PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Wine critic Hannah Crosbie, the UK’s anti “trad wine writer,” discusses being an influencer, a new generation of wine drinkers and more.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In the Sept/Oct 2024 issue , Christine Sismondo explores how bartenders are working with farms to create unique and fresh flavors by transforming seasonal produce into cocktail ingredients. For tips on how to bring this trend home, we reached out to Jazzton Rodriguez and Demi Close of Very Good Drinks. The recipe developers have quickly built a social media following with their fresh takes on classics, such as the 50/50 Tomato Margarita and the Caesar Salad Martini.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On Monday we shared a news story with you about New Holland partnering with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast to come up with a beer and whiskey celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons. IDK if it’s common knowledge or not that D&D was invented in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin - as a kid I would go to family bible camp up there and spend most of my time play role playing games like the heathen I was - but we’ve got some beer labels this week that bring us some D&D vibe

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Drinks International

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Speyside distillery The Macallan as announced a partnership with three sherry cask businesses, concluding a quartet of investments in the sherry-seasoned oak cask supply chain.

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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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Beer business in India is underdeveloped by any reckoning.The millstone around beer’s neck in India is really the perception that it is similar to and an add-on to liquor. It perhaps goes back to the time when beer and liquor were produced by the same companies and it helped them to have the same regulatory framework and operational structure.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Believed to be the parent of the ultra-popular Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc is often overshadowed by its own progeny. However, this underrated grape produces some wildly complex, food-friendly wines that deserve your attention. Wines made from Cab Franc range from light and quaffable to rich and tannic depending on both region and winemaking styles.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

“Cocktail College” is brought to you today by Luxardo Bitter Bianco. Listener, if you’re anything like me, I know you love a cocktail made with a classic Italian red bitter. But it’s time for a fresh approach and a whole new take on one of the world’s most iconic cocktails. Luxardo Bitter Bianco shares all of the same herbal, plant, and fruit infusions as the brand’s Bitter Rosso, but each is then distilled prior to blending before the liquid is infused with wormwood, boosting the bi

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By Ashley Sunderland I’m delighted to introduce Dry Wit, a standout brand in the world of refined, alcohol-free libations. This Minnesota-born marvel has not only captivated my taste buds but also sparked my imagination, presenting a lineup that is truly unrivaled in the industry. The visionaries behind Dry Wit Megan Dayton and Peder Schweigert’s personal journeys and professional experiences revealed a significant gap in the market for premium non-alcoholic beverages.

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On Monday, Joey Folkersma, from Darwin took out the title of Australian Bartender of the Year for 2024. The competition presented by Australian Bartender magazine and sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Whisky. The Top Three competed live on stage at Jackson’s on George on Monday night after a fierce competition on Monday morning at Kings Cross bar, The Hook.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A glass ceiling is a figurative barrier that seems invisible right up until someone ambitious crashes into it. You hear about it a lot in politics and in the corporate world, but this podcast isn’t about either of those things — not directly, at least. Glass ceilings are everywhere, and the beer business is not exempt. Even in the merry band of tinkerers, obsessives, and flat-out nerds that is the American homebrewing community, such subconscious gratifications can and do exist.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The pull quote on the back cover of Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley’s In Fine Spirits declares “The culture of enjoying quality spirits and liquors is in a new golden age.” While economic reports from Discus and crisis clickbait headlines from major media outlets would suggest otherwise, the appearance of new distilleries and breweries (macro- and micro-), vineyards, and speakeasies from Portlands stretching from Maine to Oregon provides a strong counterargument to the Chicken Little industry doom

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Consumer interest in health has boosted demand for functional drinks and beverages offering nootropics have benefited.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

After 15 years of Octomore, it feels like they must have burned through all the peat in Scotland to produce this ultra-smoky whisky. Apparently that’s not the case, as the Octo-trio is back again with one question on its mind: How much peat are you ready to handle? As usual Octomore has plenty of surprises in store for you, and none of them revolve around making your mouth taste like the bottom of an ashtray.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Jesse Caetano is director of food & beverage at Juniper Lounge and Garden at 1 Hotel West Hollywood. The LA Woman is one of our most popular cocktails at Juniper Lounge & Garden, due to its perfect balance of acidity from citrus and the sweetness of our house-made saccharin blend, which includes passion fruit, mango and the floral notes of hibiscus.

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Sydney turned the weather on for Bar Week this year, and the final night, the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards on Wednesday, 11 September, was no exception, with the deck at Doltone House bathed in sunlight for the pre-drinks. More than 600 bar industry professionals packed the room, where more than 30 awards were presented, covering everything from Host of the Year to the best cocktail list.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This tequila cocktail from Muchacho in Atlanta mixes the smokiness and savoriness of a late summer cookout with the sweetness of strawberries at their peak. Print Stone Fox Course Drinks Keyword gentian liqueur, lime, mezcal, Simple syrup, strawberry liqueur, tequila Ingredients ¾ oz. Blanco tequila ¾ oz. Mezcal ½ oz. Strawberry liqueur ¼ oz. Gentian amaro ¾ oz. Lime juice ¾ oz. Simple syrup Instructions Combine all ingredie

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Malt

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Thinking harder about whisky consumption The post Dramatic Changes: How Whisky Tasting Could Alter Our Alcohol Outlook first appeared on Malt.

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Drinks International

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Exports of Scotch whisky fell by 18% in value in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, new figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) have revealed.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE: VIK) (“Viking”) today announced the pricing of its secondary public offering of an aggregate of 30,000,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $31.00 per share. The selling shareholders are offering 30,000,000 ordinary shares and have granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 4,500,000 ordinary shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Arun Ramchandra Pillai, a businessman from Hyderabad, in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy. Pillai was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 6. Authorities, including the ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation, have alleged irregularities during the modification of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, which supposedly benefited certain licence holders.

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Katie Butler founded her content platform, Alcohol Free in Dally, just over a year after cutting out alcohol herself. Since quitting in October 2021, Katie recognized the need for more conversations around what life can look like without drinking. After years of living in Dallas and relying on alcohol for fun and entertainment, she’s now determined to show that you can live a full, fun, and exciting life doing all your favorite things—without alcohol.

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Bar Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

New research finds that pubs with Sky Sport sold the equivalent of an additional 230 million pints of beer in 2023 alone One in three UK adults have been to a pub, club or bar to watch a live sports event in the last year UK sports fans are on track to generate £13 billion a year for the UK economy by 2034, as findings show there could be an additional 10 million new UK sports fans over the next decade* The report recommends reforms to business rates for the hospitality industry so they can cont

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By Philip Brandes, Founder and CEO of Bravus Brewing Company It’s hard to dive into the world of non-alcoholic beverages without encountering the phrase “better-for-you.” Everywhere you look, brands and influencers promote their non-alc products as healthier alternatives to alcoholic drinks. But are they truly better for you? While these beverages may eliminate alcohol, a closer look at their ingredients often reveals a hidden truth: they’re frequently loaded with sugar, artificial ingredients,

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Savannah Bar at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Delhi Airport is hosting a premium event dedicated to fine Scotch and cigars. The event is running until 12 th October. The event offers guests a curated selection of 12, 15, and 18-year-old Scotches, paired with high-quality cigars. Expert tasting notes guide attendees through the pairing experience. The event has attracted whiskey connoisseurs, lifestyle influencers, and expats.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Nestlé has agreed a settlement and €2m ($2.2) fine with French authorities over claims of breaching laws on mineral water and illegal drilling.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Six whisky distilleries from across Scotland have partnered with blender and botler, James Eadie Ltd , to create a new make whisky collection that showcases long-lost 1920s distillation techniques. Project 1927 has resulted in a seven-dram collection that takes drinkers back almost 100 years and presents a unique opportunity to sample early 20th-century style spirits.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Adam Rosen joins Wes Brands as CEO following eight years as executive vice president of sales and marketing at Diageo's Casamigos Tequila business.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Relative to Europe’s multi-millennia wine history, California is still just a baby. But whether or not France , Italy , and the rest of the Euro cohort care to admit it, the grand Golden State has fashioned an equally commanding seat in the boardroom of storied wine regions. It’s the unquestioned and unrivaled torchbearer for wine on the North American continent.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

US-based beverage industry e-commerce and service provider Flaviar has acquired the online sales platform Speakeasy.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Every season is whiskey season, but there’s something about the fall that makes the spirit even more appealing. We should also point out that September is Bourbon Heritage Month. Take the opportunity to offer your guests some fresh whisky cocktails; here are seven we love this year. Print Frequent Flyer Course Drinks Keyword aquavit, egg white, lime, mango liqueur, Scotch, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ¼ oz. Compass Box Artist Blend Scotch whiskey ¼ oz. Bowmore 12yr si

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

UK-based Halewood Artisinal Spirits plans to close Hawkshead Brewery's brewpub in northern England.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Wild Turkey Distilling Co. has raised a glass to master distiller Jimmy Russell, who this month celebrated his 70 th anniversary with the distillery. Russell first stepped foot in the distillery on September 10, 1954, and over the following years, his steadfast and sometimes stubborn dedication to making bourbon has cemented Wild Turkey as a world-class brand and helped to drive the success that the bourbon industry enjoys today.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Dutch trader SAR Liquors has acquired a 50% stake in local gin business Sir Edmond for an undisclosed sum.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Changing demographics, an expanding middle-class, a rise in aspiration levels, an increase in money to spend and the inching towards a luxurious lifestyle – all these are the factors that are also bringing about a tremendous evolution in the world of spirits. And in particular, the consumption of whisky. No longer is whisky merely a functional drink.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

When asking for wine advice at a bar or restaurant, it’s always reassuring to know that the sommelier is familiar with (and enjoys!) the wine they’re recommending — especially since ordering a bottle is an expensive risk these days. But at wine-focused establishments where beverage programs can boast hundreds or even thousands of bottles, can guests really expect sommeliers to sample every single bottle?

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Rosebank 20 Year Old Distillers Agency/Zenith 1980s. Credit: Whisky Auctioneer Rosebank Distillery finally restarted production after 30 years of silence in July last year, much to the delight of whisky fans who had long lamented the ‘King of the Lowlands’. Since its closure, Rosebank fans have been sustained by limited edition releases from owner Ian Macleod Distillers, as well as some independent bottlings.

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