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Savor Summer’s Final Moments with 2 Cocktails from Gran Coramino and Darco Spirits

Chilled Magazine

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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Our Chicagoland Oktoberfest Event Roundup

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

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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Madeira’s Wine-Spiked Cortado Is an Antidote to the Cold

PUNCH

In Madeira, the cortado, a mix of the island's signature wine with coffee, brewed barley and lemon, is a cold-weather staple.

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Drink of the Week: Siponey Pollinator Nonalcoholic Spritz

Imbibe Magazine

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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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Check Out the San Diego Regional Winner in the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge

Chilled Magazine

San Diego semi-finalist winner Jennifer Yim earns a spot in the Craft the Fun finals and is going to Austin, Texas!! “Deep Eddy embodies everything I love about mixology—authenticity, quality, sustainability, and a deep sense of community. Their dedication to creating genuine, enjoyable experiences and warm hospitality mirrors my own philosophy behind the bar,” explains Jennifer.

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Alert Issued Over Toxic Counterfeit Glen’s Vodka

BarLifeUK

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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Where to Enjoy Cocktails in Hong Kong

Imbibe Magazine

As an imbiber based in Los Angeles, I’ve made peace with the fact that a night of barhopping involves some forethought. Living in an urban sprawl with limited public transportation, many would-be revelers have to focus on a neighborhood with a good concentration of bars, since rideshares around the city can get pricey. So I was ecstatic when I found that in Hong Kong, some of the best bars in Asia, and even the world, are within steps—or an escalator ride—of one another.

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Say Goodbye to BRAT Summer with Empress Gin!

Chilled Magazine

If you’ve been on the internet in the last two months, you most likely have heard about popstar Charli XCX’s new album, BRAT. The album has been topping charts worldwide and taking over the summer. Inspired by the album name, fans have completely embraced the new “brat girl” trend and are leaning into creativity, individuality, and confidence. The album cover is an unapologetically vibrant slime green backdrop with just the word “brat” in a simple Arial font.

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This Week's New Beer Labels: Please Proceed with the Pales

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Is Chicagoland in a little bit of a pale ale renaissance? It sure looks like it when you consider what we’ve found for… The New Illinois Beer Label(s) of the Week: In the span of just a few days, we get new labels for pale ales (one of them hazy) from Mikerphone, Pipeworks AND Solemn Oath working with Great Lakes? All this hot on the heels of last week’s email where Premium Subscribers saw a new pale ale label from Half Acre ?

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Our Favorite Sherry Martinis

PUNCH

9 easy Martini cocktail recipes featuring fino and manzanilla sherry for a savory spin on the classic gin or vodka drink.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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The Price of a Beer at Every NFL Stadium (2024)

VinePair

The 2024 NFL season is just kicking off. But as fans trickle back into stadiums eager to see if their home team has a shot at the championship, they may be hit with some sticker shock. According to new data from Bookies.com , the average cost for a family of four to attend a professional football game has increased 20 percent year-over-year at approximately $808.20.

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6 Must Mix Classic Cocktails made with Gabriel Boudier Liqueurs

Chilled Magazine

The story of the House of Gabriel Boudier is primarily one of passion since 1874. The brand’s motto is “quality without compromise” for the past 150 years. The Maison was acquired by the Piffaut family in 2022, making it the third family at the helm since 1874. Classic margarita cocktail with salty rim on wooden table with limes and drink utensils Check out these classic cocktails made with Gabriel Boudier Liqueur’s most sought-after expressions.

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This Year's Beach Beers

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Hi, friends! I decided to give the TTB an extra day to drop some new labels since we (and the Federal Government) had a nice long weekend. With that in mind, our usual label email will come out tomorrow, and to tide you over, here’s something that I hope you’ll think is kinda fun. This year, my wife and I spent a lot more time than usual at the beach.

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Dave Arnold Has Reentered the Chat

PUNCH

The pioneering bartender’s techniques became a blueprint for modern high-concept bars. With Bar Contra, he’s refining a fresh, playful approach.

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We Asked 15 Sommeliers: What Cabernet Sauvignon Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

Few red wines carry the cachet of Cabernet Sauvignon. The varietal’s textural intensity and richness make it an ideal food-pairing wine. Its traditional notes of dark fruit and dessert-like flavors of chocolate and vanilla give it a sense of elegant indulgence. Even its name sounds sophisticated when it’s not shortened to its brief, ubiquitous nickname.

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Behind the Espresso + Prosecco

Chilled Magazine

The duo behind Attaboy , Samuel Ross and Michael McIlroy have recently opened a new spritz and natural wine bar, Good Guys , on the Lower East Side. Their innovative Espresso + Prosecco cocktail takes the best components of a classic Spritz + Espresso Martini and creates a refreshing blend of citrus, vanilla, and robust espresso notes. Ross and McIlroy drew inspiration from a non-alcoholic drink they developed for their Australian cafe, Hearts, located in Nashville.

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Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Origin High Wheat Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

We review Bardstown Bourbon Origin High Wheat Bourbon, a six-year bourbon with one of the highest percentages of wheated mash bills in the bourbon category at 39 percent. (image via Bardstown Bourbon) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

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Le Veau d’Or’s Martini “Our Way” Is the Only Way

PUNCH

The best Martini comes from NYC restaurant Le Veau d’Or, where the classic gin cocktail comes with a salty, sherry vermouth highball.

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Kerala’s IMFL manufacturers urge to ease export norms

Spiritz

Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) manufacturers in Kerala are calling on the state government of Kerala to expedite the easing of export norms. They believe the state government's facilitation for IMFL export could enhance the state’s revenue and job opportunities. Of the 47 companies eligible to export IMFL from Kerala, only three are currently doing so, hampered by stringent policies and high export fees.

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Celebrate World Coconut Day with Mozart Coconut Chocolate Liqueur

Chilled Magazine

Celebrate World Coconut Day, September 2nd with Mozart Coconut Chocolate Liqueur. For over 65 years, the Mozart Distillery has crafted high-quality spirits in Salzburg, but in 1979, the company began specializing in chocolate liqueurs. “The idea behind the first Mozart Chocolate Liqueur was to create a liquid chocolate praline similar to the popular Mozart chocolates confectionery from Salzburg, Austria,” says Carina Planeta, Senior Brand Manager.

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Review: Garrison Brothers Laguna Madre Bourbon (2024)

Drinkhacker

Garrison Brothers’ Laguna Madre release is its most prized whiskey, and three years ago Monica took our first look at the product, followed by a look at the 2022 version by Frank a year later. The annually released, limited edition is special because of its use of French Limousin oak as a finishing wood, in addition to the more typical American oak. 3000 bottles were produced, an increase over the sub-2000 bottles normally released each year.

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Whiskey Review: Garrison Brothers Laguna Madre Bourbon (2024)

The Whiskey Wash

We review Garrison Brothers Laguna Madre Bourbon (2024), aged for four years in white American oak barrels and then transferred into Limousin oak casks for another four years of aging. (image via Garrison Brothers) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

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Wise Monkey Rum now available at Hyderabad Duty Free

Spiritz

Hyderabad Duty Free has introduced Wise Monkey Rum to its premium spirits collection. The brand, launched by Nirvana Works International Ltd. in 2018, made its debut earlier this year at Delhi Duty Free, India’s largest duty-free store. Known for its three distinct blends—Indian Spiced Rum, Café Rum, and White Rum—Wise Monkey has earned global recognition, winning awards at every competition it has entered.

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Spicy Pineapple Margarita made with El Luchador Tequila

Chilled Magazine

Get ready to spice up your cocktail game with our Drink of the Week, the Spicy Pineapple Margarita made with El Luchador Tequila. Inspired by the vibrant culture of Mexican lucha libre wrestling, El Luchador is not just a tequila—it’s a bold statement. Give it a mix!! Tequila Spicy Pineapple Margarita Ingredients 2 oz. El Luchador Blanco Tequila 1 oz. fresh pineapple juice ½ oz. agave syrup ½ oz. fresh lime juice 3-5 jalapeno slices Preparation Add all ingredients to a shake with ice, and shake.

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Review: Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Twice Barreled Tennessee Rye

Drinkhacker

Jack Daniel’s 13th Distillery Series release — available only at the distillery — is here, and it’s one of the more unique and intriguing releases from the brand. First, it’s branded as a “Tennessee Rye,” which isn’t a protected term but which trades on JD’s longstanding production of Tennessee whiskey, which is technically a form of bourbon.

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Beer Prices Have Doubled at These NFL Stadiums in the Last Decade

VinePair

Football season is back, and with it comes the excitement of heading into a stadium to cheer on the home team. But if there’s one thing that fans shouldn’t be looking forward to on game day, it’s shelling out an arm and a leg for concessions. It’s no secret that enjoying a beer at an NFL game is expensive, but if you feel like you’re spending more and more money every season, you’re not imagining things.

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Triumphs for D'YAVOL Vodka at international competitions

Spiritz

D'YAVOL, the global luxury collective Co-founded by Aryan Khan, has achieved three consecutive gold medals for its Single Estate Vodka. This sipping vodka won a Double Gold at the Singapore World Spirits Competition (SWSC) 2024 as well as Gold at the prestigious International Wine and Spirits Awards (IWSA) 2024 and at the Asia International Spirits Competition (AISC) 2024.

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Celebrate World Coconut Day with Coconut Collins

Chilled Magazine

Celebrate World Coconut Day with a Coconut Collins made with Coco Lopez Real Cream of Coconut as our Drink of the Week. While Coco Lopez is widely known for its use in Piña Coladas and frozen drinks, it can be used in craft cocktails such as a Coconut Mojito, Coconut Margarita, and Martinis. “If you look at our cream ingredients you will notice that our first ingredient is coconut,” says general manager, Jose (Papo) Luis Suarez.

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All Of The Best Bourbons According To The 2024 International Whisky Competition

The Whiskey Wash

The International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2024 saw the return of numerous prominent bourbon expressions, each vying for a gold medal in the prestigious contest. There were five sub-categories of ‘Best Bourbon’ in this year’s competition. So, today I thought we would take a look at the winners. With tasting notes, prices, where to buy, and what is behind each expression – here are the best bourbons according to the 2024 International Whisky Competition.

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Save the Bees With Every Pour of Barr Hill

VinePair

There are so many different bottles of gin on liquor store shelves these days, and most are flavored with a wide range of botanicals. While juniper is always at the forefront, pretty much anything else you can think of can play a supporting role, and many brands try to capture a sense of terroir through a specific, hand-picked blend of citrus, spices, and herbs.

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Jura unveils Perspective No.1

Spiritz

Jura Distillery has launched a16-year-old single malt named Perspective No.1. The new single malt is the first expression in a new series from the distillery that has been created with whisky explorers and connoisseurs in mind. Finished in oloroso s Sherry casks, each bottle label of Perspective No.1 features a unique geometric gold and black design.

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We Ask Casa Azul CEO Dennis Carr about Agave and Authenticity

Chilled Magazine

Casa Azul Organic Tequila is more than just a spirit. It is a story of perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of excellence. Rooted in rich Mexican traditions, Casa Azul reflects the spirit of its founders who have been cultivating agave for generations. Casa Azul continues to honor its origins with every bottle, to create a tequila that is as authentic as it is exceptional.

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Whiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Russian River Pinot Cask Finished Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

We review Chattanooga Whiskey Russian River Pinot Cask Finished Bourbon, a custom blend of five bourbon mash bills that saw finishing time in Pinot Noir casks from the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. (image via Chattanooga 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.

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Saga Spirits Group invests $92m in new Kentucky distillery

Drinks International

US-based Bourbon distiller, Saga Spirits Group, has reportedly announced plans to develop a $92.5 million distillery and tourism centre on 150 acres in Kentucky.

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No new liquor off shop in Odisha

Spiritz

The Odisha government has decided not to sanction any new liquor off-shop during 2024-25, under its new excise policy. This move is seen as a step towards controlling the proliferation of alcoholic beverage outlets in the state. Furthermore, the Odisha government has prohibited dancing in bars but has permitted musical performances at bars. Additionally, no new on-shop will be permitted in villages of Odisha, thereby further tightening the rules on alcohol consumption in rural areas of the coast

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