PUNCH
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Bartenders across the country are combining ancestral and modern techniques, curating backbars that go beyond tequila and mezcal and bringing a personal touch to their menus.
Imbibe Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
From apples and cranberries to pomegranates and pears, autumn always delivers big on flavor. Experience the bounty of the season by way of these creative fall cocktails, which highlight the best of the harvest. Apple Mount Fuji A refreshing sour that makes apple the main attraction. The Sinsear Sweet apple cider and spicy ginger highlight the warming qualities of bourbon.
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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
One of Chicago’s original craft beers is coming back. Earlier today, Goose Island made it official : Honkers Ale is returning to package format. We broke the news of its discontinuation back in early 2019 , calling it “the end of an era” as Goose was pivoting to beers like Old Man Grumpy and Next Coast IPA. Now what’s old is new again and honestly, I’m pretty thrilled to have a classically malty English-style ale like Honkers back in the world (for however long we g
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As the crisp air of autumn settles in, it’s the perfect time to refresh classic cocktails with seasonal flavors. Enter the espresso martini, a beloved blend of rich coffee and smooth spirits, reimagined with two delightful twists. Whether you’re cozying up at home or entertaining friends, these autumnal riffs bring a new dimension to this iconic drink.
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PUNCH
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The best pistachio Martinis can be found at Boston bars in the North End, who each claim to serve the ultimate take on the vodka cocktail.
Imbibe Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A historic port city just 20 miles south of the Canadian border, Bellingham, Washington, sits adjacent to the North Cascades mountain range, with snow-capped Mount Baker practically on its doorstep. With a population hovering above 90,000, Bellingham embraces its unofficial motto as the “City of Subdued Excitement”—an accurate reflection of its hidden-gem status when it comes to arts, music, and an evolving culinary scene.
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Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Our Drink of the Week is the El Luchador Tequila Golden Gladiator Old Fashioned, a bold twist on a classic made with the robust flavors of El Luchador Añejo. With a combined blend of El Luchador Añejo, bitters, and a sugar cube, the Golden Gladiator offers the perfect balance of bold and slightly sweet flavors, making it an ideal drink for those crisp fall evenings.
PUNCH
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The best sweet, dry and blanc vermouth to use in cocktail recipes of every style, from Martinis to Negronis, according to bartenders.
Imbibe Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Regular readers of this column are by now well aware that I’m a fan of gin, appreciating the near-endless varieties that can be created on such a versatile canvas. When Junipero Gin released their new Smoked Rosemary expression this summer, I was intrigued. While rosemary would be a natural match for gin’s botanical profile, smokiness is a much more divisive flavor that can easily overwhelm if not employed deftly.
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Apparently, Goose Island has now decided to drop a BCBS Rare on us? That’s the word from a couple different sources, anyways. We showed Premium Subscribers this label for King of Kentucky barrel-aged BCS way back in April , but it didn’t make it to the variant announcement in July. Today, though. we got this reel from beer influencer Mike Zoller and what looks like a press release on Chicago Food Magazine.
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Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Kiss summer goodbye and sip into the new season with the limited-edition Emperor Kraken Lipstick & Rum Set ! The Kraken Rum is partnering with Black Moon Cosmetics on the beauty & booze collab you didn’t know you needed. Available now, the Emperor Kraken Lipstick & Rum Set ($37.99) features a uniquely dark, liquid to matte metallic lipstick in a blackened olive gold shade, accompanied by a bottle of The Kraken Gold Spiced Rum.
PUNCH
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The best rye whiskey brands under $50, from Sazerac to Rittenhouse. These affordable bottles are versatile for cocktails or sipping neat.
Imbibe Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Where bitter IPAs and rich imperial stouts polarized beer drinkers, an approachable style of ale that originated in Cologne, Germany, is finding fans in beer enthusiasts and casual imbibers alike. Kölsch, according to Heinrich Philipp Becker of Cologne’s Gaffel Becker & Company , “is becoming a synonym for drinkable beer with character.” And in our September/October 2024 issue , contributing editor Josh Bernstein writes about how American craft breweries are broadening their audiences with t
VinePair
OCTOBER 10, 2024
2023 was a tough year for the American brewing industry, with overall beer production and imports down 5 percent year-over-year. But despite the doom and gloom surrounding the future of beer, Americans are still drinking their fair share of the stuff. According to beer shipment data and U.S. Census population statistics, stateside drinkers of legal age purchased an estimated 24 gallons of beer, malt-based beverages, and cider per person in 2023.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Passionate entrepreneur and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria, the self-made billionaire and founder of Patrón Tequila and Paul Mitchell hair care, has announced the purchase of Waterloo Gin, the first gin brand distilled in Texas. Developed by Treaty Oak Distilling in Dripping Springs, Texas, near Austin, Waterloo Gin was launched in 2009, named after Austin’s original name – Waterloo – before the city was rechristened in the 1830s for Texas pioneer Stephen F.
PUNCH
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Once home to exiled Carthusian monks, the Chartreuse-loving city has made the Mamadeta a yearly imperative at September’s Santa Tecla festival.
Imbibe Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Held in Cartagena, Spain, the 2024 edition of Licor 43’s Bartenders & Baristas Challenge , has named Julia Engel from Kœr bar in Hamburg, Germany, this year’s global champion. This was the eighth edition of the annual competition, which calls on cocktail and coffee pros around the world to showcase their expertise and creativity in pairing Licor 43 and coffee.
VinePair
OCTOBER 7, 2024
In Germany’s storied Black Forest, the atmosphere is that of a Grimm fairytale, fog banks drifting through towering spruce trees on rolling hills. Here, in the village of Nordrach, you can hike the Obstbrennerweg , a roughly 12-mile distillery trail through the woods connecting almost a dozen skilled makers of schnapps. But a different kind of spirit lives here, as well — Nordrach is haunted.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Paint the Town Mango Cocktail Competition Mango Shotta, mango and jalapeño flavored tequila, spices things up at Tales. After an exciting journey of creativity and competition, the winner of the Paint the Town Mango Cocktail Competition hosted by Mango Shotta and Chilled Media was crowned. Angela Wood with her winning cocktail I Shotta the Sheriff and winning shooter, Sizzle and Spice spiced out the competition during a live event at this year’s Tales of the Cocktail in NOLA.
PUNCH
OCTOBER 9, 2024
6 classic Japanese cocktail recipes to make from home, including the Japanese Whisky Highball, Gin Sonic, Hot Campari and more.
Imbibe Magazine
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Just because you’re well past trick-or-treating age doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Halloween treats. Especially now that you can make sweets for yourself. Here are a few grown-up treats—like coffee lollys, beer caramels, and spirited marshmallows—to share this Halloween season or keep all to yourself. Ale and Pretzel Caramels Malty ale infuses these sweet and salty pretzel caramels.
Spiritz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Pernod Ricard has introduced Chivas Regal Takumi Reserve , a 12-year-old spirit drink selectively finished in premium sake casks. Created in collaboration with Japan's renowned Masuizumi sake brewery, this new expression blends the delicate flavors of sake with Chivas Regal's signature smooth Scotch whisky. Chivas and Masuizumi previously collaborated in 2018 to release Link 8888 , a premium sake aged in ex-Chivas Regal barrels.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2024
As the official spirits partner of Universal Pictures’ spectacular new cinematic event, WICKED, Absolut is toasting to the power of friendship and inclusivity by offering WICKED fans mystifying cocktail recipes to conjure up magical moments at home, as well as experiences at theaters, bars/restaurants, liquor stores and more. WICKED arrives in theaters November 22, 2024.
PUNCH
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Maria Mole, a cocktail recipe from Brazil that combines brandy and vermouth, is making a return at the country's cocktail bars.
VinePair
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Napa Valley is perhaps the most famous and well-publicized wine region in the United States. The entire region is under a half-million acres, just about a sixth the size of Bordeaux. Despite its relatively compact size, the region produces almost 50 million cases of wine every year, about a quarter of California’s total wine production. Inside those cases are some of the most coveted bottles made stateside, which means the AVA gets constant attention at the bottle shop and on wine lists.
Spiritz
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Longitude 77, the first-ever Indian single malt from the house of Pernod Ricard India, is set to strengthen its roots in the Indian market with its launch in Punjab. The brand's entry into Punjab offers seekers of authentic, contemporary Indian luxury a memorable experience which was marked by a launch event at the 10 th anniversary of EYP Creations, the biggest Punjabi Artist management agency across the country having expertise managing Punjabi artist like Parmish Verma, Jassie Gill, B Praak,
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2024
The Times Square EDITION unveils a unique twist on the traditional Jell-O shot with the French 75 Bite. Photo by Liz Clayman Inspired by the classic French 75 cocktail, this innovative creation by expert mixologists combines sparkling wine, gin, and lemon to deliver a tangy and sophisticated treat that embodies the essence of summer. Photo by Liz Clayman “The French 75 has been a refreshing and refined cocktail since its creation at Harry’s Bar in Paris in 1915,” says Amy Racine, Bev
Drinkhacker
OCTOBER 11, 2024
It may be somewhat old news, but the sale of Wilderness Trail to Campari Group in late 2022 in a deal valued up to $600 million remains the biggest declared American whiskey acquisition since Jim Beam sold to Suntory in 2014 (for 16 billion). Balcones traded hands to Diageo for an undisclosed sum not long after, followed by Skrewball (also to Campari) and then Blue Run to Molson Coors, making it seem as though the flood gates might open on American whiskey acquisitions in 2024, but big buys have
VinePair
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Interpreting modern art can be a challenge, and unfortunately, a museum employee in the Netherlands interpreted one installation as garbage that needed to be thrown away. Intentionally modeled to mimic two discarded, dented beer cans, “All The Good Times We Spent Together,” was designed by French artist Alexandre Lavet and is currently on display at Lisser Art Museum (LAM).
Spiritz
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Brewers Association of India (BAI) has appointed Deepaknath PJ as its Deputy Director General, with effect from 10 th October 2024. Deepaknath would be based out of Bengaluru and would drive public policy advocacy for the Indian beer industry in the south and west regions of India, besides coordinating some pre-designated pan-India initiatives. He has a strong background in beer and public policy advocacy and is a strong self-starter.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2024
All dressed up with somewhere to go? Elevate any and every outfit with this season’s hottest (and most delicious) accessory – the Baileys Minis Original Irish Cream Liqueur. It is the perfectly petite, on-the-go treat for whatever the night’s stylish adventures hold and now it’s easier than ever to take your favorite indulgence along. Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur partnered with 3.1 Phillip Lim to design a limited-edition bag that allows you to ‘Share the Pleasure’ with those closest to y
Drinkhacker
OCTOBER 7, 2024
No, I never would have pegged Beyonce as a rye whiskey drinker, but I’ve gotten in trouble for stereotyping in the past, so let’s just forget about that. (Turns out she’s a Japanese whisky enthusiast.) This collaboration between one of the most successful singers of all time and Moet Hennessy is billed as “the future of American whiskey,” and it was designed to create a “one-of-a-kind flavor profile” that reflects Ms.
VinePair
OCTOBER 8, 2024
“What’s good here?” is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. If the bar is particularly busy it doesn’t make sense to offer something complicated. If the customer seems finicky it isn’t wise to expand their tastes too far, lest you end up with a request for a remade drink. And although there might be a solid list of house cocktails to choose from, there persist some cocktail classics, wild concoctions, and underrated favorites that bartenders wish their customer
Spiritz
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Dewar’s has launched a global marketing campaign titled "Here’s to the Story," emphasising that life's true richness lies in experiences, not material possessions. The campaign is designed for life explorers; inviting consumers to cherish the stories that make life extraordinary, while enjoying a glass of Dewar's. The centerpiece of the campaign is a visually stunning video featuring renowned creatives like Master Blender, Stephanie Macleod and photographer, Eugenio Recuenco.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2024
October 4th is National Vodka Day, and even better, it’s a Friday! An ideal excuse to celebrate one of the most versatile spirits. Whether you prefer it shaken, stirred, or served with a twist, we’ve rounded up some stunning cocktails that are sure to impress. From bold flavors to creative presentations, these drinks are designed to make your experience unforgettable.
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