PUNCH

AUGUST 6, 2024

Five years ago, the street food–inspired drink didn’t even exist. Now, riffs on the template are making their way around the globe, from CDMX to London and beyond.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2024

Our Drink of the Week is the I Luv It Punch co-created by singer and songwriter Camila Cabello with Bacardi. The drink is Camila’s fresh twist on the classic Rum Punch. It’s perfect for all your summer celebrations. Liqueur , Rum I Luv It Punch Ingredients 2 oz. Bacardi Superior ½ oz. St-Germain ½ oz. Passion Fruit Nectar ½ oz. lime juice 1 oz. coconut water Preparation Build all ingredients into a rocks glass filled with cubed ice.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

AUGUST 2, 2024

It’s August now— which means Oktoberfest season is underway! We saw the emergence of a very early version from 3 Sheeps back in late June (!) and Solemn Oath knows full well what you think about seasonal creep given the name of their Way Too Early Fest , which is where their Oktoberface just emerged a few days ago. Turns out it wasn’t really all that early.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2024

When it’s too hot to muster the energy to mix drinks, batching up a freezer cocktail to enjoy later can be just what summer ordered. In Freezer Door Cocktails: 75 Cocktails That Are Ready When You Are , James Beard Award–winning writer J.M. Hirsch presents several chilly options for those looking to venture beyond the freezer Martini , from classics like the Mai Tai to original cocktails like the Tequila Spritz.

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VinePair

AUGUST 26, 2024

Workers at Stone Brewing Company’s sprawling facilities in Richmond, Va. went public today with a union drive to secure higher pay, more consistent scheduling, and better working conditions. “We’re here to fight for jobs that are worth staying with as careers,” one worker told VinePair in a text exchange on the eve of the announcement. They requested anonymity to speak about the drive without fear of retaliation, noting that a vocally pro-union employee had recently been fired.

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Drinks International

AUGUST 28, 2024

Pernod Ricard has announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Almave, the non-alc blue agave-based spirit brand, co-founded by Formula One champion, Lewis Hamilton and Casa Lumbre’s Iván Saldaña.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

Boston semi-finalist winner Natasha Van Duser earns a spot in the Craft the Fun finals and is going to Austin, Texas!! “I wanted to compete in the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge with Deep Eddy Vodka because I love the idea of a competition being focused on fun. I got into bartending because I loved going to bars and having fun with the clientele and staff and I felt this competition embodied that playful spirit that got me into the industry,” says Van Duser.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

AUGUST 21, 2024

Hi, friends - happy Label Wednesday. One of these new labels took me on a journey down a rabbit hole of UK lager miscellanea, and you’re coming along for the ride, thanks to… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: Yes, that’s Wrexham as in Wales, as in the football club, and also as in the UK’s oldest lager brewery ( per their website ).

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

Sometimes, cocktail hour needs to be power hour. There are plenty of days when the end of the work day is best celebrated with a crisp beer, a glass of wine, or something else light and refreshing. But some days demand a little more oomph in the glass. Bonded bourbons and navy-strength gins and rums have filled that need for years. Now, a new tequila offers another way to scratch that higher-proof itch: El Tequileño Still Strength Blanco Tequila , this week’s Drink of the Week.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Scanning a bottle shop or menu for something other than your tried-and-true wine can be intimidating. With so many choices, it’s easy to throw in the towel and stick to the wines you know best. But while it may be tempting to turn to an old favorite, venturing off the beaten path and diving into the unknown may lead to discovering your new darling bottle.

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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

Just Drinks

AUGUST 23, 2024

Brown-Forman has scrapped its diversity and inclusion policies and ended its participation in an LGBTQ corporate equality index.

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PUNCH

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Best New Bartenders of 2024: These 10 talented individuals represent the future of bartending and the drinks industry.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2024

Our Drink of the Week is the Deanston Old Fashioned, a smooth, spiced, citrusy, classic cocktail with roots dating back to the 1800s. This delicious drink balances sweet, citrus, and bitter flavors. Whiskey The Deanston Old Fashioned Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Deanston Virgin Oak Whisky 1 cube brown sugar Dash Angostura bitters Splash water Preparation Muddle the sugar and Angostura bitters together in glass with splash of water.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

AUGUST 9, 2024

I can’t believe beer and spirits makers are still doing s**t like this. I really can’t. But apparently Spirit Water - the brewery and distillery in suburban Cary owned and operated by Tim Kovac , the creator of Not Your Father’s Root Beer — thinks it’s perfectly fine to promote a vodka called … Panty Dropper. WTF.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

From its Italian origins in the 19th century—when supposedly the soldiers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire would purportedly dilute the wines of the Veneto region with a splash (or spritz in German) of soda water—to the modern ubiquity of the Aperol Spritz, the loosely defined cocktail has proved its staying power. The spritz benefits from being as easy to make as it is to drink, with the name itself conjuring onomatopoeic refreshment and visions of leisurely days in sunny locales.

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VinePair

AUGUST 7, 2024

Oh, the India Pale Ale — bemoaned by many, beloved by more. And though people love to loathe them, IPAs are the current bread and butter of the American craft brewing industry. And whether they want to or not, almost every brewery in the nation carries one on tap. Part of the style’s success are its numerous substyles, which have allowed IPAs to straddle nearly every major beer category on the market.

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Just Drinks

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority has “initiated proceedings” against Coca-Cola HBC and other drinks groups over green claims on packaging.

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PUNCH

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Vampiro, a tequila drink from Jalisco, Mexico, is a refreshing, salty cocktail that's a local delicacy at street stalls.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2024

Santa Teresa 1796, Venezuela’s oldest and most-awarded super-premium rum, proudly introduces Santa Teresa 1796 Arabica Coffee Cask Finish. This uniquely rich expression is crafted with their time-honored Solera method, then patiently aged in casks that once held a mixture of rum and Arabica coffee enjoyed at their Hacienda. Now is your chance to try this creation for the first time yourself and savor an entirely new side to award-winning, triple-aged Santa Teresa 1796 Rum.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 18, 2024

We review Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2024), featuring 7-year and 17-year aged bourbons and finished in French brandy and cognac casks. (image via Limestone Branch) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

In the throes of a stubborn heat wave, one of the only things I want in my glass is an ice-cold, low-ABV spritz. They’re easy to make and to drink, and make even the stickiest summer evening a little bit breezier. Lately, I’ve been making spritzes with Le Moné aperitif wine from New York’s Finger Lakes region. Made with Meyer lemons and agave nectar, it’s tart and satisfyingly viscous, and the ABV clocks in at just 16%.

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VinePair

AUGUST 15, 2024

One of the main takeaways from “Castaway” and “Robinson Crusoe” is that being stranded alone on a deserted island would be — to put it lightly — a pretty dismal existence. Food isn’t a guarantee, inanimate objects become your only friends (looking at you, Wilson ), and you don’t know if or when you’ll ever be able to leave. Another losing quality in this scenario: Alcohol would likely be in short supply.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 29, 2024

For generations, consumers didn’t put much thought or concern into the ingredients of food and beverage. It’s only been relatively recently that consumers have taken a real interest in what makes up our culinary experiences. In generations past, imbibers didn’t care to know every minute detail of how their favorite brandy or whiskey was produced.

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PUNCH

AUGUST 20, 2024

Craft beer brewers like Stillwater Artisanal are making “postmodern”beers brewed for flavor instead of specific styles like lager or IPA.

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Mix That Drink

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Pumpkin Bourbon Smash is a fantastic seasonal twist on the Bourbon Smash. This fall cocktail blends the comforting flavors of pumpkin and spice with the rich notes of bourbon.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 11, 2024

With the use of modern equipment and tools as well as the availability of quality ingredients, the cocktail scenario in India is going through a transformation like never before. Yangdup Lama, Co-Founder, Sidecar, Cocktails & Dreams, Speakeasy, takes a look at what is happening in the high-end bars where patrons are being fussed over with new flavours and styles.

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PubClub

AUGUST 23, 2024

Clemson cheerleaders hope have a lot to cheer about with the Tigers against the Dawgs. Photo: Clemson Tigers. By The Pigskin Progosticator, PubClub.com’s College Football Columnist To grasp what is happening in college football today one has to take the “it’s almost the NFL now” approach. The tranfer portal, the NIL-fed milion-dollar offers for quarterbacks, West Coast teams playing in Midwestern and Eastern conferences and now a multi-team playoff that may not even rewar

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VinePair

AUGUST 15, 2024

In its new 2024 Alcoholic Drinks Report, brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance revealed the 10 most valuable wine and Champagne brands in the world. Despite a lot of doom and gloom surrounding the wine industry this year, this data suggests that many of the category’s biggest brands continue to show growth. Based on value, three out of the top four most-valued brands are Champagne producers, and all of the brands in the top four — Moët & Chandon , Chandon, and Veuve Clicquot , and Dom Pé

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 14, 2024

Say “honey” and I’m listening, whether we’re talking about breakfast or dessert. Or whiskey… as Nashville’s Nelson Brothers are the latest to take us into the world of honey as a finishing vessel for bourbon. Nelson Bros. Honey Cask starts with the company’s cask-strength Nelson Bros. Reserve Bourbon — a blend of sourced stock from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee — and then finishes it for anywhere between 3 and 15 months in special barrels

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PUNCH

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Fond de Culotte, also known as Suze-cass, is a bittersweet French aperitif of Suze and cassis that's available off-menu at Paris bars.

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Mix That Drink

AUGUST 20, 2024

Discover the timeless White Lady cocktail, a gin-based classic with a touch of elegance. Learn how to make this delightful drink, explore the benefits of adding egg white for a frothy texture, and find perfect food pairings.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 17, 2024

Brockmans Gin has announced a major step forward in its commitment to sustainability with the launch of its newly-designed, lightweight bottle. The newly designed bottle – used for Original, Orange Kiss and Agave Cut variations - will be highlighted on the JP-GTR stand at TFWA World Exhibition this year (Green L60), alongside an exciting new brand launch.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 6, 2024

We review 15 Stars Triple Cask II Fine-Aged Bourbon, a blend of Kentucky straight bourbons finished in cognac, rum, and apple brandy casks, aged 16 and 8 years. (image via 15 Stars) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way. 15 Stars, founded by father and son whiskey blenders Rick and Ricky Johnson, has made a name since coming online in 2022.

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VinePair

AUGUST 29, 2024

Saga Spirits Group will develop a $92.5 million distillery and tourism center at Edgewood, a 150-acre site in Versailles according to a Thursday press release from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s office. The project will include the creation of a distillery, a tasting room, a restaurant, visitor center, and events space. Wes Henderson, co-founder of Angel’s Envy Bourbon — which was purchased by Bacardi in 2015 for a reported $150 million — and CEO of the Saga Spirits Group (also known as TKC Di

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 15, 2024

To mark Feis Ile — Islay’s annual whisky festival — many of the island’s top Scotch producers release commemorative expressions. It’s a time when local distilleries often pull out the stops for (or at least have quite a bit of fun with) super-premium bottlings. In 2024, Bunnahabhain — Islay’s northernmost distillery — bottled two new whiskies for the occasion, including a 23 year old Scotch finished across three different cask types.

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