Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We invite you to embark on a sensory journey with Smoke Lab Saffron’s exclusive cocktails created by Chilled 100 member and Smoke Lab Brand Ambassador Paula Lukas. Each sip a harmonious blend of aromatic saffron notes and carefully curated ingredients. Sherry , Vodka , Whiskey Surrender Ingredients 1 1/2 oz Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka 1 oz Suntory Toki Whisky 1 oz Lustau Fino Jarana Sherry 2 dashes Bittermens Elemakule Tiki Bitters 3 dried rosebuds - garnish Preparation ombine liquid ingredients in

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Distilled spirits can be thought of as a perfect convergence of agriculture, art, and engineering. For mezcal expert Chava Peribán, life has taken him through each of those stations. “I studied industrial design, but I realized early on that I didn’t want to spend my life making models of chairs, cars, or jewelry,” Peribán says. “I was more interested in the manufacturing side of things.

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Rapscallion, a Manhattan cocktail riff, is a European modern classic, and the Scotch whisky drink has been called the best nightcap.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When 2022 Imbibe 75 Place to Watch Nobody’s Darling opened in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, it was amid a dwindling number of queer-centered spaces nationwide. Undeterred, co-owners Angela Barnes and Renauda Riddle knew that they wanted to create a bar that was not only welcoming and safe but truly joyous. It wasn’t long before the accolades began to roll in, including a James Beard Award nomination for Outstanding Bar Program, and the bar found the enthusiastic embrace

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The 2024 Sun Wine and Food Fest at Mohegan Sun was a spectacular celebration of culinary excellence and fine beverages. Spanning over several days, the festival brought together renowned chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and food enthusiasts from around the world for a series of unforgettable events. With close to 10,000 guests in attendance at this year’s Sun Wine & Food Fest, over 12,000 drinks were poured during Friday’s Grand Tasting Preview and Saturday’s Grand Tasting events (combined) w

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

First, a little bit of breaking Midwestern beer news this afternoon: Minneapolis’ Fair State Brewing Cooperative just announced that they had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. “This does not mean we are shutting down,” according to CEO Evan Sallee in a post on their website. “[W]e are just restructuring our debt and will emerge on the other side stronger for it.” Let’s hope so.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Indri, India’s homegrown single malt brand from the House of Piccadily Distilleries, has won ‘Best in Show, Double Gold’ award at the prestigious Whiskies of the World Awards 2023. More recently, Indri-Trini, India’s first triple cask single malt, has bagged the Best ‘New World’ Whiskey title by the US-based alcobev platform, VinePair. These recognitions further strengthen Indri’s position as one of the fastest growing Indian single malt brands, both in India and overseas.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Scotch is the spirit of Scotland, figuratively and literally. It’s generally accepted that whisky distilling began in Scotland by way of monks who arrived on the isle, didn’t have wine grapes, and started using grain mash to make spirits. The first documented record of distilling in Scotland appears in a 1494 tax record that reads, “Eight bolls of malt to Friar John Cor wherewith to make aqua vitae,” or “water of life.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

BrewDog has moved into the tequila category with the launching of Casa Rayos. BrewDog produces Casa Rayos in collaboration with the Orendain family, which is said to be the third-oldest tequila-distilling family in the Mexican town of Tequila. The Casa Rayos tequila is said to be loaded with lime and orange citrus zest, alongside spicy cracked black pepper, pink peppercorn and an ‘earthy component’.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The hottest new wine of 2023 turned up the heat on the wine industry: Stella Rosa Pineapple & Chili, the first of three new additions to the company’s Spicy Series. The low-alcohol (5 percent ABV) wine blends Moscato d’Asti grapes with tropical fruit natural flavors and a distillate of Calabrian chilis. According to Nielsen data , it was the best-selling new wine SKU of 2023.

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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

Spiritz

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued sixth summons to Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with an ongoing investigation into the now-scrapped liquor policy. He has been asked to appear before the probe agency on 19th February. The sixth summons comes days after a Delhi court noted that prima facie the Delhi Chief Minister was legally bound to comply with ED’s summons.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Americans love beer, and with thousands of options on the market from breweries in all 50 states, how much we pay for those offerings can vary significantly. From the ingredients used, to brewing techniques, labor, and even the location of the brewery itself, multiple factors combine to determine a beer’s sticker price. Then there’s each state’s alcohol taxing policy to consider.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Malibu has introduced its new ready-to-serve (RTS) cocktails – a line of refreshingly delicious cocktails made with malibu. The new Malibu RTS is expanding on Malibu’s portfolio of canned cocktails to take convenience to the next level with a portable, shareable way to enjoy summer vibes no matter the season. With flavours Strawberry Daiquiri, Pineapple Bay Breeze, and Rum Punch, consumers can unlock happy hours with Malibu RTS.

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Drinks International

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Pernod Ricard reported a -3% decline of both organic sales and organic profit from recurring operations for the first half of the financial year 2024.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As with many grape varieties, there’s an East Coast-West Coast divide when it comes to American Syrah , something most casual wine drinkers probably don’t realize — that is, if domestic Syrah is on their radar at all. But Syrah is a phenomenal red grape, the signature variety of the Northern Rhône in France, where it appears in such storied appellations as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In 2024, the World Whiskies Awards came to Louisville, Kentucky, the home of bourbon, to hand out the awards for the best American whiskeys and bourbons. Since its inception in 2017, the awards have become one of the most important events on the calendar for whiskey producers hoping to clinch one of the many titles on offer. On February 8th, 2024, the American categories had their winners announced.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

So I didn’t even know that songstress Kylie Minogue had a wine operation — and now it’s expanding into the burgeoning non-alcoholic space with the launch of Kylie 0% Sparkling Rosé Wine, its first in the U.S. market. Some winemaking details: Kylie 0% Sparkling Rosé Wine Alternative uses a unique fermentation process that reduces sugars by up to 30%, generates no alcohol, yet delivers all the subtle flavors and characteristics of a traditionally fermented wine produced with orga

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We review Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Single Batch Series Batch 035 Centenary Cask, made from whiskeys drawn from a rare Oloroso Sherry puncheon managed in a solera style. (image via Chattanooga Whiskey) Editor’s Note: The party behind this whisky gave us a review sample. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. There is perhaps no baked good more synonymous with France than the croissant. Flaky, buttery, and delicious, the delicate pastry is available at nearly every boulangerie in the country, oft-paired with a cafe au lait or a mid-afternoon glass of wine.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In 2024, the World Whiskies Awards came to Louisville, Kentucky, the home of bourbon, to hand out the awards for the best American whiskeys and bourbons. Since its inception in 2017, the awards have become one of the most important events on the calendar for whiskey producers hoping to clinch one of the many titles on offer. On February 8th, 2024, the American categories had their winners announced.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Dragan Milivojevic is bar manager at Bacalar, new Yucatán-inspired restaurant in Austin, TX. The Hellote is Bacalar’s twist on a traditional Martini. I created it to elevate corn, which serves as the foundational ingredient in the Mayan culture and on Bacalar’s food menu. Elote means “corn” in Spanish; corn is a unifying thread throughout the restaurant, from decor to dessert.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

There’s little we like more than checking out goodies from Jamaica’s Hampden Estate , which only began releasing its stock under its own name in 2018. Here’s a peek at three new(ish) releases from the iconic operation. Hampden “Great House” Rum Distillery Edition 2023 – This is the fifth edition of Great House , and these are always outstanding rums.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Missed booking a table for Valentine’s Day? No worries, we’ve got you with two fabulous loved-up offerings available throughout February. The first is the Renais (M)onth of Love menu at M Restaurant in the City. It’s a winner, not only well-priced – a bargain at £55 per head, including the extremely quaffable Emma Spritz (Renais Gin, Chablis wine, elderflower, lemon juice and soda water) as your welcome drink.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As the Light Beer Wars were heating up in the mid-1970s, a family-run brewery in western New York called F.X. Matt — one of the nation’s oldest, and still running to this very day — came up with a wild new packaging format. It was bold. It was bizarre. It was… balls? That’s right. Big, translucent plastic spheres full of 5.16 gallons of Matt’s Premium Lager.

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Drinkstuff

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This Tiki Mug is perfect to serve from classic to the most exotic cocktails. Our unique mug is designed to elevate your beverage experience and leave high impressions on your guests.

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Drinks International

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Spirits distributor Speciality Brands is adding Takamaka to its rum portfolio, alongside signing an exclusive partnership with Chichibu Distillery, taking over from Speciality Drinks.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Uttarakhand government has for the first time permitted bottling of foreign liquor in the state under its new excise policy for the fiscal 2024-25. This move aims to attract excise revenue and investment. A revenue target of Rs 4440 crore has been given for the financial year 2024-2025 with an increase of 11 percent against the revenue target of Rs 4000 crore for the current financial year 2023-24.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Sunbathers lay out on the sugar-white sand of Florida”s Gulf Coast beach, here Siesta Key. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Florida Blogger With amusement parks and lots of amusement, the state of Florida is a holidays heaven, a forget-the-work-for-a-week place that is high on tourism and doen’t mind tackiness. It is also a partier’s paradise, with the best beach bars in America as well as daytime drinking places where people pull up to bars on intracoastal wa

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Out of its three core business units, Raisio’s oat-based portfolio, which includes the Elovena oat-based drinks, performed the best in 2023.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s always 5 O’Clock Somewhere at the Square Grouper Tiki Bar in Jupiter. Photo: Square Grouper By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Florida Blogger B lue skies, palm trees and bars are not the exclusive domain of South Beach, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale in South Florida. The huge eastern coastine is dotted with small cities and communties north of Lauderdale, each with it’s own cluster of activity and locals.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Companies must be cautious against “AI washing” in their claims about the technology, warned chairman of the US SEC, Gary Gensler.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

People walk along a Florida beach. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Florida Blogger S ettled as the anchor of the country, beyond even the Deep South, Florida is a palm tree paradise, an easily-accessible state that is filled with fun. Florida is a peninsula but in many ways it’s more like an island, as it is so different from even its closest neighbors.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Molson Coors Beverage Co. is confident that it can propel its “tremendous” full-year results for 2023 into the new year.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #ASMGlobal –Thunder Ridge Nature Arena — a decade in planning, development and construction with the ambition to create America’s most beautiful outdoor amphitheater — is scheduled to open this May as a one-of-a-kind immersive outdoor “musical postcard from Mother Nature.” Located in Ridgedale, Missouri, just a few miles from Branson, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena combines the natural beauty of the Ozarks with the stunningly beautiful architecture that

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

China’s Tsingtao beer is set to be distributed in the UK by LEC Beverages Group in partnership with In Good Company.

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