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What Ever Happened to the Session IPA?

PUNCH

Once dubbed the “hottest style,” the low-proof spin on the genre is waning. But of the few still on shelves, these three beers represent the misunderstood category at its best.

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Iconic Leeds Venue The Maven Reveal New Summer Tasting Menu

BarLifeUK

Exploring The Maven’s Five Course Cocktail Tasting Menu If you’ve never been to the award-winning Maven bar before, you’d be forgiven for not knowing it even exists. Hidden in the quaintest corner of Call Lane and marked only by a singular golden “M” plaque by the door – the only sign that up the stairs and to the left you’ll find one of Leeds’ most talented team of cocktail enthusiasts.

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Five Underrated Tropical Classics

PUNCH

Five underrated tropical cocktail recipes to make this summer, from a little-known Daiquiri variation to a Kingston Negroni riff and more.

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Our Father’s Day Gift Guide is Here!

Chilled Magazine

We’ve got your top spirited picks for Dad in our Father’s Day Gift Guide. Celebrate Dad with unforgettable gifts that will have Dad winking that you’re his favorite. The Chilled Father’s Day Gift Guide is easy to navigate so head over to the guide and get shopping! The post Our Father’s Day Gift Guide is Here! appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

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.

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This Week's New Beer Labels: Zoinks

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Howdy, friends — despite the extended federal holiday weekend, the fine folks at the TTB gave their official thumbs up to a bunch of fun stuff that some of us get to look at this week. Hey, did you ever wonder what kind of van the Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine was supposed to be? Well, turns out the pros don’t even agree on that , but we’re going to look at one in… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: I think it’s kind of interesting that Chicago’s brewery la

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New release from Kentucky Senator Bourbon

Spiritz

Kentucky Senator Bourbon has announced the upcoming release of its fifth small batch of Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey, titled after the illustrious Kentucky Senator John Brown, known for his pivotal role in bringing about Kentucky’s statehood. Here it deserves a mention that each release of Kentucky Senator Bourbon is dedicated to a distinguished US Senator from Kentucky.

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Indians fuelling a Rapid Surge in GTR

Spiritz

A great many Indians are taking to the skies, and how! Vacations now include spending quality time in places like Dubai, Singapore, Thailand, Europe and the US. And all this is translating into a big surge in global travel retail, especially when it comes to buying alcoholic beverages. As Mandeep S Thukral, Regional Commercial Manager - GTR, Suntory Global Spirits explains, duty-free shopping has become an integral part of travel and it is the experience that counts.

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Can The World’s Most Expensive Whisky Teach Us About Whisky Investment?

The Whiskey Wash

There are five different versions of the record holding Macallan 1926, the Fine and Rare version, pictured, held the record at £1.45 million ($1.9 million) until 2024. Credit: The Macallan In 2023 a bottle of Macallan 1926 60 Year Old, with a label designed by the Italian artist Valerio Adami, became the most expensive bottle of whisky in the world when it sold for £2,187,500 / $2,714,25.

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Exclusivity is What the Consumers Want

Spiritz

With the flow of inbound and outbound travellers at all the major airports across India increasing in huge numbers, duty-free alcoholic beverage retailers have been paying special attention to the look and feel of their stores and creating an atmosphere that would help buyers shop at a leisurely pace. In the opinion of Sanjeev Banga, President (International Business), Radico Khaitan Limited, it would further help if tasting was allowed at the stores to help consumers make informed decisions.

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Of Course Chicago Bars Are Serving Cicada-Infused Malört Shots

VinePair

Ah, Malört, the Midwestern liqueur everybody loves to hate. And if you thought it couldn’t get any worse , it just did: a brewpub in Chicago suburb Lombard is now serving up cicada-infused shots of the stuff. 2024 marks one of the rare years when 17-year-old and 13-year-old cicada broods emerge from U.S. soil simultaneously. With the swarm in full swing, Noon Whistle Brewing decided to freeze, sterilize, and cook locally-sourced cicadas before submerging them in bottles of Malört, according to T

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

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

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Laphroaig Unveils The Second Edition In The Elements Series

The Whiskey Wash

The Laphroaig Elements 2.0. Credit: Laphroaig Laphroaig Distillery has unveiled the second edition of the Laphroaig Elements Series – L2.0 – just in time for Father’s Day on Sunday 16th June. The series, which launched in 2023, offers whisky lovers a peek into Laphroaig’s whisky-making process, with the whisky-makers at the distillery using experimental distillation techniques and producing unique whiskies.

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The 25 Best Sparkling Rosés for 2024

VinePair

Sparkling rosé is the solution to almost any drinking dilemma. Popping a bottle of pink bubbly can add a festive touch to an impromptu celebration, provide the perfect pairing for a fine-dining menu, or get the conversation flowing at brunch. Plus, as the category of sparkling rosé continues to grow, there’s an increasingly diverse range of bottles to choose from to help match each occasion.

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Review: Gracias a Dios Mezcal Tobala and Tepextate

Drinkhacker

We previously reviewed Gracias a Dios Mezcal Espadin , and today we swing around to try two of their mezcals, alternately made from Tobala and Tepextate agaves. These varieties differ from Espadin in that they are not domesticated and are only cultivated where they grow wild. They also require more time before they are ready to be harvested with Tobala growing 10 to 13 years and Tepextate 20 to 25 years before reaching maturity.

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Classic Tom Collins Drink Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Tom Collins is a very simple drink with a bold, straightforward flavor - that's why it's been such an enduring classic. It's essentially a fizzy gin lemonade (or limeade), ideal for sipping through a straw on hot summer days.

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Review: Natterjack Cask Strength Irish Whiskey

Drinkhacker

We tasted Gortinore Distilling’s flagship Natterjack Irish Whiskey last spring and found it to be exceedingly approachable but not exactly earth-shattering on the flavor front. A cask strength version dropped around the same time, but a sample only recently found its way onto our desk. As a reminder, this is a younger Irish whiskey (under four years old) aged in ex-bourbon casks and made with a corn-heavy mashbill (80%), then finished in new American oak for six months, reportedly to appea

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Speyburn Reveals Brand Refresh & Two New Whiskies

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Speyburn Speyburn Distillery , located near Aberlour, Scotland, has revealed a brand refresh accompanied by two new whiskies in the brand’s collection. The move comes as Speyburn celebrates its 126th birthday, having been founded by John Hopkins in 1897. The new and more premium look will be rolled out across the entire collection, with the entry and mid-range products being the first to be made over.

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Book Review: Bourbon Land

Drinkhacker

Bourbon is often said to be America’s native spirit. Bourbon can appeal to a wide spectrum of individuals who all come via different routes. Are enthusiasts drawn to bourbon because of geographic proximity to the heartland of bourbon? Perhaps a bourbon lover enjoys the Kentucky chew because the affinity was passed down through the family? Is the attraction to bourbon the result of a brilliant marketing campaign that led to a new experience based on curiosity?

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The Most Popular Canned Energy Drinks, Ranked by Caffeine Content

VinePair

In case you haven’t heard, energy drinks are back — big time. According to data from Circana, energy drink sales were up 14.6 percent in 2023, amassing a whopping $14.1 billion. Driven in part by the public’s growing interest in functional beverages, the energy drink industry isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon. Custom Market insights predicts that the category will grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3 percent through 2033.

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Señor Marco

Cheers

This rum cocktail from Will Pasternak Blacktail NYC brings the flavors and Cuba. Print Señor Marco Course Drinks Keyword banana liqueur, Cocchi Americano, rum, Suze, verjus Ingredients 2 oz. Pineapple- and coconut-infused Cuban rum blend ¼ oz. Suze liqueur ¼ oz. Banana liqueur ½ oz. Cocchi Americano ½ oz. Verjus Instructions Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass.

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Molson Coors to Shift Peroni Production to the U.S.

VinePair

Yet another beloved international beer loses its “import” status: on Wednesday, Molson Coors announced that it will begin brewing Peroni Nastro Azzurro stateside to supply the U.S. market. The production is set to take off this summer at Molson Coors’ brewery in Albany, Georgia. “We’ve spent the last few months working closely with Peroni’s talented master brewers to make certain we stay true to the brand’s crisp refreshing taste and honor its original recipe from 1963,” says the company’s chief

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Macallan Collaborates With The Balmoral To Offer Exclusive £100,000 Whisky Experience

The Whiskey Wash

The Macallan Horizon in a display case. Credit: The Macallan In yet another newsworthy bicentenary event for The Macallan , the luxury Speyside distillery has partnered with The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh to offer an exclusive £100,000 whisky experience centred around The Macallan Horizon. The Balmoral, one of Edinburgh’s most luxurious hotels, has procured a bottle of The Macallan Horizon, the recent luxury collaboration between The Macallan and Bentley Motors.

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Frona Banana Rimming Powder 100g (Single) - £7.7

Drinkstuff

Add some flavour to your cocktails that pack a real punch! This. Rimmer provides you with the finishing touch to your signature cocktail! Perfect for home use and busy mixologists.

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Travellers prioritise Immersive Experiences

Spiritz

As global travel begins to peak and airports offer unique shopping experiences, especially when it comes to alcoholic beverages, the ones who manage such stores need to understand the importance of understanding customer behaviour given the fact that people of different geographical regions have different requirements and concerns. In this overall scheme of things, Abhijit Das, Head Marketing, Delhi Duty Free Services (DDFS), explains the strategies that evolve out of absorbing paradigm shifts i

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Frona Grapefruit Rimming Powder 100g (Single) - £6.94

Drinkstuff

Add some flavour to your cocktails that pack a real punch! This Grapefruit Rimmer provides you with the finishing touch to your signature cocktail! Perfect for home use and busy mixologists.

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The Current State of THC Beverages

Dry Atlas

By Lars Miller, creator of Herbal Profiles I first tried a cannabis beverage, Cann , in 2021 from a regulated dispensary in Chicago. I loved the experience, but I didn’t live in a legal state. So, when I went back home, I continued to drink alcohol. Fast forward to 2022: I found out I could get Cann delivered directly to my house in Indiana due to the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Frona Chilli Pepper Rimming Powder 100g (Single) - £7.88

Drinkstuff

Add some flavour to your cocktails that pack a real punch! This Chilli Pepper Rimmer provides you with the finishing touch to your signature cocktail! Perfect for home use and busy mixologists. Simply apply it to the rim of the glass or spring the top.

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The VinePair Podcast: How Many SKUs Are Too Many for Wineries?

VinePair

When visiting a specific winery, the question of “What are they good at?” tends to arise. And if that winery starts overloading its portfolio with countless SKUs representing a plethora of grape varietals, that question becomes harder and harder to answer. On paper, diversifying a brand’s portfolio sounds like a great idea, but in reality, it presents a double-edged marketing sword.

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Frona Dried Hibiscus Flowers 50g (Single) - £2.24

Drinkstuff

Experience the burst of summer all year round with our exquisite Frona Dried Hibiscus Flowers! These dried Hibiscus Flowers are thoughtfully designed to be the ultimate garnish for your favourite drinks, elevating them to a whole new level of taste.

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Molson Coors says “agreement” reached with striking Texas workers

Just Drinks

Molson Coors has reached a three-year agreement with striking workers at its Texas production facility ending industrial action.

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Frona Coconut Rimming Powder 100g (Single) - £7.92

Drinkstuff

Add some flavour to your cocktails that pack a real punch! This Coconut Rimmer provides you with the finishing touch to your signature cocktail! Perfect for home use and busy mixologists. Simply apply it to the rim of the glass or spring the top.

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Virgin Galactic Receives NYSE Continued Listing Standard Notice

PubClub

Company Intends to Return to Compliance with NYSE Standard Notice Does Not Impact Trading of the Company’s Common Stock ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (“Virgin Galactic” or the “Company”) today announced that on May 29, 2024 it received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) that the average closing price per share of its common stock did not exceed $1.00 over a 30 consecutive trading-day period, which is required for

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Frona Dried Grapefruit Slices 1kg (Single) - £61.73

Drinkstuff

Experience the burst of summer all year round with our exquisite Frona Dried Grapefruit Slices! These dried grapefruit slices are thoughtfully designed to be the ultimate garnish for your favourite drinks, elevating them to a whole new level of taste.

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Volato Announces 2024 Safety Summit, June 25-26 in Atlanta, GA

PubClub

— Two-Day Event to Advance HondaJet and Industry-Wide Private Aviation Safety ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato”), a leading private aviation company and the largest HondaJet operator in the United States, today announced its second annual Safety Summit, a two-day event dedicated to advancing safety standards across the private aviation industry.

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Frona Lime Rimming Powder 100g (Single) - £10.46

Drinkstuff

Add some flavour to your cocktails that pack a real punch! This Lime Rimmer provides you with the finishing touch to your signature cocktail! Perfect for home use and busy mixologists.

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The Ada Coleman Project Launches New Digital Platform To Empower Women+ in the Hospitality and Drinks Industries

Bar Magazine

The Ada Coleman Project has officially launched its global database and dedicated digital space for women+ in hospitality. This digital platform, along with the initiative’s groundbreaking educational activations, aims to foster gender equality and diversity within the industry and offers an array of essential resources including educational content, articles, and industry career opportunities.