PUNCH

JUNE 17, 2024

Punch's Best New Bartenders of 2024 will be announced in August. Here are the finalists, a group driving cocktail culture forward.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

If your dad is anything like ours, he owns more wacky ties and novelty socks than he’ll ever wear. Year after year of giving the same gifts on Father’s Day might make him a little jaded. Now is the time to give him the surprise of a lifetime and hand him a gift he’ll be excited to receive. And no, we’re not talking about yet another “King of the Grill” apron and matching grilling utensils kit.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JUNE 7, 2024

The amount of 10th anniversary events emerging over the last few weeks have made me wonder: Was May-June 2014 the busiest time in Chicago craft beer history? I did some digging through my archives, but let’s start by looking at who’s celebrating their tenth birthday this month: Imperial Oak celebrates a full decade in business today through Sunday.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 28, 2024

Lustau has become synonymous with the premium vermouth category with a range that includes rojo, blanco, rosé, and, newest to the U.S. market, dry. The venerated House of Lustau is known for incorporating sherry into its vermouths , lending a distinctive character that brings new dimension to its expressions. Made with manzanilla sherry from Sanlúcar, Spain, Lustau dry vermouth is snappy and bright with a slight salinity.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 7, 2024

Happy National Bourbon Day! Did you even know this was a thing? No? Well, you’re in the right place for an awesome recipe and some good ol’ fashioned celebration of this amazing spirit (my personal favorite). Jump to Recipe Photo courtesy of Angel’s Envy Bourbon Apparently every June 14th , whiskey enthusiasts get a chance to celebrate one of the United States’ most beloved spirits.

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BarLifeUK

JUNE 6, 2024

Meister Hunter 2024 is now open for entries Number of heats, number of competitors, prize money, amount of fun to be had at the final – it doesn’t matter what metric you use, Meister Hunter has undoubtedly become one of the biggest (and best) competitions on the circuit. And, happily, it’s back for 2024. Jägermeister’s global ambassador, Florian Beuren, today announced on Instagram that entries have opened for this year’s comp, which has a combined prize money pot o

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 19, 2024

As the weather heats up, the folks at Heavenly Spirits have created cocktails using some summertime favorites like fresh fruits and florals, perfect for cooling things down. Gin , Hard Cider , Liqueur The Smokey Mango Ingredients 1 oz Yu Gin 1 oz Jules Theuriet Mango Liqueur Top off with sparkling cider Preparation In a shaker, add ice, Yu Gin, and Jules Theuriet Mango Liqueur.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JUNE 14, 2024

So much stuff going on over the next few days, but before that, a gentle nudge as we head into this Father’s Day weekend, where it’s possible someone might say something like, “Hey, did you hear that Hulk Hogan has a beer coming out? It’s been all over the news in the past few days!” Premium Subscribers get to be able to say, “Man, I already heard about that way back on April 24th thanks to this cool beer email that I subscribe to.” We don’t toot o

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

Scotch hasn’t traditionally been a go-to spirit for summer cocktails, but that’s changing as more bartenders look to incorporate a little warmth and/or smokiness into seasonal recipes. Case in point: Sam Ross’ modern classic, The Penicillin , which is one of the best examples of how Scotch can anchor a bright and refreshing drink. Here are a few of our other favorite summer Scotch cocktails.

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

For pretty much the last two decades, the IPA has been the No. 1 craft beer style in America, if not the world. The most talked about, the most written about, the most complained about, the most purchased, the most riffed on. In that time, we’ve seen the beer industry go from malty English IPAs to dank West Coast options — teeth-chatteringly bitter double and then triple and even quadruple IPAs — to softer, fruitier, and hazier New England-style options.

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BarLifeUK

JUNE 24, 2024

A tour of the bars and purveyors of alcohol to be found in Tooting Market If, like me, you require a pretty compelling reason to travel to a non-local part of London on a day off, I would offer Pakistani restaurant Dawat as ample reason to make the trek to Tooting. Vinyl and sweets under the same roof… Dawat’s entire menu is outstanding, but their butter chicken is so good it could be described as a spiritual experience, unless you are a vegan of course, in which case it would be rep

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PUNCH

JUNE 13, 2024

6 easy tropical gin cocktail recipes to try, from a Mai Tai riff to tiki drinks like the Saturn and the Army and Navy.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 2, 2024

Each month Chilled presents you with five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar. Don’t forget to reference it so you can prepare for the upcoming holidays. If you are searching for cocktail creativity, the search ends here. With summer stretching thedays longer, now is the time to get your creative juice flowing, in imagination and spirits.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JUNE 28, 2024

For six months, the intellectual property of Metropolitan Brewing has been in a sort of limbo. The brewery itself closed in December as a result of their bankruptcy, and following that their IP was put up for auction in January and quickly purchased … but by who? Earlier this week, we found out : Schiller Park’s Short Fuse Brewing. In business since 2017, Short Fuse has won GABF awards for their Tropical Hurt Locker and Vocal Jam beers, which helped them earn a Brewery of the Year aw

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

While the Golden Age of aviation conjures images of Martinis sipped from the comfort of roomy seats, nowadays the reality faced by frequent flyers is far less gilded. Still, despite limited space and access to fresh ingredients, airlines have introduced increasingly sophisticated drink offerings thanks to partnerships, sommeliers, and even bar pop-ups.

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VinePair

JUNE 9, 2024

No matter what state you may be traveling through, there’s likely a delicacy locals will urge you to sample before leaving. What’s a trip to Wisconsin without cheese curds, or a weekend in Texas without BBQ? While these regional items are often replicated outside their native lands, they’re never quite duplicated. The same mantra applies to local beers.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

If you’re lucky enough to snag a precious bottle of Chartreuse right now, you probably know just what a feat that is. The elusive French liqueur is extremely difficult to find at the moment, requiring quite the treasure hunt through various liquor stores. So what are you to do when your favorite cocktail calls for Chartreuse, but there’s none to be found?

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PUNCH

JUNE 20, 2024

These are the 15 best aperitivo and red bitter liqueurs, according to experts. Plus, how to use them in cocktails like the Negroni and more.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Discover the artistry behind the perfect vodka cocktail with the Chilled 100 Bartenders as they craft unique and exquisite creations using Chopin Vodka. Renowned for its exceptional quality and smooth taste, Chopin serves as the ideal canvas for our talented bartenders. Life was life-ing and I was in a very dark space. I am finally in a space where an abundance of gratitude, love and kindness fill my days.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JUNE 26, 2024

Before we jump into this week’s labels, just wanted y’all to know that this morning I had a good and interesting conversation with Short Fuse Brewing owner Nick Teague. We’ll have a Q&A coming very soon about their recently-announced acquisition of the Metropolitan Brewing brand and the forthcoming re-release of those beers. Subscribe now & be sure you don’t miss it: Subscribe now Now, is that weed resin I smell?

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Whether you’re languishing in a heat wave or simply craving an extra-cooling version of a classic cocktail, here are a few of our favorite frozen variations. Bust out that blender and whip up an Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, Bee’s Knees, and more. Blended Aperol Spritz Fresh lime and orange juice bring a sweet, citrusy zip to this frozen spritz.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

Among the biggest myths in beverage alcohol is that vodka is a flavorless, odorless spirit. As ever more producers seek to highlight the character of an increasing array of base ingredients — rice, grapes, and even agave — it’s become something of a cliché in spirits circles to repeat the fact that the TTB now recognizes vodka can exhibit character.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 13, 2024

Time to round out our Keeper’s Heart coverage with the final two offerings in their core portfolio. Last year, we had the chance to chat about the young Irish and American whiskey mashup brand with industry icon David Perkins , who serves as Liquid Collaborator and Advisor. Perkins had high praise in our interview for a limited edition age-stated single malt, which is finally on deck for review.

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PUNCH

JUNE 12, 2024

As bafflingly flexible as they are unmistakably distinct, these spaces have managed to recapture the anything-goes romance of simply “going out.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

In addition to the classic Vesper citrus tasting notes, Bar Continental’s Vesper cocktail features a new savory component – the infusion of Mirepoix Seasoning, a spice mix traditionally used in French cooking, alongside Cocchi Americano aperitif wine. Check out the recipe by award-winning Chef Sean Brock below! Photo by Emily Dorio Gin , Vodka , White Wine Vesper Ingredients 1 oz.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JUNE 24, 2024

First up, some breaking news this afternoon: Short Fuse has announced that they were the ones who purchased the brand rights to Metropolitan Brewing , and will begin brewing Metro’s beers for sale from their Schiller Park taproom to start. Distro will begin in late July. Block Club already has a story posted here. Metro co-founder Doug Hurst has already posted a statement to his Instagram saying that he is “in no way affiliated with, nor endorse[s] the Metropolitan Brewing brand̶

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 19, 2024

Like Monterey , Sacramento is where I grew up, spending my teenage years there. I saw it before it became “ a great restaurant city ” and before it had a thriving cocktail scene with its own cocktail week. But even though it’s been decades since I’ve called California’s capital my home, I often visit family or spend the night when I’m passing through on a road trip.

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VinePair

JUNE 23, 2024

Wine tourism is a bonafide industry. But beer tourism? Not so much, unless we’re considering the Pacific Northwest, New England, and a few select European countries. Even then, taking a vacation devoted to beer is a harder thing to justify. Nonetheless, there are stellar breweries around the country that bring beer nerds to their taprooms every year to score their most coveted releases.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 10, 2024

The UK Intellectual Property Office has ruled in favour of microbrewer Dark Sky Brewery on its trademark dispute with Italy's Campari Group.

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PUNCH

JUNE 14, 2024

DIY Chartreuse has become an obsession for bartenders looking to replicate the iconic French liqueur in their cocktails.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 4, 2024

Every June, we celebrate LGBTQIA+ joy in living true, authentic lives, and we also commemorate the historic and present struggles that make doing so possible. As a longtime partner of PFLAG , Chambord Liqueur is deeply committed to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. To celebrate and honor this commitment, Chambord has crafted a special cocktail menu just in time for Pride Month.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JUNE 21, 2024

Happy Friday, friends. You made it through a hot one. Hope you get a little respite from the heat this weekend even if it looks like a scorcher tomorrow for our Chicago bretheren. You know what I’ve heard helps? Really cold beer. Maybe on a shaded brewery patio somewhere. Just a suggestion. Thankfully since Wednesday I haven’t seen news of any other closures but I’m still keeping my eyes peeled.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 14, 2024

Pop quiz for Friday happy hour, and the subject is rum: What islands make outstanding rums from fresh sugarcane juice? Most rum fans probably think first of Martinique, or maybe Guadeloupe. These islands in the Lesser Antilles are renowned for making intensely aromatic rhum agricole; lively spirits with the characteristics of grass, herbs, and tropical fruit.

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

Today marks the 50th anniversary of perhaps the most infamous, absurd, and hostile evening in MLB history: 10-cent beer night. There were hospitalizations, full-frontal nudity, and many, many cups of too-affordable beer. The fighting, which broke out during a game between the Cleveland Indians (now known as the Cleveland Guardians) and the Texas Rangers on June 4, 1974, has become the stuff of legend.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 19, 2024

Hatozaki Master Distiller & Blender Kimio Yonezawa is a fourth-generation shochu distiller who began producing Hatozaki’s whisky line in 2017. In addition to the brand’s core expressions , Yonezawa and his team produced limited runs of their “Omakase” line. The third such release — limited to under 3,000 bottles, and only sold in the U.S. market — is an American rye whiskey that was finished in Mizunara casks at the Kaikyo Distillery.

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