PUNCH

DECEMBER 10, 2024

5 mezcal and amaro 50/50 shots inspired by the M&M, or mezcal and Amaro Montenegro, from cocktail and wine bars across the country.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Heineken has agreed a deal on pay with trade unions in the Netherlands in a bid to end a dispute that has led to workers taking strike action.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Rich, buttery flavors shine in these butterscotch schnapps cocktails, perfect for cozy nightcaps or dessert replacements.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Workers at a Princes Foods drinks factory in the UK city of Cardiff are set to hold two days of strike action in the run-up to Christmas.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Enjoy the rich flavors of the Butter Chocolate Bliss cocktail, featuring Kahlua and butterscotch schnapps for a truly decadent experience.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Falling consumption among Gen Z and weight-loss drugs arent the only major challenges facing the spirits industry as it heads into 2025.

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Cocktails with Suderman

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Food and beverage heavyweights are urging the EC to increase environmental payments in the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The holiday season is here again! This year, SMOKE LAB Vodka is serving up a menu of original and enticing cocktails, created by SMOKE LAB National Mixologist and Industry expert, @paulalukas27. Whether you’re celebrating with friends and family or relaxing on a chilly winter evening, the 4 cocktails below are the perfect companion. Cheers to festive sips and cozy moments!

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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

Just Drinks

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The fine and rare whisky auction market is likely to remain challenging as volume declines continued to accelerate, Noble & Co. said.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Among the architectural marvels that compose the iconic island of Manhattan, no location is more synonymous with opulence than the Plaza Hotel, also affectionately known as ‘the Castle on Central Park South. Nestled at the center of the hotel rests the Palm Court bar and restaurant, an enduring symbol of sophisticated elegance and the crown jewel of the legendary property.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Treasury Wine Estates has struck a deal to buy a 75% stake in Ningxia Stone & Moon Winery in China for 130m yuan ($18m).

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Medusa Beverages, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, has launched the House of the Dragon variant in its Fire edition beer. This limited-edition brew features a smoky, fiery flavour profile that reflects the mystique and spirit of the HBO Originals drama. House of the Dragon has currently made its debut in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Full Glass Wine has acquired Wine Access and Cameron Hughes Wine for an undisclosed sum to transform the wine retail experience.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Shankys Whip , aside from being fun to say, especially in an Irish accent, is a curious beverage from an Irish distiller mixing whiskey with what they call “Irish spirits. The Irish spirits, however, are part of a trend thats occurring in the spirits business that make use of distilled whey. A by-product of cheese production, whey is the translucent white liquid that oftentimes simply goes to waste.

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Moody Mixologist

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This cocktail is as easy-going as it gets, with just a few ingredients in a refreshing, yet unique highball. I like this drink no matter the season, but the combination of aquavit and cranberry especially shines during the holidays. What is aquavit? Aquavit is a traditional Scandinavian spirit that is distilled from grain or potatoes and flavored with a herbs and spices, the most prominent being caraway seeds.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 10, 2024

How Is Johnnie Walker Black Label Sherry Finish Different From The Standard Black Label? Johnnie Walker Black Label Sherry Finish differs from the classic Black Label primarily in its maturation process. While Black Label is aged for 12 years in oak casks, the Sherry Finish spends additional time in sherry-seasoned casks from Jerez. How Good Is Johnnie Walker Black Label Sherry Finish?

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Raffles Udaipur has appointed Puja Singh the new Director of Marketing and Communications. Bringing in an extensive experience of 16 years in the marketing industry, Puja will lead Raffles Udaipur’s marketing and communication initiatives, aiming to boost its profile and establish a distinguished presence. Working closely with the management team, she will be instrumental in developing and executing strategies to increase the hotel’s visibility and seek out strategic partnerships tha

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Thomas Doherty is at the center of The Glenlivet Tartan campaign. Credit: The Glenlivet The Glenlivet , the iconic single malt scotch whisky brand, is celebrating its bicentenary in 2024. In celebration of this milestone, The Glenlivet has teamed up with Scottish actor, Thomas Doherty, to put a contemporary spin on a Scottish classic. Using The Glenlivets iconic teal color seen on the brands packaging and the beautiful gold and amber hues in The Glenlivets single malt scotch , the brand has reim

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The most famous typo in whiskeydom has finally been corrected. I’m not exactly sure when it happened, but A Midwinter Nights Dram is now formally A Midwinter Night’s Dram. High West had its reasons for leaving the apostrophe off — something about making the whole thing extra old-timey and Shakespearean — but now it’s changing its mind.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 10, 2024

TL;DR Johnnie Walker Black Label Triple Cask builds on the classic Black Label by finishing in bourbon, scotch whisky, and Caribbean rum casks, adding extra complexity but dropping the 12-year age statement. Released as a travel retail exclusive, its currently available for around 53/$66 but can also be found at auctions. Reviews are mixed, with critiques on its lack of smoke and prominent oakiness, receiving scores of around 77/100 from critics.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2024

When in doubt, Champagne is a fool-proof holiday gift for friends and family. The season provides a plethora of festive moments to pop a bottle of bubbly, so the more the merrier when it comes to sparkling wine. But when you come face to face with the wine shop shelves, its helpful to have a little more than price to guide your purchase. Thats why we broke down the options into seven categories that each fit a different gifting scenario.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Holidays At The Trace is back and better than ever. Credit: Buffalo Trace Buffalo Trace Distillery is gearing up for Christmas. The distillery has been transformed into the ultimate festive destination for the 26th annual Holidays At The Trace celebration. Throughout December, Buffalo Trace will be welcoming guests to enjoy festive experiences and marvel at over 70 Christmas light installations that have been carefully curated for this years festivities.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Since it first released Mountain Angel 10 Years Old in 2020, Stranahan’s has laid claim to one of the highest continually released age statements in American single malt. Now, under the guidance of second-year Head Blender Justin Aden, the brand is tacking on a couple more years to a core offering. Starting in late 2024, Stranahan’s will begin selling a version Mountain Angel with a 12 year age statement.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Tis the season, indeed. Last week, VinePairs annual list of the Top 50 Spirits went live and its chock-full of truly stellar bottlings. Every year, VinePair tastes through thousands of spirits for our Buy This Booze column, with our favorites along with a few that dont fit into traditional categories selected for the final tasting. But the list doesnt just reflect what we happened to like most this year.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. The 2024 bottling comes in at 119.5 proof. Batch Proof showcases the flavors created from batching more than 100 different Woodford Reserve barrels together, then presenting that bourbon at the exact proof from the barrels. The barrels used to create Batch Proof are drawn from many dates of production and matured in various warehouses and different floors within those warehouses.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Previously, on Drinkhacker : Unless you, gentle reader, are wearing workmans overalls or carrying a bag or purse, fitting Hugh Johnsons Pocket Wine Book anywhere on your person is a mildly amusing notion. While the amusement in the above quote can still be found year in and year out when it comes to this venerable reference guide, now entering its 48th year of publication, the contents found therein are anything but laughable.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Christmas is over a month away, and Im sitting in a bar that feels like being locked inside Santa Clauss workshop with alcohol, surrounded by shimmering red and silver tinsel, writing a Christmas card to Mariah Carey. A woman wearing a knit holiday sweater with blinking lights and a headband with reindeer antlers shimmies past me and slides her letter to Mariah into the drop box by the entrance.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This batched seasonal cocktail, which serves 10, comes from mixologists at Felipes Taqueria. Print Felipes Sangria Course Drinks Keyword brandy, cabernet sauvignon, lime, orange, Simple syrup, Triple sec Ingredients 8 oz. Brandy 8 oz. Triple sec 30 proof 10 oz. Simple syrup 1:1 ratio 8 oz. Fresh-squeezed orange juice double strained 5 oz. Fresh-squeezed Persian lime juice double strained 1.5 liter bot

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh government has notified rules for establishing premium liquor stores in the state. According to the issued notification, those wishing to set up premium liquor stores need to comply with the Andhra Pradesh Excise Rules, 2024. The state government will now set up an Evolution Committee which will be headed by a retired High Court Judge with a retired IAS officer and a Chartered Accountant as members.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Beer production in East Asia may actually be older than we thought. According to a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of rice beer dating back approximately 10,000 years at the Shangshan site in Chinas Zhejiang Province. The study carried out by researchers from Stanford University, the Institute of Geology and Geophysics (IGG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Diageo Travel Retail, in collaboration with Ospree Duty Free, has launched an immersive pop-up experience at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, showcasing The Singleton’s travel retail exclusive Gardens of Abundance Collection. Located outside the duty-free shop, the pop-up, which is the first of its kind at the airport, will run until the end of the year.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2024

December brings about reflection and deep consideration about what the past year was all about. Am I a better person now than I was in January? Where have I grown and where do I still need to go? Did I accomplish my resolutions and which ones should I set for next year? What was the name of that amazing beer I had that one time? We cant help with the first few questions, but we are all over the last one.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) - Delhi will host a Symposium on Computational Gastronomy on December 14, 2024, at its campus. The event aims to explore the transformative intersection of culinary arts and artificial intelligence, bringing together chefs, data scientists, researchers, and industry experts to discuss technological advancements in the culinary field.

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