PUNCH

JANUARY 15, 2024

Not quite a seltzer, not quite a beer, the hop-infused sparkling waters are having a moment—and an identity crisis. We tasted nearly 30 examples to try and get to the bottom of it.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Sometimes occasions call for taking the booze down a notch. For anyone looking to ease back, queue up one of these low-ABV cocktails, perfect for everything from brunch to happy hour to after-dinner drinks. 50/50 Tomato Margarita Manzanilla sherry lowers the proof and increases the savoriness of this tomato mezcal margarita. Adonis Simple and low in alcohol, this classic is the perfect aperitif.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2024

Liquor Lab , a renowned event space offering interactive cocktail-making classes with locations in Nashville and Louisville, offers a selection of sophisticated and refreshing non-alcoholic recipes crafted by founder, Freddie Sarkis, himself. These recipes showcase the same level of creativity and expertise that Freddie brings to his cocktail classes, ensuring that those participating in Dry January can still enjoy a memorable and elevated beverage experience.

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BarLifeUK

JANUARY 15, 2024

Neurita has been specially crafted for margaritas to inspire margarita and tequila drinking through simplicity and flavour Love Drinks continue to expand their spirits portfolio in 2024, with the recent addition of Neurita flavoured tequila. Launched in 2022, Neurita has been specifically created for use in margaritas, and started life right by winning ‘best flavoured tequila’ at the recent World Tequila Awards.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 19, 2024

Whether it’s applied via syrup or as a few drops of oil directly in the shaker, there’s a reason the ingredient has become a go-to shortcut to savory complexity in Daiquiris, Margaritas and more.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

I don’t mean to brag when I say that getting to sample the fascinating and delicious products of the drinks world is a huge perk of my job. (Okay, maybe I’m bragging a little.) Case in point: Guilder’s Red Oolong Gin. I first sampled the gins from Guilder’s when they released late last summer. And I was struck by the serendipitous meeting and collaboration of the brand’s founders, James Park and Wan Di , whom we subsequently featured in this year’s Imbibe 75.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 17, 2024

Did you know that A Bar Above offers a variety of educational courses on topics from mocktails to a becoming a better bartender ? Well, we do! And we’re especially excited to share with you our Flavor Manipulation series, a trio of self-paced online courses that explore the use of essential ingredients like different types of bitters and syrups , as well as how to use various flavor profiles in alcoholic drinks.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Chirulín is a pisco cocktail from Peru. The generations-old Afro-Peruvian drink predates national staples like the Pisco Sour.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

When the weather outside feels frightful, it’s time to snuggle up with a hot cocktail. From mulled wines and ciders to toddies of all kinds, we’ve lined up some of our favorites. Aquavit Cider A seasonal cider inspired by the cold Norwegian winters. Bells Will Be Ringing Rum and apple brandy bolster this fruitcake-inspired hot toddy recipe.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

Did you know that according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics there are approximately 615,000 working bartenders, nationwide? With that many bartenders pouring spirits, word of mouth is a powerful marketing tool and The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards fosters bartenders sharing their recommendations with others. The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards offer a wide range of perspectives from working bartenders who will recommend and use the spirits they are testing.

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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

BarLifeUK

JANUARY 18, 2024

288 bottles of the ex-Bourbon cask single malt become available on Burns Night 2024 Matt Hastings (L) and Matt Morrison Nc’nean Creations is one of our favourite comps, as it provides an opportunity to work with lovely liquids alongside equally lovely people, all underpinned by a theme of environmental care and stewardship. The prize is awesome too – the creation of a signature single barrel release, of which you get to keep a not insignificant amount.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 16, 2024

Stole Blueberry vodka is the latest bartender's handshake, beloved by modern cocktail circles embracing a “drink what you want” approach.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Astute readers may recognize Robert Simonson’s name from his frequent bylines in Imbibe as a contributing editor. (Or, possibly, from one of his other regular cocktail-writing roles, such as at The New York Times.) “It’s meant to be kind of a popular compendium of any kind of cocktail subject that you could think of.” This past fall, he published the latest in his expanding range of books on the subject, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails , which continues his quest to document the contem

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

This National Peanut Butter Day, sip on something sweet and savory at Eight Lounge in Las Vegas! Their Peanut Butter Chocolate Martini is made with Ballotin Peanut Butter Whiskey, Créme de Cacao, Mr. Black Double Cacao Liqueur and heavy cream. The cigar experts at the lounge can also provide stogie pairing recommendations from the more than 150 cigars available in the lounge’s custom-built, walk-in humidor.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 19, 2024

And I thought Halloween and New Years were busy — the next few weeks have so many fun-looking events at breweries that I apologize in advance for whichever ones I missed. This Friday email has never been an events catch-all (otherwise you’d stop scrolling after the third screen of Beer Yogas and Trivia Nights) but there’s a ton of cool stuff happening over the next four weeks.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 17, 2024

The syrup leftover from Luxardo cherry jars can brighten cocktail recipes or act as a fast-track to spirit infusions like the Cherry Bounce.

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VinePair

JANUARY 15, 2024

In the ever-changing world of wine, each vintage brings a new opportunity for eager winemakers to make their mark on the industry. And with them they bring a fresh passion and perspective to the table, showcasing different styles, regions, and grape varieties for drinkers to explore. The growing number of small producers looking to show their unique point of view has certainly made an impact on the market in recent years, with a notable increase in offerings outside the norm.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

January is the perfect time for renewal and self-reflection. It is also the month when some people choose to abstain from alcohol, hence ‘Dry January.’ People partake in Dry January for a variety of reasons because it is a great opportunity to recalibrate and prioritize your well-being. We’ve rounded up a few spirit-free for you to try out, whether you’re fully committed or just want to try something new.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 17, 2024

After a slow start to the year, the imagery ice floe has shattered, the label log jam has been broken up, and we thankfully have a new wave of beer offerings to look at this week. (Okay, probably more like the TTB came back from holiday PTO.) Our Premium Subscribers have a lot to look at this week: Two breweries adding their own branded wines One STL brewery going big on America (and probably not the one you think it is) A couple cool-looking coffee blonde ales (one with a delicious-sounding ext

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PUNCH

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Whiskey Sour has many riffs. Here are 12 easy cocktail recipes that update the classic, from the Penicillin to the New York Sour.

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VinePair

JANUARY 16, 2024

As discussed on a recent episode of the “ VinePair Podcast ,” white wine is on the rise (in no small part due to Taylor Swift’s love of the beverage). And it appears as if large companies have caught on, with several conglomerates b uying up white wine brands in anticipation of this trend continuing in 2024. We couldn’t be more excited about this shift, as more and more outstanding bottles enter the market.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Founded in 1912 in Bourges, France and family-owned and operated for three generations, Monin is the premier provider of flavoring products for creating specialty beverages and flavorful culinary solutions. Monin infuses the new year with a splash of color with its 2024 Flavor of the Year: Ube. After conducting extensive consumer research, the award-winning premium flavoring company has selected this popular flavor as the latest clean label syrup to join its portfolio of over 200 flavorings.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 14, 2024

What’s the best readily-available barrel proof bourbon on the market? Rare Character is hoping that in due time Fortuna Barrel Proof Bourbon will be top of mind any time that question is asked. Fortuna Barrel Proof is the latest release from the brand Rare Character, which to this point has gained more traction with their Single Barrel Series than their stellar 102 proof Fortuna flagship offering.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 19, 2024

According to a report, liquor companies operating in India may soon get a relief from the central government on distilling alcoholic liquor for human consumption and the required amendment will be incorporated in the GST rule and regulation. The GST Council in its October 2023 meeting decided that extra-neutral alcohol or distilled alcohol used to manufacture liquor would be kept outside the ambit of GST.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

The world of whiskey is wonderfully vast, which is why it can often be intimidating — even for aficionados. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new Scotch , bourbon , or Irish selection, there is an overwhelming array of styles and prices to choose from. That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

Introducing Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel—an exceptional liquid that pays homage to the agave plant—the heart and soul of tequila—as it blends Blanco tequila distilled with oven-roasted agave honey and an Añejo tequila that has been aged for at least 14 months and finished in Crémant du Limoux wine casks from the Limoux region of France. Through an Enmelado process, meaning to make something sweeter, Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel blends Blanco and Añejo tequilas resulting in an exceptional liquid th

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 19, 2024

Top shelf rum is becoming easier and easier to find — and harder and harder to pin down into a cohesive top 10 list. For the fifth year, we’ve tried all the same, looking back at the year that just ended to select our 10 favorite bottlings. Sadly, many of the price tags on these rums are fairly luxe — with bottles nearly 30 years old, single barrels, one-off experiments, or all of the above.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 19, 2024

Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) Ltd. has resubmitted preliminary documents with the capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise Rs 1,500 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). ABD has been engaged in manufacturing, marketing and sale of alcobev products in India and abroad. The initial share sale comprises fresh issuance of equity shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an Offer-For-Sale (OFS) of shares to the tune of Rs 500 crore by promoters, as

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VinePair

JANUARY 16, 2024

It’s no secret that Americans love to drink. According to a recent Gallup poll , more than three out of every five Americans regularly consume alcohol, with approximately 20 percent of those drinkers admitting to overindulging on occasion. Data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) upholds the poll’s findings, demonstrating that alcohol consumption in the U.S. has been trending upward since 1995.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Our spotlight ingredient is Apple! This winter, cocktail menus all throughout New York City are featuring an increasing amount of apples. The Big Apple, as the city is ironically nicknamed, is seeing a renaissance of classic cocktails like whiskey sours, martinis, and highballs. By adding creative variations centered upon apples, tastemakers are revitalizing these beloved classics.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 18, 2024

Last fall, we got our first taste of the single malts of Ardnamurchan , a new distillery from Adelphi, a longtime independent bottler who decided to finally get fully into the Scotch whisky game. The distillery makes both peated and unpeated spirit aged in a mix of ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, and European oak, and it’s located so far off the western coast of the Scottish Highlands you’d think they were hiding it from the rest of us.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 18, 2024

Beam Suntory has announced that Sarah Langley has been appointed as its Senior Vice President, Chief People, Culture & Communications Officer, succeeding Paula Erickson, who will retire on 1st April 2024, following a successful 15-year career with the company. With a career spanning 20 years at Suntory, Sarah began her career with Suntory in 2004 at Frucor, the company’s beverage arm in Oceania, where she eventually became Chief People and Communications Officer.

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VinePair

JANUARY 19, 2024

Go to any bottle shop these days and you’re bound to be greeted by a respectable section devoted to non-alcoholic offerings. Beer has arguably pulled off the NA feat best, cracking the zero proof code and producing genuinely drinkable options that resemble real styles. The spirits realm is currently trying and, here and there, pulling off wins. But what of wine?

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

As the Official Wine and Spirits Partner of Dry January® USA, Lyre’s Amplifies the Impact with Nationwide Initiatives and Strategic Collaborations Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic, the trailblazer in the no-and-low alcohol beverage sector, proudly announces its exclusive role as the Official Wine and Spirit Partner of Dry January® USA. This initiative, championed by Meharry Medical College, represents a landmark moment in public health advocacy under an exclusive licensing agreement with Alcohol

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 18, 2024

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. This in no way, per our editorial policies , influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link in this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs.

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