cool Euro wine bar.

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DRiNK Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

The Havana Club Cocktail Maestros Global Final takes place in Cuba in mid-April The post All Eyes on Havana! appeared first on DRiNK.

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Bar-i

APRIL 4, 2024

This three-minute video blog explains how you Bar-i's inventory platform can transform the raw sales data contained in your Heartland POS system into meaning insights that allow you to run a lower liquor and a more profitable bar.

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Free Spirits Hawaii

APRIL 4, 2024

Experience Bishop After Hours on April 12th, 5 pm-9 pm, for a unique evening at Bishop Museum. Explore exhibits , enjoy live music, art, and a special pop-up honoring Hawai’i Athletics by Old Queen Stadium in Kakaako. Highlights include: Live music on 2 stages featuring DJ Anit, Melanie Music, Jroq, Jon Osario & Duncan Kamamkana, and more. Alcoholic beverages by Free Spirits, including an exclusive draft beer from Golden Road.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 4, 2024

Safety agency ANSES said it communicated its doubts over the sanitary quality of Nestlé's packaged water to the government last October.

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Cheers

APRIL 4, 2024

Among the originators of the celebrity alcohol brand , Sammy Hagar and his partner in Santo Spirits , Guy Fieri, have reintroduced Santo Mezquila. First launched in 2017 with limited distribution, Santo Mezquila is a blend of tequila and mezcal. It’s now available in all 50 states, Canada, Japan and Puerto Rico, with a new, refreshed look. “I launched Santo Mezquila as my long-awaited return to agave spirits after the sale of Cabo Wabo to Campari Group,” says Hagar.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 4, 2024

US-headquartered energy drinks producer Celsius has announced that it will expand its sales and distribution to France.

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PubClub

APRIL 4, 2024

Micromobility leader’s strengthened balance sheet, significantly reduced operating expenses positions company well for long-term profitable growth ; Global momentum continues with new tech and market entries TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Bird today announced that the company has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings under a newly organized private parent company called Third Lane Mobility Inc.

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PubClub

APRIL 4, 2024

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced today that it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter 2024 financial results on April 23 rd , 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the call will be available on JetBlue’s investor relations website at the following web address: [link] For those unable to listen to the live webcast, it will also be archived on JetBlue’s investor relations website under &#

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