Mon.Nov 25, 2024

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Gift Idea: Barkeep 2: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails Book

Chilled Magazine

Danilo Božović Managing Partner of Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery Miami and bar industry veteran’s book Barkeep 2: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails makes the perfect gift. Božović has been a bartender at some of the country’s most awarded bars for over two decades. In addition, his work as a beverage consultant has taken him around the world, where he developed a deep knowledge of international spirits and global trends.

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Find the Whiskey “Unicorn” That’s Right for You

PUNCH

Rare whiskey "unicorns" can come in many breeds. Here, a guide to each, from tater bait like Blanton’s to household names like Van Winkle.

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Ian Burrell, World Rum Ambassador chats about Reàl Infused Syrups

Australian Bartender

Jenna, Ian & Jacob at Sydney Bar Week 2024 Interview by Jenna Hemsworth and Jacob Cohen Reàl Infused Syrups have been a bartender’s best friend for nearly 20 years. Using Reàl fruit sourced from around the world, Reàl ensures that every squeeze contains the highest quality product. After the success of their initial flavour in 2006, Coco Reàl, it was clear that there was a need for something more.

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Unlock the Whole “Negroni Family” With One Batched Drink

PUNCH

Batching the Mi-To, or Milano-Torino, cocktail unlocks the Negroni, Americano and more. Here's how to make it for easy entertaining.

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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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Suntory Global Spirits plans to move Irish whiskey bottling overseas

Just Drinks

Suntory Global Spirits confirmed 13 roles are at risk as the group plans to bottle its Irish whiskey brands to Scotland and Spain.

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Avartini Cocktail

Mix That Drink

The Avartini Cocktail blends Stolichnaya Blueberi Vodka, blue curaçao, and Sprite, offering a refreshing burst of blueberry and citrus flavors.

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Royal Clover Club Cocktail

Mix That Drink

The Royal Clover Club cocktail is classic blend of gin, raspberry syrup, lemon, and egg yolk foam. Perfectly sweet, tart, and silky!

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Drinks giants face water pressure

Just Drinks

How drinks companies manage their use of water is becoming a prominent ESG issue – but are they doing enough?

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Gin Flourish Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Gin Flourish cocktail mixes gin, crème de cassis, Patron Citronge Orange, and club soda for a refreshing, citrusy drink that's perfect for any occasion.

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Carlsberg JV to cut UK cask range amid falling demand

Just Drinks

Carlsberg’s UK venture is to reduce the amount of cask beers it sells in the country.

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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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Tasting the 2024 Beaujolais Nouveau

Cheers

Every year, on the third Thursday of November, bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau roll out from the French winemaking region, representing the area’s latest vintage. Packaged only weeks after harvest, these wines are meant to be consumed young, within months of purchase. I recently sampled the 2024 releases with Franck Duboeuf, CEO of Les Vins Georges Duboeuf, and son of the late, legendary Georges Duboeuf, who popularized the Nouveau tradition.

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EU challenges Chinese tariffs on brandy exports at WTO 

Just Drinks

The EU has started a WTO case against China's tariffs on the bloc's brandy exports, which are proving a hot political issue in France.

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New Releases: Rosebank, Lochlea, & Eden Mill

The Whiskey Wash

New scotch whisky releases this week include a Pedro Ximénez matured single malt from Eden Mill, a stout cask finish from Lochlea, and an extremely rare 33 Year Old from Rosebank. Let’s take a look at some of the notable scotch whisky releases in the market this week. Eden Mill Pedro Ximénez Single Cask Credit: Eden Mill Eden Mill , the independent distiller from St Andrews, has unveiled its first release in a series of rare single cask bottlings: an ex-Pedro Ximénez single malt.

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Hendrick’s SUNSPELL released at travel retail

Spiritz

Hendrick’s SUNSPELL is a NEW spell-binding limited release gin and yet another magical addition to Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosities that’s available exclusively through Global Travel Retail from November 2024. It was launched to the industry during TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes. The Scottish sunset spun a spell that enchanted Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie.

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests in UK plant

Just Drinks

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plans to inject £42.3m into a site in the UK town of Wakefield in a bid to boost storage capacity.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

VinePair

While a roast turkey may get top billing on Thanksgiving, we all know the sides are really the stars of the annual feast. Holiday darlings like cranberry sauce and stuffing are eaten no more than a few times a year, but are welcomed with open arms on the fourth Thursday of November. All of this is to say that on Thanksgiving, the meal is always top priority.

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US EPA unveils plan to combat plastic pollution

Just Drinks

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a comprehensive plan to reduce the environmental impacts of plastic waste by 2040.

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How Wine Became the Steve Buscemi Meme of Beverages

VinePair

Oh, wine. What are we going to do with you? When compared to your beer and spirits brethren, you’re a marketing version of the Steve Buscemi meme : working so studiously to appeal to the youths, yet somehow coming across like that awkward dad trying too hard to look cool. Recent stabs at trendy relevance have included NTFs , “ clean wine ,” the non-alcoholic bandwagon , and Barefoot’s wine-based entry into the hard seltzer game.

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Our Favorite Boozy Comfort Foods

Imbibe Magazine

To take the edge off these long, cold winter days we’re turning to some of our favorite comfort foods. From wine-braised meats to beer-battered fish and chips, here’s a collection of some of our go-to boozy comfort foods. Alubia Blancas with White Wine Clams and Spanish Chorizo A flavorful seafood dish that’s easy enough to throw together for a tasty weeknight dinner.

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10 Batched Cocktails to Mix Up This Thanksgiving

Chilled Magazine

Batched cocktails are a great host’s secret weapon. This Thanksgiving, mix up any of the cocktails below and keep your guests happy all evening long! Hard Cider , Rum Diplomatico Cider & Spice by @diplomaticorum Ingredients 12 oz. Diplomatico Mantuano 4 oz. Velvet Falernum 40 oz. Cloudy Apple Cider 1 oz. Aromatic Bitters Preparation Combine ingredients in a large pitcher or container.

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This Week's Beer News: FoBAB Weekend Recovery Edition

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Anyone else still have a headache? If you do, you probably had as much fun at this year’s FoBAB as I did … well, plus the trips to Monochrome, is/was, Demo, Other Half, Electric Funeral and others I also squeezed. It’s hard work being a beer writer, especially when all this research has to be packed into one busy weekend. I will put my thoughts on this year’s FoBAB into a separate post soon, but suffice to say that there were a lot of really, really good barrel-aged bever

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Bacardi Among “Top Companies for Women” by Forbes in 2024

Chilled Magazine

Bacardi Limited has achieved a major milestone on Forbes’ 2024 list of the World’s Top Companies for Women. Marking its third consecutive year on the prestigious list, Bacardi has risen nearly 200 spots from last year to secure the #132 position. This accomplishment highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to progress and makes it the sole pure spirits company recognized on this year’s list.

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Ironhill opens second outlet in Bengaluru

Spiritz

Ironhill, a brewery with dining space, opened its second outlet in the bustling Forum South Mall in Bengaluru, making it the seventh brewery in its portfolio. The new craft brewery, sprawling across 50,000 square feet on the top floor of the Mall, provides breathtaking panoramic views of the city’s skyline. With a seating capacity of 800, the craft brewery opened its doors to patrons from November 22, 2024.

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Review: Packit Freezable Wine Carrier

Drinkhacker

How’s this for an idea: A wine chiller… to go! Packit is a simple yet effective idea, a single-bottle wine chiller that encases the wine completely in a padded bag, including a shoulder strap and a small pouch for your corkscrew (and, perhaps, some straws). The vinyl pack zips up to completely encase the wine, protecting it from the elements.

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abCoffee rolls out coconut-based drinks in India

Spiritz

abCoffee, a coffee chain, has launched a new range of 13 coconut-based non-dairy beverages. This lineup includes a variety of coffee and non-coffee drinks, such as Iced Coconut Thai Latte, Bubble Gum Coconut Swirl, and Vanilla Coconut Latte. The beverages are crafted to appeal to both coffee lovers and those who prefer alternative flavours. The coconut series was first introduced in Mumbai and received an enthusiastic response.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cocktail Sweeteners [Infographic]

VinePair

By definition, all cocktails contain sugar to some capacity. Even the most austere, boozy, chest-thumping drinks require a bit of sweetness to balance out the other elements at work. Of course sugar — or more specifically, sweeteners — take many forms. Whether whipping up a round of Mai Tais with a homemade (or store-bought) orgeat or taking some honey syrup for a spin in a Bee’s Knees , there are countless ways to impart sweetness in a cocktail.

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Raffles Udaipur honoured for its design

Spiritz

Raffles Udaipur has been honoured with the prestigious title of ‘Favourite Indian Hotel for Design’ at the 14th edition of the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards. Raffles Udaipur is located on a picturesque island within Udai Sagar Lake. Designed by renowned architect Clive Gray, the property is inspired by classical European Palladian architecture, featuring grand domes, soaring ceilings, and expansive outdoor spaces.

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Festive Flavors: Quick Cocktails to Elevate Your Thanksgiving

Drinkhacker

With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s the perfect time to amp up your holiday gatherings with fun cocktails that capture the season’s vibe. These drinks are quick to whip up and packed with all those amazing seasonal flavors your guests will love. With just a few simple ingredients and some creative spins, you can mix up tasty cocktails that go hand in hand with your Thanksgiving feast, bringing everyone together for a toast to gratitude and good times.

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India’s first airport microbrewery opens at Goa airport

Spiritz

Susegado, the first airport microbrewery in India, has opened at Goa's Manohar International Airport. The name is derived from the Goan word ‘Susegad’ which means relaxation. Susegado has been created through a partnership between local brewery Rising Tide Beverages, restaurant company Lane Nine Hospitality and Radiance, a wholly owned subsidiary of India Retails & Hospitality Private Ltd (IRHPL).

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Top Wines To Serve And Drink For Thanksgiving Dinner & Dishes

PubClub

Perfect Wine Pairings For The Big Feast There is a lot of wine consumed with turkey dinners on Thanksgiving. Photo: PubClub.com By Jack Tingley, Special To PubClub.com Thanksgiving is one of the biggest days for drinking wine in America. The problem is knowing what to bring, serve and drink because we don’t eat Thanksgiving foods very often – sometimes only once a year.

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VISA-THSC RPL project in Bharatpur

Spiritz

Jayant Chaudhary, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, inaugurated the VISA-THSC Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Project in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. The initiative aims to certify and upskill 20,000 individuals in the tourism and hospitality sectors over three years. The project will target roles like Tour Guide and Customer Service Executive, with 7,000 certifications planned in the first year.

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Rémy Martin Turns 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of Excellence

VinePair

There aren’t too many brands that can hit the 300 mark and still be at the top of their game. But then again, there aren’t too many brands like renowned Cognac house, Rémy Martin. This holiday season, let’s raise a toast to one of the four original Cognac houses that is celebrating an exceptional 300 years old. In 1724, an entrepreneurial winemaker in southwestern France with a catchy name — Rémy Martin — began his journey with distilling the now famous spirit.

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How Vegans And Vegetarians Can Still Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner Parties

PubClub

5 Tips For Avoiding Feeling Like A Turkey On This Day Of Feasting There’s a lot of food – and wine – at Thanksgiving dinner parties. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Foodie Blogger It has to be difficult to be a vegan and vegetarian on Thanksgiving. All your friends or family are gathering for big feasts involving turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and all other sorts of belly-filling meats and food.

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Top 5 Best Buys For Whisk(e)y Collectors Looking For A Christmas Treat!

The Whiskey Wash

All images below courtesy of Whisky.Auction. We’ve reached the final Whisky.Auction Whisky & Spirits auction of the year, and it’s set to be a great one. 2024 has been a year of really interesting prices for us, with some of the prices on some previous auction certs falling below expectations, while other bottles – often the potential underdogs – have outperformed expectations.

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GSN Review: Wyatt Earp 13-Year-Old American Whiskey Hazmat Edition

Good Spirits News

World Whiskey Society (WWS), known for its collection of rare whiskey expressions, recently announced the Wyatt Earp 13-Year-Old American Whiskey Hazmat Edition. Bottled at an extraordinary 164.67 proof (82% ABV), this limited-edition cask strength whiskey adds a bold new layer to World Whiskey Society’s portfolio, now available online and nationally in select retailers.

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