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The Blue Negroni Cometh

PUNCH

The blue Negroni, a version of the aperitivo drink that's changed color, is trending at cocktail bars across the country. Here's why.

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A Look into the Origins of French Liqueurs in Celebration of National Liqueur Day with Heavenly Spirits

Chilled Magazine

Happy National Liqueur Day! We are celebrating with an Introduction to the Origins of French Liqueurs and some notable “Heavenly” Brands Noces Royales, Arvani, Jules Theuriet, and Jahiot. French liqueurs have a rich and complex history that reflect the nation’s cultural heritage and artisanal skills. These liqueurs, often crafted from fruits, herbs, and spices, have evolved from medicinal concoctions to celebrated beverages enjoyed around the world.

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Two Taproom Closures Announced (Plus This Week's New Beer Labels)

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Before we jump into the weekly label roundup, we have to acknowledge a couple of closure announcements that just hit the Chicagoland beer scene. Yesterday afternoon, longtime Evanston brewer Temperance announced that their taproom would be closing on October 27. Temperance established itself early by taking home a GABF Silver for their Gatecrasher IPA in 2014, which went on to earn Gold in 2016.

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Countdown To Halloween With These 14 Spooky Sips

Chilled Magazine

These cocktails are no tricks and all treats. With Halloween 2 weeks away, what better way to get in the spirit than with some spooky cocktails? Check out the roundup of potions below! Liqueur , Red Wine , Vodka Banfi Rosa Regale Vampire’s Delight Ingredients 1 oz. White Crème de Cacao 1 oz. Chocolate Vodka 2 oz. Rosa Regale Red Preparation Shake over ice, strain into a glass rimmed with chocolate sauce and dipped in cacao nibs.

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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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Bring Back the Fancy Free

PUNCH

The Fancy Free, a variation on the Old Fashioned Cocktail made with bourbon whiskey and maraschino liqueur, is making a comeback.

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London Underground Drivers Announce November Strike Dates

BarLifeUK

ASLEF and RMT Unions announce industrial action planned for 7th and 12th November, 2024 Travel trade unions ASLEF and RMT have announced their workers will hold several strike days in November. Engineering staff will walk out on November 1st, followed by London Underground drivers and operators on November 7th and 12th. In all three cases, tube services are likely to be severely disrupted and subject to cancellation.

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Anora Group CEO Jacek Pastuszka to step down

Just Drinks

Jacek Pastuszka, Anora Group's CEO, is to leave his position at the helm of the Nordic alcoholic drinks major.

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Review: Laws Bonded Bourbon, Rye, and Wheat Whiskey 7 Years Old (2024)

Drinkhacker

Denver’s Laws Whiskey House releases bonded versions of three whiskeys each year, and, interestingly, Laws has continued to let them get older and older. Our last encounter, in 2021, was a 6 year old bonded bourbon. Now the trio of whiskeys is up to 7 years of age. When will it end? Who knows? While you ponder that question, consider our coverage of the current bonded lineup, including bourbon, rye, and wheat whiskey.

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Arla Foods eyes majority of Egypt’s Domty

Just Drinks

Arla Foods is keen to snap up a majority stake in Egyptian food-and-beverage company Arabian Food Industries, known as Domty.

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Review: 2022 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

Drinkhacker

A sub-label of Landmark Vineyards, Damaris produces just one wine — a chardonnay sourced from the Flocchini Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap AVA and the Kiser Vineyard in the Western Sonoma Carneros AVA. Damaris, incidentally, is the first name of the winery’s late founder, Damaris Deere Ford, the great-great-granddaughter of John Deere. We received a sample of the latest vintage, which celebrates Landmark’s 50th anniversary.

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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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Villa Massa doubles production capacity

Drinks International

Zamora Company, owner of Licor 43 and Ramón Bilbao, has announced a two million euro investment to expand its Villa Massa limoncello plant on the Sorrento peninsula in Italy.

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America’s Regional Chili Styles [MAP]

VinePair

It’s football season. And while for some that means meticulously setting fantasy lineups or heading to the stadium decked out in team garb, for many, it’s all about the game day snacks. From seven-layer dips to Buffalo wings, there are dozens of staples to chow down each Sunday, but none might be more personal — or controversial — than chili. Some sporty staples remain relatively the same across state lines, but many U.S. regions boast their own specific take on the warming stew.

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Eden Mill partners with biotech company to repurpose distilling waste

Drinks International

Independent St Andrews-based distillery Eden Mill has announced a long-term partnership with Scottish biotech company, and Earthshot Prize finalist, MiAlgae to repurpose whisky effluent to grow microalgae.

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A First Look at WhistlePig The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut Rye Whiskey

Bevvy

WhistlePig Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut is finished in Indian Thandai barrels. The post A First Look at WhistlePig The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut Rye Whiskey appeared first on Bevvy.

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Women in Beverage: Katherine “Kat” Wojcik

Cheers

We reached out to some of the influential women in beverage alcohol today to learn more about their backgrounds, inspirations and role models, and what it means to be a leader in the industry today. Here’s our interview with Katherine “Kat” Wojcik, director of beverage programs and partnerships, Luxury & Lifestyle Americas, at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

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Mahou San Miguel plans to double sales in continental Europe

Just Drinks

Mahou San Miguel is looking to expand its international sales, eyeing up continental Europe with a €50m ($54.4m) investment plan.

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The Dark Crystal

Cheers

This spooky tequila-based cocktail comes from The Vault at the Kimpton Monaco Salt Lake City hotel. Print The Dark Crystal Course Drinks Keyword blueberry, charcoal powder, lime, peanuts, Simple syrup, tequila Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Tequila Reposado ½ oz. PB&J syrup* ½ oz. Black charcoal-infused simple syrup simple syrup with dash of charcoal powder 1 oz. Lime juice Black sug Instructions Use a lemon to dampen half of the rim of a rocks gla

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(LIVE) ThinkPad Sessions 1 & 2 | Spiritz Conclave & Achievers' Awards 2024

Spiritz

Session 1: Decoding India’s Affluent Consumer Class Moderator: Anchal Kaushal, Vice President, Customer Marketing Diageo India Panelist: Aparna Batra, Business Transformation Leader Luxury Retail, Fashion and F&B Project Prarrthona Pal Chowdhury, Director - Regulatory Affairs Moët Hennessy India (Wines and Spirits Division of LVMH) Rohini Menzes, Portfolio Manager - House of Suntory Suntory Global Spirits Amulya Pandit, Senior Consultant Euromonitor International Arjun Batra, Alco

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Pernod reports sharp -26% sales drop in China

Drinks International

Sales for Q1 FY25 totalled €2,783m with an organic decline of -5.9% largely driven by a steep drop in China. According to the group’s latest performance.

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Deaths due to spurious liquor

Spiritz

Close to twenty people have succumbed to their death and many are hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Siwan and Saran district of Bihar. Prohibition was imposed in Bihar eight years earlier. Search was on for more sick people, who could be hiding fearing legal action. Over the years, consumption of spurious liquor has led to deaths of many in Bihar.

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Pernod Ricard to sell off local Nordic brands

Drinks International

French spirits group Pernod Ricard has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Nordic local brand to Finnish multi-beverage company, Oy Hartwall AB.

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(LIVE) ThinkPad Sessions 3, 4 | Spiritz Conclave & Achievers' Awards 2024

Spiritz

Session 3: Navigating Challenges for manufacturing and importing the Alcohol brands Moderator: Rajnish Singh, Founder Dhvaen Law Practice Panelist: Raja Mukherji, Business Advisor and Consultant Sumedh Singh Mandla, CEO VBev Nita Kapoor, Founder Integrated Insights Consulting Suresh Menon, Secretary - General ISWAI Session 4: Sip Revolution: Bar trends Moderator: Ankur Chawla, Founder ScopeBev Panelist: Kama KM, Founder, The Drinking Safari Rohan Carvalho, Proprietor Bar Square Hospitality Servi

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LVMH plays down short-term impact of China brandy measures

Just Drinks

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has sought to ease concerns China’s anti-dumping measures on EU brandy could have an immediate impact.

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The VinePair Podcast: Are the Days of Publicly Traded Wine Companies Over?

VinePair

Last week, news broke that Los Angeles-based private equity firm Butterfly Equity acquired The Duckhorn Portfolio , a once publicly traded company, and is taking it private. Admittedly, unlike wine, being on the public market makes a lot of sense for beer and spirits companies. Simply put, the margins are much larger, which comes with the potential for massive financial returns.

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China Resources Beverage prices IPO with plan to raise circa $608m

Just Drinks

China Resources Beverage plans to raise more than $600m from a listing in Hong Kong as the soft drinks maker kicked off its IPO.

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London Is Now Home To The UIltimate American Whiskey Destination

The Whiskey Wash

The new whiskey destination is opening this Friday. Credit: Odyssey Bar Lounge & Kitchen London will soon be home to a brand new American whiskey destination. Odyssey Bar Lounge & Kitchen , founded by Michele Reina and Tony Vega, is home to over 600 varieties of American whiskey, constituting the largest collection in the UK. Odyssey will host an exclusive opening party this Friday 18th October.

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet is the ultimate après ski

Boozist

I don’t do a lot of skiing in Charlotte, NC, where the average temperature in February is 56°. And without four-wheel drive to speak of, my mountain trips are relegated to escaping the summer heat. Like with so many things in my life, though, I’m happy to fake the funk. That’s exactly what Johnnie Walker […] The post Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet is the ultimate après ski appeared first on Boozist.

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Jim Beam Launches Limited-Edition Winter Reserve Bourbon

VinePair

While we can sit and yearn for another warm weekend, there’s no denying that colder nights are approaching — and so are the seasonal spirits. On Wednesday, Jim Beam announced the release of its limited-edition Winter Reserve expression. After aging in toasted oak barrels for a full six years, the bourbon arrives just ahead of the 2024 holiday season.

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Hoste makes hosting easy with ready-to-pour Perfect Manhattan

Boozist

A few things have happened since having kids. My patience has increased, my tolerance has decreased, and my willingness to spend precious party time making cocktails has all but been eliminated. Luckily brands like Hoste are there to fill the void for lazy people like me with cocktails like the Perfect Manhattan. Hoste added the […] The post Hoste makes hosting easy with ready-to-pour Perfect Manhattan appeared first on Boozist.

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High West & Olympian Shaun White Collaborate On Limited Merch Drop

The Whiskey Wash

High West Distillery has partnered with five-time Olympic snowboarder, Shaun White and his brand WHITESPACE , to release a limited edition merch collaboration. 20% of all proceeds will benefit Protect Our Winters , an organization dedicated to preserving outside spaces and playgrounds during climate change. Utah-based High West Distillery and San Diego-born Shaun White are dedicated to preserving the beauty and landscape of the western United States.

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The Art of Dealcoholization: Message in a Bottle

Dry Atlas

PARTNER CONTENT: Society De La Rassi By Steve Jackson At Society De La Rassi, we blend the timeless elegance of tradition with the boldness of innovation. Our ‘Neue Brut’ is more than a dealcoholized sparkling wine; it’s a reflection of change, of transformation—of turning the past into something new. In an exciting space where non-alcoholic beverages are increasingly popular, we find something unique about wine.

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EDITION PARTNERS WITH AWARD-WINNING BARS FOR A SERIES OF EXCLUSIVE EVENTS CELEBRATING THE WORLD’S 50 BEST BARS IN MADRID

Bar Magazine

EDITION Hotels will be welcoming an exciting series of events in celebration of The World’s 50 Best Bars between 19 th – 23 rd October 2024 in Madrid. The Madrid EDITION, an Official Hotel Partner of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024, will play host to exclusive partnerships with local and international award-winning bars and restaurants over five days, with activations across the hotel’s venues including EDITION’s renowned multi-destination bar concept Punch Room.

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Women’s Health Entrepreneur Katie Garry’s Non-Alc Picks

Dry Atlas

​Katie Garry is the founder and CEO of Seek , the first women’s health company to make information about how alcohol impacts the female body accessible, affordable, and personalized. Before starting Seek, Katie spent years trying to understand how alcohol impacted her own health. After working her way through the traditional healthcare system, booking dozens of specialist appointments and spending thousands of dollars on medical bills, she ended up with more questions than answers, and decided t

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Anora Group chief executive to retire

Drinks International

Nordic wine and spirits brand house, Anora Group, has announced the retirement of chief executive Jacek Pastuszka. Pastuszka.

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Exploring the Best Non-Alcoholic Beers Across the US

Dry Atlas

Since 2021, I’ve closely followed the non-alcoholic (NA) beer space and witnessed the rise of small-to-medium-sized breweries crafting their own NA beers, often serving them locally or in taprooms, with some even expanding into national distribution. To document this growing movement and encourage more participation, I created Reducaholic , a resource dedicated to the craft NA beer scene.

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