PUNCH

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The best gin brands for a Martini cocktail, according to bartenders, from London Dry and Navy Strength options to more floral expressions.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Scotch can be intimidating. To those unfamiliar, it can conjure up images of swanky, dark bars, serious conversation, and rugged Scottish terrain — anyone else hear sheep bleating? And looking at a spirits list or bottle-shop shelf full of the smoky whisky , some may feel like they need a degree to decipher the selection. But Scotch can be approachable, too, and all it takes to explore it is a little guidance and a willing palate.

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PUNCH

OCTOBER 29, 2024

With Dyke Drag, a monthly show at the New York lesbian bar Ginger's, I'm Baby is on a mission to bridge the gap between queer communities.

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Spiritz

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Marriott India Business Council has commemorated the 10th anniversary of ‘Road to Give,’ a transformative initiative that united Marriott’s associates in a shared mission to run, walk, ride and move for charitable causes. This significant milestone not only celebrated a decade of extraordinary achievements but also underscored the profound and lasting impact the group has made within its communities.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Tuthiltown Spirits has long served as New York’s first legal distillery following Prohibition. If you’re not familiar with the Tuthiltown name, you’re likely familiar with their house brand, Hudson Whiskey. While 21 years have passed since Hudson Whiskey launched in 2003, its early Baby Bourbon remains the primary fixture in the minds of countless whiskey enthusiasts.

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 29, 2024

PepsiCo is closing a bottling plant in the US city of Chicago, citing the facility's “physical limitations”.

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Oddlygood said the purchase allows it to "further diversify the business beyond the Nordics and drive both UK and European growth"

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Boxergrail 8 Year Old Rye is the latest addition to Rabbit Hole’s Founder’s Collection. All images courtesy of Rabbit Hole Distillery. Rabbit Hole Distillery , the architectural wonder located in Louisville , has announced the launch of Boxergrail Founder’s Collection 8 Year Old Rye Whiskey. Building on the success of the previous 6 Year Old Boxergrail expression, the new rye whiskey offers a rich, bold, and smooth drinking experience.

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 29, 2024

US drinks manufacturer Craft 'Ohana is to step away from the operational side of its Modern Times beer and coffee roastery business.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Gone are the days when flavored spirits were relegated to the vodka category. Flavored whiskey has been on a steady upward trajectory in the U.S. for over a decade, with case sales expanding from just 2 million in 2010 to over 16 million in 2020. By 2022, the flavored whiskey sector accounted for approximately one-fifth of total whiskey volume, according to data analytics company IWSR.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Heineken has stood by its belief in non-alcoholic beer despite its flagship product seeing sales sequentially slow in the third quarter.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In February 2024, I spent a day with Head Alchemist Alan Bishop at Spirits of French Lick in southern Indiana. Among the many bits of wisdom imparted to me by Bishop was the fact that it’s extremely beneficial for craft distilleries to be paired with a tourist destination. While Bishop departed from Spirits of French Lick not long after, his insights stick with me.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Nearly a decade after Seedlip’s launch kickstarted the transformation of “non-alcoholic spirits” from a contradiction in terms to a legitimate beverage category, the case for thoughtful, well-executed non-alcoholic beverage programs has been resoundingly made. Walking into a bar or restaurant and seeing a collection of non-alcoholic drinks in various formats — beers, wines, mixed drinks — used to be a rare and pleasant surprise to those among us searching for zero-proof options that look and fee

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Jones Soda Co. is searching for its second CEO in 16 months as David Knight has “departed” the recently loss-making US business.

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

With a dream of crafting spirits, distiller, Randy Mann, took an advanced distilling course and embarked on creating a spirits brand with his wife and partner, Hilary Mann. ​ Nestled in the mountain valley of Post Falls, Idaho, Up North has a bounty of local agricultural products and some of the most pristine water in North America. They aim to create “farm to flask” products using locally sourced honey, grains, and fruits to create unique craft spirits and flavors that tantalize y

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Cheers

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This gin-based cocktail from Urban Cove in New York incorporates both hard cider and ginger beer. Print The Golden Ghost Course Drinks Keyword cucumber, gin, ginger beer, hard cider, lemon, Lillet Blanc Servings 0 Ingredients 3 Cucumber slices ½ part Lemon juice ½ part Lillet Blanc 1 part Angry Orchard cider 1 ½ parts Hendrick’s Gin Fever-Tree ginger beer to top Instructions Add cucumber slices, lemon juice, Lillet Blanc, and gin to a small shaker tin.

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Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Bar Tilda Martini Experience Photography: Steven Woodburn & Jason Loucas It was Sydney’s first ever five-star hotel, and now the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, has reopened after a massive $70 million renovation. There are 436 brand-new rooms, more than 15 refreshed event spaces and of course, bars and restaurants. House Made Hospitality (the folks behind Lana and Apollonia, among others) are responsible for a new four-venue precinct within the hotel.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Champagne house Veuve Clicquot has unveiled Rich and Rich Rosé, two new easy-to-drink expressions specially designed to be served very chilled or on ice. The wines were made for versatile enjoyment whether at home, on the beach, at the pool or in the snow, according to the company. Rich, a blend of 50% pinot noir, 30% meunier, 20% chardonnay, 40%-45% reserve wines, combines exotic and orchard fruits such as pineapple, mango, and Mirabelle plum with the freshness of lemongrass, the company says.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

On the heels of Chicago’s Vinitaly conference, Adam and Joanna return to the Big Apple with some thoughts about how the wine industry can dig itself out of the hole it’s been in as of late. Despite an overarching belief at Vinitaly that wine could benefit from an industry-wide campaign à la “Got Milk?” or “Pork. The Other White Meat,” the two are adamant that the wine world just needs more compelling brands.

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 29, 2024

No matter how successful your restaurant is, profit margins are notoriously tight in this industry. You could be delivering great food and incredible service that keeps your customers coming back, but if you don’t have every other aspect of your finances nailed down… profitability can be difficult to come by.

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Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We Three 329 Illawarra Road, Marrickville wethreebar.com.au We Three, a neighbourhood bar on Marrickville’s Illawarra Road, is run by the mother-daughter duo Catherine and Ali Gibson Roy. Housed in a former bubble tea shop, it brings together good wine and Mediterranean-inspired plates in a setting full of heritage charm. It’s the kind of place where you pop in for a glass of natural wine and a snack, and end up staying for a hearty bowl of spaghetti puttanesca.

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Drinks International

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Ten global beverage companies have joined forces under a new industry-wide consortium designed to help accelerate renewable energy adoption across the industry’s supply chain.

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PubClub

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Dance Music for Democracy (DM4D) a NEW non-partisan 501(c)(3) charitable organization that’s been registering legions of dance music fans to vote—inspiring them to participate in and be responsible for the electoral outcomes that will impact their futures—debuted in-person October 16 with Beats for Change , a celebrity-studded launch event featuring headlining DJ’s at historic music venue The Mint in Los Angeles.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Get your hands on these stunning bottles at auction this November. All images below courtesy of Whisky.Auction. The penultimate Whisky & Spirits auction for 2024 is now live at Whisky.Auction. Ending at 19:30 GMT on Tuesday 5 November, there is a limited time for whisky collectors to get their hands on some rare whisky gems. This month’s highlights include some of the scotch brands that are often overlooked at auction, as well as a stunning bottle kindly donated to raise money to support di

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Business leaders from global companies have urged governments to establish a “legally binding treaty” to combat the issue of plastic waste.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Two iconic scotch whisky distilleries have expanded limited edition collections this week. Glengoyne has launched the most recent batch of the famed Teapot Dram, and Tomintoul has continued to experiment with cask finishes. Let’s take a look at these exciting new scotch whisky releases. Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch No.10 Credit: Glengoyne Distillery Glengoyne Distillery , which is nestled just south of Loch Lomond, has unveiled batch number 10 of its popular limited edition expression, Teapot

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Just Drinks

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Kirkland & Ellis was the leading legal adviser for M&A in the consumer sector by both deal value and volume, data shows.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Johnnie Walker Princes Street venue. Credit: Diageo Johnnie Walker Princes Street is celebrating a monumental achievement, having officially welcomed over 1 million visitors from 141 countries since its opening in 2021. The World’s Leading Spirit Tourism Experience (according to the World Travel Awards 2023), Johnnie Walker Princes Street takes guests on a journey through the world of Johnnie Walker through AI technology, installations, and tastings.

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Whisky Boys

OCTOBER 29, 2024

It is that time of year again when our thoughts turn to what Christmas presents to buy and for whom.

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