PUNCH

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A luxury Martini now costs more than $40 at top cocktail bars. Are bars cashing in on our love for the drink, or is there more to the trend?

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When Kavé Pourzanjani and Ray Sakover were both working at the Manhattan bar The Polynesian, pre-pandemic, they began talking about opening their own tropical bar. But they wanted to avoid the usual South Seas cliches and imagery that have made tiki a controversial topic in recent years. They needed a new theme. Their counterintuitive alternative? Demonology, the occult, and “otherized gods from other cultures.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 1, 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. As hints of spring emerge and winter begins to fade, it’s time to embrace change and offer a new and enticing menu. The changing of seasons brings a burst of inspiration, especially when revamping a cocktail list.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today, we’re bringing you an exclusive first look at this year’s Craft Beer Week pint glass, courtesy of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. We understand that a lot of y’all have begun collecting each year’s respective glass, so without further ado, behold this year’s theme: “Adventure Crafted in Illinois.” The ICBG is working with their Associate Member partners at Boelter Beverage for Illinois Craft Beer Week’s “Pint Day 2024 ” Each ic

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Behind Bars is a design firm shaping some of the world's best bars, rethinking the bartender workstation and the guest experience altogether.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

Of the many bottles atop my home bar, gin holds the majority seat. But that’s not to say the spirit is necessarily my favorite. Rather, I’m fascinated by the sheer variety found within the world of gin and its ability to reflect geographical flora and flavors, as well as unique distillation or aging practices. Enter The Botanist Islay Cask Rested Gin.

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BarLifeUK

MARCH 1, 2024

Nc’nean Creations Entry Deadline: 30th April, 2024 We’ve been saying Nc’nean Creations is one of the best comps on the circuit for some time , and the fact it grows in scope each year would seem to bear this out. In 2023, Creations’ second year, Nc’nean added two extra UK heats to accommodate the rising number of bartenders wishing to compete, and this year European bartenders will join the action, with two heats being added to the tour, in France and Germany.

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The best Manhattan cocktail recipes to make right now, from a highball version of the whiskey drink to riffs made with amaro and Chartreuse.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Intrigued by the growing presence of Slovenian wine on store shelves and wine lists, we dove into the category in our March/April 2024 issue. Daniel Lukin-Beck, general manager of Vinum Imports , which has specialized in wines from the country for more than 20 years, offered an introduction in our “5 to Try” column. But we encountered many fans of Slovenia’s fresh and diverse wines, such as Lou Amdur, owner of LA’s Lou Wine Shop (purveyor of “natural and unusual wines”), who we tapped to recomme

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

Four Roses distillery wins World’s Best Single Barrel Bourbon at 2024 World Whiskies Awards. Four Roses , the heritage Kentucky bourbon brand dating back to 1888, has received the high honors of World’s Best Single Barrel Bourbon, Best Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon, and Best Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards. “We are deeply thrilled to be recognized with such prestigious accolades from the esteemed World Whiskies Awards,” says Brent Elliott, Master

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BarLifeUK

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Brew//LDN: 25th – 27th April 2024, Southbank, London SE1 Despite having an edgy, modern name that was obviously created by a branding agency to say ‘this isn’t the Great British Beer Festival, no socks and sandals here’, Brew//LDN sounds like quite a good craic. The festival has been around for a while, but this year the organisers have added some dedicated trade sessions, which is nice, and these sessions are free, which is even nicer.

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PUNCH

MARCH 1, 2024

Barraquito is a Canary Islands’ cocktail made with coffee, milk and Licor 43 that has become a staple of sombremasa as a post-meal drink.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With over 8.1 billion gallons of alcohol consumed in the U.S. every year, it’s safe to say that Americans love to drink. And while U.S. drinkers may consume more beer and wine than spirits on a yearly basis, Americans still drank a whopping 680.5 million gallons of spirits in 2023, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) — likely driven by the ongoing bourbon boom and tequila’s rapid rise.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Deep in the heart of West Hollywood, one of America’s most vibrant and exciting cities, lies Conca Del Sogno, an exclusive limited edition pop-up dining experience hosted by Norah Restaurant. Conca Del Sogno, the elite beach club hailing from the world-renowned Amalfi Coast in Nerano, Italy, delivers its authentic Italian cuisine straight from the Mediterranean Sea.

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Drinks International

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Total US spirits exports hit a record high in 2023 boosted by the EU’s suspension of tariffs on American whiskey, according to a new report by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Country Life, a Manhattan cocktail recipe made with bourbon and rum, makes a comeback at Hudson, New York bar Wm. Farmer & Sons.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spend enough time enjoying, collecting, or working with wine, and you’ve come across them. At first glance, they make perfect sense. They’re an impact statement; an impressively cocksure declaration in brawny, glossy glass. The message? “I’m important. I’m serious. I’m powerful. You should pay more for me.” Thick, heavy glass bottles certainly had their moment in the sun.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

On National Margarita Day, media and influencers attended a pairing dinner with Codigo 1530 Tequila and Tequila Avion at STK Los Angeles hosted by Entertaining Expert Paul Zahn. Zahn hosted a brief master class on both Codigo Tequila and Tequila Avion and lead a tasting prior to sitting for dinner. Guests sipped Cadillac Margaritas with Codigo 1530 Reposado Tequila and Skinny Margaritas with Codigo 1530 Rosa Tequila paired with some of STK’s signature dishes including tomahawk steak and ja

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

In a whisky world pushing press around master distillers and blenders, one group with outsized market impact doesn’t always get the spotlight: professional brand ambassadors. They’re the folks often closest to accounts both on and off-premises, promoting brands at large-scale events, and tackling entry into new markets one at a time. Few spirits in the U.S. feel that impact more heavily than Scotch.

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This nonalcoholic take on Spaghett, or Aperol and beer, is the best weeknight drink. Here's how to make it with Stappi soda and an N/A lager.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Despite the groundhog’s prediction this year, we seem to be dealing with a few more weeks of winter. And when there is a chill in the air or snow on the ground, we find ourselves reaching for a nice beverage to warm up with. While some may reach for a Hot Toddy , Buttered Rum , or some spiked hot cocoa, there are also many beers that are the perfect complement to winter weather.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ole Smoky Distilleries continued reign as the most visited distillery in the world for 2023. According to on-premise traffic counters, the four Ole Smoky Tennessee distillery destinations welcomed more than FIVE million visitors last year, topping all their largest competitors by significant industry margins. Ole Smoky’s The Holler in Gatlinburg welcomed 2.2 million visitors, The Barrelhouse in Gatlinburg welcomed 1.1 million visitors, Pigeon Forge’s distillery, The Barn, welcomed 1.3 million vi

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Spiritz

MARCH 1, 2024

Gujarat issued and renewed more than 24.8 percent liquor licences in the fiscal year 2022-23 from its previous fiscal. The state government data revealed that 39,888 people in the state hold liquor consumption permits as of 31st December 2023. According to data provided by the state government in response to a query in the recent assembly session, 13,985 liquor permits were renewed or issued between 1st April 2021 and 31st March 2022.

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Experts share the best vodka brands for the Martini, at every price point, from Luksusowa to Belvedere and more.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

While agave-based distillates remain waiting in the wings, America’s “native spirit” continues to sit comfortably on the United States’ spirits throne. The bourbon industry administered a $9 billion injection into Kentucky’s economy alone in 2023, and by no means is the Bluegrass State the only major player in the game. Interestingly, though bourbon’s dominance persists, the narratives surrounding the spirit are in a state of flux.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This March, Monin Americas celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its influential CIO, Todd Cummings. Bringing together technology and business, Todd has guided Monin Americas through the ongoing digital evolution towards an international score of success. Monin—the premier provider of flavoring products to elevate specialty beverages and culinary solutions—has manufacturing facilities on three continents and product availability in more than 150 countries.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed Chivas Brothers’ Chairman Jean-Etienne Gourgues as the new Chair of the SWA Council. The Chair of the SWA, whose appointment runs on a two-year rotational basis, heads the association’s Council which comprises 16 representatives from SWA member companies. Jean-Etienne Gourgues was appointed Chivas Brothers’ Chairman and CEO in July 2021.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Pernod Ricard, a renowned player in the spirits industry, has announced plans to invest $217 million in the construction of a new malt distillery in India. The facility will be located in Butibori, an industrial suburb in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The project is expected to be completed within three years and create up to 800 jobs. The distillery is anticipated to have a daily output of 60,000 liters of whisky.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. But what do you do when life sends you plums? If you’re at Rose Mary , “Top Chef” winner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant in Chicago’s West Loop, the answer is obvious: roast them, infuse them in vodka, add a pinch of sugar to play on their inherent sweetness, age that mixture for most of a year, and then offer the resulting spirit in the form of a chilled shot as your after-meal take on slivovitz, the clear, plum-based distillate beloved across Central and

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sun Whiskey Union is back for another year, and guests are invited to experience a night filled with top-notch whiskey, delicious bites and exhilarating live music. Saturday, April 13th, 8:00pm – 11:00pm in the Earth Ballroom Savor the rich tapestry of flavors at the exclusive Sun Whiskey Union at Mohegan Sun! From smoky and peaty to smooth and complex, each whiskey tells a unique story.

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Spiritz

MARCH 1, 2024

Telangana’s excise department has made a proposal to local and national companies to supply liquor in the state without paying the 30 percent standard excise duty as liquor manufacturers have been curtailing the liquor supply in the state. As per the rules, distilleries, and liquor, beer and wine manufacturing companies must pay 30 percent excise duty per case of the bottles in Telangana.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Breal Group, the UK private-equity firm that has snapped up a number of local brewers in recent months, is to change its name to Keystone Brewing Group.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 1, 2024

Image via Midleton Very Rare In a celebratory move that has caught the attention of whiskey connoisseurs worldwide, Midleton Very Rare has just unveiled its latest one-of-one offering. The Irish whiskey maker is marking its 40th anniversary with the release of an exclusive whiskey, the Midleton Very Rare 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition, available via NFT.The Ruby Edition is the culmination of years of meticulous work by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman and his team.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Old Elk recently (that is, at the end of 2023) released a pair of its big blends, both incredibly complex whiskeys that draw from a range of mashbills and finishing styles, all whipped up into a frenzy. We’ve got them both covered here — including the Cigar Cut and Infinity Blend, both in their 2023 editions. Here we go. Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend 2023 – This is the second annual release of Old Elk Cigar Cut, crafted entirely by Old Elk’s Production Manager, Melinda M

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Spiritz

MARCH 1, 2024

Diageo India has provided 50 advanced Alcohol Breath Analyzers to Telangana Police to combat drunk driving in the state. In an event in Hyderabad, as part of this CSR initiative, the company supported the Telangana Police to provide instruments to facilitate enforcement of road safety measures across the state. Diageo India is actively involved in promoting anti-drunk driving initiatives through its flagship program, ‘Wrong Side Of The Road’ This program utilises real-life scenarios

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