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 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.
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Chilled Magazine
MAY 8, 2024
Not everyone has time for a Mother’s Day getaway to Italy. So, what not bring the Italy to mom? And no, we aren’t talking the usual Aperol Spritz or Negroni. From unique spritzes to vibrant elixirs served neat, these six cocktails will transport any mom to an idyllic Italian village overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, or a sea of rolling green hills decorated in cypress trees.
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MAY 8, 2024
Howdy, friends — and happy Beer Label Wednesday. Premium Subscribers have a number of “firsts” behind the paywall, including a number of breweries I’ve not showcased in this email or even seen a label from before. Always fun when that happens. There are also not one but two interesting whiskey labels in here, one that’s very WTF and one made for a specific place in Chicago, but was bottled & blended in Wisconsin, and distilled in Indiana.
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PUNCH
MAY 8, 2024
These are the best and worst barstools at cocktail bars right now, from minimalist chairs to cushioned seats and everything in between.
Imbibe Magazine
MAY 5, 2024
There’s no denying the supreme drinkability of a cold, crisp rice beer, as industry stalwarts like macro Japanese breweries Sapporo and Asahi demonstrate. But smaller craft brewers are increasingly tinkering with the style, recognizing the mass appeal of a clean, crushable beer while still experimenting with their own interpretations. Whether using whole grain sushi rice or toying with unique hop profiles, these rice beers deliver on both drinkability and delight.
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Guys Drinking Beer
MAY 6, 2024
We came, we saw, we drank -- here are our thoughts and some of our favorite beers from Beer Under Glass 2024 at Union Station. The post Beer Under Glass 2024: We Came, We Saw, We Drank. Here’s Our Recap appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.
PUNCH
MAY 7, 2024
The best Gin & Tonic recipes, plus the cocktail variations, essential glassware and history you need to know about the refreshing drink.
Imbibe Magazine
MAY 10, 2024
In the ever-innovative realm of craft beer, staying on top of trends, styles, and new releases is practically a full-time job (just ask our contributing editor Josh Bernstein ). It can make the stalwarts of the industry fade from view like distant shores on a sea of new brews. I was reminded of this recently as we tasted through a lineup of rice beers, most of which were newer releases from smaller craft breweries.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 9, 2024
The Chilled 100 Bartenders celebrate creativity, heritage, and the art of mixology by crafting original cocktails made with Plymouth Gin. Gin Plymouth Sunrise by Teransc Phillip - Minneapolis, MN Ingredients 1 ½ oz Plymouth Gin ½ oz Marionberry Syrup (Portland Syrups) or sub any fruit pancake syrup ¼ ox 1:1 simple syrup ¾ oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ oz Pineapple Juice 2-3 dashes Cherry/Chocolate bitters Top with Soda Preparation Shake all ingredients but soda with ice.
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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.
PUNCH
MAY 9, 2024
Aperitivo made easy, with 21 cocktail recipes for new takes on the spritz using wine, spirits, fresh juices and more.
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MAY 10, 2024
Happy Friday, friends! Premium Subscribers got first eyes on this on Wednesday , but because the launch party is today, you should also know that there’s a new brand in town. They’ve got perhaps the most fun name to say of any brand in Chicagoland: Paracaidista Cerveceria Independiente. They started out in CDMX in 2015 and have had a couple collabs with Pilot Project’s Brewers Kitchen brand in the last year, but now they’re rolling out some beers stateside with the PP tea
Chilled Magazine
MAY 7, 2024
We Ask BCI’s Jean-Francois Bonneté about Maison Gabriel Boudier, Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence and Savoir Faire. Jean-Francois is the founder and president of BCI Bonnete Inc., who, with his wife and business partner, Nathalie, is known for leading the industry in terroir-driven brands. Talk to us about the history and heritage of the brand. The story of the House of Gabriel Boudier is primarily one of passion since 1874.
The Whiskey Wash
MAY 4, 2024
Crown Roya l is the best-selling Canadian whisky brand in the world, known for its exquisitely smooth blend and iconic purple velvet bag. The brand’s Signature range includes blended, rye, and high-proof whisky expressions, alongside the well-aged ‘Master’ series, flavored whiskies, and even canned cocktails. The brand’s growing popularity is evidenced by record sales of 7.9 million cases worldwide in 2019, earning Crown Royal the award of the World Whisky Brand Champion 2020.
PUNCH
MAY 9, 2024
Less than a decade ago, it was routine to find great wines under $40 at top New York City restaurants. What happens when even entry-level wines feel like luxury items?
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MAY 6, 2024
When spring finally kicks in, it’s a great time to be a beer drinker in the Midwest. Over the weekend, we saw the opening of not just the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub but also the opening of Monochrome Brewing in Pilsen 1 , and we’ve also got ten news items from around the Midwest today about taprooms opening, breweries announcing plans to open new beer gardens, new locations for beer-centric bars (including a HopCat!
Chilled Magazine
MAY 9, 2024
Christoph Dornemann, Head Bartender at Arnaud’s French 75 Bar in New Orleans, Louisiana, began his career in the industry waiting tables at a Vietnamese restaurant in 2010. He progressed to the back of the house and worked as an expeditor, pastry chef, and then moved onto food preparation at a catering company. He transitioned to fine dining in 2012 at Brennan’s.
VinePair
MAY 10, 2024
IPAs are still leading the charge in craft beer sales, but lagers , pilsners , and other more crushable styles are proving to be a breath of fresh air for beer enthusiasts who have grown weary of the seemingly never-ending haze craze. That said, these lighter styles — specifically American adjunct lagers — are the beers everyone loves to hate, despite their sweeping popularity.
PUNCH
MAY 10, 2024
The Hawaiian, a tropical, yellow Chartreuse sour cocktail recipe, makes a comeback at San Francisco bar pop-up Bar Agricole.
Drinkhacker
MAY 5, 2024
While they are known for their “riffs” on American whiskey traditions, Kentucky’s New Riff Distillery is out with a new bourbon that’s about as straightforward as they come. That said, it is twice as old as the flagship bourbon they debuted in 2018, making it their oldest rye bourbon yet (a more limited eight-year wheated bourbon and rye made up the High Note Collection last year).
Just Drinks
MAY 9, 2024
US wine company Jackson Family Wines has entered the spirit category with the release of Stonestreet Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
VinePair
MAY 9, 2024
Craft distilleries have grown and flourished for the better part of two decades, anchoring neighborhoods and drawing supporters in all 50 states. Their spirits have enriched and diversified cocktail bars and liquor stores, and the industry as a whole has reset consumer expectations for flavor and authenticity. But craft distilleries are in trouble. Founders are throwing in the towel; inventory and equipment are being sold off; and bottles that were once on shelves are disappearing.
PUNCH
MAY 6, 2024
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Drinks International
MAY 8, 2024
BrewDog has announced that James Arrow, currently COO, will succeed James Watt as CEO of the company, as part of a succession plan put in place last year.
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 9, 2024
In the months leading up to the outbreak of Covid-19, there was a massive demand for alcohol in the United States, but not enough supply to fulfill it. And demand only increased when the pandemic set in, so many domestic brands ramped up production ten-fold. Now, as the market continues to readjust, there are a slew of producers with more stock than they know what to do with.
PUNCH
MAY 7, 2024
The Gin & Tonic is the perfect cocktail, according to bartender Toby Cecchini, of Long Island Bar in New York City.
Drinkhacker
MAY 8, 2024
Further proof that you can make vodka out of anything, High Desert is made from prickly pear cacti harvested in the high desert of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. That’s really the whole story: There’s a whole lotta cactus out there in the southern deserts, so good on ’em for trying to do something useful with it. Let’s give it a spin.
The Cocktail Lovers
MAY 4, 2024
I didn’t know Lexie (Lecsie) well. But that doesn’t matter. Having had the pleasure of spending four days with her in Havana with her for the first Havana Club Club Cocktail Maestros competition, I was drawn to her beautiful smile, gentle spirit and beautiful soul. Everyone was. You couldn’t help it. She had an inner beauty that shone through and touched everyone she came in contact with.
VinePair
MAY 6, 2024
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio are two of the most popular white wines in the world. These crowd-pleasing varieties are typically dry, offer pleasant fruit aromas, and refreshing acidity. Their mass appeal gives these bottles the top spot on many restaurant by-the-glass lists and store shelves across the U.S. Because of their crisp and easy-drinking profiles, these grapes are often lumped together.
PUNCH
MAY 7, 2024
For the Gin & Tonic, the balloon glass, or copa de balón, a staple of the Spanish G&T, has become the default for the cocktail. Here’s why.
Drinkhacker
MAY 7, 2024
Drew has been dutifully chronicling the many releases of the terroir-obsessed Renegade Rum , a Grenada-based operation that specializes in products with incredibly specific provenances. Various “pre-cask” (white, unaged) rums, blends called Cuvees, and “super-geeky ‘MicrOrigin'” products are available — with nearly 20 different expressions now on the market.
The Cocktail Lovers
MAY 7, 2024
If we know anything about Director of Bars at Caprice Holdings, Xavier Landais, and his thinking behind a new Sexy Fish menu, it’s that he and his team never do anything by halves. Last year they revealed it to great aplomb in six cities across six continents on one day for goodness sakes. It was a feat even Landais concluded nearly broke him. “Logistics, time zones, the planning – it was insane.
The Whiskey Wash
MAY 9, 2024
In the modern day, scotch whisky is, without doubt, Scotland’s most important export. In the 200 years since the implementation of the 1823 Excise Act, the whisky industry has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. It seems strange to think, then, that there was a time in history when the art of distilling and whisky-making was somewhat alien even to the population of Great Britain.
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