PUNCH

AUGUST 7, 2024

Soy sauce is trending in cocktails at top bars, where the pantry staple adds easy, savory flavor to many drinks. Here's how to use it.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

Thanks to settlers from Scotland and Ireland who brought their distilling knowledge to the colony, the heritage of Maryland rye dates back more than four centuries to the 1600s. Before Prohibition, Maryland rye was known for its sweeter, more balanced profile not just in the United States but around the world. Today, Sagamore Spirit leads the charge in bringing this distinctive Maryland rye back to the world stage.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

Lorenzo Antinori is returning cocktails to the people through his Hong Kong aperitivo bar Bar Leone. There’s no high-level mixology or 10-ingredient cocktails. Nor is there bespoke glassware, bar rules, or dress codes. And the world has taken notice. At this year’s Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, the 1-year-old Roman-inspired bar snagged the Best New International Cocktail Bar award.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

In cocktail bars, bartenders are creating their own spin on classic cocktails. They want to keep them fresh and exciting. To fight the monotony and repetition of making drinks the same way year after year, bartenders are designing drinks using seasonal ingredients and flavors and adding their own personal twists to them. Here are some popular drinks that bartenders love to mix up and how to order them.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Happy Label Wednesday, friends - the best day of the week for lovers of beer art and whatever news we can try to suss out from the things that breweries send through the TTB. Here’s what we’ve rustled up this week for… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: In recent years, almost every single TTB submission I’ve seen from Half Acre has been a keg ring. 1 This makes any actual beer label — let alone an extension for an existing IPA - a pretty big deal, if only bec

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VinePair

AUGUST 7, 2024

Oh, the India Pale Ale — bemoaned by many, beloved by more. And though people love to loathe them, IPAs are the current bread and butter of the American craft brewing industry. And whether they want to or not, almost every brewery in the nation carries one on tap. Part of the style’s success are its numerous substyles, which have allowed IPAs to straddle nearly every major beer category on the market.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 7, 2024

Only a few months ago we brought you updated reviews of Wyoming’s High N’ Wicked sourced flagship whiskeys — a bourbon and a rye. Now we dive back in with fresh looks at these two whiskeys in their full-on cask strength incarnations. High N’ Wicked Cask Strength Straight Bourbon – The same Kentucky sweet mash of 51% corn, 39% rye, and 10% malted barley, aged for five years in #4 char barrels.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 7, 2024

India is actively engaging with the new UK government to strengthen bilateral ties, including the pursuit of a mutually beneficial free trade agreement (FTA), as reported by the central government in the Lok Sabha. "Both nations are working towards a trade deal that is fair, equitable, and takes into account the ambitions and sensitivities of both sides," stated junior external affairs minister Kirti Vardhan Singh in response to a written question in Parliament.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is Mecca for bourbon enthusiasts. Those residing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky are apt to take for granted the ease with which distillery tours can be planned compared to those who travel a great distance to the Bluegrass State. When not well-versed in the landscape of Kentucky, it can be a daunting task to plan a high-quality bourbon tourism trip.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 7, 2024

Immerse in Coffeeza’s experience of rich heritage and bold flavours of South Indian coffee with their 80/20 filter coffee blend. Coffeeza is a coffee brand that specialises in coffee capsules and machines with all their blends curated with specialty AA and AAA grade coffee, exuding premium taste. Crafted from 80 percent premium Arabica and Robusta beans combined with 20 percent chicory, this blend is roasted to a perfect medium-dark, resulting in a robust and aromatic coffee.

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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

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 7, 2024

We review Virginia Distillery Company Cider Cask Reserve American Single Malt, first aged in ex-bourbon barrels for years before being finished in a combination of French calvados casks, Virginia cider barrels, and Laird’s Apple Brandy barrels. (image via Virginia Distillery Company) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

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VinePair

AUGUST 7, 2024

It’s August, which means trips to the beach, backyard barbecues, and…pumpkin spice? Yes, pumpkin spice products are already dropping, including a questionable 7-Eleven Slurpee. For this, we can thank the seasonal creep phenomenon, which brings the flavors of fall closer and closer to the middle of summer each year. The latest culprit: Dunkin’ Spiked’s new Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Balvenie Fifty Collection will honor the high-quality craftsmanship that has been a staple at the distillery since 1973. Credit: The Balvenie The Balvenie Distillery in Speyside is celebrating 50 years of exceptional craftsmanship with a limited-release trilogy of extremely rare single malt scotch whiskies. The Balvenie Fifty Collection The Balvenie Fifty Collection will consist of just 375 bottles that will be released annually (125 per year) from August 7th, 2024 until the end of 2026.

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VinePair

AUGUST 7, 2024

Additive Free Alliance (AFA) has relaunched as an independent, nonprofit entity with a board of directors and a new mission, according to a press release. The move was in response to what the company describes as “overwhelming consumer demand” for increased transparency in the labeling of not just tequila , but various other spirits. The AFA was initially founded in 2020 by tequila transparency advocacy site Tequila Matchmaker.

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Cheers

AUGUST 7, 2024

Tampa, FL-based chain World of Beer Bar & Kitchen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Aug. 2. The company blames rising costs and slower sales due to a slow pandemic recovery, according to reports. World of Beer, which at the end of 2023 operated 42 locations, was founded in 2007 and is known for its serious craft beer selection. Each location offers about 500 beers by the can or bottle and 50 on draft.

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Just Drinks

AUGUST 7, 2024

Edoardo Freddi International is a winner in the Business Expansion and Environmental categories in the 2024 Just Drinks Excellence Awards.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 7, 2024

Bunnahabhain Distillery (pronounced ‘bunn-na-ha-venn’) on Islay is something of an outlier compared to the other distilleries on the island. Whilst Islay is famous for its heavily peated malts (see Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Port Charlotte), Bunnahabhain’s main output is unpeated malt and has been for many years. With its notable use of sherry casks for maturation Bunnahabhain whisky is Islay’s answer to the Speyside ‘sherry bomb’.

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Cheers

AUGUST 7, 2024

Younger people really like the Old Fashioned, at least that’s what we saw at our first 40 Under 40 reception at the Cheers Beverage Summit/Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference (BARC) in June in Schaumberg, IL. Held at the City Works Eatery and Pour House — an 8-unit chain from Chicago’s Bottleneck Management — the reception celebrated the inaugural 40 Under 40 class.

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Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 7, 2024

The heart of any thriving restaurant beats within its management team. Your restaurant manager - if you have one - is the bridge between your vision as the owner and exceptional daily operations.

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Just Drinks

AUGUST 7, 2024

PepsiCo's North America drinks division has opened a new warehouse and distribution centre in Smyrna, Tennessee.

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Australian Bartender

AUGUST 7, 2024

Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador, Rachael Bartlett, tackles the stereotype of the traditional ‘whisky drinker’ with these cocktail suggestions. Follow her at @rach_bartlett We’ve all had a guest decline a drink recommendation, because they’re ‘not a whisky drinker.’ The style of drink doesn’t tend to matter; merely having the word ‘whisky’ in a cocktail description is often enough for some customers to baulk at a drink suggestion, step back, hands raised, as if warding off an angry hippo.

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Just Drinks

AUGUST 7, 2024

Germany remained the top producer in the bloc, hitting 4 billion litres in 2023, making up 12.4% of total EU production.

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VinePair

AUGUST 7, 2024

Like the white wines of Greece, the red wines are underappreciated and perhaps even more obscure. Xinomavro? Agiorgitiko? Hardly household names, but they are Greece’s top red varieties and well worth getting to know, as are others that are grown nowhere else. “Outstanding quality with amazing value,” Kamal Kouiri, wine director and a managing partner in Molyvos , a leading Greek restaurant in New York, says of Greek wines in general.

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Cheers

AUGUST 7, 2024

The latest innovation from Heaven Hill is their new Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. The process begins with fully matured Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey , which is dumped and then re-entered at barrel proof into a second, custom-toasted new oak barrel designed in partnership with Independent Stave Company. The toast on these barrels is unique to Elijah Craig Toasted Rye, the company says.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 7, 2024

The 203rd Independence Day of Peru was celebrated with great enthusiasm and cultural splendour in Bengaluru recently. The event was hosted by Vikram Viswanath, Honorary Consul of Peru in Bengaluru. The event was graced by the presence of distinguished guests from India as well as Peru to mark the occasion, including H.E. Javier Paulinich, Ambassador of Peru to India.

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Cheers

AUGUST 7, 2024

Four Roses Distillery has unveiled its 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon. This highly allocated, highly sought-after bottle will launch September 14. This represents the 17 th expression in this annual series of limited-quantity special bottlings. Non-chill filtered and bottled at 108.2 proof, the 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon comprises four batches aged 12 to 20 years.

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Dry Atlas

AUGUST 7, 2024

By Marina Castillo, Founder of The Modern Mocktail Have you ever been to a kava bar or participated in a traditional kava ceremony? If not, you probably haven’t seen kava in the light it deserves—the light that shows how this remarkable plant can truly benefit people. Picture this: you walk into a kava bar, and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting.

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Drinks International

AUGUST 7, 2024

Freixenet has entered the French sparkling wine category with the launch of two expressions immediately available in the UK. Freixenet Brut Royal and.

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PubClub

AUGUST 7, 2024

Britton Smith, President of Blue Bird, to Succeed Phil Horlock as CEO Doug Grimm, Director, to Succeed Kevin Penn as Chairman MACON, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that Britton Smith will assume the position of President & CEO, effective September 29, 2024, and that the Board of Directors has elected Doug Grimm as Chairman, effective immediately.

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Drinks International

AUGUST 7, 2024

Independent cognac house Hine has appointed SipWell to drive its travel retail presence across the UK, US and Asia. The new deal with SipWell will.

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PubClub

AUGUST 7, 2024

‘Galactic 07’ Mission Successfully Completed VSS Unity’s Operational Phase, Delivering Record per Seat Revenue of $900K Accelerating Pace of Tool Development and Parts Fabrication as Focus Shifts to Build and Test Phases of Delta Class Spaceships Delta Class Spaceships on Track for Commercial Service in 2026 ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.

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Dry Atlas

AUGUST 7, 2024

As the founder of Third Place Bar, a dynamic series of alcohol-free pop-up events in New York City, Sam is a champion for non-alc options in social settings. She’s passionate about creating a welcoming space for people to connect without the pressure to drink—whether they’re abstaining for the night, taking a break, or embracing a longer alcohol-free journey.

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PubClub

AUGUST 7, 2024

BRISBANE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sandbox VR , a full-body virtual reality entertainment experience, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its first Australian location on Thursday, August 15, on the Gold Coast. Sandbox VR Gold Coast is the 50th to open since the company launched in 2017. With over 100k players monthly, Sandbox VR is rapidly growing its global footprint with thriving corporate-owned locations and a robust franchising program.

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Dry Atlas

AUGUST 7, 2024

Partner Content: Busty Lush As the wife of a brewer, Laurel Harrop’s entry into the non-alcoholic space might be surprising. But it wasn’t just an opportunistic business venture; it was a personal mission sparked during her pregnancy. Frustrated by the lack of flavorful non-alcoholic options and inspired by the potential to create beverages that resonate with women, she founded Busty Lush—a brand that champions female empowerment in a traditionally male-dominated space.

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PubClub

AUGUST 7, 2024

Artistic swimming is one of the dumb sports in the Summer Olympics Games. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Editor One of the coolest things about the Olympics is that you see sports you would only consider watching, well, every four years. There are cool ones like the steeplechase, javlin throwing, the pole vault, shot put, weight lifting (I have a friend who has attended many Summer Olympic Games and this was his favorite sport to watch in person) and the cycling track There are also supe

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