PUNCH

AUGUST 22, 2024

The best canned sake and cup sake to try right now, including domestic options from California and versions imported from Japan.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

Since its creation in the 1940s, the margarita has become an indispensable bar staple. There is a great deal of controversy around the cocktail’s beginnings, with several arguments being made regarding its true origins, but one truth always remains the same. The key to a perfect margarita is choosing the perfect tequila. Here’s a carefully chosen collection of tequilas, each with its own unique opportunity to make a superb cocktail!

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PUNCH

AUGUST 22, 2024

The best Gimlet cocktail recipes, from the simple gin classic to versions made with basil, celery, soju, Angostura bitters and more.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 22, 2024

In a significant development, the Nagaland government has decided to reassess the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act of 1989, which has been in effect for over 30 years. The decision to review the prohibition law emerged from a recent cabinet meeting. Reports indicate that the state government plans to revisit the act during the upcoming state assembly session, set for August 27th, with the possibility of partially easing the prohibition in certain regions of the state.

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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.

VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Today, some spirits seem to be creeping in the low-proof direction, whether to appeal to the low-alcohol movement or for financial reasons. Brands have been caught stealthily lowering their own liquids’ ABV , and a few of the most infamously boozy products can’t be found on shelves anymore, like the now-discontinued legendary Bacardi 151 Overproof Rum.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 22, 2024

PCO (Pass Code Only), Delhi's renowned bar, has unveiled its transformed space and identity 12 years after its inception. At the heart of this transformation is 'The Forbidden,' an intriguing cocktail menu featuring 12 signature cocktails inspired by the secrecy of speakeasies and crafted with unconventional ingredients. The newly revamped PCO 2.0 complements this theme, creating a nostalgic yet modern atmosphere— with some added features.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 22, 2024

Scotch whisky has gained protected status in Brazil, a move worth £25 million over the next five years, the UK government said. Distilleries in Scotland will now have better access to South America’s largest economy. Scotch whisky’s new legal status in Brazil; its Geographical Indication (GI), will help prevent bootleg products in Brazil being labelled as ‘Scotch Whisky’ Scotch whisky is the first foreign product to be granted Denomination of Origin status in Brazil

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

We review 15 Stars Vino de Naranja Finished Bourbon Aged 8 Years, a blend of two bourbons, each aged eight years, was finished in a single Vino de Naranja cask. (image via 15 Stars) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way. 15 Stars, founded by father and son whiskey blenders Rick and Ricky Johnson, has made a name since coming online in 2022.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 22, 2024

Delhi Duty Free Services Pvt. Ltd. (DDFS) has partnered with ICICI Bank to offer an exceptional opportunity for international travellers to avail instant discounts on their purchases and make their travel experiences even more rewarding. ICICI Bank credit cardholders are now invited to enjoy great savings as they embark on their travels. The discounts, ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 2500, will be customised periodically to meet the evolving needs of global travellers throughout the year.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

No bourbon drinker is born an expert. Everyone has to start somewhere, and wanting to get more into brown spirits doesn’t have to mean dropping hundreds of dollars on hard-to-find bottles. To bridge the gap, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite bottles for bourbon beginners. And whether you’re looking to drink your bourbon straight or stir it into cocktails , these answers deliver.

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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

Spiritz

AUGUST 22, 2024

Bacardi Global Travel Retail (GTR) has launched Santa Teresa Bicentenario Ron Ultra Añejo, a new luxury travel-retail exclusive expression from the award-winning Venezuelan rum brand. Rare and ultra-aged, Santa Teresa Bicentenario has been crafted with a blend of the oldest and most exclusive rums from the Hacienda Santa Teresa, founded in 1796.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 22, 2024

One of the most famous cocktail bars in New York is, of all things, an Irish bar. The Dead Rabbit has been slinging Guinness and craft cocktails alike since 2013 — and it’s won all kinds of hosannahs, including a spot on the World’s 50 Best Bars list. We’ve seen two cocktail books from the team here, too. Just barely a month ago the operation opened its first outpost outside of NYC.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

Flavored whiskey is a rapidly growing category. As whiskey producers gear themselves towards a younger market, hoping to appeal to Gen-Z drinkers, we have seen all sorts of flavors hit the market, from birthday cake to s’mores , there is a flavored whiskey to appeal to all tastes. The category has grown so much, in fact, that the American Distilling Institute International Spirits Competition has introduced a new ‘Flavored Whiskey’ category.

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Australian Bartender

AUGUST 22, 2024

Local Adelaide hospo lifer, Finn Healey, left his gig with Bacardi Martini last year and is now the Managing Director Ambra Spirits. Here we learn more about this little Adelaide distillery. Tell Us a Little Bit About Your Distillery Ambra Spirits, born over 25 years ago and nestled in the vibrant precinct of Thebarton, Adelaide, is not just a distillery—it’s a cornerstone of cultural heritage, bringing the sun-soaked spirit of Italy to Australia.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

The launch of Beyoncé’s SirDavis Rye Whisky has made waves in the whisky world. With the expression anonymously winning multiple awards prior to its official release, the whisky is not only backed by one of the biggest stars in the world, but seems to be a very high-quality spirit too. The official press release for SirDavis Whisky states that the spirit was finished, blended, and bottled in Texas.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

On Thursday, Tequila Ocho announced its release of Plata Puntas 2024. Bottled at 108 proof, the spirit is the third release of the overproof expression at its highest ABV yet. The Plata Puntas collection, which debuted in 2022, was kickstarted by Tequila Ocho co-founder and fifth-generation tequilero Carlos Camarena to demonstrate the importance of using high-quality, fully mature agave plants while distilling tequila.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

Scotch whisky has secured Geographical Indication (GI) status in Brazil. This status, protecting and recognizing the quality and reputation of scotch whisky in Brazil, could be worth around £25 million for the industry by 2029. Improving Trade Relations The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK, the Department for Business and Trade , and the Intellectual Property Office have worked hard to secure this protection for scotch whisky.

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Australian Bartender

AUGUST 22, 2024

HAUS OF ALLIES presented by Mix Haus Tuesday, 10th September 1pm to 3pm Grana Privato @ Hinchcliff House, 507 Young Street, Sydney Mix Haus presents a panel discussion tackling one of the tougher issues we face in the hospitality industry: How to make our workplaces safer spaces for women. Our speakers will be discussing strategies to prevent and deal with harassment and assault from both coworkers and guests alike and talk about what you can do to be a good ally to your female/AFAB coworkers an

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

Many of you may not have come across The Rusty Nail in your cocktail explorations. However, the drink, which was popularized in the 1950s in New York, has experienced something of a renaissance in recent years. So, in the interest of reviving (or perhaps igniting) your love for The Rusty Nail, here are five scotch whiskies that create perfect honeyed harmony in this simple concoction.

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Cheers

AUGUST 22, 2024

As the players hit the courts for the U.S. Open, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center prepares to serve the Grey Goose Honey Deuce cocktails , and lots of them. The 2023 US Open broke previous past sales records with more than 450,000 total cocktails sold throughout the two-week event. Grey Goose has teamed up with tennis star Frances Tiafoe.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

In the early 14th century, Italians were the predominant merchants in Europe. Their vineyard plots were often sharecropped with olive trees, grain fields, and the like, giving them a competitive advantage when it came to selling goods. However, the landscape began to shift sometime around the 1340s. Following several years of unusually low yields on agricultural products, two prominent banking families in Florence went bankrupt.

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Australian Bartender

AUGUST 22, 2024

House of Angostura: 200 Years Bartender Carnival Sunday, 8th September 5pm to 7pm The Lobo, Basement, 209 Clarence Street, Sydney Celebrate the flair and vibrancy of the Carribean with a carnival of flavours and fun at The Lobo with a guest appearance from Rohan Massie, 2020 Australian Angostura Global Cocktail Competition winner. Taste the Carribean with festive rum cocktails from The Lobo team, Rohan Massie of Rude Boy and Loy Catada, Proximo Brand Ambassador.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

On my birthday a few years ago, a friend who works in the wine industry bought me a bartender’s handshake shot at a bar. “It’s a Ferrari — Fernet and Campari ,” she said. The zesty, bittersweet citrus tamed Fernet’s menthol tidal wave in a way only a bartender could’ve known it would, making for an invigorating, surprisingly balanced one sipper.

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Just Drinks

AUGUST 22, 2024

Non-alcoholic beer in Brazil outperformed other strength beers in 2023 as consumers opted into a rising health and wellness trend.

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Bartender.com

AUGUST 22, 2024

Tennis Fan Favorite Maestro Dobel Tequila Returns to the US Open as “Official Tequila” Partner with New Elevated Club Experience Creator of the World’s First Cristalino Introduces the Dobel Tequila Club: a Tournament Destination Serving Tequila Cocktails and Classic Mexican Food Pairings from Chef Enrique Olvera Maestro Dobel ® Tequila today announces its return to the US Open as the tournament’s “Official Tequila”, with an enhanced presence where tennis mee

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Just Drinks

AUGUST 22, 2024

Mark Schneider, chief executive of Swiss giant Nestlé, is set to depart the company after eight years at the world’s biggest food and beverage group.

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PubClub

AUGUST 22, 2024

Allstar reveals Friday 23 rd August is poised to account for more than a third of all bank holiday charging over the four-day period by business drivers, that’s 16% more than the next busiest day over the same period This supports a previous report from Allstar that business EV charging at public charge points has grown 264% YoY But charging infrastructure is not the issue as Allstar’s latest guide showcases network coverage in all four corners of the UK, including in some of the most remote and

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Just Drinks

AUGUST 22, 2024

Corby Spirit and Wine CEO said he feels “very strong” about the outlook for the Canadian business after the company posted rising sales and profits.

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PubClub

AUGUST 22, 2024

Otto Uses the Latest in GenAI and Multi-Agent Frameworks to Deliver a Personalized Business Travel Experience from Planning to Booking to On-The-Road Support; Seed Round Led by Madrona Ventures, with Direct Travel and Travel Industry Angels Participating SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AIAgent — Otto , a startup building an intelligent and autonomous AI travel agent for business travelers, announced today that it has raised a $6 million seed round led by Madrona Ventures, with partic

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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 22, 2024

Tales of the Cocktail celebrated its 22nd annual event in New Orleans, July 21-26, featuring more than 400 unique events, 65 educational seminars, and a spotlight on 290 brands NEW ORLEANS, LA (August 19, 2024) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to report the overwhelming success of its 22nd annual cocktail conference, Tales of the Cocktail® (TOTC), which took place in New Orleans, July 21-26, 2024.

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PubClub

AUGUST 22, 2024

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #awards — Historic Hotels of America ® is pleased to announce that Philip F. Anschutz has been named the recipient of the 2024 Historic Hotels of America ® Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration Award. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest Historic Hotels in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S.

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Just Drinks

AUGUST 22, 2024

Scotch whisky has obtained a protected status in Brazil that gives it legal standards and security against counterfeiting.

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PubClub

AUGUST 22, 2024

WEST HARRISON, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sky Harbour Group Corporation (NYSE American: SKYH, SKYH WS) (“SHG” or the “Company”), an aviation infrastructure company building the first nationwide network of Home-Basing campuses for business aircraft, is confirmed to present at the 2024 Annual Gateway Conference , which is being held September 4-5, at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

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Just Drinks

AUGUST 22, 2024

Canada has seen an unprecedented shutdown to rail freight traffic across the country and agri-food leaders are concerned.

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PubClub

AUGUST 22, 2024

Featured Chefs in REBEL KITCHENS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA include (From Left to Right): Chef Tolu ‘Eros’ Erogbogbo, Chef Jihee Kim, Chef Alex Garcia, Chef Diego Argoti and Doña Tenchita. Image: PBS SoCal PBS SoCal is launching a new food documentary digital series dedicated to documenting global food culture that follows the chefs, cooks and entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing what it means to run a restaurant.

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