PUNCH

APRIL 24, 2024

Indian bartenders are reshaping what was once a holdover from British rule into a celebration of homegrown flavors, ingredients and a burgeoning cocktail culture.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

The May/June 2024 issue features a deep dive into shochu, Japan’s signature spirit. And while this may be an initial introduction to shochu (and its ancestor, awamori) for many American drinkers, in Japan, the spirit has long been a favorite. “Shochu and awamori outsell sake in Japan,” says Stephen Lyman, who, along with business partner Christopher Pelligrini, co-hosts the Japan Distilled podcast , and sources bottles and imports shochu though their company, Honkaku Spirits.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Once seen as exotic, now one of the most popular fruits in the world, mango is the perfect complement to the refreshing coconut base which has made Malibu Splash one of the most in demand ready-to-drink sparkling malt beverages in the U.S. The new Malibu Splash Mango (ABV 5%) joins other popular flavors Strawberry and Pineapple in the shareable 24-oz sized can which was launched last summer.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

APRIL 26, 2024

Happy Friday, friends! The World Beer Cup awards were announced Wednesday night and I’m always thrilled when the most competitive award goes to a Midwestern brewery — even more so when it’s one of my favorites in Chicago. Old Irving Brewery’s Beezer beat out 325 other beers to earn the Gold Medal for Juicy/Hazy IPA. Between this award and their GABF Gold, Beezer is the beer that all other hazies are being judged by at this point.

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PUNCH

APRIL 23, 2024

We asked 11 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Margarita—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Normally, there’s no real good reason to leave Santa Barbara, California, and drive due north on Mission Canyon Road in search of great beer. Bars and taprooms are absent on this scenic residential stretch in the Santa Ynez Mountains, succulents outnumbering humans by a hundredfold. But on a misty Saturday morning in March, cars and buses cruise through the canyon toward the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

APRIL 24, 2024

Howdy, friends! I’m getting ready for a little travel this week and next — more on this on Friday — but my packing and prepping doesn’t get in the way of label-hunting. Premium Subscribers this week will see the Midwest’s next new heritage-style lager, an early-but-not-really brown ale, an Old Saundustee and some Electric Jelly, plus two beer labels with a pro wrestling connection or reference.

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PUNCH

APRIL 26, 2024

At Bar 1661 in Dublin, the Kelly Green leans on Ireland’s unsung spirit, poitín, alongside several herbal infusions and aloe syrup to transform the Cuban classic.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

If you’ve been drinking Margaritas since before the cocktail renaissance of the early 2000s, you, too, probably have not so fond memories of neon-green mixes laden with artificial sweeteners and preservatives. Cut to 2024 when craft bartending is de rigueur, and Margarita mixes aren’t quite so stigmatized. Case in point: Q Mixers Margarita Mix , which won a silver medal at the 2023 LA Spirits Awards.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Our annual content series, Whiskey Around the World, is a celebration of everyone’s favorite spirit—whiskey! Considered one of the finest whiskies available, Japanese whisky has been around since the late 1800s. The world-class beverage started being commercially produced around 1924, and its market size is now expected to reach $9.32 billion by 2032.

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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

A Bar Above

APRIL 23, 2024

[Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from the original 2013 version.] I don’t know about you, but since Tales this year I have been hearing about Clarified Juices on mixology blogs and craft cocktail sites all over the place. This week, my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to give it a try with lime juice. What You Will Learn: Why your bottle-carbonated cocktail program needs clarified juice Two different ways to mess up your Clarification (From experience!

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PUNCH

APRIL 25, 2024

The Angostura Colada, a Piña Colada with Angostura bitters in place of rum, is a modern classic cocktail that’s traveled around the world.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

APRIL 22, 2024

We’ve had a bit of a pause on the brewery-closing front in the last few months, but it appears to have kicked back in this week. As you saw last week, Orkenoy announced that their last day was yesterday (see below for Block Club’s story). I missed this social update last week, so I’ll include it here and thanks to FoGDB Russ for sharing it with me: Carol Stream’s 206 Brewing announced on Facebook that they will also be closing at the end of this month , having only just o

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

When you think of the perfect weekend after a long work week, do you picture getting together with your friends, eating great food, and enjoying a cocktail (or two) ? So do we! Below are 5 fabulous large-format cocktails and their recipes that are served at some of New York City’s most popular off-the-clock hangout spots! For Brunch: Aperol Spritz and Mimosa pitchers are always served bubbly and bright at Virginia’s, known for its classic American fare & knockout burger.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 21, 2024

Crown Royal is the best-selling Canadian whisky brand in the world. First launched to international markets in the 1960s, the brand’s growing popularity is evidenced by record sales of 7.9 million cases worldwide in 2019. This gained Crown Royal the award of the World Whisky Brand Champion 2020. If you’ve ever been curious about the brand famously declared ‘Fit for a King’, we explore Crown Royal’s origins, production, and iconic purple velvet bag.

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PUNCH

APRIL 22, 2024

In March, the country’s largest zero-proof retailer, Boisson, filed for bankruptcy and shuttered all its stores, calling into question the future of the category.

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VinePair

APRIL 24, 2024

Buying wine in any setting can be a little overwhelming. Whether you’re perusing a by-the-glass menu for something to sip with happy hour or buying bottles to drink at home, it’s nice to walk the line between value and quality. Even those well versed in the wine world’s many options may find it difficult to determine if they’re getting a great deal.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Escape the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and ascend to Upstairs at The Kimberly, a rooftop bar and lounge offering breathtaking views of the iconic Chrysler Building. Whether you’re seeking a sophisticated spot for happy hour with colleagues or an elegant venue for a private event, Upstairs at The Kimberly promises an unforgettable experience.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 21, 2024

Rye can be a rather sticky subject for a lot of us, but what is the best rye whiskey for beginners? Rye can be spicy, sweet, or dry, just like bourbon. As such, the question on every rye beginner’s mind is: where do I start? I am pretty sure that we’ve all been given the wrong advice in the past about spirits. The classic example that springs to mind is when people advise: “Try Laphroaig as your first whisky, I like it”.

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PUNCH

APRIL 26, 2024

Stocking malic and citric acid powders at home makes it easy to add a pop to everything from spritzes to Daiquiris—no high-tech equipment needed.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 26, 2024

Shaw-Ross International Importers is bringing a new Japanese whisky to U.S. shores: Maen (pronounced “Mi-en”), which means “perfect circle” in Japanese and is evoked by the calligraphed circle presented on the label of all three expressions of the product. While plenty of production details can be found below, little else is known about the whiskies, including the distillery/distilleries in which they are made.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Pronghorn , a company aiming to diversify industries for underrepresented groups, has partnered with Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) and Diverse Powered Brands (DPB) to promote a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era. The strategic collaboration between the three companies merges each company’s unique business approaches to equity, opportunity and accessibility to create new, innovative ways to affect change in the industry.

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VinePair

APRIL 24, 2024

As a relatively new wine hobbyist, you’ve received every sort of contraption imaginable as gifts from family and friends, right? Or maybe you’re an experienced and well-funded aficionado who has gone all-in with your fermented fruit obsession and procured a menagerie of gizmos for yourself, hoping to amp up your wine game to elite status with the latest and coolest experience-enhancing armaments.

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PUNCH

APRIL 24, 2024

The 18 best easy rum cocktail recipes, from Daiquiri variations to tiki classics like the Mai Tai to tropical highballs and more.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 23, 2024

Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, Kentucky is a relatively new distillery on the scene, but they put the whiskey community on notice when taking home Best in Show from the 2023 American Craft Spirits Association. The history of Casey Jones is that of illicit distilling near Golden Pond, but now very licit. Casey Jones refers to their 4-grain wheater as Mashbill 3 and consists of 26.5% Bloody Butcher corn, 26.5% yellow dent corn, 35% soft red winter wheat, and 12% malted barley with a 4:1 r

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Spice things up with the most awarded tequila Camarena Silver! Made with a Tajin rim, the “it” flavor for summer, this spicy, versatile, and refreshing ingredient gives this Margarita a kick. Liqueur , Tequila Spicy Tajin Margarita Ingredients 2 oz. Camarena Silver 1/2 oz Triple Sec 3/4 oz Agave Nectar 3/4 oz Lime Juice Tajin rim Lime wheel (for garnish) Preparation Add ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

Bourbon is among the most popular spirits in the United States, and as its popularity has risen, the options have become increasingly vast. It can be hard to distinguish true quality among the trends in the market. Which bottles are truly delicious? Which ones just offer hype? It’s tough to keep up with the constant evolution of whiskey, especially if you don’t have an unlimited budget.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 26, 2024

Launched in 2022, The TAG Global Spirits Awards recognize the best distilled spirits in the world. From bourbon to scotch, and tequila, industry experts meticulously taste and score hundreds of spirits, awarding “Best In Show” to a select few in each category. Previously, I broke down The Best Bourbons According To The TAG Global Spirits Awards 2023.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 26, 2024

You’ve seen the ads. You know the couple behind it. There’s nothing left to do here but toss out an “está bien, está bien, está bien” for Matthew and Camila McConaughey’s tequila, which is named in honor of the pants you are bound to remove upon cracking open the bottle. This is McConaughey’s second foray into spirits, following the 2018 launch of Longbranch bourbon with Wild Turkey.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

While flowers are the classic Mother’s Day sentiment, why not surprise mom with something really unique this time around? Sorel Liqueur is a beautiful embodiment of flowers (in a bottle!) and the perfect gift for that motherly figure in your life. Inspired by the ancestral Afro-Caribbean beverage, sorrel, Sorel Liqueur is crafted with Moroccan hibiscus along with Brazilian clove, Indonesian cassia, nutmeg, and Nigerian ginger.

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VinePair

APRIL 21, 2024

One marriage no one can object to is that of wine and cheese. The pairing is timeless for a few reasons: the two are made in tandem all over the globe, make for gorgeous presentations at a party, and offer near-endless combinations for both novices and pros alike to explore. Be it tannic, light, sweet, or dry, you can bet there’s a wine out there for every cheese.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 25, 2024

& sampling a whisky, an armagnac, visiting Wacky Wombat and learning how to taste from a book… Every day’s a school day here at cocktail towers – and, as ever, we’ve enjoyed our lessons on the people, places and products featured in this episode. Listen to our new episode on your favourite podcast channel or direct right here… We’ve learned about The Heart Cut, the single cask, small batch spirits company founded by Georgie Bell and her partner Fabio; been tutored on armagnac cou

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 24, 2024

If you didn’t think you’d find room for innovation and new blood in old school Cognac, look no further than the Naud family, which revived an old distillery and has been making Cognac here since 2017. The operation also produces gin and vodka in addition to its four expressions of the iconic French brandy. We start our coverage of Naud with its second-level expression, a VSOP.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

With 15 years of industry experience, Gabriella Borg Costanzi’s journey started with a serving job at 15. At 19, she moved to London and subsequently became a General Manager at 22. From diverse new openings to in-house offerings, her stint with a large company was invaluable. After discovering a passion for wine in a small plate, Spanish & Italian-inspired restaurant, Gabriella briefly explored consulting and ventures outside the industry before returning to join the opening team at F

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2024

The winners of the 2024 World Beer Cup were announced on Wednesday, offering the brewing community’s best some well-deserved recognition. Commonly referred to as “The Olympics of Beer Competitions,” the World Beer Cup was developed by the Brewers Association (BA) in the mid-1990s, and is now held annually in tandem with the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America.

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