PUNCH

JULY 12, 2024

With Evil Malört, one bartender is making the polarizing, Chicago-born liqueur worse with ingredients like cuttlefish ink and peppers.

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Booze Business

JULY 9, 2024

The U.S. is currently in a period of transformation, with widespread shifts in most businesses. The alcohol industry stands out as it undergoes changes that are not only fundamental but also unique, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. Here is a close look at the key factors affecting the industry.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

In our July/August 2024 issue , as part of an ongoing series where we ask drink pros about the drink that changed their life, we learn about the role the Manhattan played in New Orleans bartender Abigail Gullo’s career. It was a favorite of her grandfather, who considered it “the pinnacle of sophistication.” Like her great-grandfather, who used rye whiskey to make Manhattans when he bartended at the Waldorf Astoria, Gullo prefers rye in her Perfect Manhattan, with half sweet an

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 9, 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. When making this cocktail, I turned to the simple Vodka & Cranberry, also known as the Cape Cod.

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PUNCH

JULY 9, 2024

In the hands of a skilled bartender, drinks inspired by culinary dishes can be transcendent. But is the ubiquity of this trend flattening creativity into clickbait?

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JULY 12, 2024

A few notable things to kickstart our Friday afternoon: No social media post was sent to me more this week than this announcement , letting followers know that Short Fuse was postponing their release party for their soon-to-be-revived Metropolitan lagers. I reached out to founder Nick Teague to ask what was going on. He responded via email saying: “We just felt [in] another month we would be in a better position to do the launch.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 7, 2024

With the warm weather here to stay, it’s only natural we want to reach for a margarita to cool down. While the classic recipe is delicious, it’s fun to change it up, especially with the two recipes below. Check them out! At Bar Calico , Head Bartender Alex Dominguez’s Tomatillo Margarita is a zesty sip on their latest cocktail menu. A similar feel to a spicy margarita, this offering is inspired by the bright flavors of the American southwest, in specific, tomatillo salsa, which is made in

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PUNCH

JULY 8, 2024

From the cradle of the Daiquiri to a New Orleans stalwart, these are 10 historic bars that still inspire modern drink culture.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JULY 10, 2024

Happy Wednesday, label lovers! This week we’ve got a whole bunch of lager to show you, including a new one connected to the LLC behind the Hulk Hogan beer - this time with a very classic rock, 70’s biker vibe. They’re coming for the Cold Snacks, I think. Everybody look out. But first: The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week Hot on the heels of their Only Interested in Bangers Imperial IPA, this Hop Butcher beer rolled out a couple of weeks ago but just crossed the TTB wires thi

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 12, 2024

Learning about wine is also an excellent way to learn about geography. The primary motivating factor is that at the end of your lesson, there is something delicious in your glass. Case in point: this Wairau River Pinot Gris from Marlborough, New Zealand. With a commercial industry that only really began in the 1970s, the wines of New Zealand still only represent about 1 percent of the global market.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 12, 2024

Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff, is a fierce talent shaping today’s cocktail culture with her innovative libations. Stormborn, a dynamic figure shaping today’s cocktail culture with her innovative libations, embarked on her journey in New York City’s East Village, starting as a barback and seizing every opportunity to learn. Her relentless drive and eagerness to master the craft led her to work alongside industry giants like Alex Day, Audrey Saunders, and Giuseppe Gonzalez.

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PUNCH

JULY 10, 2024

Sommeliers and wine professionals at top New York City restaurants like The Four Horsemen and Claud share how they price their wine lists.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JULY 8, 2024

What’s going on in Northwest Indiana? With 2024 already seeing the closures of Windmill Brewing in Dyer, Four Fathers in Valparaiso and Malt Bros. in St. John, we thought we’d take a few minutes to poke around on the status of a few things in Northwest Indiana’s once-thriving craft beer scene. We’ve been keeping an eye on the 33,684 sq ft building owned by 18th Street Brewing in downtown Hammond.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

“It’s very community-driven here,” Francesca Galarus says of her Philadelphia neighborhood, Fishtown. Formerly an industrial outpost, the narrow streets west of the Delaware River have independent bars and restaurants, live music venues, and other small businesses run by residents like Galarus and her partner, Nicholas Ducos, who co-own the newly opened urban winery, Mural City Cellars (MCC).

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Ming River is a smooth introduction to one of the most important spirits in the world: baijiu. This Chinese spirit is made from predominantly fermented sorghum, which is distilled into a vibrant spirit, unlike anything you’d find in the West. It’s fermented with qu, a nearly five-thousand-year-old Chinese technique using native yeast to ferment grain in solid rather than liquid form.

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PUNCH

JULY 11, 2024

With sour green apple mix standing in for citrus and local cream in place of milk, the bestselling cocktail at Stockholm’s innovative Röda Huset is the perfect showcase for local produce.

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BarLifeUK

JULY 10, 2024

The Peche ‘Barchive’ project goes live on August 1st, 2024.

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Spiritz

JULY 12, 2024

A unique rum travel platform has ushered in a new era on World Rum Day that will help rum lovers to not only explore rum producing distilleries but also throw open the doors to interesting travel itineraries. Armchair travel has been around for a long time for those who may not actually take a train, plane, boat or bus and yet explore the world. And then there is Lonely Planet for those who actually want to pack their bags and set off on adventures, either taking the path well-travelled or takin

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

“The use of balsamic in cocktails began as an experiment by creative bartenders who were looking to push the boundaries of traditional recipes.” That’s according to Claudio Stefani Giusti. If his last name rings a bell, it may be because Claudio is the 17th Generation owner and CEO of Guisti , one of Italy’s most iconic purveyors of balsamic vinegar.

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PUNCH

JULY 12, 2024

The rum’s robust molasses character adds richness to tropical classics and balance to challenging bitter and herbal flavors.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 8, 2024

In partnership with BlockBar, Glenfiddich Distillery is releasing a rare 1985 cask bottling, with just 150 bottles estimated to be yielded from the cask. The whisky, which will be auctioned via NFT platform, BlockBar also comes with a VIP distillery experience and an overnight stay at a William Grant & Sons house on Glenfiddich ’s estate. According to a brand press release, the lot is estimated at £750,000-£1,200,000.

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VinePair

JULY 10, 2024

Making beer has long been the proving ground for innovative technologies, from the earliest mercury thermometer and first saccharometer through the introduction of the cylindroconical fermenter and on to the modern hop torpedo. Now, a Belgian startup called Bar.on wants to bring molecular mixing to the pint glass with a tabletop “beer printer” that can supposedly recreate any brew in a matter of seconds.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

Situated in East Village, Manhattan at 118 St Mark’s Place, Romeo’s endeavors to become an integral part of the esteemed nightlife heritage of the street, distinguishing itself with a meticulously curated cocktail menu and a distinctively crafted design. Evan Hawkins, a seasoned veteran in the hospitality industry, boasts a wealth of experience, having started from the ground up as a barback and contributing to the creation of over 35 establishments.

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PUNCH

JULY 10, 2024

7 classic French cocktail recipes to know, from the Boulevardier to a little-known gin, Suze and Chartreuse sour and more.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 12, 2024

Credit: Glenmorangie Glenmorangie Original, the flagship single malt scotch from the Highland distillery, has received a two-year upgrade to its age statement. The whisky, originally 10 years old, is now bottled at 12, making it “more delicious than ever” according to a brand press release. The new Glenmorangie Original 12 Year Old boasts notes of “orange, honey, vanilla and peach.

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Drinks International

JULY 11, 2024

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has announced the formation of a global brand company, North American Distillers (NADL), which will house it American whiskey portfolio.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 7, 2024

Embracing its legacy deeply rooted in the Prohibition era, Templeton has flourished into a nationally recognized name, bringing exceptional craftsmanship to its whiskey. Templeton’s latest release, Templeton FORTITUDE Bourbon, has an enticing aroma that combines delicate floral and grassy notes, accompanied by hints of spice, black pepper, sweet vanilla, and the subtle fruitiness of lemon peels.

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PUNCH

JULY 8, 2024

A remnant of the country’s old-school drinking culture, the Americano-like mixture of fernet, vermouth and soda water is an enduring local favorite.

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Spiritz

JULY 8, 2024

The top leadership of the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) recently met the Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary and had a discussion focussed on the expansive opportunities within the tourism and hospitality sectors and the pivotal role of skill development in creating meaningful employment for the youth.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

For some, pizza is a means to an end — a late-night slice to satisfy, a convenient and uncomplicated meal delivered to your door. For Dan Richer, it’s alchemy. As the author of “The Joy of Pizza,” James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef finalist, 50 Top Pizza’s 2023 Pizza Maker of the Year runner-up , and owner of Razza, which was named Best Pizza in North America in 2019 , and recently earned a spot on The New York Times’s “ 22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States ” list, Richer knows

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Drinkhacker

JULY 6, 2024

With rye , bourbon , and malt whiskey under its belt, what’s left for WhistlePig to explore? Well, wheat whiskey of course. Enter CampStock, a limited edition offering that’s actually a blend of two whiskeys — 85% wheat whiskey and 15% rye — which still merits a “wheat whiskey” designation. The whiskey is a collaboration of sorts with Solo Stove, a portable smokeless camp stove which is being bundled with this whiskey as part of a unique promotion.

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PUNCH

JULY 9, 2024

The post Meet the 2024 Winner of the US World Class Bartending Competition appeared first on PUNCH.

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Spiritz

JULY 10, 2024

Pacific Hospitality has appointed Gaurav Dhayani as its new Beverage Corporate Head. With his extensive experience and impressive achievements in the industry, Gaurav will lead the company's beverage division, driving innovation and excellence in mixology. Gaurav brings a wealth of expertise, having served as Corporate Beverage Manager at NOHO and AIDU, and as Diageo's Brand Ambassador for North India.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 9, 2024

We review Two Souls Spirits 6-Year Straight Rye (Wollersheim Distillery), a Wisconsin rye whiskey aged over six years and released from an American independent bottler. (image via Two Souls Spirts) 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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Mix That Drink

JULY 11, 2024

The Peking Cocktail is a rum drink with a hint of anise from Pernod, a liqueur flavored with Chinese star anise. With grenadine and lemon juice, it's a very refreshing cocktail.

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