VinePair
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Before bourbon, rye whiskey was America’s first native spirit. Prohibition permanently disrupted rye production, and many of the distilleries that produced it never reopened. But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began.
PUNCH
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Here are 9 of the best Boulevardier cocktail recipes, from a perfected classic to modern riffs with "Campari gum" and more.
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VinePair
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
While we love our low-ABV spritzes , and light lagers , occasionally the mood strikes for something with a bit more oomph. When this craving hits out at a bar, it might be tempting to ask the bartender for an “extra strong” drink. But according to industry pros, that might not be the best approach. Cheyenne Paydar, bartender at Monkey Thief , a new cocktail bar in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, recalls that at many spots he’s worked at, customers would often come in asking for ex
PUNCH
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A terroir-driven Scotch, an under-the-radar rye, Iran's "forbidden spirit" and more.
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Cheers
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
St. Louis-based Italian-American concept Madrina has launched a holiday-inspired Espresso Martini flight. Priced at $25, the flight includes three varieties: Peppermint (peppermint liquor, vodka), Eggnog (dark rum, amaro), and Blackberry (creme de mure, brandy). When creating the flight, “my priority is ensuring each Martini stands on its own as a great cocktail,” says Madrina’s bar manager Brian Clark.
Good Spirits News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Are you ready to learn the Eh, B, C’s of Canadian Whisky? You’ve come to the right place! Camp Runamok and Hiram Walker are inviting 100 bar professionals to join us in learning why the world needs more Canada! Over 5 weeks, some of the brightest minds in the business will guide you through grain selection, distillation, blending, and everything Canadian Whisky in between.
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Spiritz
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The topic for the ThinkPad Session I titled ‘Decoding India’s Affluent Consumer Class’ is not only very relevant but gaining increasing importance for India’s fast evolving alcoholic beverages industry. The growing recognition of India as a market for luxury alcobev brands, reducing age of consumers associated with luxury brands’ consumption, the role of women in fostering the consumption of luxury, the emergence of tier-II and tier-III cities as destinations for lu
Just Drinks
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Rémy Cointreau is to use neutral alcohol made from legumes in the recipe for its namesake orange liqueur.
Mix That Drink
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Make the refreshing Mistletoe Martini, a holiday cocktail blending cranberry and elderflower flavors. Perfect for parties, with easy prep and garnishes.
Just Drinks
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
India-based Amrut Distilleries has signed a manufacture, distribution and sale deal with locally-based India Glycols (IGL).
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Spiritz
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The third ThinkPad Session, titled ‘Navigating Challenges for Manufacturing and Importing Alcohol Brands,’ delved into long - standing issues which have shaped and at times constrained India’s alcobev industry. A thoughtful and incisive discussion, the session addressed pressing topics such as the need for market-driven pricing of alcohol brands, initiatives to simplify industry regulations, and the call to remove Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) used in liquor manufacturing from th
Just Drinks
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Piccadily Agro Industries (PAIL), the maker of Indri whisky and Camikara rum, is lining up a set of capex projects, including in Scotland.
Drinks International
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Diageo has unveiled the YunTuo Single Malt Whisky Distillery, the first of its kind for the company in China.
Just Drinks
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Viña Concha y Toro is set to reduce the average weight of its 750ml still wine bottles to 420g or below by the end of 2026.
Spiritz
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Cellar 33 made a memorable impact with a successful showcase at ProWine India 2024, presenting a curated portfolio of premium Champagne, other wines, and spirits to an enthusiastic audience of industry professionals, sommeliers, and connoisseurs. With 25 producers and 42 distinct offerings, Cellar 33’s showcase featured exclusive collections, including 14 renowned Champagne producers, the iconic Crémant de Bordeaux, and top selections from Château de Pressac and Château de L
Just Drinks
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Bronco Wine Co., US family-owned business behind the Charles Shaw wine brand, has appointed Dominic Engels as its new CEO.
Chilled Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
SommCon 2024 was held from October 5 to October 7 in San Diego, CA. This three-day conference brought together wine and spirits professionals from across the industry. This year’s event featured a blend of educational sessions, tastings, and networking opportunities designed to elevate industry knowledge and foster collaboration. Attendees had the chance to engage with leading experts, participate in competitions, and explore the latest industry trends.
Just Drinks
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
French luxury-goods group LVMH has asked CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony to head up wines and spirits division Moët Hennessy.
VinePair
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
It wasn’t until Netflix released “Drink Masters” in 2022 that the average bar guest realized mixing cocktails could be a competitive sport. “It is weird and strange,” says LP O’Brien , the first (and to date only) winner of the show. “We have celebrity chefs, not mixologists.” While anyone with a Netflix subscription can relive O’Brien’s journey at their own leisure, most competitions aren’t as accessible to the general public.
Just Drinks
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Philippines brandy group The Keepers Holdings is set to acquire local beer importer Booze On-Line.
Drinkhacker
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The second of The Dalmore ’s Cask Curation Series is upon us, and featuring 27, 30, and 43 year-old Highland single malts, it’s one of the distillery’s most exclusive releases. Only 150 three-bottle sets will be released globally, with just 26 hitting the United States at an SRP of $44,450. This particular series is dubbed The Port Edition and focuses on the longstanding partnership between The Dalmore and Symington Family Estates.
VinePair
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Located in the heart of Napa Valley’s iconic Rutherford region, Bella Union Winery is redefining luxury with a modern, approachable twist. This brand-new destination along Highway 29 combines high-quality winemaking with a vibrant atmosphere, offering experiences designed to captivate both seasoned enthusiasts and those new to the world of wine. The new tasting room and experiences are designed to attract the next generation of wine consumers who are looking for less pretense, more diversity, an
Spiritz
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
According to a regulatory filing, Pernod Ricard India has achieved the distinction of becoming the largest Indian spirit maker in India in terms of revenue, with a consolidated sales revenue of Rs 26,773.22 crore in FY24. Its rival Diagio-owned United Spirits has secured the second rank in this parameter. United Spirits Ltd (USL) garnered Rs 26,018 crore in revenue from operations for the fiscal ended 31st March 2024.
Drinkhacker
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Nostalgia is part of the allure of bourbon. Amidst the current boom, new brands are faced with the choice to craft fresh branding or revive bygone vintage brands. Andrew English and Troy LeBlanc chose the path of reviving history with the formation of Old Commonwealth Distillery. Their second release pays homage to Mellwood Distillery’s Kentucky Nectar bourbon.
Spiritz
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The Karnataka Wine Merchants Federation has called for a state-wide liquor strike on November 20th in protest against alleged corruption within the Karnataka Excise Department. The federation announced that tens of thousands of liquor license holders will close their establishments in a show of solidarity. The Federation expects significant participation in the protest.
Cheers
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Absolut and Kahlúa have joined forces with Sabrina Carpenter to create a limited edition kit. As the official spirits sponsor of her Short n’ Sweet Tour in North America, the brands introduced the Absolut & Kahlúa Short n’ Sweet Espresso Martini , which is now available in a cocktail kit to enjoy at home. The limited-edition Absolut & Kahlúa Short n’ Sweet Espresso Martini Cocktail Kit comes with everything needed to craft a cocktail at home, according to the company.
The Whiskey Wash
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Who Will Enjoy Glenmorangie A Tale of Ice Cream? As the name might suggest, this is a sweet and palatable single malt that may well be perfect for a whisky beginner. Matured in high-vanillin casks, which have been toasted in a way that brings out flavors of vanilla, the whisky is smooth and indulgent. This could be a great way to start your journey into scotch whisky.
Cheers
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Lalo Tequila has announced the launch of their new limited-edition expression, High Proof. This marks the first-ever innovation from Lalo since the brand’s inception, presenting an evolution of their blanco tequila. As one of the few brands exclusively dedicated to blanco tequila, the new High Proof builds upon the original 80 proof with additional boldness, complexity and a taste, the company says.
The Whiskey Wash
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Ahead of next week’s highly-anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix , Chivas Regal has announced a new multi-year partnership with the Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 team. The two iconic brands will showcase their shared legacy of innovation and craftsmanship across exclusive events, content, and behind-the-scenes access to the inner workings of the Scuderia.
Cheers
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Maker’s Mark has announced Dr. Blake Layfield as the brand’s next master distiller, and Beth Buckner as the new lead blender. “Visionary leadership has been a critical and consistent factor in the success of Maker’s Mark, from the moment Bill Sr. and Margie Samuels decided to create something completely different in the bourbon category 70 years ago,” says Rob Samuels, eighth-generation whisky maker and managing director, Maker’s Mark.
VinePair
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
If you tuned in last week, you heard our crash course on clones and clonal selection. Today, we’re taking our lesson a step further to talk about masal selection. To understand how it works, we’ll take a look at Brunello di Montalcino , where the process helped build a renowned Southern Italian wine region. In the 19th century, Tuscan writer and scientist Clemente Santi owned an estate called Il Greppo, where, just like his contemporaries in Florence, he placed immense focus on the quality of th
Cheers
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Inspiro Tequila, a brand created to bring a new female perspective to the growing tequila category , has debuted Inspiro Tequila Special Reserve Añejo. This limited-edition añejo aged in former rosé wine and pinot noir wine barrels. This joins Inspiro Tequila’s core line of additive-free tequilas: Inspiro Tequila Luna Blanco and Inspiro Tequila Rosa Reposado.
PubClub
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A sexy Santa bartender pours a cockail as San Diego’s Xmas Christmas bar. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.con San Diego Nightlife Blogger The holidays are here and for the second year in a row a pop-up Christmas bar is open in the Gaslamp Quarter. Xmas bar, on the corner of G Street and Fourth Ave., is bringing some Jingle Bells rock to rock the San Diego nightlife.
Cheers
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Welcome to the Winter edition of Cheers magazine! This issue celebrates our 2024 BevX Award winners, the best in beverage! We also cover trends in the brandy/Cognac category; cannabis beverages, reviews of the best wines our panel tasted this year, What I’m Drinking Now, and more. Read Now Additional highlights of the Winter issue of Cheers include: Presenting the 2024 Cheers BevX Award Winners Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024 Liquor Stores Making Shelf Space for CBD Beverages Ratings and rev
Spiritz
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The second session of the ThinkPad titled ‘Alcobev Industry - A Committed Partner to the Viksit Bharat Agenda’ highlighted the significant contribution of the alcobev industry to India’s economy, gradual shifts in perception towards domestically produced brands, the wave of premiumisation sweeping through the alcobev industry, retail reforms aimed at modernising retail structures and distribution systems among other industry pertinent issues.
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