Fri.Oct 18, 2024

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The Season of Spooky Sips

Imbibe Magazine

Around this time of year, when one catches that first whiff of pumpkin spice and the nights grow longer and colder, thoughts turn to Halloween party planning. And whether it’s for an intimate scary-movie night or a monster bash, terrifying tipples will play a starring role. But for those seeking spooky sips that aren’t the candy-inspired kind, peruse this list of cocktails with hauntingly Halloween-appropriate names and seasonal flavors.

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Inside Manska’s Mind: The Impact of Tulip Glasses on the Perception of Spirits

Chilled Magazine

We go inside the mind of George F. Manska for an analytical look at Sensory Science for Bartenders. In this segment, George explains the impact of Tulip Glasses on the perception of spirits, an exploration of drinkers’ attitudes and experiences. Preface by George Manska, CR&D: We at Arsilica, Inc. have been dedicated to alcohol beverage sensory research since 2002, with our discovery that glass shape can control aroma profile display and dissipate pungent, anesthetic ethanol to improve aroma

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Drink of the Week: Bonny Doon Carbon Nay Rosé Wine

Imbibe Magazine

It probably doesn’t shock you to hear that thick glass bottles have heavy environmental footprints. What might be more surprising is how much of a problem glass presents for wine, an industry deeply connected to the climate. I’ve seen estimates that glass is responsible for anywhere from 29% to 50% of wine’s carbon impact. As a result, ecologically minded producers are experimenting with new ways to package wines.

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This Salty, Lean Amaretto Makes the Godfather Modern

PUNCH

For the best Godfather cocktail recipe, turn to Amaretto Adriatico, a new, salty take on the Italian liqueur that can also be enjoyed neat.

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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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This Week's Beer Events & Socials

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

After Wednesday’s two taproom closure announcements, here’s some happy news for your Friday afternoon: Keeping Together was finally able to source and receive a replacement brewhouse after losing a ton of money when their previous supplier closed up shop, leaving them (at the time) s**t outta luck. Even though they’re in New Mexico now, I (and many others) are surely super glad to see more forward progress for the brewery project originally launched in Chicago. averieswanson A

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Featured Bartender October 2024: Heidi Finley of Ritz Carlton Sarasota in Sarasota, FL

Bartender.com

Heidi Finley Bar: Ritz Carlton Sarasota Location: Sarasota, FL The 2024 Winner of the Marriott International Masters of the Craft Competition is Heidi Finley! Heidi is just a red headed island girl living a big city dream. Originally from Key West Florida Bartending and creating cocktails for over 20 years. Always searching for the new and unimaginable.

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US distiller MGP Ingredients issues profit warning

Just Drinks

MGP Ingredients, the US distiller home to El Mayor Tequila and Penelope Bourbon, has cut its forecasts for sales and underlying earnings.

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Good Bourbon For A Good Cause Raises $200k For Wildfire-Affected Texan Communities

The Whiskey Wash

(Left to right) Clay Stribling, Nancy Garrison, Dan Garrison, Curtis Osmond. Credit: Good Bourbon For A Good Cause On Monday, the Good Bourbon for a Good Cause initiative presented the Amarillo Area Foundation with a $220,000 check to support recovery efforts following the Texas Panhandle wildfires. The funds were raised by several Texas-based businesses through Panhandle Proud, an initiative focused on aiding local communities impacted by the fires.

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Sponsored Content: It’s Not Just Vodka, It’s an Experience

Cheers

Content provided by IV20 Buy IV 20 here. IV 20 Spirits is more than just an award-winning brand; it’s a rapidly growing startup redefining vodka with a clear vision for success. Launched in 2024, our innovative IV 20 Terp Vodka infuses premium vodka with unique terpenes, capturing the essence of cannabis culture in a 100% federally legal and THC-free spirit.

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The Best American Rye Malt Whiskey From The 2024 SIP Awards

The Whiskey Wash

The 2024 SIP Awards, a renowned consumer-judged competition, celebrated the best in spirits across various categories, and American Rye Malt Whiskey was no exception. This category highlights whiskeys that feature malted rye as the primary grain, resulting in a unique balance of spice and complexity. Much like rye whiskeys, malted rye whiskeys must contain at least 51% malted rye in the mash bill.

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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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Spotlight on Sustainability

Cheers

Welcome to the 2024 edition of Sustainability, a special supplement to Beverage Dynamics, Cheers, StateWays and Beverage Wholesaler. This issue looks at how on- and off-premise operators are lowering their carbon footprints, some of the sustainable products and practices of industry suppliers, and more. Read Now Subscribe to Cheers The post Spotlight on Sustainability appeared first on Cheers.

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Review: Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 5

Drinkhacker

What initially felt like a one-off is now onto its fifth annual release: Highland Park , no age statement, at Cask Strength. HP has always been a little cagey about what goes into this undiluted bottling, but that’s in part because there’s so much going on. It also changes a little each year. For Release No. 5, the distillery says it “has been matured predominantly in first-fill, sherry-seasoned European oak casks – including Pedro Ximénez casks – plus refill casks, ex-bourbon

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Purple People Eater Cocktail

Mix That Drink

The Purple People Eater cocktail is a spooky, sweet blend of vodka, Chambord, blue curaçao, and cranberry juice, with a purple sugar rim and edible glitter!

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Review: 2021 Hillick & Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling Seneca Lake New York

Drinkhacker

Paul Hobbs is a globetrotting, California-based winemaking bigshot, so naturally you’ll find his most expensive and ambitious winery project to date… in New York’s Finger Lakes region. Hillick & Hobbs is a riesling (and only riesling) producer on the southeastern banks of Seneca Lake, where this grape thrives. We don’t get much New York wine to sample, so I was excited to give it a whirl.

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NYC Bartenders Are (Finally) Giving the Lychee Martini the Respect It Deserves

VinePair

The Lychee Martini has come a long way since it first took New York City by storm in the ‘90s. In recent years, what was once a pink symbol of sugary indulgence crafted more for its aesthetic appeal than its flavor has undergone somewhat of a transformation. Today, a new generation of bartenders is reclaiming and redefining the Lychee Martini — breathing new life into the drink by balancing its sweetness, incorporating fresh ingredients, and honoring the Asian cultural heritage behind its namesa

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US private-label market share could hit 30% by 2033 – Rabobank

Just Drinks

Private-label made up 19% of US grocery sales in 2023 and Rabobank expects retail consolidation among other factors to fuel future growth.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: Techniques: Building Faster Rounds

VinePair

Admittedly, it’s been a while since we’ve done a “Techniques” episode on “Cocktail College.” Summer seemed to simultaneously last an age and then — just like that — it was gone. So, if you’ll be so kind as to forgive that slight pause in our technique-driven programming, we promise you that we are more than making up for it today. While “Techniques” episodes often focus on processes and drinks that require expensive equipment and esoteric ingredients, today we’re returning to t

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Integrated Beverage Group expands Oregon presence with Firesteed Cellars acquisition 

Just Drinks

IBG has expanded its footprint in Oregon’s Willamette Valley through the acquisition of wine producer Firesteed Cellars.

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The VinePair Podcast: Who Gets to Make Creative Cocktails?

VinePair

It’s no secret that some cocktail menus — even at restaurants — are ambitious. But are they getting too ambitious? Often, while a drink with six-plus ingredients and a slew of infusions might pique one’s interest, the components don’t come together to deliver a balanced cocktail. While it’s understandable why many bartenders want to set themselves apart from the pack and offer a multitude of original creations, not every guest venturing into a bar or restaurant necessarily wants an experim

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LVMH ‘to replace Moët Hennessy CEO’

Just Drinks

Luxury consumer goods giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has appointed a new CEO for its Wine & Spirits division

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GSN Alert: New Spirits Releases 10.18.24

Good Spirits News

Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2024-03 “Master Distillers Batch” Master Distillers Batch is the third bourbon batch release from Booker’s for 2024. The batch is named after the a group of distillers from the late 80s and early 90s who were influential to Fred Noe, Beam Family 7th generation Master Distiller. This group of legends includes his own father Booker Noe and his peers at other distilleries.

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Belgium’s Brouwerij Martens snaps up United Dutch Breweries

Just Drinks

Belgian family-owned Brouwerij Martens has acquired United Dutch Breweries (UDB) from private-equity firm Gimv.

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Lasso Motel is a five-star foray into finished whiskey

Boozist

Most brands launch with a single spirit and build from there. Not Lasso Motel. They’re launching with an astonishing 13 different whiskies, including 9 different unique finishes. And while the brand has nothing to do with the great Ted Lasso, I can’t help of his wise words, “taking on a challenge is a lot like […] The post Lasso Motel is a five-star foray into finished whiskey appeared first on Boozist.

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label Unveils New Limited Edition Expression, Ice Chalet

Bartender.com

Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch Whisky, is entering the Après Ski occasion for the first time with the launch of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet, a limited edition Scotch Whisky that blends Après Ski and fashion together for a new luxury audience. Created by Master Blender, Emma Walker, each sip of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet starts with notes of cinnamon-spiced apple that give way to warm cloves and spices before finishing with subtle hints of Alpine smoke.

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QUORNPRO PUTS PROTEIN ON THE MENU

Bar Magazine

Made from mycoprotein, the delicious new QuornPro Vegan Beef Burger is primed to take centre stage. Grill it, griddle it, slice it, or dice it. Stack it high in epic burgers or toss it in a stir fry with a flourish of toppings, sauces or sides. Whatever you do with it, prepare to make mouths water. Paul Jennings, Head of Culinary at QuornPro, says: “Burgers remain a top menu choice.

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The Best Glassware for Every Cocktail Enthusiast

Bartender.com

When it comes to crafting the perfect cocktail, the right glassware can elevate both the presentation and drinking experience. Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or someone who enjoys hosting friends and family, investing in quality glasses makes all the difference. Here’s a guide to the best glassware options available, ensuring you have the perfect vessel for every drink.

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Review: Godawan 02 Fruit And Spice Indian Single Malt Whisky

The Whiskey Wash

Who Should Buy Godawan 02 Fruit And Spice? Much like Godawan 01 , Godawan 02 Fruit And Spice is a gentle, complex liquid that has a lot to say for itself. If you’re a little bored with typical sherry cask Scottish whisky, this seems like a great alternative that offers a solid foundation of rich flavors, with a long and lingering finish that has a really long dwell time.

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October 2024 Featured Bar: KUDUOWL in Downey, CA

Bartender.com

Nestled on the second floor of a historic building that once housed the Avenue Downey movie theater of the 1950s, Kuduowl emerges as a sanctuary of craft cocktails and culinary delight. Born from a vivid dream, the name Kuduowl embodies the spirit of a mythical guardian—majestic and profound—reflecting Global Cocktail Creative, Bad Birdy’s, personal journey and passion for hospitality.

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Distillers One of One Charity Auction To Return In 2025 Featuring Rare Scotch Whisky Lots

The Whiskey Wash

Some of the rare whisky lots featured in the 2023 auction. The Brora Iris is in the center, with the Bowmore STAC on the far right. Credit: Distillers One of One The Distillers One of One Charity Auction, which sees incredibly rare whisky lots auctioned in partnership with Sotheby’s, is set to return in October 2025. 100% of the hammer prices achieved benefit charities including the Youth Action Fund.

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A New All-Day Restaurant, Bar and Hideaway Launching This November in Mayfair

Bar Magazine

Tucked away in a Mayfair mews, SILVA is a new day-to-night restaurant set to open its doors this November. Derived from the Latin word for “forest,” SILVA’s menu will evolve in harmony with the seasons, taking inspiration from across the Mediterranean all the way to Japan to deliver a modern restaurant for modern Londoners. Founder Daria Grebenyuk and her experienced team have created an elegant space that will focus on a convivial atmosphere and warm hospitality at the heart of Brut

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Nestlé CEO needs to dig deep as mid-term growth target downgrades loom

Just Drinks

Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe is leaning towards “guidance that we believe is achievable and hopefully beatable”

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Jobs growth continues across SME services sector despite dip in business activity

Bar Magazine

NatWest’s SME Growth Tracker published today shows that service providers, from hospitality and leisure to transport and professional services, have experienced an uplift in the number of jobs available. The Growth Tracker monitors the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), tracking business activity, future activity, employment, outstanding business, and pricing across the private sector.

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Improve Your Old Fashioned

Cocktails with Suderman

Before the Old Fashioned , there was the Whiskey Cocktail. And almost as soon as there was a Whiskey Cocktail, there were variations, modifications, and “improvements” — small tweaks that generally stuck to the template but altered the drink with clever additions. In the past, those variations were primarily the domain of professional bartenders with access to a wide selection of unusual imported ingredients.

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Jameson Launches Triple Cask Whisky Part Matured In Chestnut Casks

The Whiskey Wash

Jameson Triple Triple Chestnut Edition will roll out globally in early 2025. Credit: Jameson Irish Whiskey Jameson Irish Whiskey , owned by Irish Distillers , has expanded its portfolio with the release of Jameson Triple Triple Chestnut Edition. Elevated by triple cask maturation, Chestnut Edition is smooth, sweet, nutty, and unmistakably Jameson. Jameson Triple Triple Chestnut Edition is now available for an RRP of $29 in South Africa.

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