Wed.Dec 18, 2024

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This Winter, Throw an Après-Ski Party

Imbibe Magazine

Change out that Ugly Christmas Sweater theme and embrace the coziness of the holiday season by throwing an aprs-ski party. Think hot cocktails , fondue and s’mores, and retro ski gear. Use these tips for decorating, choosing cocktails, and even cuing up the right music as you bring ski slope vibes to your guests in the comfort of your home. Decorations “I say get cozy!

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Here’s What You Missed on DrinkTok

PUNCH

The defining cocktails and drink trends of TikTok in 2024 included souffl Espresso Martinis, the Batanga, Guinness and more.

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In Memory of Francine Cohen, an Industry Connector Who Made Big Things Happen

VinePair

Francine Cohen wasnt a well known bartender, celebrity chef, restaurateur, or high profile brand entrepreneur. Instead she did most of her work behind the scenes, helping hospitality professionals make connections and find meaningful solutions to logistical challenges. Maybe you are only reading her name for the first time now, but chances are, in some capacity, you have benefited from what she accomplished.

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HEINEKEN UK AND THE THINKING DRINKERS JOIN FORCES TO ERADICATE POOR PINTS

Bar Magazine

Insight shows that 60% of Brits admit they have left a pub after one drink because they were unsatisfied with the quality of the serve [1]. To address this HEINEKEN UK has launched a new initiative to help UK pubs and bars serve quality pints, every time. Thinking Beer Service is made in collaboration with award-winning alcohol experts, writers and comedians, the Thinking Drinkers, aka Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham.

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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 New Amsterdam Vodka Holiday Mule

VinePair

Break out the rosemary sprigs and mule mugs for this holly-jolly drink that could become your go-to cocktail this winter.

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THE UKBG & JSS INNOVATIVE JAPANESE SPIRIT COMPETITION & MASTERCLASS RETURNS FOR ITS FOURTH YEAR

Bar Magazine

Taking place on 10th March , the competition returns to showcase the creativity and passion of the UKs leading bartenders. The competition is held by the UK Bartenders Guild in partnership with the Japanese Sake & Shochu Makers Association (JSS) , and is the fourth annual Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest held to celebrate the versatility and taste these unique spirits provide.

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In data: Vodka, RTDs set to drive Brazil spirits market growth

Just Drinks

Spirits sales in Brazil are forecast to rise by more than 4% a year in volume terms up to the end of 2028, with growth predicted across all categories.

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Bollinger renews Royal Warrant

Drinks International

Bollinger champagne has had its royal warrant renewed by King Charles marking 140 years of continuous supply to the Royal Household. Bollinger was first.

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WineGB predicts low volumes as 2024 harvest hit by weather

Just Drinks

Vintners in England and Wales are expected to see a small crop this year, according to provisional data from WineGB.

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Whiskey Review: Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

This review was originally published in May 2016, and updated in December 2024. This week we are reviewing a range of bottlings that are part of the Old Rip Van Winkle/Pappy Van Winkle lineup. We’ve so far checked out Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old , Van WinkleSpecial Reserve 12 Year Old and Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old. Is 20 Years Too Old For A Bourbon?

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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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Nestlé’s GLP-1 push takes in protein shots

Just Drinks

Nestls efforts to attract users of GLP-1 drugs in the US now include the launch of a range of protein shots.

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Zero alcohol sector to grow by $4 billion by 2028

Drinks International

The zero alcohol drinks market is expected to grow by $4 billion by 2028 according to new data from IWSR. Across 10 key markets, the no and low alcohol.

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Vranken-Pommery Monopole Group names Nathalie Vranken as new CEO

Just Drinks

Champagne house Vranken-Pommery Monopole Group has promoted deputy CEO Nathalie Vranken to CEO, replacing her husband Paul-Franois Vranken.

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Diageo fined �537k after distillery worker suffers severe burns

Drinks International

Johnnie Walker-owner Diageo has been fined £537,000 at Inverness Sheriff Court after a worker suffered severe burns at its Glenlossie Distillery near Elgin.

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Oatly to close Singapore facility as cost cuts continue

Just Drinks

Oatly plans to close its Singapore facility as part of a strategy to reduce costs and take the oat-drinks business into profitability.

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Camus opens single malt distillery in China

Drinks International

Whisky production has commenced at Guqi Distillery in Bozhou, China as part of a joint venture with French cognac producer Camus and Chinese baijiu maker Gujinggong.

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Kliro Capital Partners’ Fortitude Spirits Group appoints CEO

Just Drinks

UK-based spirits company Fortitude Spirits Group, owned by investment firm Kliro Capital Partners, has chosen Ed Cottrell as its new CEO.

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The Espresso di Parmigiano Cocktail at Folklore, Chicago

Chilled Magazine

The Unique Fusion of Folklore Chicago’s Espresso di Parmigiano. Folklore Chicago is recognized for its unique blend of Argentine cuisine and Mediterranean influences. The restaurants vision centers around Argentina’s rich culinary heritage, particularly its beef. According to owner Jenny Di Sapio, theyve incorporated a lot of Mediterranean flavors into their dishes because of the Italians, which have had a significant impact on Argentinas culture.

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Heineken rapped for Formula One zero-alcohol beer ad in UK

Just Drinks

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) did not uphold a complaint the ad might encourage drink driving.

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American Single Malt Whisky Is Finally an Official Spirits Category

VinePair

After years of deliberation, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) delivered a final rule today that officially recognizes American single malt whisky as a spirits category. Before this decision, there was no firm definition of what American single malt whisky was, or who could use the term of the label. But effective January 19, spirits that boast this title will have to adhere to specific production requirements.

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Yazoo maker FrieslandCampina to merge with dairy peer Milcobel

Just Drinks

Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina is set to merge with Belgian peer Milcobel, it has been announced.

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The 7 Best Rums to Gift This Holiday (2024)

VinePair

Rum is a vast spirits category. It can be made anywhere in the world, and depending on where it comes from and how its produced, it can take on a number of different profiles. Given how many variables are at play, shopping for a nice bottle can be intimidating for the untrained eye, but were here to lend a hand to anyone who might be in the market for some rum this December.

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Review: Mary Dowling Winter Wheat Bourbon

Drinkhacker

Last fall, Rabbit Hole launched a new bourbon line named for the Mother of Bourbon, the pioneering (and bootlegging) distiller Mary Dowling. The first offerings in the Dowling lineup included an impressive toasted double oak bourbon and one with a unique tequila cask finish, a nod to Marys distilling endeavors south of the border during Prohibition.

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Capturing California in Cocktails With Tone Arasa and Nicholas Torres of True Laurel

VinePair

After a year penning this column , its clear to me that weve entered a new golden age of cocktails. Good technique and advanced technology are approaching ubiquity more and more bars are adopting centrifuges and rotovaps , the line continues to blur between chef and bartender , and historic texts continue to be mined for use in a modern context. While the columns focus has primarily been New York City, where Im based, these trends are proving true around the country and around the world.

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Review: Oakside Cocktail Co. Manhattan

Drinkhacker

A fresh-made cocktail is always preferable, but life gets busy and sometimes we just dont feel like squeezing citrus or measuring ounces or even stirring, especially if its for a big group of friends or family. Large format pre-made cocktails are a good solution to this conundrum, but there still arent a lot of options out there. Michigans Oakside Cocktail Co. is one.

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Experience the Tastes and Talent of the Lowcountry at the Charleston Wine + Food Festival

VinePair

For 20 years, Charleston Wine + Food has been throwing the party of the year, bringing together chefs, winemakers, storytellers, foodies, and oenophiles from around the world for a five-day, multi-venue festival celebrating the culinary scene of Charleston and highlighting the talent and diversity of its food and beverage community. Next years event takes place March 59 (tickets are on sale now!

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Kevin Pietersen ventures into liquor industry

Spiritz

Kevin Pietersen, former England cricket captain, has entered the Indian liquor market with the launch of Dram Bell, a premium blended Scotch whisky. For this, he has partnered with Ardent Alcobev and Robert Castle Ltd, a subsidiary of Angus Dundee Distillers. Introduced in November in Maharashtra, Dram Bell is distilled, blended, and bottled by Angus Dundee in Scotland’s Highlands region.

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From Viral Trend to Party Staple: The Dirty Soda Gets a RumChata Holiday Glow-Up

VinePair

New Years Eve carries a unique kind of magic. Its the one night of the year thats all about looking back and moving forward, celebrating whats been and toasting to whats to come. Whether your plans involve an epic house party, an intimate gathering with close friends, or even just a quiet night with a couple of great drinks, theres one universal goal: to make the night memorable.

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From challenges to cheers

Spiritz

To make wine popular is the objective of Rajiv Seth and Mohammad Riyaz Khan, who have, despite all the challenges faced in setting up Uniwine Vintners (P) Limited, managed to create a niche across various states of India with their quality products. Though their path was riddled with umpteen challenges, the founders are committed to redefining the wine-drinking experience by creating innovative blends that appeal to both millennials and older generations, thereby pushing the boundaries of tradit

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Review: 2019 Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Drinkhacker

Tuscany’s Castiglion del Bosco has been preserved almost as-is for the last 400 years, at least in size. The 5000 acre estate now boasts a Michelin Star restaurant, private golf club, and of course a crack wine operation, where this Brunello di Montalcino is produced. I can’t comment on the golfing, but we did taste the wine: Do you like cherries?

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Diu bans liquor consumption at tourist spots

Spiritz

The Diu administration has issued an order banning alcohol consumption at major tourist destinations, including Ghoghla Beach, Nagoa Beach, Diu Fort and St. Paul’s Church, for the next 60 days. The notification issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita cites growing concerns over unruly behaviour by tourists under the influence of alcohol.

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Jim Beam’s Holiday Cocktails Are The Perfect Serves For Christmas

The Whiskey Wash

Jim Beam encourages you to celebrate Christmas with these holiday cocktails. All images credit to Jim Beam. Christmas is now just around the corner, and as we all begin to wind down for the holiday season, Jim Beam is sharing some festive cocktail recipes perfect for sipping whilst celebrating with family and friends. Using Jim Beams flagship expression and the recently revamped Jim Beam Black , you can make affordable and delicious winter cocktails and impress your guests with your mixology ski

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The Top 20 Whiskeys of 2024

Drinkhacker

One of these days the world of whiskey is going to stop giving us the embarrassment of riches weve become accustomed to, but for now, the train is still rolling along unabated, and it seems like every week we see a new whiskey that were falling in love with. As is always the case, we reviewed a ton of whiskey this year more than 400 different bottles, by my count and picking out our ten favorites was an incredibly difficult task.

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Gin inspired by India’s soil and soul

Spiritz

The concept of incorporating kinnows into OreGin was born out of a desire to craft a spirit that is deeply connected to India’s soil and traditions. Kinnow, a resilient citrus fruit native to Punjab, inspired the founders of Punjab Agri Export Corporation Limited to create a premium gin product due to its vibrant aroma, zest and the less-tapped potential it held for the spirits industry.

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High West and Casa Noble Unite for Groundbreaking Rye Release

The Whiskey Wash

The Noble Share is the result of a collaboration between High West and Casa Noble. Credit: High West Distillery High West Distillery has unveiled its latest innovation, The Noble Share, marking a historic first-time collaboration with luxury tequila producer Casa Noble. The limited-edition rye whiskey, priced at $174.99, represents a unique fusion of whiskey and tequila, with the Tequila cask finish imparting stunning flavors to High Wests whiskey.

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