Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Decades after New York City kickstarted the cocktail renaissance, its home state finally gets a weeklong event for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts. Award-winning Manhattan public relations and marketing firm, Hanna Lee Communications (HLC), whose clients include popular NYC spots such as Shinji’s Bar and Jimmy , launched New York Bartender Week to celebrate bartenders and spotlight the state’s bars as cocktail destinations.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In honor of Bourbon Heritage Month, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is offering a collection of bourbon-based cocktails across multiple venues on property – all priced at $30. Crafted with the finest ‘Fontainebleau Private Label’ selections from Maker’s Mark, Whistle Pig and Angel’s Envy, each cocktail is a tribute to the art of bourbon. With unique flavor pairings and stunning garnishes, these libations are the perfect way for guests to toast Bourbon Heritage Month in style!

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Before we jump into the labels, I just got a surprising email from Haymarket Brewing. Co-founder Pete Crowley is stepping down from brewery operations this week to “pursue brewery consultation in Michigan.” From the press release: Haymarket Brewing Company announced today that Co-founder Pete Crowley will be stepping down from his role effective September 30, 2024.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Chiliguaro, a savory cocktail from Costa Rica combining the sugarcane spirit guaro with sangrita, is a homegrown classic in the making.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Whiskey drinkers are well aware that American single malts are quickly becoming a thing. As Susannah Skiver Barton reveals in her feature for the September/October issue, some distillers are expanding the range of American single malts by bringing on the smoke. That brings us this week’s Drink of the Week: Frey Ranch American Single Malt Smoked Whiskey.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Wonderland , a modern Sichuan gastrobar from the hospitality group behind Midtown’s CHILI, has opened in the heart of the East Village. Helmed by Michelin starred Executive Chef Peter He 何少岩, the menu offers a robust array of novel and contemporary Sichuan dishes not limited to bar bites, but in their unique libations as well. Barman Zhouyu Tso creates elaborate drinks featuring house-fermented syrups, unconventional savory elements and Chengdu spices such as smoked salt, wasabi, chili, truffle

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The 24 best Negroni cocktail recipes to make at home, from the Italian gin classic to versions made with mezcal, rum, vodka and more.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

New York City’s dynamic nightlife satisfies most every subculture and hedonistic impulse. Korean karaoke parlors serve 3 a.m. soju, elevated cocktail bars roost in skyscrapers, and bands blare everything from Afrobeat to zydeco. But to Sarah Hallonquist and Loretta Andro Chung, one category was lacking: lesbian bars, of which just three existed as recently as 2022.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Ole Smoky Distillery , one of the fastest-growing spirits companies in the U.S., is collaborating with Jason Kelce, a Super Bowl Champion and seven-time Pro Bowl player who is also an investor in Ole Smoky, for the 2024 “C’mon Raise The Jar” 360 marketing campaign. Kelce, taking on the role of “self-appointed team captain,” will highlight his entertaining approach and methods while promoting Ole Smoky’s diverse range of creative and flavorful moonshine products.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The beer business is constantly evolving. It long ago departed from European styles to the great American lager, and then again straight into the craft beer era. And after the initial boom of West Coast IPA, the cloudy New England style came along to dominate the scene. But these days, the beer consumer has a more varied palate. From craft breweries embracing rice as an adjunct in lagers, experiments with wild yeast, and reviving centuries-old brewing techniques, there are a lot of factors chang

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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

PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Martini, Manhattan and Old-Fashioned cocktails aren't the only easy stirred drinks. Here are 15 easy recipes beyond the classics.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Potentially the most riffed-upon cocktail of the modern canon, the Penicillin was created by Australian bartender Sam Ross in 2005 while behind the bar at New York’s Milk & Honey. The boldly flavored build of blended Scotch whisky, ginger, honey, lemon, and a float of peaty scotch was itself a riff on another Milk & Honey cocktail, the Gold Rush (basically a Whiskey Sour with honey).

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

National Coffee Day (9/29) and International Coffee Day (10/1) aren’t as fun without some booze. Revamp the overdone Espresso Martini with Grand Brulot , a coffee cognac that boasts flavorful Ecuadorian robusta coffee beans while balancing the notes of nutmeg and vanilla in French VSOP Cognac for a delightful experience! Cognac , Liqueur Grand Brulot Espresso Martini Ingredients 2 oz.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Man, where the heck did September go? Don’t get me wrong - October is definitely one of the best months of the year for drinking beer, but it seems like just a few hours ago I was nursing a variety of beers on a beach somewhere. So it goes. I realized I haven’t mentioned what has become a reliably big beer event over the last few years — the Chicago Beer Fest at the Field Museum brings together dozens of breweries at one of the city’s iconic attractions for hundreds of be

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The combination of mint, lemon, grapefruit and artichoke amaro, served tall, is a time stamp of the country’s cocktail—and sociopolitical—history.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

At the exclusive session, industry experts discussed on the evolution and future of India's alcobev industry. Padhi led the session, and the industry experts shed light on India’s success in producing world-class spirits, particularly single malts, with globally renowned brands leading the charge. valued at US$52.4 billion, contributes significantly to India's economy, and accounted for nearly 2 percent of the nation’s GDP in FY21, ISWAI underlined in a statement.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Omakase Shoji , Chicago’s latest omakase destination, presents the Natsu Sour—a cocktail that perfectly blends Japanese tradition with modern flair. This refreshing drink features Haku Vodka, crafted from 100% Japanese white rice and filtered through bamboo charcoal, offering a smooth and subtly sweet profile. Paired with the sweet, melon-forward notes of Midori liqueur, and the creamy texture provided by egg white, the Natsu Sour delivers a balanced and invigorating experience.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Waterford first established its reputation producing whiskeys made with barley drawn from individual farms in Ireland, creating a brand new whiskey category: “ Single Farm Origin.” Then, in 2020, they produced their first blend, Organic Gaia 1.1 , and in 2022 The Cuvée. Today we try their newest blend, which their website notes is “the apogee of our range, our new flagship single malt, our oldest and most complex possible whiskey – our lodestar.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This tequila cocktail revives a forgotten tropical classic, the Green Swizzle. The herbal drink also incorporates lime, pineapple and génépy.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Tilaknagar Industries Limited has announced a strategic investment of Rs 8 crore, through a mix of primary investment and secondary acquisition, to own a significant minority stake in Round the Cocktails Private Limited ("RTC" or "Bartisans"), the makers of "ready-to-pour" premium mixer brand, Bartisans. Post this investment, Tilaknagar Industries will hold a 36.17 percent share of the equity share capital on a fully-diluted basis.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Punch is a nostalgic drink – we’ve had it at birthday parties growing up, beside a pool in the summer heat, and even at Prom in high school – often spiked when the teachers aren’t looking. Now, high-end, elevated restaurants are resurrecting our childhood favorite and putting the adult, definitely-spiked version on their menus.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Known for its distinct smoky, borderline medicinal essence, peat is an integral part of the Scotch production process. And love it or hate it, this accumulation of plant and organic matter is an integral part of the whisky production process. According to the Scottish government , approximately 80 percent of all whisky in the country is made with the stuff, which releases compounds called phenols when burned during the malting process.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

At Bar Contra in NYC, Dave Arnold and the team make a raspberry and rum cocktail called the Sagittarius B2 with high-tech equipment.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Diageo North America has acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual). Since its launch in Chicago, Illinois in 2019, Ritual has grown rapidly and is now the number one non-alc spirit brand in the United States. Ritual was created with a vision to give consumers a simple and accessible way to enjoy their favourite cocktails, from an Old Fashioned to a Negroni or Margarita, without alcohol.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

ATLANTA and HAMILTON, BERMUDA, Sept. 17, 2024 The Coca-Cola Company and Bacardi Limited today announced an agreement to debut BACARDÍ rum and Coca-Cola as a ready-to-drink (RTD) pre-mixed cocktail! BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD will be available in several markets around the world, with the initial launch planned for select European markets and Mexico in 2025.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Maker’s Mark’s 2023 Cellar Aged release was a huge hit, and the company knew it would be. That’s why they slapped a date on the front of the bottle, to assure us that round 2 would be coming soon enough. That time is here, as Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 has finally arrived. And spoiler: It’s just as good as 2023’s release.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Godawan was introduced to the global market in 2022 and has gone on to win 46 awards. Photo: Godawan The Indian whisky market is huge. The three top selling whiskies in the world are all Indian whisky blends. However Indian single malt is something of a newcomer to the whisky scene. Indian single malt whisky only appeared on the international market in 2004 but over the last 20 years it’s been making quite the positive impression on whisky lovers.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Southeastern state of Louisiana (United States) is reaching out to Indian travellers in an effort to showcase its vibrant culture, rich history, and diverse attractions. The state offers a blend of adventure, heritage, and world-class cuisine that resonates with Indian tourists looking for a culturally immersive destination. In a bid to capitalise growing outbound Indian travellers, The Louisiana Office of Tourism, the official tourism promotional agency for the state of Louisiana, USA, organise

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

As the crisp air of autumn begins to settle in, the allure of seasonal flavors becomes irresistible. This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. Each bartender has teamed up with El Mayor Tequila to infuse their unique flair into these creations, blending the rich, smooth essence of fine tequila with the vibrant tastes of the season.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Bruichladdich’s Port Charlotte brand hits a milestone with this latest release — at 18 years old it’s the oldest expression of Port Charlotte I’ve encountered to date. 74% of the stock is aged in refill sherry casks, the other 26% in refill French oak wine casks (with additional detail unspecified). Let’s give it a whirl.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The first edition of Laphroaig Strong Characters pays homage to Donald Johnston. Credit: Laphroaig Laphroaig has announced the launch of a new limited edition series. Strong Characters is a series of single malt scotch whiskies dedicated to the characters in Laphroaig’s history who made the distillery what it is today. The first release, unveiled this week, is dedicated to Laphroaig’s founder, Donald Johnston.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Delhi is facing a major liquor shortage due to a prolonged malfunction in the Excise Supply Chain Management System (ESCIMS) portal, which has been inactive for much of September, as per reports. Launched in 2012-2013, the ESCIMS portal was designed to streamline the ordering, import, and tracking of liquor sales across the capital. With the system down, retail liquor stores, hotels, clubs, and restaurants have been unable to place new orders for over a week, severely disrupting the supply chain

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Take a flavorful journey to Mexico with the vibrant and refreshing Paloma made with El Luchador Tequila. Crafted with the robust flavors of El Luchador Tequila, this Paloma is a perfect blend of boldness and freshness; a knockout combo! Tequila Paloma Ingredients 2 oz. El Luchador Blanco Tequila 1 ½ oz. fresh grapefruit juice ½ oz. fresh lime juice Club soda Preparation Add all ingredients to a shake with ice, and shake.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

If it seems like it’s been a while since we reviewed a Barrell Bourbon batch release, that’s because it has. Our last look at the line, Batch 35 , was over a year ago. Presumably, that means these batches will be annual affairs going forward. But it’s not like Barrell has slowed down in the meantime, releasing a new and much overdue entry-level offering, Foundation , a pair of cask finishes , and another standout New Year release, among others.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Blended whisky accounts for a phenomenal amount of whisky exports from Scotland (75%, according to the Scotch Whisky Association). Other countries such as Japan, the USA, and Ireland have also contributed vastly to the landscape of blended whisky. It is a vital force in the whisky industry. Despite the rapid premiumization of spirits such as single malt scotch whisky, blended whisky has remained a favorite amongst drinkers.

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