PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Just because they’re classic doesn’t mean they’re good. Here are five drinks not worth the hype, and the recipes to try instead, according to bartenders.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Decades after New York City kickstarted the cocktail renaissance, its home state finally gets a weeklong event for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts. Award-winning Manhattan public relations and marketing firm, Hanna Lee Communications (HLC), whose clients include popular NYC spots such as Shinji’s Bar and Jimmy , launched New York Bartender Week to celebrate bartenders and spotlight the state’s bars as cocktail destinations.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Black Garlic is trending on menus and while it’s usually associated with savory dishes, there have been some incredibly creative applications recently that make fermented garlic the focal point instead of an added bonus. The ingredient adds a unique depth of flavor and can be seen on all sections of menus, including cocktails. Check out the recipe for the Heart of Glass cocktail from Kwei Fei in Charleston, South Carolina. “Sichuan cuisine is salty, sweet, bitter, acidic, pungent, nu

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Before we jump into the labels, I just got a surprising email from Haymarket Brewing. Co-founder Pete Crowley is stepping down from brewery operations this week to “pursue brewery consultation in Michigan.” From the press release: Haymarket Brewing Company announced today that Co-founder Pete Crowley will be stepping down from his role effective September 30, 2024.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Table of Contents : Join the Sober October Challenge Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol 3 Custom Mocktail Recipes Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks Final Thoughts It’s my favorite time of year! Spooky season is upon us, complete with cooler weather, autumn leaves, costumes, pumpkin spice, home decorations, and lots of social events. But it’s also a great time for a refresh.

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BarLifeUK

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Edinburgh’s top bars and bar folk recognised at the inaugural Edinburgh Bartender’s Ball Rising Star winner Alessia Impedovo After three years of fun and frolics in Glasgow, the Bartender’s Ball decamped to Edinburgh yesterday, for a night of celebration and award-awarding (does that make sense?). In addition to music from Al and the Bad Decisions, tasty BBQ and performances from the Enticing Ecdysiasts Burlesque, the results of the peer-nominated Edinburgh Bar Awards were anno

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Few spirits are as immediately recognizable as Midori. The neon-green Japanese melon liqueur was the passion project of Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, although the product didn’t hit the market until 1964, two years after his death. Originally named Hermes Melon Liqueur, Midori is made using Yubari melons from Hokkaido and muskmelons native to Aichi and Shizuoka provinces.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In honor of Bourbon Heritage Month, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is offering a collection of bourbon-based cocktails across multiple venues on property – all priced at $30. Crafted with the finest ‘Fontainebleau Private Label’ selections from Maker’s Mark, Whistle Pig and Angel’s Envy, each cocktail is a tribute to the art of bourbon. With unique flavor pairings and stunning garnishes, these libations are the perfect way for guests to toast Bourbon Heritage Month in style!

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Your humble author attending his first Oktoberfest in 2016, enjoying a maß of Hacker-Pschorr at about noon Munich time Hi, friends - the weather is definitely feeling more autumnal which is awesome because Oktoberfest season gets into full swing tonight. Because this week is already abnormal, here’s the full list of Oktoberfest events that I’ve rounded up over the past few weeks.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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BarLifeUK

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Counterfeit bottles of Glen’s Vodka have been found to contain industrial solvents FSA guide to identifying counterfeit bottles – click to view full size Food Standards Scotland (FFS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued an alert concerning counterfeit bottles of Glen’s Vodka, testing of which has found some to contain a potentially deadly solvent.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The best gin brands for a Gin & Tonic, according to bartenders, at every price point, from Roku Gin to Monkey 47.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

When Aviation American Gin first hit shelves in 2006, it was something of a novel spirit. Unlike the juniper-forward London dry gins that had long dominated the market, Aviation brought other botanicals to the forefront, with its prominent citrus, spice, and floral notes. Marketed as American-style gin, the new spirit sparked a sea change among domestic craft distillers, who began to experiment more and more with distillations representing their home terroir.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing recipe featuring Vida Morada, the new lavender-infused tequila from The Better Man Distilling Company located in Patchogue, New York. This libation offers a vibrant and layered taste experience. The bright, tangy grapefruit and zesty lime juice provide a crisp, citrusy foundation, balanced by the subtle sweetness of simple syrup.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

French wine production for the 2024 season is heading for a double-digit decline as weather conditions impact growers.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Bourbon doesn’t have to be made in Kentucky. In fact, bourbon is now made in every state and some U.S. territories. And while it’s probably a stretch to call bourbon “America’s native spirit” — that title could equally go to apple brandy or rye whiskey — it’s certainly a distinctly American product anyone in the U.S.A. can make, provided they follow the rules , of course.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Table of Contents : Join the Sober October Challenge Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol 3 Custom Mocktail Recipes Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks Final Thoughts It’s my favorite time of year! Spooky season is upon us, complete with cooler weather, autumn leaves, costumes, pumpkin spice, home decorations, and lots of social events. But it’s also a great time for a refresh.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The 5 best reposado tequila brands for cocktails and sipping that are affordable and additive-free, all under $50.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Whiskey drinkers are well aware that American single malts are quickly becoming a thing. As Susannah Skiver Barton reveals in her feature for the September/October issue, some distillers are expanding the range of American single malts by bringing on the smoke. That brings us this week’s Drink of the Week: Frey Ranch American Single Malt Smoked Whiskey.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Perfect for brunch and beyond, The Grantham from the Select in Charleston, S.C. is made with Four Roses Bourbon, earl grey tea, and fresh lemon. However, the real star of the show is the special rock ice cube made for the cocktail. Find the recipe below! Whiskey The Grantham Ingredients 2 oz. Four Roses Bourbon 1 oz. Earl Grey Simple Syrup ¾ oz. Lemon Juice Preparation Stir and pour over a Large Earl Grey, Lemon and Rosemary Ice Cube*.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

You never know where you’re going to find beer news. I search through a lot of sources to build this email every week, but over the weekend I read something surprisingly well-reported about beer history and it came from a business-focused website. I don’t know if any of you subscribe to The Hustle but their weekend long read was called “The forgotten father of pumpkin beer.” It was originally published in 2020 but updated just a few days ago, and if you’re unfamilia

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Relative to Europe’s multi-millennia wine history, California is still just a baby. But whether or not France , Italy , and the rest of the Euro cohort care to admit it, the grand Golden State has fashioned an equally commanding seat in the boardroom of storied wine regions. It’s the unquestioned and unrivaled torchbearer for wine on the North American continent.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Waterford first established its reputation producing whiskeys made with barley drawn from individual farms in Ireland, creating a brand new whiskey category: “ Single Farm Origin.” Then, in 2020, they produced their first blend, Organic Gaia 1.1 , and in 2022 The Cuvée. Today we try their newest blend, which their website notes is “the apogee of our range, our new flagship single malt, our oldest and most complex possible whiskey – our lodestar.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Flaming Dr Pepper, a shot made with beer, amaretto and Everclear, gets reimagined as a rum and amaro cocktail at this NYC bar.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

New York City’s dynamic nightlife satisfies most every subculture and hedonistic impulse. Korean karaoke parlors serve 3 a.m. soju, elevated cocktail bars roost in skyscrapers, and bands blare everything from Afrobeat to zydeco. But to Sarah Hallonquist and Loretta Andro Chung, one category was lacking: lesbian bars, of which just three existed as recently as 2022.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Keep the summer spirit alive with two tropical sips: Gran Coramino’s guava paloma recipe, The Tropics, and Beach Whiskey’s Bohemian Breeze. Recipes below! The Tropics Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Gran Coramino Reposado 1 oz. Grapefruit Juice.5 oz. Lime Juice.5 oz. Simple Syrup 2.5 oz. Guava Soda Preparation: Add all ingredients to a Collins glass. Drop in ice and stir until chilled.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Overlooking Dubuque, IA. I took this photo a zillion years ago. No direct connection to anything this week but it’s extremely Midwestern, though, and probably still looks quite similar. Vinepair had a pretty cool story this week asking brewers to name what they consider the most underrated Midwestern brewery. Lots of good things to put on your radar here, including praise for Roaring Table from Jude at Hop Butcher, adoration for MKE’s Supermoon from Cruz Blanca’s Jacob Sembrano

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The beer business is constantly evolving. It long ago departed from European styles to the great American lager, and then again straight into the craft beer era. And after the initial boom of West Coast IPA, the cloudy New England style came along to dominate the scene. But these days, the beer consumer has a more varied palate. From craft breweries embracing rice as an adjunct in lagers, experiments with wild yeast, and reviving centuries-old brewing techniques, there are a lot of factors chang

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Edrington has agreed to sell Scotch whisky brand The Famous Grouse to Glenfiddich owner William Grant & Sons.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Oktoberfest beer is everywhere, but the popular style can be confusing. Here, craft brewers explain the two camps: festbier and märzen.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The amount of bottles crowding my home bar is either inspiring or overwhelming, depending on who you ask and how often you dust. Despite maintaining such a deep bench, I also appreciate the easy, breezy convenience of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails. I bring them to picnics, house parties, and other occasions when no one wants to fuss with glassware.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As cooler fall temperatures settle in, SMOKE LAB Vodka is showcasing a menu of delicious and inviting cocktails ripe with the flavors of the season! Each of the four inspired cocktails, created by SMOKE LAB National Mixologist, @paulalukas27 , celebrate the award-winning craftsmanship of SMOKE LAB Classic, SMOKE LAB Aniseed and SMOKE LAB Saffron Vodka and are perfect to enjoy wherever the season takes you!

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

If you can believe it, this weekend is even busier with Oktoberfests than last weekend was. (This being the official start to the celebration in Germany probably has something to do with that.) I rounded up over a dozen fests you can check out , and I hope you do! It’s not just Oktoberfests, though. There are even more … This Weekend: Phase Three celebrates their Bushel of Apples Fall Fest today through Sunday.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The Midwest is having a moment. Between the superstar rise of popstar Chappell Roan (a.k.a. the Midwest Princess) to the vice presidential nomination of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the region is present in pop culture more than ever. It also happens to be home to some of the beer industry’s heaviest hitters: Molson Coors is rooted in Chicago and Anheuser-Busch famously calls St.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

In late 2023, storied Speyside single malt producer The Glenrothes announced a new bottling of their oldest core expression: 25 Years Old. It’s aged a full quarter century across first-fill sherry (“a high proportion,” according to the brand), American oak, and European oak barrels. We’ve reviewed The Glenrothes 10, 12, and 18 year releases before. Of course, a 25 year-old Glenrothes isn’t an entirely new commodity in the Scotch world, but this —aka “The 25” — is apparently a recreation helmed

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