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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

VinePair

The phrase “cheap bourbon” doesn’t quite mean what it used to. Before the category’s 21st-century boom — and probably during the first few years of the boom itself — it was a put-down that always connoted a lack of quality. But today, this is no longer the case. There are some absolute bangers that typically retail for $30 and under, and when there are bourbons out there going for thousands of dollars, “cheap” is relative, anyway.

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How Jackson Cannon Helped Build (and Rebuild) Boston’s Cocktail Culture

Imbibe Magazine

The Boston cocktail scene has suffered some serious blows over the past few years. Brother Cleve, the musician, DJ, and mixologist who was regarded as the godfather of the Boston cocktail revival, died suddenly in September 2022. In January of this year, Drink, a pioneering local bar, shuttered for good. For a long while, it looked like Eastern Standard—the stylish and influential high-volume bar and restaurant near Fenway Park that opened in 2005—might also be among those casualties.

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Chilled 100 Bartenders Create India-inspired Cocktails using Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka

Chilled Magazine

Smoke Lab Vodka partners with the Chilled 100 Bartenders to create exceptional cocktails using its latest expression, Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka along with its flagship Smoke Lab Vodka. Our group of expert bartenders were invited to experience the world of India through cocktails by using Smoke Lab’s Saffron Vodka made with Basmati rice, Himalayan spring water, and pure Kashmiri Saffron.

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I’m Baby Wants to Bring Dyke Drag to Lesbian Bars Across the Country

PUNCH

With Dyke Drag, a monthly show at the New York lesbian bar Ginger's, I'm Baby is on a mission to bridge the gap between queer communities.

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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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The Economics of a Negroni at 5 Top Bars, Visualized

VinePair

Few drinks carry the cachet of a Negroni. The stirred, bitter cocktail is ubiquitous enough to boast its own eponymous week in the industry and is considered to be the most popular cocktail in the world. It also possesses a level of social media clout that passing drink fads cannot touch: It turned Stanley Tucci into a temporary pariah after he pulled a James Bond and shook the drink on Instagram, and the Negroni Sbagliato (with Prosecco in it!

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Elements: PX Sherry

Imbibe Magazine

Nobody’s quite sure why Pedro Ximénez grapes, or the fortified wine made from them, bear a name more apt for a human. (Several largely debunked theories involve the grape being brought to Spain by either a soldier named Pedro Ximen or a Catholic cardinal named Ximénez, or that the grape was possibly named for the Spanish village of Jiménez.) But one thing is absolutely true about the Pedro Ximénez style of sherry (typically shortened to PX): The wine anchors the dark, indulgent end of the sherry

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Rescuing the Bocce Ball

PUNCH

The Bocce Ball, a cocktail from the 1970s made with amaretto, orange juice and soda water, gets a modern update at New York bar Bronze Owl.

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Midwest, Mountain, and Northleft: Meet the Latest Regional IPA Styles

VinePair

Two centuries ago, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry defeated the British navy at the War of 1812’s pivotal Battle of Lake Erie. Today, his legend swims on in another historical artifact, the English-style Commodore Perry IPA from Great Lakes Brewing Co. in Cleveland. Commodore Perry has a loyal, if aging and declining following around northeast Ohio, but “we’re not just a Cleveland brand anymore,” says Chris Brown, the brewery’s interim co-CEO.

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Joey Folkersma: We hear from the 2024 Bartender of the Year

Australian Bartender

Hanky Panky Lounge 3/32 Mitchell St, Darwin City @hankypanky.lounge Joey Folkersma, from Darwin took out the title of Australian Bartender of the Year for 2024 during Sydney Bar Week. The competition presented by Australian Bartender magazine and sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Whisky. Joey’s drinks on the night – a Hendrick’s cocktail and a Monkey Shoulder cocktail – blew the judges away and he scored the highest marks, making him this year’s Bartender of the Year.

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Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble (CHE) 2024

Spiritz

The 23rd Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble (CHE) was launched on 23rd October 2024, at Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BCIHMCT). Celebrated for fostering creativity, sustainability, and excellence in the hospitality industry, CHE 2024 drew students, media, faculty, and industry leaders for an engaging three-day showcase.

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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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Five Underrated Whiskey Cocktails

PUNCH

5 underrated whiskey cocktail recipes, from a forgotten bourbon Old-Fashioned riff to a modern classic made with Scotch and more.

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Women in Beverage: Mara Smith

Cheers

Mara Smith is the founder of Inspiro Tequila. Women in Beverage is part of our 2024 Beverage Industry Inclusion supplement. How did you get into the beverage alcohol business? I founded Inspiro Tequila in February of 2020 and we launched our first state, my home of Illinois, in May of 2022. I’m a newcomer to the beverage alcohol industry. My experience is as a lawyer, corporate strategist and stay-at-home mom of three.

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House Made Hospitality are behind a four venue precinct at the Sofitel Wentworth. Here are the first two.

Australian Bartender

The Bar Tilda Martini Experience Photography: Steven Woodburn & Jason Loucas It was Sydney’s first ever five-star hotel, and now the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, has reopened after a massive $70 million renovation. There are 436 brand-new rooms, more than 15 refreshed event spaces and of course, bars and restaurants. House Made Hospitality (the folks behind Lana and Apollonia, among others) are responsible for a new four-venue precinct within the hotel.

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Get to Know Chilled 100 Bartender, Amber Archer

Chilled Magazine

Amber Archer was inspired to pursue bartending after realizing, as a 20-year-old floor manager, that she lacked bartending skills due to her age, which motivated her to learn about classic cocktails. She began bartending immediately after turning 21 and developed a passion for the beverage industry. Amber began her career at Angele, a rustic French restaurant known for its extensive selection of French spirits.

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The Best Gin for Martinis, According to Bartenders

PUNCH

The best gin brands for a Martini cocktail, according to bartenders, from London Dry and Navy Strength options to more floral expressions.

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VINSights: How to Pair Wine By Cooking Method

Cheers

While following the old adage about serving white wines with fish and red wines with meat will work reasonably well, it’s possible to take your wine-pairing skills to the next level by learning a few tricks of the trade. Sommeliers almost always match wines to the strongest flavors on the plate, which are rarely the main ingredient. More often, these flavors come from sauces, seasonings or cooking methods.

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SAI launches membership drive

Spiritz

The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) has introduced its official membership program, aimed at uniting professionals and enthusiasts while promoting excellence in the evolving beverage industry. As an affiliate of the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) , the program offers a platform for learning, networking, and international recognition.

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We Three: A cozy Marrickville bar run by a mother and daughter team

Australian Bartender

We Three 329 Illawarra Road, Marrickville wethreebar.com.au We Three, a neighbourhood bar on Marrickville’s Illawarra Road, is run by the mother-daughter duo Catherine and Ali Gibson Roy. Housed in a former bubble tea shop, it brings together good wine and Mediterranean-inspired plates in a setting full of heritage charm. It’s the kind of place where you pop in for a glass of natural wine and a snack, and end up staying for a hearty bowl of spaghetti puttanesca.

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Why Can’t We Quit the Aviation?

PUNCH

The Aviation, a gin cocktail, is both loved and hated. Here, bartenders weigh in on why the pre-Prohibition classic lives on.

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Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog Is Back In Time For Christmas

The Whiskey Wash

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog is back in time for the holiday season. Images courtesy of Skrewball Whiskey. Ahead of the festive season Skrewball Whiskey has announced the nationwide relaunch of its Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog. You can find your nearest retailer here. Carriers include Total Wine and ReserveBar. This smooth, creamy, and nutty whiskey is perfect for enjoying during the Christmas period.

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A Rum Old Fashioned for Everyone

Cocktails with Suderman

The rum Old Fashioned is underrated. It’s underrated because Old Fashioned fans tend to be obsessed with whiskey. (Fair enough, whiskey is delicious.) It’s underrated because outside of hardcore tiki heads, most people don’t pay enough attention to rum. And tiki heads? Well, they like tiki drinks. (Again, fair enough: Tiki drinks are delicious.

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Wolfden Brewing Company: America’s Most Haunted Brewery?

Guys Drinking Beer

Wolfden Brewing Company operates in a supposedly haunted farmhouse built in the late 1800s. So. how's that going for them? We found out: The post Wolfden Brewing Company: America’s Most Haunted Brewery? appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.

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The 15 Best Cocktail Recipes to Make This Holiday Season

PUNCH

The 15 best cocktail recipes to make this holiday season, from a Manhattan made with amaro to a winter mezcal Negroni and other easy drinks.

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PepsiCo to shut bottling plant in Chicago

Just Drinks

PepsiCo is closing a bottling plant in the US city of Chicago, citing the facility's “physical limitations”.

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Review: Dia De La Sirena Reposado Tequila

Drinkhacker

You will notice the bottle first. Yes, that’s a tastefully nude mermaid in partially frosted glass, wearing a crown that also serves as a stopper. The tequila world is no stranger to out-there packaging — I’ve got a whole shelf of tequilas that are too tall to fit anywhere else — but this one is definitely a conversation piece in more ways than one.

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The Best American Style Whiskey According To The World Whiskies Awards 2024 – Part 2

The Whiskey Wash

‘American Style Whiskey’ is something of an all-encompassing term, with many different whiskey styles falling underneath this category at the World Whiskies Awards in 2024. As such, there is a wide variety of award-winning expressions for you to read about today. This is part 2 of The Best American Style Whiskey According To The World Whiskies Awards 2024.

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The 5 Most Popular Cocktails of October

PUNCH

A stirred tequila drink, an easy Old-Fashioned riff, a Brazilian classic and the other best cocktail recipes to make right now.

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Sunrise Alliance Beverages buys fellow UK brewer Gipsy Hill

Just Drinks

Sunrise Alliance Beverages, the company behind UK beer maker St Peter’s Brewery, has added Gipsy Hill Brewing Co. to its stable.

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Review: 2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood District

Drinkhacker

This Willamette Valley pinot immediately surprises with a lightly smoky quality, layering its earthy, PNW-inspired, pine-heavy nose with elements of clove, toasty oak, and graphite. Complex and brooding, this is an especially brooding experience even for Oregon, finishing on heavily extracted notes of macerated cherries and plums, touched with a dollop of sweet tar.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Best Scotch for Beginners? (2024)

VinePair

Scotch can be intimidating. To those unfamiliar, it can conjure up images of swanky, dark bars, serious conversation, and rugged Scottish terrain — anyone else hear sheep bleating? And looking at a spirits list or bottle-shop shelf full of the smoky whisky , some may feel like they need a degree to decipher the selection. But Scotch can be approachable, too, and all it takes to explore it is a little guidance and a willing palate.

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Michter's retains top spot in Most Admired Whiskies 2024

Drinks International

Michter’s has retained its title as The World’s Most Admired Whiskey brand in the fourth edition of the annual top 50 list released by Drinks International.

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UK budget: draught duty cut but wine, spirits, soft drinks prices to rise

Just Drinks

The UK government is to cut the duty on draught but its budget set out plans for increased prices for non-draught alcohol and soft drinks.

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Robin’s Nest Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

Explore the Robin's Nest cocktail! This vibrant mix of tart cranberry and creamy chocolate is perfect for any occasion. Find recipes, pairings, and serving tips!

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Review: Up North Honey Spirits

Drinkhacker

Bourbon and rye will always be my first loves, but I take a special interest in distilled spirits that are particularly noteworthy due to being unique. American whiskey comes with established standards and guidelines, but distilled specialty spirits do not necessarily come with the same level of regulation. Lack of regulation creates room for shenanigans, but also creates a space for innovative spirits, such as liquors distilled from honey.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Brown Derby

VinePair

“Cocktail College” is brought to you today by Balcones. Listener, we love an innovator here at “Cocktail College,” which is why we’re excited to be working with Balcones. Born in Waco, Texas, Balcones has been at the forefront of Texas’ very own whisky revolution since 2008. With releases including the Lineage and Texas One single malts, Texas Rye Bottle-In-Bond, and Brimstone, a one-of-a-kind release that couldn’t be made anywhere but the Lone Star State.