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Why Is It So Hard to Unionize a Bar? It’s Complicated.

PUNCH

Death & Co.’s recent union drive could have made history. But the failed effort underscores the challenges that come with unionizing bar staff, even as restaurants, cafés and hotels see an uptick in labor organizing.

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The 2024 Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge Names a U.S. Winner

Imbibe Magazine

The 2024 Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge has announced the winners of its U.S. competition. Nigel Yin of Double Chicken Please in New York took home top honors with his recipe, Bergamot Nomad, which combined ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto , bergamot juice, green tea mizu shochu, umeboshi brine, chamomile soda, and a garnish of umeboshi plum. “It’s inspired by an art called ‘Japanese Landscape’ by Kiyohara Tama, who is a nomad Japanese artist but traveled to Italy around the 19th centur

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The 8 Best Bourbons to Mix into an Old Fashioned

Chilled Magazine

As part of our Whiskey Around the World annual content series, we bring you eight bourbons to try in your next Old Fashioned. In the pantheon of classic cocktails, there aren’t many more beloved than the old fashioned. While the drink is traditionally made with whiskey (rye or bourbon) , sugar, Angostura bitters, and a splash of water, it’s the kind of drink bartenders and mixologists enjoy experimenting with because of its versatility.

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Everything You Need To Know About Indian Whisky

The Whiskey Wash

Amrut, Indri, and Paul John are some of India’s biggest whisky brands. Since Amrut launched the first Indian single malt whisky in 2004, India has become established as one of the global whisky industry’s major producers, while a range of multi-award-winning malt whiskies have secured India’s reputation for quality spirits. India’s tropical climate produces diverse and uniquely characterised malts, so let’s take a closer look at the origins, production, flavours and biggest brands.

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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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“Nogave” Is the New Agave

PUNCH

“Nogave” is a sustainable alternative to agave nectar in cocktails, like the Margarita, Oaxaca Old-Fashioned and more. Here's how to make it.

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Where to Enjoy Vermouth Around the World

Imbibe Magazine

In our March/April 2024 issue , we explore all things vermouth, from its history to its different styles to which cocktails to make with it. But for those wondering where to go to enjoy vermouth, we put together this list of places around the world worth seeking out the next time La Hora del Vermut rolls around. Amor y Amargo (New York City) “Vermouth is squarely in our wheelhouse,” says beverage director Sother Teague.

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This Week's Chicago-Centric Craft Beer Events & Socials

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Was this a long week for the rest of y’all, or does it just seem like the Salt Shed opening date news came out forever ago? I know in my head that it was just last Friday because we have these poll results to look at…but it doesn’t feel like it: A majority of “I’ll get there at some point” kinda sums up a lot about craft beer at the current moment, doesn’t it?

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Tres Monos Isn’t Just One of Buenos Aires’ Best Bars, It’s Also a One-of-a-Kind Bartending School

PUNCH

The post Tres Monos Isn’t Just One of Buenos Aires’ Best Bars, It’s Also a One-of-a-Kind Bartending School appeared first on PUNCH.

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Taste Test: Blanc Vermouth

Imbibe Magazine

Vermouth blanc (or bianco, depending on country of origin) is so much more than an intermediary between sweet and dry vermouth. Elegantly off-dry, its flavors and aromatics range from bitter wormwood to white flowers to stone fruit and even marshmallow. It’s a nuanced cocktail ingredient that’s also interesting and approachable to sip on its own or over ice.

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2 Must Mix Cocktails from 1800 Tequila!

Chilled Magazine

Spring has sprung, and these 2 signature cocktails from 1800 Tequila are perfect to welcome the warmer weather. Try them out! Tequila 1800® Spicy Ranch Water Ingredients 1.5 oz. 1800® Cucumber & Jalapeño 3 oz. Soda Water Preparation In a tajin-rimmed Collins glass, pour 1.5 oz of 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño Tequila. Fill the glass with ice and top with soda water.

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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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Just For Fun: Here's Our Very First Beer News Email from April 2014

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

I recently realized that I started emailing people beer news almost exactly ten years ago. Just for fun, I thought I’d share that original email exclusively with my Premium Subscribers this morning.

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Master the Modern Classics

PUNCH

These modern classic cocktail recipes, from the Pornstar Martini to the White Negroni to the Penicillin, are worth a spot in your rotation.

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Drink of the Week: Hopworks “Earth to Beer” West Coast IPA

Imbibe Magazine

If there is any place better to enjoy a crisp, refreshing beer than out in nature, I haven’t been there. And that is, fittingly, how I plan to enjoy my four-pack of Hopworks ‘ new Organic West Coast IPA brewed for the Earth to Beer campaign. Spearheaded by Portland-based beer booster Eric Steen, Earth to Beer tapped breweries across the country to participate in the environmental initiative.

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Winemaker Stephanie Rivin’s Journey from California to Bordeaux with French Blue Wine

Chilled Magazine

Stephanie Rivin embarked on her journey into the world of wine in 2008 with her employment at a quaint, family-operated winery nestled in Anderson Valley, Northern California. The winery was so small that its tasting room shared the same space with winemaking, granting Stephanie direct access to the cellar. Day by day, her fascination with the intricacies of winemaking grew.

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This Week's Properly Trollied New Beer Labels

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Welcome back, friends — it’s labels. This week our Premium Subscribers get to put their eyes on: A beer that forces me to reference Limp Bizkit A beer that put a decades-old earworm from Hanson in my head An unexpected new -Hearted from Bell’s Two labels from Missouri breweries that take us Back To The 80s A new N/A brand to Partake Some interesting new flavor-shifting taste “tech” on the horizon …and more!

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San Juan’s Historic Dive, El Batey, Isn’t for Everyone. But Anyone Can Call It Home.

PUNCH

Despite the passing of its original owner, Hurricane Maria and a pandemic, the bar remains a haven for locals, loud music and more than a few pets.

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Review: Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon 7 Years Old (2024)

Drinkhacker

Since they began procuring whiskey from other producers in 2011, Smooth Ambler hasn’t been shy about labeling the resulting products as sourced. Today, the distillery categorizes its offerings across three labels: Old Scout , a brand for their sourced offerings Founders’ Series , which denotes bottlings with 100 percent in-house distillate Contradiction, with bottlings containing a blend of in-house and sourced whiskey After a multi-year hiatus, the West Virginia-based operation has brought back

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The Perfect Trio of Spring Sips!

Chilled Magazine

As flowers bloom and the sun lingers a bit longer, its the perfect time to imbibe on refreshing libations! Whether you enjoy floral infusions or fruity concoctions, these cocktails from Buchanan’s , Cîroc , and Old Parr have got you covered. Liqueur , Whiskey Buchanan’s Lychee Contract Ingredients 1.5 oz. Buchanan’s Deluxe.25 oz. Elderflower Liqueur.75 oz.

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This Week's Path-Of-Totality Beer News

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Depending on where you are at the moment, Eclipse Day is almost certainly over. (Do we have any readers up in northern Maine or Nova Scotia?) It’s also the final day of relevancy for the many eclipse-themed beers that have emerged over the last few months. See ‘ya in 2044, all you beers named Path of Totality! Publications like Food & Wine and Forbes and even Space.com have roundups of eclipse beers from around the country; I would point you towards our Preferred Subscriber archi

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Forget Tequila-Soda. It’ll Be “Margarita Soda” For Me From Now On.

PUNCH

The Margarita Soda at New York City bar Hellbender is an upgrade to the tequila soda template. Here's the recipe for the refreshing cocktail.

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New Survey Reveals America’s Favorite Wine

VinePair

A new survey from YouGov analyzing the wine drinking habits of U.S. citizens has revealed more about America’s wine culture. The study examined both the frequency that Americans enjoy wine as well as their specific preferences. The study was conducted from March 5 to March 11 2024, with 1,117 respondents from a random sample weighted according to gender, age, race, education, Presidential vote, and election turnout.

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Chinola Introduces New Mango Flavor from the Dominican Republic

Chilled Magazine

Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs has released Chinola® Mango Liqueur! The artisanal fresh fruit liqueur is meticulously crafted from a distinct blend of mangoes that only grow once a year, plus a touch of passion fruit. In recent years, Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs’ continued double-digit growth underscores the brand’s commitment to sharing the beloved tropical flavors of the Dominican Republic with cocktail enthusiasts worldwide.

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Review: El Cristiano Tequila Extra Anejo Black Label

Drinkhacker

Jonathan kicked off our coverage of El Cristiano Tequila last year with a look at the distillery’s silver and reposado expressions. Now we’re jumping ahead to El Cristiano Extra Anejo, “Black Label,” which is aged for three years in ex bourbon barrels. The tequila plays like a selection of greatest hits from the Extra Anejo playbook.

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William Grant and Sons launches ultra-premium blended whisky

Drinks International

William Grant and Sons has launched a new high-aged blended Scotch brand, Wildmoor. Wildmoor’s origins date back 60 years when the William Grant and.

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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Jasper Newton ‘Jack’ Daniel

The Whiskey Wash

America’s most popular whiskey and one of the best-selling brands in the world, Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey has attained an iconic cult status. The Tennessee whiskey is named after its enigmatic founder whose life and exploits are the source of many ‘tall tales’ during the brand’s early history. Separating fact from myth – here are six things you didn’t know about Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel.

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Martinelli’s Celebrates the Class of 2024 with Keepsake Sparkling Cider Bottle

Chilled Magazine

Martinelli’s , makers of premium quality apple juice products for more than 155 years, is celebrating the Class of 2024 with a customized version of its Sparkling Cider bottle! “Whether graduating from high school, college, graduate school, or even kindergarten, Martinelli’s Class of 2024 Sparkling Cider is the perfect way to mark these milestones with family and friends,” noted Gun Ruder, President and CEO, S.

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Review: Glenturret Triple Wood Single Malt 2023 Release

Drinkhacker

While it’s largely regarded as Scotland’s oldest working distillery, Glenturret single malt is not widely seen on our shores for some reason. Maybe that’s set to change with the arrival of Glenturret Triple Wood Single Malt, a whisky aged in sherry-seasoned American and European oak as well as ex-bourbon casks, then blended together to create a cohesive and rather unique finished product.

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Blood, Bones, and Bitters: Meat Cocktails Are More Than a Novelty

VinePair

The Bullshot cocktail — a mid-century, Midwestern beef bouillon-and-vodka boozer — was a staple at Detroit’s Caucus Club, the popular Detroit steakhouse where it was invented in the 1950s by a local ad exec eager to push Campbell’s soup on the liquid lunch crowd. Now, three quarters of a century later, the appetite for meat-forward boozing has resurfaced with bloodlust, and bars and distilleries around the world are responding with modern technique and marketing prowess to match.

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Altamura Distilleries enters Australian market

Drinks International

Altamura Distilleries is set to launch into Australia this April, marking further expansion of the brand's global distribution, as it recently launched into India.

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Bacardi Appoints Jeff Branson as SVP & Managing Director of Commercial for North America

Chilled Magazine

With more than 20 years of beverage industry experience, Jeff takes on the promotion following a successful run leading the company’s business in Canada where he served as Vice President and General Manager. Jeff reports to Tony Latham, Regional President of Bacardi North America, and is based in Coral Gables, Florida. “Jeff has the leadership skills and the industry relationships that are so critical to inspiring teams and building lasting partnerships in North America – a must win market in th

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Review: 2020 Mascota Vineyards Unanime Malbec

Drinkhacker

As a young child, my career aspirations fell squarely between replacing Tom Brookens at third base for the Detroit Tigers or Michael Anthony on bass for Van Halen. Sadly, neither came to fruition, however I am pleased and somewhat envious to report that the childhood dream of Master Winemaker Opi Sadler became a reality with the creation of Mascota Vineyards, at least according to the quote on the front of their web page.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Tequila That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar? (2024)

VinePair

Tequila is a liquid goldmine for the curious drinker, and every month seemingly delivers a cavalcade of new options to try at bars and liquor stores. Drop by your neighborhood bottle shop, and you may see a new blanco from a spunky, fresh-faced label looking to penetrate the market with new juice. You may also run into a reposado from a decades-old brand that finally landed American distribution.

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A limited-release rum, premium sake and a hot new London bar– latest podcast!

The Cocktail Lovers

With special guest Holly Graham… We’re on an international journey in this episode. First, we head to warming climes for the new, limited-edition Equiano Ominira – a special blend of rums from the Caribbean and Africa. Then from one of Japan’s coldest regions, we’re tasting the delicious Toku Saké. As for our book, we’re opening up 101 Cocktails to try before you die from Belgium born, Madrid based, Francois Monti Listen to our new episode on your favourite podcast channel or direct right

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S’mores-Tini

Chilled Magazine

Baileys S’mores Irish Cream Liqueur makes its highly anticipated comeback, combining the nostalgic flavors of toasted marshmallows and sweet graham crackers with a rich chocolate finish for a truly unique, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Try the S’mores-tini and get excited for summer’s sunshine, outdoor activities, and fun nights around the fire, the perfect occasion for Baileys S’mores Irish Cream Liqueur.

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Review: Sausalito Liquor Co. Marin Coastal Gin and Unsinkable Whiskeys

Drinkhacker

First, I love that a company in the 2020s named itself “Liquor Co.” Forget “Distilling” or “Spirits,” Sausalito Liquor Co. is kicking it old school. The California operation launched last year with three spirits, a gin, a bourbon, and a rye. Designed with northern California’s distinct flora in mind, “these spirits are meant to be enjoyed with just a few other simple ingredients in any glass you have handy and with good friends and family – no Ph.D

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