PUNCH

JANUARY 2, 2024

At Kato in Los Angeles, bitter melon and cucumber are among more than a dozen ingredients in this high-concept, nonalcoholic crowd-pleaser.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

It’s undeniable: Fresh-squeezed juice tastes best. While simple, handheld reamers are a great option for a single fruit, electric citrus juicers offer a huge bump inefficiency for morning OJ, lemonade, or your next batch of Margaritas. Options abound in terms of both style and function, so we tested some of the most popular models on the market to find the pros and cons of each.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

De Kuyper Royal Distillers announces the retirement of its longstanding Chief Executive Officer, Mark de Witte. Mark de Witte will be succeeded by Leo Evers, a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of expertise in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, both in Europe and in Asia. Mark de Witte expressed his gratitude and reflected on the journey, saying, “It has been a great privilege to lead De Kuyper through a period of significant transformation and growth.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 2, 2024

It sure feels like the first Monday of the year, so I thought I’d put a whole mess of beer news in your inboxes today. You’re welcome. We hope you enjoyed the less-newsy content we put together for you last week; if you missed it, please check out: Our 2023 Best Beers and Best Beer Experiences recap Our Q&A with Other Half COO Andrew Burman re: the Ramova Brewery We spent a lot of time in 2023 thinking about things that were ending, so I thought I’d take a second to review

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Hot Toddy is, at its core, straightforward: It consists of liquor, water or tea, sugar, and spices. And while its history has a number of origin stories — and a number of liquors involved — we know a few things to be true: It’s often cited and used as a cold remedy, both in reference to illness and weather. It’s been around since the 1700s, and is now served in bars and cocktail lounges all over the globe.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 2, 2024

Nao Spirits has launched its latest creation, Pipa – Rum de Goa, a premium spiced rum that pays homage to the 450 years of cultural co-habitation between the Portuguese and local communities in Goa. Derived from the Portuguese word for barrel, ‘Pipa’ – this rum captures the essence of a seamless fusion between local flavours and Portuguese influences.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the backdrop of alcobev producers hiking the base prices of certain brands of alcobev products in Karnataka, the state’s Excise Minister RB Timmapur has said that the excise duty on Indian-made liquor (IML) was unlikely to see an increase in the upcoming budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The hike is in the range between Rs 20 and Rs 30 per 180 ml.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

Depending on how you first encountered reductive notes in wine, hearing this scientific term can either elicit a giddy excitement or nervous hesitation. This is because “reductive” can be used to describe two completely different flavor profiles: one that offers notes of matchstick, smoke, and flint; and another more akin to cabbage, rubber, and eggs.

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Mix That Drink

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Tequila and Tonic blends white tequila with tonic and fresh-squeezed lime. It's a bubbly, refreshing cocktail that makes a nice change from the Gin and Tonic.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here’s another non-alcoholic wine that again showcases how sparkling options outperform still wines in this category. Oddbird’s nonvintage Blanc de Blancs is made in Germany, but it starts in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France. Blanc de Blancs is made from chardonnay and colombard and is matured for 12 months “before being gently liberated from alcohol.” As with other NA sparklers, this comes across immediately as fully authentic — perhaps a touch sweet, but

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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

Mix That Drink

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Tiatip is a layered cocktail with just two ingredients: Tia Maria and Baileys. This cocktail looks so elegant, with its layers of black liqueur and cream.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Mocktails — spirit-free sips, no-proof cocktails , nonalcoholic drinks — whatever you want to call them, have come a long way in recent years. Bars and restaurants are crafting these libations with care and creativity and in some cases developing no-alcohol versions of their signature cocktails. Consumers now expect to see some mocktails on a drink menu, and they expect them to be as good as spirited drinks.

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Bevvy

JANUARY 2, 2024

This Bacardi-led report anticipates the key trends that will define cocktail culture and the spirits business in 2024. The post Cocktail Trends to Watch in 2024 appeared first on Bevvy.

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Drinks International

JANUARY 2, 2024

Michter’s knocks Tanqueray off the top spot as the favourite brand among those behind the stick.

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Mix That Drink

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Irish Cola gets its name from blending Irish whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream with cola. It has a rich taste with notes of fruit and almond.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Sustainability is no longer just an ethical consideration; it’s a strategic necessity, says Maria Pearman, principal and leader in the food and beverage practice at national advisory and accounting firm GHJ. Data show that investing in sustainability is a business-critical priority this year for many organizations, and consumers have shown a willingness to spend more money on premium sustainable goods.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 2, 2024

Maverick Distilling’s new triticale-based whiskey was born from a mistake. After ordering a batch of rye, the distillers discovered they had been sent the similar-looking triticale, a hybrid of rye and wheat. What the hell, the San Antonio-based operation decided, let’s make into whiskey anyway and see what happens. It’s an uncommon grain to use for whiskeymaking, though we’ve seen triticale whiskeys from other distillers a couple of times in the past.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Jack Daniel Distillery was founded by and named for a man — Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel — but the Lynchburg, TN, operation today has a number of women in key positions. Jack Daniel’s hosted several female journalists last year to take an immersive look at the women responsible for making the world’s most popular whiskey. Lexie Phillips, who was named assistant distiller in 2020, led the group on a tour and a tasting.

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Mix That Drink

JANUARY 2, 2024

Do you want to feel like a superhero, even just for a little while? Try the Superman cocktail, a vibrant and powerful drink full of delicious flavors.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 2, 2024

If you want to gamble from the comfort of your own home, there’s no better gaming site than KingCasinoBonus. And if you want to feel like a high roller while playing, there’s no better beverage to sip than a fine Scotch whisky. No matter your game of choice, there’s a top shelf whisky that pairs perfectly with the experience. Aberlour Double Cask 12 Years Old You’re about to ante up and don’t want to think too much about what’s in the glass.

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Mix That Drink

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Cuban Cocktail is a rum-based drink - naturally. In fact, there's little else to it besides lime. It's a bold drink with bold flavor, but it's also well-balanced.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Código 1530, an additive-free tequila , has launched Código 1530 Cristalino Reposado. The new Cristalino consists of the brand’s Reposado aged in French White Oak Cabernet wine barrels, blended with Código’s 6 year “Origen” Extra Añejo and finished in French Cognac casks. “Since we are a single NOM distillery (NOM 1616) we had the freedom and resources to create a completely unique cristalino unlike any other on the market,” says Federico Vaughan, Co-Founder and COO. “We had a

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Malt

JANUARY 2, 2024

One of the things that made me fall in love with whisky was its ability to transport you to another time. We look at age. The post Rhythm and Booze Records #2 Feli y Los Malos Rum first appeared on Malt.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2024

French dairy giant Danone has sold its US-based Horizon Organic and Wallaby units to local investment business Platinum Equity.

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PubClub

JANUARY 2, 2024

These tacos are at The Taco Stand in San Diego. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Blogger Go around Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego, and you can’t help but notice the number of taco shops and Mexican restaurants. They are as frequent as fast food places in other places. Additionally, nearly every mainstream restaurant or restaurant/bar has tacos on their menu.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

The London Spirits Competition is now considered one of the most important spirits competitions in the world and is positioned to call itself the world’s most relevant spirits competition as it rewards products how consumers and trade buy today. The competition is known to attract the best spirits judges in the world and reviews products by Quality, Value, and Package.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2024

Suntory is disinvesting from the Indonesian non-alcoholic beverage market, selling off Suntory Garuda Beverage to Garudafood.

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PubClub

JANUARY 2, 2024

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), the World’s Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer, today announced that it has closed on the acquisition of Ashley Outdoors in Salem, Alabama. Including this location, the Company intends to add 15 dealership locations in the first quarter of 2024 through a combination of opening existing facilities and closing previously announced acquisitions.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2024

France has submitted plans for new rules to require the country’s retailers to alert shoppers to so-called shrinkflation.

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PubClub

JANUARY 2, 2024

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Officials of Satori Collective, a real estate investment management firm focused primarily on hotel property investment, today announced the sale of the 124-suite Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpharetta-Windward Parkway to Bukhari Group Hospitality. Satori achieved an approximate 24% internal rate of return and a 2x equity multiple through the sale.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2024

Flying Fish Brewing Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection following a recent collapse of a deal to sell the company.

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PubClub

JANUARY 2, 2024

Transaction expands Signature’s network, enables further investment in Teterboro and Hayward, delivers an exceptional customer experience and creates opportunities for team members ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Signature Aviation, the world’s largest private aviation terminal operator, has acquired Meridian, an award-winning private aviation company with bases in Teterboro, NJ (TEB) and Hayward, CA (HWD).

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2024

Viva Wine Group has reached an agreement to acquire Norway’s Target Wines for a deal worth roughly Nkr43m ($4.2m).

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PubClub

JANUARY 2, 2024

Steel industry group embraces technology to enhance trade security, regulatory compliance, and supply chain visibility. AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #data –Tech pioneer Transmute , and CANACERO , a prominent Mexican steel trade association, proudly announce the conclusion of their first pilot program. This landmark initiative involved the collaboration of six major Mexican steel manufacturers, ArcelorMittal , Deacero , Gerdau Corsa , Outokumpu Mexinox , Tenaris , and Ternium

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2024

Investor Breal Capital has snapped up another UK brewer, buying Purity Brewing Co. for an undisclosed amount.

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