PUNCH

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Here are the 5 best new cocktail bars in America in 2024, including Bar Contra in New York City, Stoa in San Francisco and ViceVersa in Miami.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This year marks the 10th anniversary of when Greg Boehm, founder of Cocktail Kingdom, launched Miracle Pop-Up at his bar Mace on 9th Street in New York City. The holiday concept —which includes immersive decorations, themed glassware, and festive cocktails—has since spread its good cheer around the U.S. and the world, from Australia to Panama. To bring a bit of the Miracle magic home, mix up these holiday cocktails from the pop-up, including crowd pleasers like a spiced cranberry Cosmo and a fru

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The must-try cocktails from top newcomers across the country, from a two-ingredient rye cocktail to a hazelnut Espresso Martini—plus a beloved classic from an industry icon.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Following a massive sales spike during the pandemic, Cognac has experienced a fairly significant downturn in the past few years, amid an overall decline in spirits sales as well as fierce competition from other categories. When comparing Cognac with other styles of spirits, though, the world’s most prestigious brandy has a lot to offer — often at very competitive prices.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Wild Turkey ‘s latest bourbon celebrates 70 years of Jimmy Russell. Mind you, that’s not Jimmy’s 70th birthday — it’s his 70th anniversary of working at the distillery. That places his start date in 1954. That year, Eisenhower was President. The landmark court case Brown v. Board of Education was decided. Sputnik was launched.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As the No. 1 best-selling bourbon brand in the world, Jim Beam is a name that’s recognized by just about any whiskey drinker. From its proprietary mash bill to the closely guarded yeast strain to its Kentucky pure limestone-filtered water, the company’s focus on quality and tradition sets the brand apart. Known today as the James B. Beam Distilling Company , its homestead and distillery is based in Clermont, Ky.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When you’re trying to pick a wine, it’s intuitive to stick with varietals and regions that have an excellent reputation, like a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand or Sancerre. But an excellent reputation often means higher prices, especially for wines from the most famous regions and producers. To avoid these high prices, it pays to go for wines that are underrated.

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Elysian Brewing, owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) , is closing its Elysian Airport Way site in Seattle's Georgetown area.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At a recent symposium on sustainability, the moderator queried a panel of bartenders about their favorite bartending books. I’ve heard the question posed many times through the years, but one bartender’s unequivocal response that day reminded me how often the answer is the same. Shockingly, the book isn’t about cocktails or bartending techniques at all.

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Wales has decided to develop its DRS scheme separately from the rest of the UK as it looks to adopt a plan that includes glass.

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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

VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For beer lovers, few releases usher in the holidays quite like Sierra Nevada Brewing’s Celebration IPA. Brewed annually since the early 1980s, the fresh, whole cone-hopped beer rolls out nationwide every fall, with stocks typically depleted by January. Given the brewery’s sprawling size and vast distribution network, it isn’t too challenging for people to get their hands on a 6-pack.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Jinro Soju, the world’s best-selling spirit, has made its way to India, offering a blend of Korean tradition and modern flavours. With a history dating back to 1924, Jinro brings a refined version of soju; South Korea’s iconic drink enjoyed for over 700 years. Known for its smooth taste and versatility, Jinro Soju is available in a range of flavours, including Original, Green Grape, Plum, Strawberry and Grapefruit.

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Disgruntled Lifeway Foods investors Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky have again backed the efforts of fellow shareholder Danone to buy Lifeway Foods outright.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Based in Vermont, independent bottler Lost Lantern is releasing its oldest whiskeys to date with the 2024 Fall Single Cask Collection. As the craft whiskey movement gains longevity, Lost Lantern has been gradually releasing single casks with older age statements. The newest series features three whiskeys with at least 10 years of maturation and a lone wolf just a day shy of 10 years in age.

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Sculpture Hospitality

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When it comes to managing a successful restaurant , a large part of keeping your business profitable boils down to how well you manage your operational costs.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Although the Rothschild family has literally centuries of winemaking history, they only began making Champagne in 2005. Not surprisingly, despite its youthfulness, their Champagne house, Baron de Rothchild, already produces outstanding Champagnes that reveal the family’s deep knowledge of winemaking and commitment to quality. Today we are trying two varieties.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As folks enter their late 30s and early 40s, thoughts on life tend to slide into focus and major changes often come on the heels of these thoughts. It’s a time when some people start having kids, stop going out as much, and perhaps begin to realize that they’re not as youthful as they were in their 20s. While this might inspire some to splurge on that shiny red convertible they’ve always wanted, many seize the feeling by making healthier food and beverage choices.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This riff on the classic from the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, CA, gets its gorgeous color from, you guessed it, beets. Print Beet Boy Margarita Course Drinks Keyword agave, beets, Fee Foam, lime, tequila Ingredients 2 oz. Casamigos Blanco tequila ½ oz. Beet syrup 1 oz. Lime juice ¼ oz. Agave 3 dashes Fee foam Instructions Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Louisville-based Angel’s Envy Distillery has unveiled its 13th annual Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels. In an innovative twist, the brand has chosen to blend its traditional ruby port wine finish with bourbon finished in tawny port wine barrels to create extra complexity and depth. The Angel’s Envy 13th Annual Cask Strength Bourbon will be available from the beginning of December at a suggested retail price of $229.99.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A massive global hotel chain founded more than 100 years ago doesn’t exactly sound like a hot spot for drinks. Yet Hilton Hotels & Resorts takes beverage seriously. Its more recent program spotlights current trends and seasonality, among other factors, and has earned Hilton the Best Overall recognition in the 2024 BevX Awards. Hilton designed the beverage program to help the properties bring each of their food and beverage venues to life by featuring products that help tell the story of the

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

On Tuesday, Louisville’s Michter’s announced the release of its limited-edition 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon, marking the first time the brand has unleashed this particular expression since 2022. “It’s always a special event for us at Michter’s when we bottle and release some whiskey that is over two decades old,” Michter’s president Joseph J. Magliocco said in a press release.

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PubClub

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Thanksgiving gets off to a party start with pub crawls on the busiest bar night of the year in the USA. Photo: PubClub.co By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Editor For some, Thanksgiving is a time of getting together with the family, having a quiet time and feasting on a big meal of turkey and trimmings. But single people know otherwise, for that is when they gather in groups to go on Thanksgiving-themed pub crawls, fill the bars on Thankgiving Eve and either go back to school or jam alum

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Burnt Chef Project has launched a new Whistleblowing Service, a global initiative designed to support businesses in the hospitality industry. Following the commencement of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, the Whistleblowing Service has been developed to provide a trusted avenue for employees to raise issues within the workplace that they are experiencing through a safe, third-party channel.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

SMWS’ Euan Campbell inspecting one of the casks selected for the 50th Anniversary Cask Club. Credit : SMWS Iconic independent bottler, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) , has expanded its 50th Anniversary Cask Club. Specially selected and limited casks are available to purchase and will be bottled in 2033 when SMWS celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door whiskey has unveiled two cocktails based on the new psychological thriller, Heretic. Dylan’s whisky brand shaking up scarily good serves inspired by the film was sparked by the movie’s soundtrack. Paying homage to the worldwide hit that gave whiskey brand its namesake, Sophie Thatcher sings a haunting rendition of ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’ at the end of the film.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Federation of Wine Merchants Association of Karnataka called off its one day shutdown call issued for all liquor outlets in the state after a meeting with the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah on Tuesday. In a press meet last week, the federation demanded the Chief Minister convene a meeting to address their grievances. It also sought the merger of the excise department of Karnataka with the finance department of the state.

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Nestlé is to separate its water and “premium beverages” activities into a global stand-alone business from the start of next year.

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Tales of the Cocktail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The global drinks conference returns to New Orleans from July 20-25, 2025, toasting its 23rd year with the theme ”Evolve” Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the 23rd annual Tales of the Cocktail® (TOTC) conference, returning to the historic The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans from July 20-25, 2025. Centered on the theme Evolve , the conference will explore the cocktail industry’s ongoing transformation and development, highlighting evolution as a catalyst for innovation an

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Anora has decided to sell Swedish schnapps brand Snälleröds as part of efforts to focus on brands the company deems to offer better prospects.

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Casa Redondo CEO Daniel Redondo discusses the company’s growth plans and why it's open to growing its global presence with more M&A.

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