PUNCH
MAY 6, 2024
Using homegrown heirloom sugarcane varieties, San Juan Artisan Distillers is part of a small group of producers challenging the imported molasses-based rums that have long dominated the island.
Imbibe Magazine
MAY 2, 2024
In 2017, Steven Liles—a career bartender then working at Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco—was named Bartender of the Year as part of that year’s Imbibe 75. Liles, who passed away this week after a brief and sudden illness, was a bartender’s bartender. Behind the bar, he demonstrated the kind of chatty effortlessness mixed with technical proficiency that can only be developed over years of dedicated practice, and through a true love of the profession.
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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MAY 23, 2024
According to reporting from Beer Business Daily as well as posts and stories across social media, Lagunitas announced plans today to close their massive Chicago production facility and taproom space on the city’s southwest side. The adjacent warehouse will remain in operation, with a few employees held over at that space, but otherwise the final day of operation at the Douglas Park facility will be August 1st.
VinePair
MAY 31, 2024
Wander into any Portuguese town during the early summer, and you’ll witness enchanting street festivals happening here and there. But show up to Lisbon during the month of June — especially in the first two weeks — and you’ll be left wondering, “What the hell kind of nonstop citywide party did I just stumble upon?” The sweet, pungent scent of charcoal-grilled sardines pervades the air, stinging the nose in the most enticing way.
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Mix That Drink
MAY 22, 2024
Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and honors the progress made towards equality and acceptance. As we come together to show our pride, why not enjoy some festive, colorful cocktails that capture the spirit of the occasion?
Just Drinks
MAY 14, 2024
The once-dynamic North American craft beer market is now stagnant. A lack of innovation in a sector awash with hazy IPAs has been blamed.
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Imbibe Magazine
MAY 8, 2024
With its unique earthy qualities, sotol is a Mexican spirit that proves versatile as an ingredient. A new favorite for bartenders everywhere, sotol cocktails are the perfect next step for fans of mezcal-based recipes. Here are a few to try. Beatriz Sotol lends an earthy quality to a mix of elderflower liqueur and Cocchi Americano. Naked in the Desert A nod to Joaquín Simó’s Naked and Famous cocktail.
The Whiskey Wash
MAY 7, 2024
We review Jeptha Creed Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon, aged at least four years and distilled from red bloody butcher corn (75%), malted rye (20%), and malted barley (5%). (image via Jeptha Creed) 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.
VinePair
MAY 5, 2024
This may sound like a backhanded compliment, but while craft beer sales continue to slow, the situation isn’t nearly as grim as it was this time last year. According to Chicago-based media company Circana, for the 52 weeks leading up to Jan. 28, 2024, U.S. craft beer sales totalled $4.7 billion — a year-over-year decrease of 0.8 percent, with case sales down 4 percent.
Mix That Drink
MAY 15, 2024
The Cinnamon Caramel Apple cocktail is every bit as delicious as it sounds. Fireball Cinnamon whiskey and caramel liqueur blend with apple cider to pack a punch that's sweet yet powerful.
Drinkhacker
MAY 20, 2024
America is in the middle of a new golden age of whiskey. The legacy distillers will always be what they are, but America is at the point where a significant wave of craft distillers are host to whiskey at 5 years and older. It doesn’t seem that long ago that craft whiskey meant a grossly overpriced bottle of 18-month product. Expensive young whiskey still exists in the craft sector, but now we also have offerings such as Jeptha Creed Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon 6 Years Old.
PUNCH
MAY 17, 2024
As the bistro staple rises in popularity (and price), many sommeliers find themselves at a crossroads: Serve the beloved wine with a thorny reputation, or find alternatives to satisfy its fans.
Imbibe Magazine
MAY 17, 2024
It took me a minute to comfortably talk about terroir without feeling like a parody of myself or drinks writers everywhere. But it’s a really useful way to analyze what you taste. The beverage business is rife with convoluted corporate ownership structures, so determining whether what’s in my glass reflects the land, people, and culture that it came from helps me cut through the noise.
The Whiskey Wash
MAY 2, 2024
We review Hard Truth Bottled-In-Bond Wheated Bourbon, a 100-proof offering aged five years after being distilled from a mash bill of 69% corn, 19% wheat, and 12% malted barley. (image via Hard Truth Distilling) 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.
VinePair
MAY 14, 2024
Check out the best rosés from previous years here ! Every year, when the sun starts to emerge and the flowers start to bloom, there’s an undeniable urge to reach for a glass of rosé to toast the beginning of the season. When that feeling hits, we know it’s time for VinePair’s annual ranking of the best rosé wines. While rosé used to be the unrivaled summer beverage, in 2024 it’s going up against orange wines, chillable reds, and the infallible spritz.
Mix That Drink
MAY 21, 2024
The Strawberry Sunrise is a dessert cocktail. You can certainly drink it as an aperitif or with a meal or by itself, but if you've got a hankering for sweets, this drink will take care of it.
Drinks International
MAY 21, 2024
The Glen Grant has announced the retirement of master distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE, who will leave his role at the end of June, after a six-decade long career.
PUNCH
MAY 22, 2024
We asked 11 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Daiquiri—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
Imbibe Magazine
MAY 28, 2024
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.
The Whiskey Wash
MAY 27, 2024
We review Wenzel Whiskey Wheated #2, a blend of two Georgia wheated bourbon barrels (both 6.5 years old) now owned by a Kentucky blender. (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.
VinePair
MAY 28, 2024
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.
Mix That Drink
MAY 22, 2024
How about a shot drink that tastes just like Red Hot candies? That's the Red Hot Shot. An absolutely delicious little drink that's bursting with that cinnamon flavor.
Spiritz
MAY 27, 2024
Radisson Hotel Gurugram Sohna Road City Center has appointed Shatrughan Tomar as General Manager. He carries over two decades experience in the hospitality sector with varying roles,at different properties. As an accomplished hospitality professional, Shatrughan specialises in five-star hotel operations and sales growth. An IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, Shatrughan worked with Radisson, The Langham, IHG and Ascot with different capacities in his previous tenures.
PUNCH
MAY 30, 2024
Phoenix’s Bar 1912 calls on more than a dozen local botanicals—cactus paddle to ocotillo blossom—that have been foraged, extracted and preserved in its take on the classic.
Imbibe Magazine
MAY 23, 2024
With the warm weather ramping up, more outdoor gatherings—such as backyard barbecues, pool parties, and al fresco brunches—are on the horizon. Put that pitcher to good use with these warm-weather recipes that work swimmingly in large quantities. Black Rock Chiller In this simple batched cocktail, Branca Menta’s minty cooling power matches crisp tequila and earthy gentian liqueur.
Drinkhacker
MAY 24, 2024
Spirits enthusiasts are always on watch for the next trend in spirits. Whiskey and brandy have held international acclaim for eons, but could tequila be the next craze? The popularity and credibility of tequila as a premium spirit has been on the rise, thanks in large part to Tomas Estes. Estes passed in 2021 but served as the champion that tequila required.
VinePair
MAY 21, 2024
While it seems like every state in the U.S. now has a selection of local microbreweries, there are still moments that call for a good old macro beer. You might find yourself in a dive bar or at a sports arena without a wide selection of craft brews, or you could end up at a party or tailgate where the hosts have opted to lean into a more affordable beer lineup.
Mix That Drink
MAY 22, 2024
It's like a sangria, but less sweet. The key to a perfect Pimm's Cup is the balance between the botanical, herbal notes of the Pimm's No. 1 Cup and the bright, effervescent lemonade or ginger ale.
The Whiskey Wash
MAY 20, 2024
Dennis Malcolm is leaving Glen Grant after a 63-year career in the scotch whisky industry. Credit: The Glen Grant The Glen Grant , a Speyside scotch whisky distillery, has announced the retirement of Dennis Malcolm OBE, Master Distiller. After a 63-year career in the whisky industry, Malcolm is passing the mantle to Greig Stables on July 1st, 2024.
PUNCH
MAY 20, 2024
15 easy cocktail recipes to try at home, from a Negroni riff to an underrated classic tequila drink to a Japanese whisky highball and more.
Imbibe Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
It’s hard to remember what the drinks world was like before Speed Rack co-founders Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero. The cocktail luminaries have had their hands in nearly all facets of the movement to improve the drinks industry. In addition to creating Speed Rack, they’ve built award-winning bars and cocktail programs, mentored countless bartenders, worked as brand ambassadors, and co-authored, with Megan Krigbaum, A Quick Drink: Winning Cocktails for Every Mood.
Just Drinks
MAY 13, 2024
The OIV wine trade 2023 report shows a concerning picture for the industry – production levels, exports and consumption are all down on 2022.
VinePair
MAY 13, 2024
Despite periods of uncertainty , 2023 turned out to be a solid year for the craft brewing industry. The Brewers Association (BA) recently released its annual report detailing the state of craft brewing in the U.S. Last year, the number of craft operations reached an all-time high with a whopping 9,761 craft breweries, up from 9,552 in 2022. But despite there being over 200 more operational breweries last year, beer output shrank by about 1 million barrels year-over-year, with just 23.4 million b
Mix That Drink
MAY 15, 2024
The Caramel Appletini uses two of our popular infusions, Jolly Ranchers Vodka and Salted Caramel Vodka. It's creamy and tastes just like a caramel apple.
Spiritz
MAY 28, 2024
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.
PUNCH
MAY 2, 2024
Like Italy before it, Spain's drinking culture, from classic drinks to ingredients like sherry, has become a major influence on American bars.
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