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What Are Bartenders Wearing at the World’s Top Bars?

PUNCH

At the world’s best bars, bartender uniforms are as considered as the drinks. Here’s a look at bar fashion in NYC, London, Barcelona and beyond.

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Where to Drink Frozen Margaritas in Houston

Imbibe Magazine

It’s strange to position the fourth-largest city in America as an underdog. And yet I find that Houston’s extraordinary, kaleidoscopic culinary scene is often overlooked by those beyond its borders. Truthfully, it’s their loss. The bayou, Beltway, and serpentine freeways of this sprawling city traverse cutting-edge cocktail bars, lively patios, stalwart ice houses, generations-old family restaurants, tiny kitchens serving genre-defying multicultural cuisines, and so much more.

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Get Ready for National Moonshine Week, June 1-7

Chilled Magazine

Ole Smoky Distillery is well known for being the first operating moonshine distillery in Tennessee after the legalization of moonshine there in 2009, as well as the driving force in changing perceptions of the spirit. This year’s launch of their National Moonshine Week celebration (June 1 – 7) features a series of activations and events designed to continue spreading the word about this versatile but often misunderstood beverage.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

A Bar Above

COCKTAIL GIFTS FOR DAD: A FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE It’s almost Dad’s special day, and you don’t know what to get, right? Dads can be hard to shop for, so we’re here to help you out with the ultimate brainstorm of unique dad gifts! Below, you’ll find our gift idea list for the #1 cocktail drinker in your life with a wide range of options. Of course, anything on this list would make a great birthday gift, anniversary gift, something for the holiday season, too.

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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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We Ask Chai Lee, Gran Coramino Bartender of the Year About The Coramino Cup

Chilled Magazine

Kevin Hart and Gran Coramino Tequila search the nation for this year’s Gran Coramino Bartender of the Year. Gran Coramino Tequila created The Coramino Cup bartender competition to celebrate bartender’s blood, sweat, and tears behind the bar. Gran Coramino is a new trailblazer in the tequila category, entrepreneurial entertainer Kevin Hart’s liquid celebration of success and hard work.

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How It Started: Umami Mart

Imbibe Magazine

At what point does a pastime become a profession? Around 15 years ago, Kayoko Akabori and Yoko Kumano were both working office jobs (Akabori in New York City, Kumano in Tokyo) and focusing their free-time energies at building a community food blog dubbed Umami Mart. Step by step over the years, what started as a food blogging hobby evolved into an online shop selling Japanese barware, then a brick and mortar location.

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Beesou Spring In Bloom Competition Grand Final Results

BarLifeUK

The Beesou Spring In Bloom competition reaches a suitably top-class conclusion at its grand final It is often said that a person will become more grumpy and conservative as they get older, but to be honest, I have found the opposite to be true. Petronella Kiss Every year I find one aspect of judging cocktail competitions to be more unsettling, and that aspect is delivering regional heat results to a crowd of bartenders who have all put their heart and soul into the drinks they presented moments

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With Bonanza — a.k.a ‘Baby Caymus’ — the Wagner Family Strikes Gold Again

VinePair

No matter how you measure it, the U.S. wine industry has enjoyed very little good news in 2024. Market data paint a grim picture of declining overall consumption , a less interested consumer, excess grape inventories, and a growing “ wine lake.” Premiumization, which offset declines in sales volumes in recent years as consumers purchased fewer but more expensive bottles, can no longer carry the industry.

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Review: Starward Lagavulin-Finished Single Malt Australian Whisky

Drinkhacker

Of all the whisky team-ups I could imagine, Scotland’s Lagavulin and Australia’s Starward was nowhere near the top of my list (despite Diageo having a not insignificant interest in the latter). Sure, the two countries have some cultural history. There’s a better than zero chance that a couple centuries ago an illicit distiller from Islay ended up in an Australian penal colony.

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Ian Macleod Distillers and The Islay Boys reveal new distillery

Drinks International

Ian Macleod Distillers, in partnership with The Islay Boys, has announced an update on the progress of their new single malt whisky distillery, Laggan Bay, on Islay.

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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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Tasting the Wines of Quinta do Vesuvio, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

Did you know: In 1868, Quinta do Vesúvio became the first single estate Port wine — and it’s still going strong in 2024. Though not exactly a household name, Vesuvio makes some outstanding Port wines — and it’s also got an impressive dry, table wine operation going on, too thanks to 328 acres planted to vines in Portugal’s Douro Valley.

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Edinburgh Gin Boutique at Edinburgh Airport

Spiritz

Ian Macleod Distillers has unveiled its first airport boutique for Edinburgh Gin, at Edinburgh Airport, developed in collaboration with Avolta. The Edinburgh Gin Boutique at Edinburgh Airport, the historic home city of Edinburgh Gin, covers 20sqm in the World Duty Free store. It reflects the architecture of Edinburgh Gin’s new distillery and visitor centre at The Arches near Waverley Station in central Edinburgh, which opens this autumn.

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Golden Moon Distillery closes its doors

Drinks International

US, Colorado-based Golden Moon distillery has ceased operations after 16 years, due to being unable to find a buyer for the business.

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Whisky Drives GTR Growth

Spiritz

Whisky and especially Scotch whisky continues to be the backbone of the spirits segment in both Indian and global travel retail and according to Pl Insight, whisky is the preferred alcoholic beverage for Indian nationals in global travel retail, says Clarisse Daniels, Regional Director, Global Trave Retail - Whyte & Mackay. She explains that single malt Scotch whisky has been a driving force for the continued growth of the spirits category in travel retail in the recent years and this trend

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Whiskey Review: Wenzel Whiskey Wheated #3

The Whiskey Wash

We review Wenzel Whiskey Wheated #3, a blend of around 14 Georgia wheated bourbon barrels (all 6.5-7 years old) that was bottled at 112.04 proof. (image via Wenzel Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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The Best of Cocktail Barrel Aging: 9 Tips for Best Practice

Old Liquors Magazine

While it may seem to be almost omnipresent in the spirits world these days, barrel aging can, to say the least, be complicated. And once you’re playing with not just one spirit but an unbound combination of them (some of which have already been barrel-aged at least once before), you’re in an especially gray territory. Anything goes, really. That said, it can also produce phenomenally rewarding results—there’s a reason the hippest bar on your block has micro-barrels with cocktails on constant rot

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New Releases: Arran, Tomatin, & Big Peat

The Whiskey Wash

Recent new releases in the scotch whisky market include the peated Barrel Bonfire from Isle of Arran Distillers and a Big Peat expression from Douglas Laing. In addition, Tomatin adds a 12 Year Old Sherry Cask to its core range. Arran Barrel Bonfire Edition 2 Signature Series Credit: Isle of Arran Distillers Isle of Arran Distillers has unveiled the newest installment in its limited-edition Signature Series, distilled at the Lochranza Distillery.

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BloodRoot Wines Gears Up for Second Annual ‘The Ramble’ Festival, Lord Huron to Headline

VinePair

Music and wine festival The Ramble will return to Healdsburg, Calif. on June 7 and 8. Founded in 2023 by Kelly and Noah Dorrance, owners of BloodRoot Wines and Reeve Wines, the festival will be headlined by critically acclaimed alternative-rock band Lord Huron. 100 percent of the proceeds from this year’s events will be donated to GIFFORDS, a non-profit organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords dedicated to preventing gun violence in the United States.

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Glenmorangie Unveils Fourth Cadboll Estate Expression

The Whiskey Wash

Glenmorangie The Cadboll Estate Batch 4. Credit: Glenmorangie Glenmorangie Distillery has launched its fourth single-estate Cadboll single malt whisky. Glenmorangie The Cadboll Estate Batch 4 pays tribute to the distillery’s homeland. The expression was distilled from barley exclusively grown in eight fields on the estate following the harvest season of 2007.

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Haryana starts e-auction of liquor outlets

Spiritz

Haryana’s excise and taxation department has started the e-auction for 1,197 liquor outlets in eight districts of Haryana, from 27th May. The auction process is expected to be concluded by 28th May in Gurugram west, Mewat, Panipat, Hisar, Fatehabad, Bhiwani, Rohtak, and Jhajjar districts. While a model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha election is in force in the state, Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s cabinet has approved a new excise policy with an increase in excise du

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Good old Johnnie Walker. The Scotch of Scotch. The Whiskey Wash Johnnie Walker Advert Archive, published c.1960s

The Whiskey Wash

Welcome to The Whiskey Wash Vintage Johnnie Walker Advert Archive This archive presents a collection of over 100 adverts for Johnnie Walker, spanning from the 1910s to the 1960s. It captures a dynamic period in global history, marked by profound political and social changes, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, the rise and fall of empires, and the dawn of the Cold War.

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Six Tips for Harassment Prevention in the Service Industry

Cheers

Harassment complaints come to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from restaurant industry workers more often than from any other sector, NPR reported in 2021. A further study reported on by NPR shared that dependency on tips and a requirement to appear emotionally pleasant on the job work together to increase an employee’s risk of being sexually harassed.

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Born 1820 – still going strong – Johnnie Walker Fine Old Scotch Whisky, The Whiskey Wash Johnnie Walker Advert Archive, published May 14th 1960

The Whiskey Wash

Welcome to The Whiskey Wash Vintage Johnnie Walker Advert Archive This archive presents a collection of over 100 adverts for Johnnie Walker, spanning from the 1910s to the 1960s. It captures a dynamic period in global history, marked by profound political and social changes, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, the rise and fall of empires, and the dawn of the Cold War.

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New Melbourne Speakeasy: Mill Place Merchants

Australian Bartender

2 Mill Place, Melbourne @millplacemerchants Mill Place Merchants, Melbourne’s newest speakeasy, opened its doors on Thursday, April 18th. Tucked away at the end of Mill Place, off Flinders Lane, this 60-seat venue inside a 19th-century building promises to be a hotspot for cocktails and light bites. Upon entering through a monogrammed red door, guests are transported to an old dressing room filled with vintage decor, leading to a secret bar area adorned with Victorian furniture and a gleaming co

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Weekend guest. Stay a little longer… Johnnie Walker. The Whiskey Wash Johnnie Walker Advert Archive, published.c1960’s

The Whiskey Wash

Welcome to The Whiskey Wash Vintage Johnnie Walker Advert Archive This archive presents a collection of over 100 adverts for Johnnie Walker, spanning from the 1910s to the 1960s. It captures a dynamic period in global history, marked by profound political and social changes, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, the rise and fall of empires, and the dawn of the Cold War.

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Archie Rose Distilling Co. launches New Single Cask Whisky Series

Australian Bartender

As an expression of their ongoing commitment to producing the highest quality Australian whiskies, Archie Rose unveils a new range that celebrates the beauty of their most distinguished individual barrels. To celebrate ten years of making the highest quality Australian whisky, Archie Rose Distilling Co. is proud to announce the launch of their Single Cask Whisky Series, representing the pinnacle of their whisky-making endeavours.

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How to be a butler. The Whiskey Wash Johnnie Walker Advert Archive, published Feburary 5th 1966

The Whiskey Wash

Welcome to The Whiskey Wash Vintage Johnnie Walker Advert Archive This archive presents a collection of over 100 adverts for Johnnie Walker, spanning from the 1910s to the 1960s. It captures a dynamic period in global history, marked by profound political and social changes, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, the rise and fall of empires, and the dawn of the Cold War.

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The Ada Coleman Project launches

Drinks International

The Ada Coleman Project, a dedicated digital space for women, has launched with the aim to foster gender equality and diversity within the industry.

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Thank you Johnnie Walker. We all enjoy the smooth round flavour of the whisky in the square bottle. The Whiskey Wash Johnnie Walker Advert Archive, published c.1950s

The Whiskey Wash

Welcome to The Whiskey Wash Vintage Johnnie Walker Advert Archive This archive presents a collection of over 100 adverts for Johnnie Walker, spanning from the 1910s to the 1960s. It captures a dynamic period in global history, marked by profound political and social changes, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, the rise and fall of empires, and the dawn of the Cold War.

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Wine investor Artémis Domaines in talks to buy Château de Puligny-Montrachet

Just Drinks

French investment firm Artémis Domaines is in talks to buy Burgundy stalwart Château de Puligny-Montrachet from the de Montille family.

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Johnnie Walker starts 1,200 feet up. The Whiskey Wash Johnnie Walker Advert Archive, published October 17th 1964

The Whiskey Wash

Welcome to The Whiskey Wash Vintage Johnnie Walker Advert Archive This archive presents a collection of over 100 adverts for Johnnie Walker, spanning from the 1910s to the 1960s. It captures a dynamic period in global history, marked by profound political and social changes, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, the rise and fall of empires, and the dawn of the Cold War.

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Newlat inks deal to buy Princes from Mitsubishi

Just Drinks

Japanese multinational Mitsubishi Corp. has agreed to hand off Princes to Italy's Newlat for £700m ($893.6m).

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How to wrap your Christmas presents. The square shape of a bottlle of Johnnie Walker makes for easy wrapping. The Whiskey Wash Johnnie Walker Advert Archive, published November 18th 1965

The Whiskey Wash

Welcome to The Whiskey Wash Vintage Johnnie Walker Advert Archive This archive presents a collection of over 100 adverts for Johnnie Walker, spanning from the 1910s to the 1960s. It captures a dynamic period in global history, marked by profound political and social changes, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, the rise and fall of empires, and the dawn of the Cold War.

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Is Heineken’s hard-seltzer play a smart way to access younger drinkers or a strange move?

Just Drinks

Heineken acquired a minority stake in Dutch ready-to-drink (RTD) brand Stëlz this month, adding to its bets within the RTD category.

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Why is Johnnie Walker in a square bottle? The Whiskey Wash Johnnie Walker Advert Archive, published December 12th 1963

The Whiskey Wash

Welcome to The Whiskey Wash Vintage Johnnie Walker Advert Archive This archive presents a collection of over 100 adverts for Johnnie Walker, spanning from the 1910s to the 1960s. It captures a dynamic period in global history, marked by profound political and social changes, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, the rise and fall of empires, and the dawn of the Cold War.

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