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Who Needs a Pint When You Can Have a Baby Guinness?

PUNCH

In Ireland, the Baby Guinness, a shot that pays tribute to the stout by layering coffee and cream liqueurs, is on the rise at bars.

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Rockpool creates an upstairs quiet retreat

Australian Bartender

Rockpool Bar & Grill has unveiled a new addition to its iconic restaurant in Sydneys CBD, the Rockpool Lounge. Located on the first floor, above the main restaurant, the lounge provides a stylish and relaxed setting for guests to unwind in style. (Image: Rockpool Lounge) Rockpool Bar & Grill has unveiled a new addition to its iconic restaurant in Sydneys CBD, the Rockpool Lounge.

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Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey Review + Tasting Notes

The Whiskey Wash

Frey Ranch's 100% Barley Whiskey is distilled from two-row unmalted barley and aged for four years and eight months, bottled at 110 proof.

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Mars-backed sports-nutrition business Foodspring to cease trading

Just Drinks

Foodspring, the Germany-based sports-nutrition products manufacturer in which Mars holds a majority stake, is ceasing operations.

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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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Dirty Martini Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Dirty Martini combines the elegance of a classic martini with the rich, savory taste of olive brine for a cocktail full of character.

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PepsiCo strikes near-$2bn deal to buy Poppi

Just Drinks

PepsiCo has struck a deal to buy US prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95bn.

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Banfi adds Californian winery Alexander Valley Vineyards to roster 

Just Drinks

Banfi Vintners has expanded its portfolio by adding Alexander Valley Vineyards, marking its first Californian brand partnership.

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The Thompson Brothers launch crowdfund for sustainable distillery

Drinks International

Independent spirits producer The Thompson Brothers has announced a £1.8m crowdfunding campaign to help fund the construction of the Struie Distillery.

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Heat pumps: The decarbonisation solution dairies should have on their ESG roadmap

Just Drinks

To boost productivity, lower emissions and cut costs, the dairy sector is investigating industrial heat pumps for heating and cooling.

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Infinium Spirits acquires Howler Head whiskey from Campari Group

Drinks International

Drinks International is the global choice for the drinks industry, providing news, analysis, comment and research on global markets, brands and drinks categories.

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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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Kandhari seeks Indian regulatory approval for HCCB assets buy

Just Drinks

Coca-Cola bottler Kandhari Global Beverages has sought regulatory approval to acquire a batch of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages' assets.

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Apollonia unveils latest cocktail menu

Australian Bartender

The Sicilian-inspired bandits drinking den, Apollonia, tucked beneath the heritage-listed Hinchcliff House in Sydneys Circular Quay, says its latest menu is the most significant menu evolution in recent years. (Image: Apollonia) The Sicilian-inspired bandits drinking den, Apollonia, tucked beneath the heritage-listed Hinchcliff House in Sydneys Circular Quay, says its latest menu is the most significant menu evolution in recent years.

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Cognac lobby calls on EU to remove US whiskey tariffs

Just Drinks

Cognac trade body the BNIC has asked France to urge the European Commission to pull US whiskeys from its list of tariffs.

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Powers Irish Whiskey

Chilled Magazine

Happy St. Patricks Day! Celebrate with Powers Irish Whiskey, known for its authentic flavor profile with notes of honey, spice and toasted wood, Powers brings a touch of the Irish to your St. Patricks Day. Whiskey Emerald Green Powers by Carol Donovan - @Intoxicating_Fun Ingredients 2 oz Powers Irish Rye Whiskey 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon juice 1 oz Pineapple-basil syrup* Fresh sprig Basil Preparation Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain into chilled cocktail glass.

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The Best Red Wines for Chilling [Infographic]

VinePair

Here in the U.S., the red wine category is undeniably dominated by classics like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. But theres a style thats growing rapidly and quickly gaining favor among the American wine drinking public: chilled reds. Cold red wine, you ask? Thats right. While most red wines should ideally be served just below room temperature (between 60 and 68 degrees), several varieties can actually show better after spending a bit of time in the refrigerator.

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Chilled 100 National Director Wendy Hodges Creates Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails Using Mozart Chocolate Liqueur

Chilled Magazine

Our Chilled 100 National Director Wendy Hodges creates two lucky St. Patricks Day cocktails using Mozart Chocolate Liqueurs. Give them a mix! Introducing the Shamrock Cream Fizz, a spirited twist on the classic New York Egg Cream, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Despite its name, this cocktail contains no eggs but brings a delightful blend of chocolate and Irish flavors to your glass.

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Review: Guinness Fonio Stout

Drinkhacker

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Ready for something a little off the beaten path? Rather than trying to Split the G with your traditional Guinness Stout , check out this special edition, a collaboration with Brooklyn Brewery that is made with the inclusion of fonio, a West African grain similar to quinoa. (This was technically a late 2024 limited release, but there appears to be plenty of it still on the market out there.

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Triple Triple Mint Sour

Chilled Magazine

Our Drink of the Week kicks off on St. Patricks Day as we celebrate with a Jameson Triple Triple cocktail, the Jameson Triple Triple Mint Sour. Whiskey Triple Triple Mint Sour Ingredients 2 Parts Jameson Triple Triple Parts Lemon Juice Parts Simple Syrup Preparation Pour Jameson Triple Triple. Shake with mint leaves, strain over fresh ice into a Tumbler or Rocks glass.

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Review: Belle of Dayton Detrick Rye Single Barrel

Drinkhacker

Time flies when you’re having fun. It often seems like just yesterday that craft distilleries were popping up everywhere and pushing rough whiskey aged for around 2 years at $60. Almost as if we went through a time warp, we’re now living in a universe where those small distilleries dealing in expensive harsh whiskey are all grown up. Setting up shop in Dayton, Ohio, Belle of Dayton Distillery is one such craft distillery that now has very well-aged whiskey, unbeknownst to most consum

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Prestige Alcohol Brands Are Difficult to Build — and All Too Easy to Ruin

VinePair

It was the evening after my wedding in New Orleans ages ago and the core crew of our leftover revelers had descended upon a relaxing Marigny haunt to unwind in style before the impending crash back to our respective realities. Johnnie Black on the rocks, I said to the barkeep. Scratch that, my brother quickly interrupted. Hell take the Macallan 25 , neat.

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Countdown for entries to Havana Club Cocktail Maestros #2, with Alfredo Guerra

The Cocktail Lovers

Alfredo Guerra is one of two global brand ambassadors at Havana Club. Born and raised in Cuba, his first experience of the brand was as an intern at the Havana Club Rum Museum. I was studying languages and one of the assignments was to write about an iconic place in Havana, he tells us when asked about his journey with the brand. Me and my three friends chose the Havana Club Rum Museum.

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Von Payne Black Expands Distribution to Arkansas

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Von Payne Spirits Von Payne Black , the whiskey brand known for its distinctive black currant infusion and iconic gargoyle pour spout, has announced a new distribution partnership with Premium Brands of Northwest Arkansas. This strategic collaboration represents a significant milestone in Von Payne Spirits’ ongoing national expansion efforts.

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Sandrae Lawrence Joins Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Board of Directors

Tales of the Cocktail

Respected Journalist and Global Industry Advocate Joins the Foundations Leadership Team NEW ORLEANS, LA Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to welcome Sandrae Lawrence to its Board of Directors. The addition of Lawrence to the Board marks an exciting step for the Foundation as it continues to evolve and expand its mission to Educate, Advance, and Support the global drinks industry.

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What I’m Drinking Now: Ryan Ota and the Shochu Highball

Cheers

Ryan Ota is beverage director at Eos & Nyx in San Jose, CA. Shochu Highball I taste cocktails and spirits as a major part of my job and it can be overwhelming. When I want to have a few drinks, I want something dry and simple. My go-to right now is a Shochu Highball, known in Japan as a chu-hai. The lack of sugar keeps it crisp, and you can vary the flavor wildly depending on the shochu and citrus you choose, but it always remains simple and refreshing.

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Review: Heaven’s Door Bootleg Series Vol. VI

Drinkhacker

Heavens Door’s annual Bootleg Series arrives with edition #6, and as always there are plenty of twists in store from the Bob Dylan-operated brand. This whiskey is hardly a complete unknown, but rather a well-known quantity, featuring a blend of 12-, 13-, and 14-year-old wheated bourbons finished in “Limousin cigar barrels” and bottled in a ceramic decanter.

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Kavalan Launches 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Whiskies in U.S.

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Kavalan Taiwanese whisky producer Kavalan has launched a limited-edition 15th Anniversary duo now available in select U.S. markets. Imported by San Francisco-based Hotaling & Co., the premium offerings showcase the distillery’s 2009 vintage whiskies at a price point of $1,000 per 750ml bottle. The commemorative release features two distinct expressions: the Kavalan 15th Anniversary Vintage 2009 Oloroso Sherry Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (56.3% ABV) and the Kavalan 15th Ann

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​​The 5 Best Sherry Cocktails

VinePair

Sherry, the fortified wine from Jerez in southern Spain, is a divisive topic among drinkers. With so many different styles Fino, Oloroso, Amontillado, and more it can be a confusing category to most consumers (also, how is it different from cooking sherry?), not to mention its bold, oxidative flavor profile that doesnt necessarily have universal appeal.

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Noodle and Beer turns up the heat in Chinatown

Bar Magazine

Noodle and Beer opened its second site at 27 Wardour Street, Chinatown, W1 on Thursday 13th March. Following on from the success of their first site on Bell Lane in Spitalfields, Noodle and Beer is excited to be bringing their love of Sichuan spice to Chinatown. Founded by Xiaoxiao Wang, Noodle and Beer is inspired by his upbringing in the Sichuan Province, famous for its rich seasonings which create a riot of spicy flavour that has made Sichuan cuisine globally renowned.

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This Week's Beer News: Under New Glass

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Beer Under Glass gets a new venue this year! On Friday, the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild announced that this year’s Beer Under Glass, the kickoff event for Illinois Craft Beer Week would be held at “the acclaimed Millennium Park Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace in the heart of Downtown Chicago.” Other than the odd Oktoberfest gathering, I’m pretty sure the only other true craft beer festival ever held in that space was Half Acre’s Far & Away Invitational in Octobe

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