PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The best gin brands for a Gin & Tonic, according to bartenders, at every price point, from Roku Gin to Monkey 47.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Located at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans, you’ll find vibrant cocktail bar Peacock Room and King Brasserie & Bar. Peacock Room’s cocktail menu is filled with stand-out cocktails and the space is brought to life with music from local performers. King Brasserie & Bar is best known for their food menu, but they have established a stellar cocktail program as well.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The best tomato Martini is made with the liqueur Tomates from Laurent Cazottes. Here's how to make the easy, year-round cocktail recipe.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Available at the resort’s onsite restaurant Red Salt and Pool Bar, Koʻa Kea’s signature Mai Tai is crafted with Koloa Rum from Kauai, making it the perfect companion for a relaxing day by the pool or in the Lava Rock hot tub, with breathtaking ocean views of Po’ipu Beach just steps away. Guests receive a coupon for one free signature Mai Tai during their stay, adding a special touch to their visit.

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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

Cheers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Princess Cruises is the OG of the modern cruise industry. Not only did it launch nearly 60 years ago, its star rose sharply in the late 1970s when its Pacific Princess ship was cast in the television show The Love Boat. The popular series, which ran from 1977 to 1986, introduced new generations to the world of cruising and to the Princess brand. The Santa Clarita, CA-based company today boasts 16 ships across the fleet that carry millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Diageo India in partnership with BharatCares, a social impact organisation, launched Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects in Seng Khasi Upper Primary School (Mawlai Khasi Hills) and Soso Tham Memorial School (Lawsohtun), in Meghalaya. The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of members from Diageo India and BharatCares. The projects will benefit over 120 students and staff members by supporting a healthier, safer, and more conducive learning environment.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi's excise policy case. The apex court said “Arvind Kejriwal satisfies the triple condition for the grant of bail and we order accordingly.” On his arrest, the court said that appellant arrest does not suffer from any procedural flaw, thus arrest is valid as he has also challenged his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi's excise policy case.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Fall is here along with its seasonal hallmarks: leaves changing colors, blustery days, earlier evenings, and a vast array of pumpkin spice delights. Bourbon cocktails are also a terrific way to mark autumn’s entrance. The brown liquor can evoke the season’s warmth and coziness when paired with the right seasonal modifiers, making for a smooth transition from refreshing, rooftop-worthy cocktails or whatever your “ drink of summer ” ended up being.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The 2024 halfway mark of Larceny Barrel Proof releases has arrived: B524 coming in at 62.7% abv, but otherwise refusing to mix up this well-worn equation. (Wheated bourbon, cask strength, no age statement.) As a side note, Larceny recently changed up its standard edition , 92-proof label design (see photo, right). Here’s how the brand describes it: Sometimes what’s not there is the key to what is.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

After years of protesting, I joined a dating app for one simple reason: I wasn’t meeting anyone outside of the hospitality industry. I love the bar world, don’t get me wrong, but dating within it… well, let’s just say after being in the business for nearly 20 years, our fish bowl has me feeling like I should probably be searching for fish in the actual sea.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Raj Bhakta is known for his eccentric approach to whiskey-making. Credit: Hogsworth Raj Peter Bhakta, the enigmatic founder of BHAKTA Spirits and WhistlePig Whiskey , has unveiled a new and innovative brand, combining the boldness of American bourbon with the elegance of French Armagnac. The very first Hogsworth bottling, Batch 1 Blend #9, will be released online in a limited edition of 1,700 sets, with an RRP of $50 per bottle.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Not to be confused with Muscat, Muscadine is a round, plump, all-American grape varietal that is long overdue for some recognition. Just like Muscat, it leans on the sweeter side, though producers are experimenting with drier renditions to appeal to a larger audience. Muscadine grows throughout a large swath of land across the southeastern U.S., from Delaware down to Florida, and all the way over to Texas.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Art of Bourbon Auction, the annual event held at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, takes place tonight (September 12th), from 7:30 pm until 9 pm. On offer will be some of the finest and rarest bourbons and American whiskeys ever to hit the secondary market. All proceeds from the auction go directly to the Speed Art Museum, supporting educational programs and exhibitions.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

On Wednesday, Council of Fashion Designers of America finalist Jackson Wiederhoeft debuted the Wiederhoeft Spring Summer 2025 “MANIFESTO” collection at New York Fashion Week. The brand partnered with Napa and Alexander Valley winery Silver Oak Cellars to create a bespoke dress crafted with 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon -dyed silk satin, according to The Drinks Business.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

We’ve barely scratched the surface on Oregon-based Clear Creek Distillery’s many brandies and liqueurs, but today we’re taking a look at a pear of them. Ha, see what I did there? Clear Creek’s unaged Pear Brandy was actually the first spirit we tasted from the distillery way back in 2009, but we figured it was time for a revisit since the entire operation was acquired by Hood River Distillers in 2014 and relocated in 2017 to be closer to the fruit sources on which its many brandies and eaux-de-v

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Cheers to the Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this month. Since its inception in 1949, the bar has been beloved by locals and tourists; it’s also a hot spot during the annual Tales of The Cocktail industry convention. The circus-themed revolving bar, which has 25 hand-painted chairs, circumnavigates at one revolution every 15 minutes.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict later today in a plea filed by jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking bail and challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi's excise policy case. A Bench of the SC will deliver the judgment as the top court reserved its verdict on Kejriwal’s pleas on 5 th September.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Princess Cruises unveiled its largest and most luxurious ship to date with the Sun Princess. The 177,882-ton, 4,300-guest ship, which launched in the Mediterranean this past February, has an increased emphasis on unique and high-end food and beverage experiences. One of these is a virtual “Art de Vivre” wine tasting with Gérard Bertrand, a renowned winemaker from the Languedoc region in the South of France.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Scotch Whisky Association has called for government support as the volume and value of exports fell at a double-digit rate in the first half of 2024.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Bardstown, KY-based Lux Row Distillers has expanded its Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey lineup with Lux Row Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish. The new release is made from small batches of four-year-old ryed straight Kentucky bourbon finished for six months in casks that held PX Sherry, a rich and sweet wine made from ripened, sun-dried grapes. The PX Sherry cask finish imparts aromas of dried figs and dates, the distillery reports, plus flavors of grape syrup and candied fruit followed by hin

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Malt

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It's not the size of the dog in the fight. The post Copper Dog first appeared on Malt.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (“Virgin Galactic”) announced that the Compensation Committee of Virgin Galactic’s Board of Directors approved the grants of time-based inducement restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate of 42,018 shares of Virgin Galactic common stock to three new non-executive employees, each effective September 15, 2024.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Macallan’s new release, the Time:Space , has the whisky world talking. It’s a two-part offering, with a high-end bottle and a more accessible option, reminiscent of their Peter Blake series. The question is, should you invest £1,100 in the Time:Space Mastery? The bottle’s unique design and Macallan’s strong secondary market presence make it tempting.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

UNITE HERE has launched a new slate of digital ads to educate consumers about hotel companies devaluing their rewards points and slashing loyalty status perks SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following widespread Labor Day strikes involving over 10,000 hotel workers, the hotel workers union UNITE HERE has launched HotelDisloyalty.org , a new website exposing how Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt have devalued their rewards programs since 2020.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Sazerac cocktail is my favorite whiskey cocktail. I’ve sampled the best and made some of the worst, and it has been quite an adventure. What I have found in said adventure is that the choice of whiskey in your Sazerac cocktail can make a huge difference to the final product. Some will pack a punch, and some will infuse the cocktail with wonderful whiskey flavors.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

NORTH BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #entegra –Entegra, a division of Sodexo, is proud to announce the launch of Entegra Culinary Consulting services and a newly upgraded Entegra Performance Kitchen at 2500 Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA, 23223. A newly refocused microsite, www.EntegraPS.com/culinary, will support these services and give a full 360-degree view of Entegra’s offerings.

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Bar Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

UK’s leading hospitality charity Hospitality Action has launched a comprehensive new guide, “Next Steps: What the industry can do to improve wellbeing in hospitality”. Developed in partnership with the fundraising initiative Walk for Wellbeing, the guide is designed to equip hospitality businesses and individuals with effective strategies to enhance employee mental health and wellbeing.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Over 80 elected officials and political professionals including statewide officials like Betty Yee, Fiona Ma, Tony Thurmond, and Christine Pelosi joined the boycott of two Remington hotels, Cameo Beverly Hills and Beverly Hills Marriott. This comes on the heels of over 40 Hollywood writers, editors and producers who pledged to boycott the hotels over Labor Day weekend.

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Bar Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Data from the latest HEINEKEN Beer Report reveals beer continues to outperform in the on-trade drinks market, by tapping into changing consumer tastes and behaviours HEINEKEN UK has launched the HEINEKEN Beer Report 2024 The third annual Beer Report provides insight around adapting the on-trade beer offer in response to evolving consumer trends and ways of socialising Three draught beer brands are now each worth more than £1bn to UK pubs and bars [1] Spanish beers have driven growth over the pas

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As the company accelerates growth and expansion, Aescape brings its award-winning, automated massage to Florida NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Aescape , the company pioneering automated AI massage, announced its partnership with Privai Spa + Fitness at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami. The on-demand, always available and fully customizable robotic massage experience is now available to customers starting at $40 for 15-minute massages.

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Bar Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) is proud and excited to announce the second winner of its LTC Heart of Hospitality award, crowning Tyler Spink, of Eagle Tavern in Witney, this month’s champion. The LTC Heart of Hospitality award recognises people working in licensed hospitality who always go that extra mile to support their team, customers and community.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Bourbon Street is still the heart and soul of New Orleans’ bars and nightlife. Photo: PubClub.com Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on PubClub.com soon after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on Aug. 20, 2005. It focuses on how the city rebuilt itself from the devastation. The music still plays in the French Quarter. The bars are still buzzing (as are the patrons) on Bourbon Street.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Weighing up the prospects of the UK's new Mmmake Your Mark initiative, showcasing the food and drinks industry as a dynamic place to work.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Bourbon Street is still the heart and soul of New Orleans’ bars and nightlife. Photo: PubClub.com Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on PubClub.com soon after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on Aug. 20, 2005. It focuses on how the city rebuilt itself from the devastation. The music still plays in the French Quarter. The bars are still buzzing (as are the patrons) on Bourbon Street.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Molson Coors Beverage Co. is to partner with Naked Life and help launch the Australian company's non-alcoholic cocktail brand in the US.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fourth announces the release of Fourth iQ, the Artificial Intelligence for Hospitality. Fourth iQ is used by restaurant, pub and hotel chains to optimise their entire workforce and inventory operations to maximise profitability, increase productivity and enhance the experience of employees and customers. “AI is transforming the technology landscape across industries and the hospitality sector will be no different.

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