November, 2024

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A Grand Marnier Twist on the Margarita by Way of New Orleans

PUNCH

Deniseea Head, industry pioneer, cocktail consultant and educator, draws inspiration from NOLA’s local drinks scene and Grand Marnier’s unexpected ingredient combinations for her elevated spin on the classic Margarita cocktail in the final episode of The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar series.

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5 Essential Cocktails for November 2024

Chilled Magazine

Each month Chilled presents you with five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar. Don’t forget to reference it so you can prepare for the upcoming holidays. November is filled with good company, delicious food, and even better cocktails. There’s no better time than now to cozy up with these essential cocktails that highlight the flavors of the seasons.

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Imbibe Magazine

Don’t stress about what to get your favorite imbiber this year. Our 2024 holiday gift guide covers all types of swoon-worthy options, whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers, a gift in a specific price range, or splurges to delight home bartenders and drink enthusiasts, or for yourself. Stocking Stuffers Yuzu Salt Add a bright and aromatic salt rim to cocktails with this offering from Curio Spice Co., made with Maine sea salt and yuzu zest. $5.95 /0.7 ounce Bourbon Cask Aged Dar

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This Week's Beer News: Revolution Brewpub to Close in December

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Revolution Brewing revealed on Saturday morning that they would be permanently shuttering their Logan Square brewpub on Dec. 15th. As I mentioned in our Instagram Stories immediately following the news, a major announcement like this dropping on Saturday morning is definitely not the normal time for something like this. Considering this Reddit post with info about the closure popped up late on Friday night, I’m guessing that probably sped up the timeline a bit, as Revolution is excellent a

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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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Upgrade Your Home Bar with New White Kitchen Tools, a Black Barware Set, & More!

A Bar Above

Copyright A Bar Above Table of Contents : Black 14-piece stainless steel cocktail set Cocktail to make Mixing glasses with new designs Black pour spouts White channel knife White citrus zester Ready to give your bar a fresh upgrade? Or are you looking for the perfect gift for the bartender or cocktail enthusiast in your life? Well, no matter who you’re shopping for, we’re super excited to announce the launch of some of our best-selling products in brand-new colors and designs so you can s

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The Different Names for Popular Wine Grapes Around the World [Infographic]

VinePair

Wine can feel like a universal language. Whether you’re sharing a bottle with friends or walking through the vineyards with a vigneron, or sipping a glass in a country far from home, pleasure is what matters most. And while this is true to some extent, language does play an important role on wine labels across the globe, and it’s easy for important details to get lost in translation.

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5 Smoky Mezcals Under $100 To Try

Chilled Magazine

If you’re an avid tequila drinker and haven’t branched out to mezcal, you’re completely missing out. Like tequila, mezcal is a Mexican-made spirit crafted from agave. And while the two spirits are similar, there are a lot of differences as well. The spirit must be made from Blue Weber agave to be considered a tequila. Mezcal, on the other hand, can be made from more than forty different agaves.

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Cocktails Fit for a Holiday Feast

Imbibe Magazine

In the November/December 2024 issue , contributing editor Wayne Curtis laments the lack of an official cocktail for Thanksgiving (though he does nominate the Flannel Shirt ). Although the holiday brings together friends and family and boasts arguably the most dishes of any holiday, it doesn’t offer a specific drink to complement the feast, so we pulled together cocktails that feature digestifs as well as seasonal ingredients and cozy flavors perfect for pre-, mid-, and after-dinner enjoyme

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7 Reasons To Attend The English Whisky Festival 2024

The Whiskey Wash

There are more whisky festivals than ever these days, so how do you know which ones to attend? The third annual English Whisky Festival is coming to Birmingham’s trendy Digbeth district this November, showcasing the ever-evolving landscape of this category, and allowing whisky fans to sample some of the best whisky that England has to offer. As the founder of the English Whisky Festival and the Exploring English Whisky Club, I believe that there are many good reasons to attend this annual event

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Introducing Mocktails 101: The Art of Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

A Bar Above

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI Table of Contents : Which Mocktail Recipes are Included in the Course What You’ll Learn Bar Tools You’ll Need Non-alcoholic cocktails are huge right now– which means that alcohol-free spirits and beverages are really stepping it up, thank goodness. And we’re stepping it up, too! Chris and Rob (our head of education) just launched a brand new course, Mocktails 101 , that will elevate your spirit-free drinks, whether or not you have

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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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The 50 Best Wines of 2024

VinePair

Check out the best wines from previous years here ! As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking the opportunity to reflect on the standout wines we’ve tasted this year at VinePair HQ. This list features bottles that range from traditional producers representing their regions to new, up-and-coming winemakers pushing the boundaries with lesser-known grapes and techniques.

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Did Malört Suddenly Get Less “Gross”?

PUNCH

Did the taste of Malört, the bitter liqueur from Chicago and notorious dare shot, change and get less “gross”? Some fans and bartenders think so.

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3 Cocktails from Horton Rum

Chilled Magazine

The weather might be cooler, but the flavors and essence of warmer days are evergreen. Horton Rum’s ready-to-drink cocktails are sunshine in a can. Mix up their colorful cocktails at home and brighten up any gloomy autumn day! Liqueur , Rum Key Lime Pie Rum-arita Ingredients 1 oz. Pineapple Juice ½ oz. Key Lime Juice ½ oz. Triple Sec ½ oz. Agave 1 ½ oz.

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How Red Drink Has Endured and Evolved

Imbibe Magazine

It was less than 20 years after Christopher Columbus accidentally happened upon the islands of the Caribbean that the first Spanish ships began transporting precious cargo across the Atlantic: sugarcane, and captive Black and Brown bodies from Africa (and, in the earliest days, India) to farm it. The navigator had guessed correctly that the climate of the islands would be suitable not just for sugar but for any number of foods and spices traded at high cost on the ancient silk routes into Europe

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Women in Beverage: Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart

Cheers

Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart is the owner and president of Koval , an organic distillery in Chicago. Women in Beverage is part of our 2024 Beverage Industry Inclusion supplement. How did you get into the beverage alcohol business? In 2008, my husband and I gave up our careers to follow a set of life goals that became more pressing after we had our first child: We wanted to work together, live in a city we loved, be close to family, and make our own rules (which for me at the time was running a b

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Chivas Regal 18 with a new look

Spiritz

Chivas Regal has unveiled a sleek new look for its award-winning Chivas Regal 18. Featuring a 25 percent glass weight reduction on its flagship 70cl bottle and fully recyclable outer packaging, the elevated, redesigned bottle – housing the same award-winning Scotch – reaffirms not only Chivas Regal’s dedication to luxury, but also its wider commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

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The 15 Best Red Wines Under $25

VinePair

With a seemingly endless number of producers making dozens of varieties, finding a quality bottle of red wine for an affordable price can often feel like looking for the needle in a haystack. And with Napa Valley, Bordeaux , and Burgundy virtually dominating the conversation, determining which bottles outside those regions are worth your while can be a challenge.

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The Cocktail Syrups You Actually Need This Season

PUNCH

What are the best easy-to-make cocktail syrups for better holiday cocktails? Here are 5 simple DIY recipes to upgrade your next round.

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Why Attend this year’s CiderFeast NYC?

Chilled Magazine

Created in 2011 at Jimmy’s No. 43, a now-closed restaurant owned by Jimmy Carbone that featured mostly hard cider, CiderFeast NYC was inspired by Carbone’s interactions with cideries and distributors, which led to his vision of an event showcasing cider’s unique qualities. “In conversations with cideries and distributors about how to bring hard cider back into the mainstream while highlighting the influences of terroir and technique, an event where people could sample different ciders from

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Where To Drink in Salt Lake City, Utah

Imbibe Magazine

As Utah’s capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City is by no means a small market. But the evolution of the local drinks scene over the last dozen years or so can be seen as both a microcosm of industry trends as well as a wholly distinct landscape. This is due in large part to a young population eager to rise within the industry, and the state’s notoriously strict liquor laws.

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Review: Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell 70th Anniversary Release 8 Years Old

Drinkhacker

Wild Turkey ‘s latest bourbon celebrates 70 years of Jimmy Russell. Mind you, that’s not Jimmy’s 70th birthday — it’s his 70th anniversary of working at the distillery. That places his start date in 1954. That year, Eisenhower was President. The landmark court case Brown v. Board of Education was decided. Sputnik was launched.

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When Cloud Nine Descended at Gurugram

Spiritz

Most days in a year rise and set just like any other. However, a day like 18th October comes but once a year, and it leaves behind lasting impressions, countless fond memories, and a wealth of knowledge to carry forward. It was a day when the 11th edition of the Spiritz Conclave and Achievers’ Awards 2024 at the Olympus, Le Meridien Gurgaon was one even that blossomed into an unforgettable occasion.

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We Asked 10 Beer Pros: What’s the Biggest Red Flag at a Brewery Taproom?

VinePair

There are thousands of breweries in the U.S., and a visit to any of them can be a mixed bag. Some are cozy, low-lit brewpubs tucked away on picturesque city streets, while others require a drive down a long dirt road without cell service or into a sketchy industrial park. Regardless of location or the effort it takes to get there, when the beer is of a certain echelon, some folks are willing to sacrifice atmosphere for good brew.

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The Boulevardier Will Take You There

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Here are 9 of the best Boulevardier cocktail recipes, from a perfected classic to modern riffs with "Campari gum" and more.

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How a Brewer Is Repurposing Halloween Pumpkins

Chilled Magazine

Turning pumpkins into a sake-like beverage may sound weird, but it’s a creative way to tackle food waste while producing a delicious, seasonal drink. Every Halloween, a staggering 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins are discarded across the United States. Takashi Sato, the eighth-generation brewer and president of San-J Tamari, is challenging people to change the way they do away with their carved decorations.

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The Falernum Files — Will the Real Falernum Please Stand Up?

Cocktail Wonk

For a recent project, I analyzed hundreds of tiki recipes. The post The Falernum Files — Will the Real Falernum Please Stand Up? appeared first on Cocktail Wonk.

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Review: Newair Countertop Whiskey Ice Ball Maker

Drinkhacker

Ice is a relatively modern creation that most take for granted today. To many, it almost seems unfathomable to not be able to enjoy a soda or alcoholic beverage chilled with ice. Early access to ice was once achieved through the laborious practice of harvesting from the surface of frozen lakes in the dead of winter and making efforts to conserve it for as long as possible.

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Selecting the Best in Alcobev, Hospitality & Travel Retail

Spiritz

The jury had a daunting yet exciting job to determine the winners for the Achievers’ Awards. The categories they were tasked with adjudicating ranged from individual excellence to corporate leadership, product debuts, and standout performances in the hospitality, travel retail and alcoholic beverage industries. Judging in each category demanded a deep understanding of industry trends, consumer preferences, and operational excellence.

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The 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Tasted and Ranked

VinePair

American whiskey’s peak release season starts in September, with brands big and small trotting out their most premium, limited expressions. (Of course, not every brand is on that same cadence, but for whiskey reviewers, it’s undoubtedly the busiest season.) And no fall is complete without the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection — “BTAC” for short — one of the most sought-after lineups in the United States, if not the entire spirits world.

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Sake and Wine, Together at Last

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Sake and wine are together at last at the Los Angeles restaurant Camélia, a showcase for the drinks and a more inclusive beverage landscape.

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Back in Black

Chilled Magazine

Located near San Francisco’s prestigious Union Square, Pacific Cocktail Haven (P.C.H.) is a lively bar that has quickly grown into one of America’s most acclaimed cocktail destinations. Featuring cocktails that are inspired by Asian-Pacific ingredients, P.C.H. is known for its creative, balanced cocktails, and the “Back in Black” is no exception where black sesame brings this cocktail to life.

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European wine production to drop nearly 3% in 2024 – farming union

Just Drinks

Europe's wine industry is bracing for a nearly 3% decline in production for 2024, according to a report from farming union Copa-Cogeca.

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A Visit to Great Jones Distillery

Drinkhacker

It’s an unusually chilly and drizzly grey evening in late August in the Big Apple and as we walk along Broadway north of Houston, a golden glow illuminating from a streetfront window inviting us into a wonderland with a geometric display of alchemy. We’ve approached Great Jones Distillery and its three-floor homage to the gilded age in New York City.

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SOM posts strong financial performance

Spiritz

SOM Distilleries & Breweries Limited reported a total income of Rs 804.69 crore for the half-year of the ongoing fiscal ending September 2024, up 26.8 percent from Rs 634.6 crore for the corresponding period of the last fiscal year. The company’s half-year EBITDA for the current fiscal stood at Rs. 100.03 crore, a 29 percent increase over Rs 77.59 crore reported in the corresponding period of the last fiscal.

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The 30 Best Wines for Thanksgiving (2024)

VinePair

Thanksgiving is arguably wine’s favorite holiday. Across the U.S. many tables will boast the traditional trimmings of turkey with gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and whatever greens you’ll be making the children eat before they can be excused. And with our country so vibrant with different cultures from around the world, there are endless menu possibilities for the big dinner.

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