PUNCH

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Martini on the rocks is back at top cocktail bars across the country. Here's why, and why the midcentury drink deserves a revival.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In our November/December 2024 issue , we share recs for tools and accessories that will help you take your holiday party’s ice situation beyond the sad cooler in the corner. For some extra tips and tricks, we tapped The Ice Book author Camper English to find out how he makes festive cubes, where to find ice molds, and how to glow-up your ice display.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Renowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has raised £135,000 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) after auctioning 150 exclusive bottles from his own personal 1998 cask of Arran Single Malt Whisky from Lochranza Distillery. A total of 543 bidders from 28 countries placed over 7,000 bids on “Ewan’s Cut,” with the auction raising an impressive £119,893, further supplemented by an additional £15,107.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Hello, friends - a quick addendum to Monday’s email! I caught most of the Craft Beer & Brewing “Best Of” lists … but apparently not all of them. Turns out there was also a “Favorite Beer Cities” list which ranks Denver, San Diego and Asheville at the top … Chicago fell somewhat but I’m pleased to see that no matter how many times Grand Rapids calls itself “Beer City” drinkers still have decided that the beer scenes in a number of ot

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The common tulip glass shape has been around since the late 1700s as the “dock” trade verification glass for sherries and ports. Popularity increased in the 1800-1900s as a result of Great Britain’s worldwide sherry and port trade. Tulips are characterized by a rim diameter smaller than the maximum bowl diameter. The convenience of the tiny, single-serving sherry/wine tulip glass, readily available in every drinking household, inspired its adoption for scotch whisky, and it’s usage spread to inc

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PUNCH

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

An easy guide to batching and freezing cocktails like the Martini, Negroni, Old-Fashioned, Sazerac and other drinks, plus 9 recipes to try.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Being raised in a family that valued food and wine, Clarke Anderson’s interest in food science and culinary arts was sparked early on. However, after working briefly in the kitchen, he realized his true passion was in beverage service and education after a transformative trip to northern Italy and southern France. “I had never felt such a strong connection between people and their agriculture.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Mix That Drink

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Discover the festive Candy Cane Martini, a delightful blend of mint and berry flavors, topped with a candy cane. Perfect for holiday celebrations and easy to make!

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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

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How Was The Old Commonwealth 10 Year Old Fall 2024 Release Made? The Old Commonwealth 10 Year Fall 2024 Release is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from an undisclosed distillery. However, we do know the mash bill: 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley. Aged for 10 years, the bourbon was bottled at 131.83 proof. What Does Pappy Van Winkle Have To Do With The Old Commonwealth Brand?

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Diageo India exceeded its water replenishment target by 25 percent, three years ahead of its 2026 goal, according to the company’s third annual ESG Reporting Index, which was released earlier this month. The report underlines the company’s continued progress in the ‘Spirit of Progress’ ESG action plan. The Index states that progress has been achieved across three key objectives outlined in the Progress Plan — pioneering grain-to-glass sustainability, promoting posit

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Over the past handful of years, one of the biggest trends in bourbon has been the proliferation of high-proof , cask-strength whiskey releases. Before they’re packaged, whiskeys are usually diluted with water to bring them down to an easier-to-drink proof. Cask-strength whiskeys, however, are sold at their full strength. When producers deem them ready, they remove the bourbon from the barrel and bottle it without dilution, preserving the intensity of the whiskey.

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Hundreds of employees at two Heineken breweries have gone on strike today (20 November) in a dispute over pay.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Aston Martin AMR24 in Glenfiddich’s still house. Credit: Glenfiddich Iconic scotch whisky brand, Glenfiddich , has today announced a long-term partnership with Aston Martin Formula One Team. Launching at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend, the partnership will see Glenfiddich and Aston Martin work together to innovate, design, and engage more global fans in the world of F1.

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Hydration beverage brand Electrolit is set to build a $400m manufacturing facility spread across 600,000ft2 in Waco, Texas.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Silvio Carta produces a range of both sweet vermouth and dry vermouth wines from its home in Sardinia. How about a little backstory to kick things off? Founded in the 1950s by the rebellious winemaker Silvio in Baratili San Pietro, the award-winning company focuses on traditional Vernaccia di Oristano wine production and was the first to produce vermouth on the island.

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Just Drinks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Hennessy employees in France remain on strike over what they claim are plans from LVMH to bottle Cognac in China.

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Cocktails with Suderman

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When I pressed send on the first edition of this newsletter in November 202 0, I didn’t expect it to last a year. I’d been writing about cocktails for years already, but mostly for myself, in scattered notes and haphazard recipe revisions that I kept in a private drink diary. With a newsletter, I’d be writing for an audience, trying to translate my notions into actionable, interesting ideas that others could actually use.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I’m often asked by folks visiting New York, “What’s the best place to go get a cocktail?” Of course, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer here and I’ll need to know more about whether they’re looking for a cool vibe, great service, perfectly executed classics, more modern drinks, or a fantastic spirits list. I always try to tailor the recommendation to a spot that will deliver exactly what they’re looking for.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society , founded in 1983 by Pip Hills, specializes in sourcing, sampling, and bottling exceptional single cask whisky expressions from countries around the world. A valuable source of vintage, cask strength whiskies, old and rare SMWS bottlings have become a holy grail for whisky collectors. Some, though, are becoming increasingly hard to source.

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Mix That Drink

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Cranberry Apple Orange Jelly Shots offer a delightful blend of fall and winter flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings, easy to prepare and fun to serve.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Brother Justus Whiskey Company calls northeast Minneapolis home. The fledgling American single malt distillery utilizes a mashbill of Minnesota pale ale 2-row barley malted by Rahr Malting. Capturing some local terroir, Brother Justus matures its whiskey in new oak barrels harvested from the Minnesota Oak Savanna. Oak growing in cold climates yields tighter wood grain than oak growing in warmer climates.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Prominent Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has launched its limited edition single malt, Year of the Snake, to mark Lunar New Year 2025. The special release is a multi-wood finish created by Scotch stalwart and master distiller Billy Walker. The single malt has been matured for 11 years in premium Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso Sherry casks from Spain, as well as toasted and charred in virgin oak barrels, resulting in “indulgent notes of pear and ginger cake, orange peel and butte

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In the context of the beer industry, a soft launch is how one might describe trialing a new brand. Step one: Choose a test market. Step two: Give away a bunch of samples. Step three: Gather feedback and send it to the corporate offices. Ideally, by the end of this journey, the brand is ready for a national rollout. Today, we’re going to be talking about one of the most important soft launches in the modern American beer business with someone who was there for the whole shebang.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Italian cruise line Costa Cruises this fall announced unique new ways guests can enjoy beer on board with a diverse and international selection in its restaurants, bars and lounges. For instance, Costa Toscana, the flagship of the fleet, boasts the first floating Heineken Star Club & Bistro in the world. Along with Heineken, the contemporary pub serves other well-known beers such as the U.K.’s Newcastle, Affligem from Belgium, California’s Lagunitas IPA and Germany’s Paulaner WeissBier.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Meghalaya is gearing up to launch a QR code-based track-and-trace system for IMFL bottles in the coming months. This initiative, approved earlier this year by the State Cabinet, aims to enhance accountability and streamline operations in the liquor industry. Excise Minister Kyrmen Shylla expressed confidence in the system, stating, “Everything will be at our fingertips.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For the first time since 2022, Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. “It’s always a special event for us at Michter’s when we bottle and release some whiskey that is over two decades old,” says Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “Unlike Scotch and some other aged spirits, bourbon has to mature in a new barrel.

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Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

JOJI Level 5, 388 George Street. Sydney Jojisydney.com Perched atop the Cartier flagship at the corner of George and King Streets, JOJI is set to become Sydney’s go-to rooftop bar. The latest venture from the ESCA Group, JOJI blends the Japanese principles of Shibui, Wabi Sabi, and Datsuzoku to create a lively cocktail menu and playful takes on Japanese-inspired dishes.

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PubClub

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Gin Rummy is a timeless classic card game that has captivated players since immemorial. It is a beautiful blend of luck, skill, and strategy. Although it is a simple game, it offers ample opportunities for competition and challenging your mental faculties. Both seasoned card players and casual game enthusiasts enjoy the game. The basic rules of Gin Rummy remain consistent, but exhilarating variations have emerged.

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By Katie Garry, Founder + CEO of Seek Health Test If you’re a woman who drinks alcohol, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with mommy wine culture (AKA: when advertisers started trying to convince moms to drink more wine). These ads began popping up in the early 2000s. Most of them positioned wine as a healthy way for moms to relax and unwind from parenting stress.

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Moody Mixologist

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Cranberry is a quintessential winter flavor that’s perfect in seasonal and holiday drinks. If you’ve ever made cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, you can make this very easy cranberry simple syrup. Cranberries have a unique sour flavor that is tangy and refreshing. Their bold tartness is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of sugar or honey in a syrup or sauce.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Supporting its festive activity, the UK’s number two wine and spirits supplier is also super-charging its marketing spend on one of its key festive brands ahead of the crucial December trading period Pernod Ricard UK is ensuring consumers celebrating the festive season in the On-Trade continue to trade up and choose its brands by supporting its customers deliver the best possible experience this Christmas.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition is a fun and festive treat for you or a whiskey lover in your family. Credit: WhistlePig WhistlePig Whiskey is ready to ring in the holiday season with a festive pop-up in New York City this December. The pop-up will see the launch of a limited edition 10 Year Old PiggyBank Rye Gold, presented in a gold piggy bank decanter.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “This higher-than-expected level of inflation is an ominous warning of what could come in April, when businesses across the country will be hit by significant cost increases. “Hospitality is braced for its own £3.4 billion cost increase, and that will impact jobs and push up prices, which we know will be a struggle for customers.

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