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The Cocktail Syrups You Actually Need This Season

PUNCH

What are the best easy-to-make cocktail syrups for better holiday cocktails? Here are 5 simple DIY recipes to upgrade your next round.

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8 to Try: Giftable Liqueurs

Imbibe Magazine

For the aspiring home bartender or all-around bon vivant, a bottle of liqueur is truly an inspired gift, sparking experimentation and adding aesthetic flair to the back bar. Because we couldn’t pick just five, here are eight of our faves. St. George Spirits NOLA Coffee Liqueur From Bay Area distillery St. George Spirits , this unique coffee liqueur evokes the nostalgic flavor of New Orleans.

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Sip Into Fall With These 2 Cocktails from Alabama’s Tre Luna Bar & Kitchen

Chilled Magazine

As the weather gets colder and gatherings with loved ones fill the calendar, there’s no better way to celebrate than with fall-inspired cocktails. Although both cooler beverages, Tre Luna’s new cocktails radiate the crisp fall air and autumnal spice in every sip! Check out the full recipes below. Whiskey Frozen Apple Cider by Jonathan Brasher, FOH Manager at Tre Luna Kitchen & Bar Ingredients 8 oz.

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This Week's New Beer Labels: Adding Pie, Changing Paradigms

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

All it took was a single three-letter word added to a beer label to make me reconsider extending the season for a particular beer style. That’s a lot of work for a single label, but that’s why it’s … The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: I think most of us relate pumpkin beers almost entirely to October, but I also think MORE Brewing has come up with a very clever way to push the Overton Window of pumpkin season into November holiday drinking simply by adding “Pi

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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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The 50 Best Wines of 2024

VinePair

Check out the best wines from previous years here ! As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking the opportunity to reflect on the standout wines we’ve tasted this year at VinePair HQ. This list features bottles that range from traditional producers representing their regions to new, up-and-coming winemakers pushing the boundaries with lesser-known grapes and techniques.

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When Cloud Nine Descended at Gurugram

Spiritz

Most days in a year rise and set just like any other. However, a day like 18th October comes but once a year, and it leaves behind lasting impressions, countless fond memories, and a wealth of knowledge to carry forward. It was a day when the 11th edition of the Spiritz Conclave and Achievers’ Awards 2024 at the Olympus, Le Meridien Gurgaon was one even that blossomed into an unforgettable occasion.

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Selecting the Best in Alcobev, Hospitality & Travel Retail

Spiritz

The jury had a daunting yet exciting job to determine the winners for the Achievers’ Awards. The categories they were tasked with adjudicating ranged from individual excellence to corporate leadership, product debuts, and standout performances in the hospitality, travel retail and alcoholic beverage industries. Judging in each category demanded a deep understanding of industry trends, consumer preferences, and operational excellence.

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BARTENDER® Magazine Fall/Winter 2024 issue

Bartender.com

BARTENDER ® 2024 Fall/Winter issue BARTENDER® 2024 Fall/Winter Edition features: Marriott International’s “Master of the Craft”, A Glass Act, Featured Bar Thunderbolt, Tequila Volteo, Maison Billecart-Salmon Champagne, Cocktail Camera featuring Jordan Hughes, Staying Healthy on the Road, Sippin’ Santa, Signature Cocktails and more!

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IGL and Amrut announce a strategic partnership

Spiritz

India Glycols Limited (IGL) and Amrut Distilleries have announced a strategic partnership to promote some of the leading brands of Amrut in north India. Under this partnership, IGL has entered into a brand licensing agreement with Amrut; the maker of internationally acclaimed Indian single malt whiskies, gin as well as rum. Through this partnership IGL forays into the premium alcoholic beverages market in India.

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Keeping Our Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shops Family-Friendly

Dry Atlas

By Kristin Patrick, Co-Founder of Orangily Retail & Distribution What’s one thing brunch spots and ice cream shops have in common? Kids. Lots of them. Especially when they’re in a suburb consistently ranked as one of the most desirable for families in the US by CNBC, Livability.com, and Travel & Leisure. So how do you handle kids when you own two non-alcoholic bottle shops, one next to a very popular brunch spot and one next to a very popular ice cream shop in Carmel, Indiana?

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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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Shaking Up the Holidays: How NYC Bartender Bre Lotz Turns La Marca Prosecco Into Festive Magic

VinePair

When it comes to making cocktails, New York bartender Bre Lotz’s first goal is to create a cocktail that will resonate with her customers while highlighting the ingredients she chooses to include. An industry veteran, Lotz has been bartending for almost 20 years; however, she only started developing her own cocktails in 2019. She now puts those skills to work at a popular underground-style bar in New York City. “I am a creative person and I’ve always been into art, and I just d

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Review: 2bar Single Barrel Bourbon 6 Years Old

Drinkhacker

The Pacific Northwest is ripe with American single malt whisky, but Seattle’s 2bar Spirits sets its sights on executing quality bourbon. Nathan Kaiser established the modest Seattle distillery in 2010 and formally opened in 2012. Drinkhacker first checked in with 2bar’s bourbon in 2014 with a bottling aged for 9 months in 15-gallon barrels.

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The VinePair Podcast: Making Sake Work in America

VinePair

There’s probably no drink in the beverage alcohol space that’s simultaneously more familiar to American drinkers, yet less marketed and branded as sake. Everyone’s tried it. Everybody has some idea of what it is, but if someone said, “name a sake — any sake,” most would admittedly be a little tongue-tied. It’s a category in which stateside brand building has been somewhat absent over the years.

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Maker’s Mark Appoints New Master Distiller & Lead Blender

The Whiskey Wash

Blake Layfield will become Maker’s Mark’s new Master Distiller, and Beth Buckner takes on the role of Lead Blender. Headshot credit: Clay Cook. Maker’s Mark , renowned for its dedication to crafting high-quality Kentucky bourbon, has announced two new appointments to its leadership team. Dr. Blake Layfield will take on the role of Master Distiller, while Beth Buckner steps into the position of lead blender.

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Fall Drinks Fit For Thanksgiving 2024

Cheers

Thanksgiving is coming up, and while it’s a huge time to gather with family and friends at home, it’s also a big weekend for going out. We’ve picked seven seasonal cocktails for their autumnal fruit flavors like apples and pears and herbs such as sage and thyme. And here’s a look back at our 2023 Thanksgiving roundup. Print Spiced Apple Margarita Course Drinks Keyword agave, apple cider, cinnamon, lime, tequila Ingredients 2 parts Código 1530 Reposado Tequila 1 ½ &#

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5 Rare Scotches From The 1970s

The Whiskey Wash

A selection of scotch whiskies bottled in the 1970s. The beauty of working within the rare scotch whisky sphere is that I get to see some fantastic old and rare bottles, produced many decades ago. These bottles were sold at prices that seem jaw-droppingly low in today’s ever-expanding market. However, they can offer valuable glimpses into scotch whisky history and industry practices during a certain period.

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Review: J.P. Wiser’s Canadian Whisky 42 Years Old

Drinkhacker

Nestled along the Detroit River in Windsor, Ontario, J.P. Wiser’s is no stranger to producing whisky with multi-decade age statements. Their newest stateside offering — the first of “The Decades Series” — comes with an eye-popping 42 year old age statement. Distilled in 1982, this blended Canadian whisky was aged across a combination of Speyside single malt casks, Canadian oak barrels, and ex-bourbon barrels.

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Wine investment groups under fire from UK’s ASA

Just Drinks

The UK's Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has deemed six online ads from four wine investment groups to be "misleading"

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The Cocktail College Podcast: A Spirited Deep Dive on Vodka

VinePair

“Cocktail College” is brought to you today by Ketel One Vodka. Listeners, you know me if you’ve heard enough episodes, and you know I’m a firm believer that vodka has distinct and specific character. And I like trying it on its own, but I love it most in cocktails. Now in the case of today’s vodka, Ketel One, it’s made using a wheat base which gives it a crisp finish.

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BlueTriton ceases operations at Canada bottling plant

Just Drinks

The closure of the site in Ontario, Canada, was said to bear no relation to the recent combination of BlueTriton and Primo Water.

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Scapegrace Unveils New Zealand’s Largest Distillery

The Whiskey Wash

The distillery is located on the shores of Lake Dunstan. Credit: Scapegrace Distilling Co. Scapegrace Distilling Co., based in New Zealand , has unveiled a brand new state-of-the-art distillery at Lake Dunstan , Central Otago. The distillery, which has a large distilling capacity for single malt whisky as well as gin and vodka, is set to bolster New Zealand’s global reputation as a producer of quality spirits.

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Carrefour puts pressure on suppliers over Nutri-Score labels

Just Drinks

French grocery giant Carrefour is demanding that suppliers include Nutri-Score labels on product information displayed online.

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Review: Penelope Private Select Estate Collection Bourbon 9 Years Old

Drinkhacker

After launching in 2018, Penelope made waves blending and finishing whiskey distilled by MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Fall of 2024 adds a new slant to the Penelope tradition by adding Kentucky bourbon to the mix with the inaugural release of the annual Penelope Private Select Estate Collection. The May 2023 acquisition of Penelope by MGP/ Luxco means the operation now has stocks of Kentucky bourbon readily available for blending.

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Dutch brewer Royal Swinkels buys beer business in Georgia

Just Drinks

Netherlands-based brewer Royal Swinkels has snapped up a beer and distribution business in Georgia in the Caucasus.

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Omni Hotels Launching Blitzen’s Bar Holiday Pop-Up

Cheers

Dallas-based Omni Hotels & Resorts this Friday will unveil a new seasonal Blitzen’s Bar at 13 Omni property locations. The holiday pop-up will feature innovative libations from mixologist, author and bar owner, Julie Reiner. Blitzen’s Bar will transport guests to a wonderland that evokes an over-the-top festive ambiance with an elevated look and feel, the company says.

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Osborne switches UK distributor for Spanish spirits range

Just Drinks

Osborne, the Spain-based spirits group, has changed distributor in the UK, signing up Mangrove Global to replace Craftwork.

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THE 2024 VERO BARTENDER COMPETITION ENTRIES ARE OPEN NOW!

Australian Bartender

THE 2024 VERO BARTENDER COMPETITION IS OPEN. ENTER NOW! From a nostalgic trip through the ’90s to a neon-lit journey into the future, Amaro Montenegro celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2025 by exploring its role in mixology in 2165. Bartenders will be challenged to test their creativity and envision the world of cocktails 140 years from now.

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Varun Beverages to acquire PepsiCo bottling companies in Tanzania and Ghana 

Just Drinks

Varun Beverages is expanding operations by acquiring full ownership in two PepsiCo bottling companies in Africa.

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How to Be a Good Operator When Your Restaurant Closes Unexpectedly

VinePair

A friend reached out to me recently about his sister’s disappointing experience with a three-Michelin-star restaurant in New York. It was her 15th wedding anniversary with her partner and they planned to visit the restaurant, which has always been on their bucket list, one year in advance to celebrate; they live a four-hour flight away. In the time between the couple making the reservation and flying into New York, the restaurant experienced something in their kitchen that forced them to close u

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Diageo launches Global Luxury Division

Spiritz

Diageo created the Diageo Luxury Group to unite its global luxury spirits and experiences for the first time. The Diageo Luxury Group is a new global division which unites Diageo’s luxury assets into one portfolio including key luxury brands Brora and Port Ellen, iconic Scottish brand homes including Johnnie Walker Princes Street, and luxury wine business Justerini & Brooks.

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Celebrate the Season with Zeronimo: Joshua James’s Non-Alcoholic Wine Guide

Dry Atlas

Partner Content: Zeronimo By Joshua James, Founder, Ocean Beach Cafe With over twenty years of bartending experience and as the owner of Ocean Beach Cafe—San Francisco’s first non-alcoholic bar and bottle shop—I’ve been on the hunt for the highest quality non-alcoholic wines to share with curious drinkers. And Zeronimo is, by far, the best I’ve found.

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Amber Beverage UK announces addition of Peddlers Gin to portfolio

Bar Magazine

Amber Beverage UK strengthens its super-premium portfolio with Shanghai craft gin Amber Beverage UK (ABUK) has welcomed Peddlers Gin to its portfolio, the multi-award winning, market-pioneering Shanghai gin. Peddlers Gin is made with eleven botanicals, including Buddha’s hand and Sichuan pepper, embodying the brand’s philosophy of combining ingredients from the West and the Far East.

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The VinePair Podcast: Cocktails Are Getting Sweeter. Why?

VinePair

After all those Screwdrivers , Harvey Wallbangers , and Sex on the Beaches put a cavity in America’s sweet tooth during the ‘70s and ‘80s, it took decades for the national drinking culture to shake the stigma of unsophistication and kitsch around sugary drinks. But now, sweet cocktails are making a comeback, albeit in a more — for lack of a better word — sophisticated manner.

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Dr. Bill Lumsden On The Transition To A 12 Year Old Glenmorangie Original

The Whiskey Wash

Glenmorangie has made a defining move in its evolution by increasing the age statement of its flagship expression, The Original, from 10 years to 12 years. This change marks a new chapter for the brand, enhancing the depth and maturity of a whisky loved by enthusiasts worldwide. To understand the vision behind this transition, Dan Crowell, Keeper of the Quiach and Glenmorangie’s U.S.