PUNCH

APRIL 4, 2024

The best craft beer breweries in 2024, from a minimalist operation serving lagers to the brewers making IPAs that spotlight regional flavors.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Long a figure on the international cocktail stage, Agostino “Ago” Perrone has amassed a list of awards and accolades so lengthy it would break the bounds of any standard CV. From his native Italy to his longtime home in London and beyond, Perrone has built his career on not just cocktails, but the art of hospitality. Since he took the helm of The Connaught Bar in 2008, his dedication to both substance and service has garnered the bar regular recognition as one of the world’s best.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

APRIL 1, 2024

Is it possible for a bar to feel like “a secret” when it operates just steps from one of Chicago’s biggest tourist destinations and one of the most well-attended parks in baseball? Somehow, Lucky Dorr does — at least for me. Sitting in the literal shadow of Wrigley Field, Lucky Dorr has poured a vast array of exclusive beers made in collaboration with local breweries for years, and somehow manages to also survive a months-long annual seasonal closure that most other bars

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

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. As April unfolds and our surroundings begin to blossom, the world of cocktails changes. The need for sweet, floral, and refreshing drinks begins to take over. Say goodbye to mulled wine and warming cocktails, and say hello to spring libations.

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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

PUNCH

APRIL 2, 2024

Nine easy cocktail recipes made with Midori, a Japanese melon liqueur, from a simple tequila drink to a three-ingredient sour.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

You may have noticed the increasing prevalence of wines from regions like Galicia or Catalunya on wine lists, or even the spate of locales leaning fully Spanish. In our March/April issue , Jennifer Fiedler explores the growing wave of Spanish wine bars and restaurants. Sommeliers and beverage directors are finding inspiration in Spain’s relatively recent wine renaissance, from the revival of indigenous varietals to boundary-pushing new styles.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

With longer days and warmer temperatures, there’s no better time to start gathering up some delicious summer cocktail recipes! From classic favorites like mojitos and mai-tais to innovative concoctions featuring seasonal ingredients, Ron Barceló has got you covered. Check out the roundup below! It’s time for a mai-tai! Nothing says tropical vacation quite like a tiki cocktail which is why Ron Barcelo felt destined to bring forth a tiki experience that can be made from every inch of the globe.

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PUNCH

APRIL 2, 2024

The Champs-Élysées, a cocktail recipe featuring yellow Chartreuse and brandy, is revived at New York restaurant Libertine with modern twists.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2024

Allan Katz loves bartending. Since the late ‘90s when he used to lobster claw bottles to speed-pour Long Island Iced Teas at TGI Fridays, he’s been hooked on the rush of delivering liquid happiness. But these days he can’t spend more than a few hours at a time behind the bar before needing to be relieved. His medical history — over a decade of invasive surgeries, physical therapy, painkillers, workers’ comp claims, and disability leaves — fits the profile of someone twice his age.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

APRIL 5, 2024

Breaking this afternoon: Goose Island just announced that we’re less than a month away from their new Salt Shed brewpub: The opening date is set for May 3rd To the 34% of people who answered our poll in February saying yes, I think it’ll open this year, congratulations: You were right! One good poll deserves another, right? April is a busy month, so let’s get straight to our… First up: Tomorrow morning, The Beer Temple will sell tickets to this year’s Cantillon Zwan

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

As the Official Vodka of Coachella, Absolut is doubling down on its “Born to Mix” DNA by bringing its footprint beyond the festival grounds and presenting an exclusive limited-time series “Mixing It Up: Cosmos & Culture” in AbsolutLAND. This collaborative series includes weekly video interviews on the latest trends and cinematic hybrid content that seamlessly blends the physical spirit of Coachella with a digital Absolut experience for worldwide engagement.

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PUNCH

APRIL 5, 2024

At the Bamboo Room in Chicago, the humble banana is clarified, freeze-dried and frozen to create a layered take on a classic.

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VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

Twenty years ago, an unassuming indie picture completely upended the wine world. As for the cool, quiet hills and valleys in which the film was set? It would never be the same. “ Sideways ” was an unexpected smash hit. Released in October of 2004, it went on to rake in a genre-busting $70 million in the U.S. and about $110 million worldwide at the box office during its run.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

APRIL 3, 2024

Here’s something most people don’t know about me: One of my favorite buildings in Chicago is the Monadnock Building. 1 It’s the tallest load-bearing brick construction on Earth (so sayeth Wikipedia , anyways), and it’s just such an unapologetic, imposing beast of a structure. I’ve also always loved this part of the South Loop, a chronically underappreciated area that’s home to beloved nearby bars and restaurants like the Sky Ride Tap and Chicken Planet. 2 A bi

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

What better way to celebrate the vibrant energy of Spring than with a refreshing Gin cocktail? These 5 libations from Malfy Gin and Monkey 47 Gin are not only easy to make, but they’re also delicious transitions from the heavier, warmer drinks of winter. Check them out below! Gin , Liqueur Malfy Gin Margarita Ingredients 2 parts Malfy Gin Arancia 3/4 part Lime Juice 1/2 part Agave Syrup 1/2 part Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto Preparation Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker and shake to combin

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PUNCH

APRIL 1, 2024

Emoliente Piteado, a pisco cocktail from Lima, Peru, is a spiked version of the herbal brew served by the city’s iconic street carts.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 1, 2024

We review Chattanooga Whiskey White Port Cask Finished, a custom blend created from three bourbon mash bills and aged for five years, including two in ex-white port casks from Portugal. (image via Chattanooga Whiskey) Editor’s Note: The party behind this whisky gave us a review sample. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

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Spiritz

APRIL 1, 2024

Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) has confirmed that its new ICONiQ White Whisky has reached a sales figure of 2 million cases of 9 litres each in March 2024, despite current availability in only 70 percent of its operational segment. Further market launches of the product will commence from April 2024. ICONiQ White Whisky is a blend of imported Scotch malts aged in bourbon oak casks, blended with select matured malts and Indian grain spirits.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Jeptha Creed Distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky, epitomizes the “Ground to Glass” ethos, run by the mother-daughter team of Joyce and Autumn Nethery. The distillery was born from Autumn’s father’s vision to blend his agricultural roots with Kentucky’s spirit. After years in industrial distillation, Autumn’s mother transitioned to teaching and eventually became the CFO of her father’s various ventures, fueled by his entrepreneurial drive.

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PUNCH

APRIL 3, 2024

The Yayo, a gin and vermouth cocktail from Casa Camacho in Madrid, Spain, has become an underground classic drink in the city.

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Drinks International

APRIL 2, 2024

Brown-Forman has launched its own distribution business in Japan to bring its distribution in-house for the first time since entering the market in the 1970s.

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Spiritz

APRIL 1, 2024

This is the first time a product from Japan has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag In India. The product is named Nihonshu/Japanese sake. India’s Geographical Indications (GI) Registry awarded the GI certificate to the product on 1st April 2024. In 2022, the Embassy of Japan, New Delhi, filed an application seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Nihonshu/Japanese sake, an alcoholic beverage.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Enter the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Now. Deadline for entry April 20, 2024. Juliette Liqueur is the world’s only ultra-premium artisanal peach liqueur, handmade with 100% natural ingredients, made from Peche de vigne—small intensely aromatic peaches. Full of complex flavors and aromas, Juliette inspires an endless array of cocktails. “We introduced Juliette, the world’s first artisanal, ultra-premium peach liqueur, in 2023 and have been very pleased with how the spirits community has embr

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PUNCH

APRIL 5, 2024

Nine easy cucumber cocktail recipes, including a spicy Margarita, gin sour, refreshing highball, mezcal mule and more.

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Drinks International

APRIL 3, 2024

English sparkling wine producer has announced an agreement in principle to purchase The Lakes Distillery in a deal worth £71 million. The deal includes.

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Spiritz

APRIL 2, 2024

Diageo India, under its ‘Learning for Life’ programme, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Skill Council for People with Disabilities (SCPwD) to train 300 persons with disability (PwD). The Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPwD) will train 300 students in food and beverage services, under Diageo India’s ‘Learning for Life’ programme.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Education and consults for some of the largest beverage companies in the world. He also created “The Imbible” series of long-running musicals about the history of cocktails and spirits. anthonycaporale.com. “You make all your money at the bar.” I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve heard this old chestnut, though tellingly never once from a restaurateur.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2024

We review The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey, a blended American whiskey tied to a distilling reverend that’s filtered through maple charcoal and bottled at 90 proof. (image via Call Family Distillers) Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

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Drinks International

APRIL 1, 2024

Mexican federal authorities in Guadalajara conducted a raid at a home belonging to Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin, the husband-and-wife founders of Tequila Matchmaker.

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VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

Starting off your morning with a proper cup of coffee can make or break your day, and getting a freshly brewed cup from a familiar face just sets the right tone. That’s why it’s important to have a trusty local coffee shop nearby. While coffee drinkers can find their caffeine fix almost anywhere in the U.S. nowadays, there’s a reason patrons still flock to their beloved regional chains.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Strong Water Anaheim has officially been named a 2024 James Beard Award nominee for “Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program”! As the only nominated concept in Orange County on the esteemed list , owners Ying Chang and Robert Adamson are honored to represent the local community on such a global stage! Strong Water, founded by Ying Chang and Robert Adamson, is a nautical-themed restaurant and bar in Anaheim, CA.

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Spiritz

APRIL 1, 2024

Rouse Avenue Court sent Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till 15th April in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had asked for fifteen days of judicial custody of Kejriwal, citing his non-cooperative behaviour. The CM was produced in Rouse Avenue Court as his custody ended today.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 2, 2024

Slane co-founder Alex Conyngham talks future expansion plans, and the upcoming opportunities and challenges facing Irish whiskey.

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Whiskey 125

Cheers

APRIL 2, 2024

Three years after originally discontinuing the product, Patron has brought back the popular Patron XO Cafe for a limited, one-time release. Patron XO Cafe contains the brand’s silver tequila, blended with Arabica bean coffee sourced from the states of Veracruz and Chiapas. The result is a liqueur with aromas and flavors of fresh coffee, vanilla, chocolate and light tequila, the company reports, with a sweet taste, rather than dry.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

In 2006, three celebrities stepped out for a night of clubbing and unknowingly made pop culture history. Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Britney Spears comprised what the New York Post dubbed “Bimbo Summit” marking a bygone era of glamorous booze-fueled debauchery. At the center of this wave sat the VIP section where celebrities, athletes, and their entourages gathered around luxury tables stocked with ice buckets of seemingly infinite supplies of Champagne and spirits.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 2, 2024

Story by Cara Devine. Cara is our Melbourne-based drinks writer. She is the manager of Bomba in Melbourne and the face and talent behind the cocktailing YouTube channel Behind the Bar. You can email her at behindthebarchannel@gmail.com While many city dwellers may dream of moving to an idyllic coastal town, very few have the gumption to actually make it happen.

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