PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The best classic cocktail recipes, according to experts who blind-tasted top takes on the Manhttan, Martini, Daiquiri, Margarita and more.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Every cocktail on the menu pays homage to a specific heritage property in India, and incorporates flavor profiles that reflect the ingredients found in that region. From the majestic Taj Mahal to the Howrah Bridge, each cocktail tells a story inspired by the historical charm of these architectural wonders, creating a sensory expe

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Bloody Mary, once confined to being a brunch drink, is now at cocktail bars and restaurants and trending as a nighttime staple.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Oktoberfest will take place at the Belgian Beer Cafe at Crowne Plaza Greater Noida from 21 st September -6 th October 2024, from 5 pm to 2 am. This year’s festival promises a delightful blend of rich Bavarian traditions and modern twists, creating an engaging and dynamic experience for festival-goers of all ages. At the heart of Oktoberfest at Crowne Plaza Greater Noida will be a lively atmosphere characterised by the joyful clinking of steins and the enticing aroma of a diverse selection

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In the realm of non-distilling producers, Redemption has built its reputation on taking MGP juice and bottling it into accessibly priced basics , a variety of cask finishes , and ultra-rare halo releases (including an oft-heralded 18 year rye). Around 2022, Redemption began promoting a new addition to its core lineup: Redemption Sur Lee Straight Rye Whiskey.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Indian single malt whisky brand, Indri has secured a listing in premium Tesco supermarkets facilitated by independent spirits distributor, Mangrove Global. Since joining the Mangrove portfolio earlier this year, Indri has experienced unrivalled success, further solidified by this partnership with one of the UK’s leading supermarkets. Indri’s Trini, a non chill-filtered single malt, will be available in 79 Tesco stores, expanding its reach to an even broader consumer base.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Pernod Ricard has recognised India as its largest market by volume and its second-largest by value, according to Jean Touboul, MD of Pernod Ricard India. In FY24, the company saw a 6.1 percent increase in net sales in the Indian market, establishing India as a "growth engine" for the multinational. Touboul highlighted that Indian market's performance regarding Pernod Ricard had been robust as compared to other global markets.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Grain whisky can be overlooked in drinking circles, much like blended whisky, largely due to the fact that it is much cheaper. In this day and age, higher prices equal higher quality, right? Well, not necessarily. In fact, a huge number of styles, including bourbon and rye, can be encompassed under the term ‘grain whisky’ This means that there is a huge variety out there to try.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

People do a cheers during Happy Hour at Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails in San Diego’s East Village. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails, one of the top places in San Diego to watch Padres games, now has a Happy Hour. Called “Sunset Social Hour,” it features discounts on beer, wine and shareable plates. It goes from 4-6 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Karuizawa reopened in 2022, 2024 marked their first year filling casks as they strived to “respect and surpass” its heritage. Photo: Dekanta Karuizawa is producing whisky again. “After more than 20 years Japan’s most legendary whisky distillery is back,” proclaims the official press release. It’s an exciting venture, but start reading into the “reopening” and you might be left wondering what exactly is going on.

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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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Reinventing one of the classic favourite flavours of the Indian summer, BACARDÍ announced its latest flavoured rum expression - the BACARDÍ Mango Chilli, in India. This new offering combines the vibrant zest of freshly cut mango with the fiery kick of chilli, delivering a unique and disruptive flavour combination that resonates strongly with the Indian palate.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A bar’s well is like an accounting department: sometimes mundane and unremarkable, but essential for success. It exists for the sole purpose of allowing bartenders to quickly crank out unfussy two- or three-ingredient drinks with cost-effective booze. The rat-a-tat, staccato names of most of these drinks — Rum and Coke , Gin & Tonic , Vodka Soda — leave nothing to the imagination.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This year’s Parker’s Heritage Collection release, its 18th edition, is a bit of a mouthful. In fact, what you see in the headline isn’t even the full name. That monster of a name is: Parker’s Heritage Collection Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey Finished in Reconstructed Heavy Toast Cognac Barrels 14 Years Old. Parker’s has done malt whiskey before, but only once, in 2015, when it was far from my favorite release.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

After conquering low-lift highballs and easy equal-parts concoctions, most aspiring bartenders are eager to step into the big leagues and attempt more intricate cocktails. The techniques become more technical, certain ingredients are less willing to play well with others, and the ever-ominous threat of over-dilution lurks in the shadows. There are many cocktails out there that even after 20-plus tries, the finished product doesn’t quite hit the mark.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Maker’s Mark has announced the 2024 release of Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged, the annual, limited-release expression that represents the distillery’s oldest release ever. Like the inaugural 2023 release , Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 is aged to taste, not time. This year’s iteration blends 12- and 13-year-old bourbons. “We surprised the world with the debut of Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged last year, a bold step in our family’s legacy because, for more than

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Mitra9 brings ancient herbal traditions into the 21st century, crafting plant-based elixirs that transform nature into an invigorating beverage. They offer a unique selection of kava-infused drinks, including Coconut Lychee, Strawberry Watermelon, Orange Dreamsicle, and Sparkling Lemonade flavors. For years, kava, a traditional beverage made from the Piper methysticum plant with over 3000 years of safe historical, social, and ceremonial uses, has been overshadowed by unfounded safety concerns.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Sports bar chain Dave & Buster’s in August began offering Archer Roose’s sauvignon blanc in 150 locations nationwide. The sauvignon blanc, sourced from Chile’s Casablanca Valley, has become the canned wine brand’s top seller. How did the Coppell, TX, Dave & Buster’s come to selecting the wine for its restaurants? Archer Roose’s sauvignon blanc, which the company says has a crisp and refreshing profile, earned its spot on the menu after winning a blind taste test conducted at

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

We’ve followed the grapevine from the Fertile Crescent to the hills of Chianti , Italy’s first fine-wine region. But given Italy’s particular economic and political climate, the grapevine’s rise to prominence here was not as cut and dry as its path in France. There was the royalty, the aristocracy, and the merchant classes, and each relied on sharecroppers for their agricultural needs.

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Cocktails with Suderman

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

One of the ongoing general theories of this newsletter is that most cocktails that can be made with gin can be made just as well, and sometimes better, with mezcal. Sometimes this is a bit tricky, and requires some formula fiddling, as with the Mezcal Martini. But sometimes, all you really need to do is swap in mezcal for gin, as with a Mezcal Negroni.

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Malt

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A fitting toast? The post Arran Robert Burns Single Malt first appeared on Malt.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Indulge in Global Delicacies across Hundreds of Restaurants and Bars during Taste Around Town HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is making a grand return to Central Harbourfront from October 23 to 27, 2024. This year, the festival extends to a bumper five-day celebration of gastronomy, beckoning food and wine enthusiasts from near and far to indulge in sensory delights against the breathtaking backdrop of Victoria Harbour.

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Jeffrey Morgenthaler

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Ever since I started building webapps this summer and sharing them with the world, I’ve been (pleasantly) bombarded with requests from people who want more. Which is awesome and I promise I’m going to get to many of the ones I haven’t gotten to yet. However, I have gotten a lot of requests for tools | Read More The post All of My Free Calculators in One Place appeared first on Jeffrey Morgenthaler.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Market research with 10,000 global consumers indicates increasing desire for choice, flexibility and cost savings with multi-provider travel bookings. The research commissioned by eDreams ODIGEO and conducted by a market research firm reveals a notable 82% increase in travelers seeking to compare and combine multiple airlines or hotels before booking, as opposed to defaulting to a single airline or hotel offering.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Mount Gay has introduced the second expression in its Single Estate Series , the 24_02_Vt18d2. Crafted by Master Blender Trudiann Branker, this second release expands the terroir-driven range, with a blend of rums produced from the 2018 Mount Gay Estate sugar cane, making this liquid the first vintage in this limited-edition series. In 2015, Mount Gay acquired 324 acres of the Mount Gay and Oxford Estates, and for the first time in centuries, the distillery was a vertically integrated operation

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AI –Kurve, a venture-backed startup building an AI-powered developer tool that automates data discovery, featuring engineering, and interoperability management, is coming out of stealth and launching its beta product. The company, a spin out from SRI International, has secured investment from select angel investors and SRI Ventures.

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Bar Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Cygnet Gin is proud to announce the launch of an exclusive Cygnet 22 Gin cocktail menu at the iconic Sexy Fish Mayfair, available throughout the month of September. This collaboration showcases the refined artistry of Cygnet 22 Gin through four innovative and luxurious cocktails, each crafted to elevate the drinking experience to new heights. Known for its luxurious décor, extravagant seafood menu, and a clientele that includes London’s elite, Sexy Fish is the perfect setting to unveil this besp

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Viking Yi Dun Explores China’s Coast in First-of-its-Kind Voyage with International Travelers LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Viking® ( www.viking.com ) (NYSE: VIK) today is celebrating its historic return to China as the Viking Yi Dun completed her first voyage from Shanghai to Hong Kong (Shenzhen). Viking’s new itineraries include a domestic sailing of China’s coast that highlights rarely-visited destinations and ports to which only Viking has access—something that has never been o

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Basil Hayden 10 Year has also been given sleek new packaging, to celebrate its return. Image credits: Basil Hayden Basil Hayden , the bourbon brand founded by legendary Master Distiller, Booker Noe, has announced the return of its 10 Year Old expression, complete with a new look. And it gets better. After previously being available in limited quantities on an annual basis, Basil Hayden 10 Year Old is permanently joining the brand’s core range of expressions.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Total passenger traffic down 3.8% YoY, or 1.5% YoY ex-Natal International passenger traffic up 5.8% YoY LUXEMBOURG–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP), (“CAAP” or the “Company”), one of the leading private airport operators in the world, reported today a 3.8% year-on-year (YoY) decrease in passenger traffic in August 2024.

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Bar Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The world’s greatest celebration of cocktail culture celebrates its 15th year with £8 cocktails, global bar takeovers and luxury drinks experiences London Cocktail Week , the world’s original festival, will return from October 3rd-13th, with a schedule of more than 100 events showcasing the very best of the city’s world-leading bar scene. In its 15th year, 2024 will also see the return of the festival’s £8 Signature Cocktails – available at more than 200 bars across the city – and the Connoisseu

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

It’s a party at the Big Bear Oktoberfest. Photo: Alex Curry for PubClub.com Strike up the (oompah) band: Big Bear Oktoberfest is on for 2023. With the Line Fire contained, the hannual event – now in its 54th year – is every weekend in September thru Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Southern California ski resort town’s Convention Center. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest serves the very same beer poured at Munich’s Oktoberfest.

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Bar Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH), has announced the finalists for its 3rd BIH Spotlight Awards, which will recognise the exceptional talent of Black, Asian, and ethnic minorities working within hospitality, food, and drink, across the UK. Be Inclusive Hospitality, was founded by Lorraine Copes in 2020, with a goal of creating an inclusive and fair hospitality sector.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Oktoberfest is a multi-week German beer & culture celebration in Big Bear, CA. Photo: Big Bear Oktoberfest As the Line Fire experienced minimal fire activity in the early morning hours Thursday, according to CalFire, Big Bear is back open and its annual Big Bear Oktoberfest celebration is taking place as usual. “Big Bear is OPEN for business thanks to firefighting crews’ around-the-clock efforts to get the upper hand on the Line Fire incident, which has continued to subside,” Da

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Tilaknagar Industries has taken a minority stake in ready-to-serve cocktail mixers producer Round the Cocktails, which sells as Bartisans.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Local ladies enjoy a San Diego craft beer during the The Capital of Craft Beerfest. Photo: San Diego Brewers Guild San Diego’s annual celebration of its craft beers and breweries is set for 2024. The 1tth annual San Diego San Diego Beer Week , presented by the non-profit San Diego Brewers Guild, is November 1-10 at breweries, brewpubs, bars and restaurants throughout San Diego County.

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