Have We Hunted the Beer Whale to Extinction?
PUNCH
APRIL 17, 2024
Just a few years ago, brewers could reliably expect hundreds of enthusiasts to swarm their special releases. Today, beer whales—and their attendant hype—are few and far between.
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Martini Trio at Smith & Mills Rockefeller Center
Chilled Magazine
APRIL 14, 2024
The newly opened downtown Tribeca location of Smith & Mills Rockefeller Center cocktail program, led by Robert Krueger, Beverage Director, offers several favorites like the Martini Trio that is just as aesthetic as it is delicious and is reflective of the new space: refined yet approachable. The trio includes Smith & Mills three Martini selections in a smaller form to create a delightful grouping of mini-tinis.
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Drink of the Week: Juliette Peach Liqueur
Imbibe Magazine
APRIL 19, 2024
Here in New York City, spring has been taunting us for weeks. For every gloriously warm and sunny day, we get three of rain and gusty winds. So when a particularly lovely Sunday hinted at the salvation of approaching summer, I leaned all the way in. The new Juliette Peach Liqueur served as my springboard to a warm-weather mindset. Its redolent aroma of ripe peaches immediately sent my thoughts to the summer farmers market.
This Week's Chicago-Centric Craft Beer Events & Socials: A Closure and an (Imminent?) Opening
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
APRIL 19, 2024
It’s been a while since we had one of these ( that we immediately believed , anyways) but we’re starting today’s email with a closure announcement. On Wednesday, Orkenoy, the Nordic-inspired brewpub near Humboldt Park, announced that they’d be closing this Sunday. If you enjoyed their beers, good news — they already have plans to keep popping up around town.
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
For Dave Arnold, No Ordinary Gin & Tonic Will Suffice
PUNCH
APRIL 16, 2024
The science-minded bartender found bubbly, crystalline perfection via force carbonation, distillation, clarification and more. (Don’t worry, he has an easy recipe, too.
Hey Bartenders, Enter Cardenxe’s Annual Bartender Contest and Get Creative with Sotol!
Chilled Magazine
APRIL 15, 2024
Hey bartenders, enter Cardenxe’s annual bartender contest now and get creative with Sotol! Deadline April 15th. [ RECAP ] & [ FULL VIDEO ] This May 29th, you are invited to express the poetry of this mystical Mexican spirit with Cardenxe’s Annual Bartender Contest. Cardenxe is a voyage in a bottle. It’s a sotol focused on reflecting its roots—the land and history of its home in Northern Mexico—transporting you there through every sip.
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This Week's New Beer Labels: Anchovies, Cicadas and BCBS Labels Emerge
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
APRIL 17, 2024
They teased us with the OG BCBS a month ago, but now Goose Island has sent through another array of Bourbon County Labels, which will be shared (along with my thoughts, considerations and educated guesswork) exclusively with our Premium Subscribers. We’ve also got two new non-beer products from two of the biggest Michigan breweries, a cool-looking new collab between big Minnesota and Chicago breweries, plus rainbows, camouflage and what could be the next Ultra Right Beer to hit the market.
The Best Blanco Tequilas Under $50
PUNCH
APRIL 15, 2024
The 5 best blanco tequilas for cocktails and sipping that are affordable and additive-free for cocktails like a Margarita or sipping.
The Michelada is Timeless for a Reason, Zing Zang Launches the Mix
Chilled Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
There are two things the world loves: Bloody Marys and Mexican beer. Zing Zang reminds us we can have the best of both worlds with their latest debut—the Michelada mix. Concentrated with flavor and as zesty as ever, this new mix doesn’t back down behind the bar. “As the #1 Bloody Mary brand, Zing Zang understands the art of crafting flavorful tomato-based cocktails with the perfect zing,” says E.G.
A Quick Guide to Anaerobic Coffee
Imbibe Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
You’ll often see comparisons drawn between anaerobically processed coffee and natural wine. But the parallels extend beyond the familiar flavor notes—chiefly, to the level of confusion surrounding the name and process that was also seen in the early days of the natural wine boom. “Anaerobic processes have been used as a fermentation tool in the beer and wine industries for a very long time.
This Week's Beer News: Pre-CBC Edition
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
APRIL 15, 2024
To the industry members of our audience, I wish you good luck surviving next week’s Craft Brewers Conference in beautiful Las Vegas. I want to believe at least one person reading this is already packing for a visit to Fremont Street, so allow me one recommendation: Atomic Liquors. All due respect to Anthony Bourdain, but it’s way better than the Double Down Saloon , IMHO.
Bring Back the Universe
PUNCH
APRIL 18, 2024
The Universe, a tropical cocktail from the 1970s, makes a comeback at New York bar Sunken Harbor Club featuring Midori, rum and aquavit.
Protected: Win Up to $2000 and a Trip to Tales in Mango Shotta’s Paint the Town Mango Cocktail Competition
Chilled Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
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Where to Drink in San Antonio, Texas
Imbibe Magazine
APRIL 16, 2024
Despite its long-proffered prompt to “remember the Alamo,” San Antonio often still slips into the shadow of other Texas cities—this, despite being the second-most-populous and oldest chartered civil settlement in the state. “I think people underestimate San Antonio in all aspects of food and drink,” laments Diego Galicia, the chef and co-owner (with Rico Torres) of the locally beloved restaurant Mixtli.
The Cult of Eisbock (and Why Most American Breweries Will Never Be Able to Make It)
VinePair
APRIL 18, 2024
If you were a somewhat rebellious teenager and happened to replace some of your parents’ vodka with water from time to time, you may have discovered that alcohol and water freeze at different temperatures. Alternatively, if you were a late-19th-century German brewmaster, you might have observed this phenomenon and seen opportunity. Enter the eisbock, the big, bold, booze-adjacent beer that is almost unheard of in American breweries.
Yuzu Cocktails Made Simple
PUNCH
APRIL 19, 2024
Yuzu juice is easier than ever to use in cocktails now, thanks to bottled fresh juice and preserves. Here are the best recipes to try it in.
Get Ready for Martini Week! Coming May 20th – May 26th
Chilled Magazine
APRIL 15, 2024
Are you ready for Martini Week, May 20th to 26th? No matter if you like it dry or dirty, shaken or stirred, it’s your week to celebrate. The Martini. It’s a cocktail just as international as its admirers, and just as sexy as some too (Sean Connery in Goldfinger anyone?) Its legacy stands out from the cocktail crowd. It’s classy, yet a chameleon.
Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s 12-Year-Old Batch 2
The Whiskey Wash
APRIL 18, 2024
We review Jack Daniel’s 12-Year-Old Batch 2, the latest iteration of this particular Daniel’s age-stated Tennessee whiskey. (image via Jack Daniel’s) 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.
These Are the Top 50 Craft Breweries of 2023
VinePair
APRIL 16, 2024
On Tuesday, the Brewers Association (BA) released its annual overview of the craft brewing industry and a list of the 50 top-producing craft brewing companies of 2023. Last year, the number of U.S. craft breweries reached an all-time high, with 9,683 operational across all 50 states and Washington D.C. That figure included 2,071 microbreweries, 3,467 brewpubs, 3,900 taproom breweries, and 245 regional craft breweries.
The Pornstar Martini’s Got Company
PUNCH
APRIL 15, 2024
7 Pornstar Martini cocktail recipes that riff on the vodka and passion fruit drink, from a Daiquiri crossover to a frozen variation.
National Liquor Retailors Applaud Chilled Media for creating the Bartender Seal of Approval – Last Day to Enter!
Chilled Magazine
APRIL 19, 2024
The Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval resonates with the spirits industry and consumers. When consumers walk through a liquor store unsure of what to buy, bottles endorsed by bartenders proudly displaying a Bartender Seal of Approval shelf talker, stands out and is more likely to purchased. “There are a lot of other competitions out there that give a numerical rating or silver and gold medals, but at the end of the day, what do they really mean to consumers.?
Liquor industry crisis in Telangana affects excise revenues
Spiritz
APRIL 19, 2024
For the first time since Telangana came into being in 2014, there has been a reduction in monthly excise income growth in the state, which can be attributed to the southern state’s ongoing liquor industry crisis. The cumulative growth of liquor income of Telangana was only 3 percent in the 2023-24 financial year as compared to 19 percent cumulative growth of liquor income of the state, in the 2022-23 financial year.
The 10 Most Popular Sauvignon Blanc Brands in the World
VinePair
APRIL 14, 2024
Native to France yet practically synonymous with New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular white wines in the world, and for good reason. The versatile white has incredible range depending on where it’s produced. In its home country, Sauvignon Blanc — known as Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume, if grown within those regions — tends to have an herbaceous minerality, while those hailing from New Zealand deliver tropical fruit flavors and intense acidity.
Pils Head? Rauchbier Fan? Saison Stan? There’s a Fest for That.
PUNCH
APRIL 19, 2024
As attendance declines at the industry’s giant, one-size-fits-all festivals, a growing roster of more niche events have sprung up in their place.
USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by DIAGEO Heads to Denver, CO to Host 2024 National Finals
Chilled Magazine
APRIL 19, 2024
The nation’s top 30 mixologists will compete for the title of the U.S. Bartender of the Year for the competition’s 12th season! Finalists from the country’s West, Central and East regions will gather in Denver, CO from June 1 to June 4. They will participate in three national challenges aiming for the opportunity to compete in the Top 10 Finals.
Satan's Whiskers named best bar in UK
Drinks International
APRIL 16, 2024
Satan’s Whiskers took the title of Best Bar in the UK at the CLASS Bar Awards 2024, which took place last night (16 April) at Battersea Arts Centre in London.
The 15 Best Winery Hotels to Book in 2024
VinePair
APRIL 14, 2024
From tasting rooms and vineyard tours to wine bars to dinner pairings, there are lots of ways to experience wine country. But if you want to take the vacation’s dedication to wine to the next level, it’s time to factor lodging into the equation. Wineries that double as hotels are a great way to fully immerse yourself in the region, so you can sleep just steps away from the action.
The Macallan M 2023 arrives in India
Spiritz
APRIL 19, 2024
The Macallan has announced the prestigious The Macallan M 2023 in India from its M Collection, which is a meticulously crafted, age statement whisky that embodies the legacy of craftsmanship and distinctive brand character, reflecting The Macallan’s unique and exceptional spirit. This launch represents The Macallan’s steadfast dedication to excellence, celebrating each of the brand’s six pillars – natural colour, mastery, curiously small spirit stills, The Estate, exceptional oak casks, an
Whiskey Review: Fierce & Kind Bourbon
The Whiskey Wash
APRIL 19, 2024
We review Fierce & Kind Bourbon, an over two-year-old whiskey made by a California-based, socially conscious driven spirits brand. (image via Fierce & Kind) 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.
Loews Launches ‘Free Spirited’ Beverages
Cheers
APRIL 17, 2024
Loews Hotels & Co. on April 10 announced the debut of the Free Spirited by Loews Hotels program for guests who choose to imbibe less or not at all. The brand-wide offering of handcrafted low- and no-ABV beverage options will showcase on-site mixology talent using locally sourced ingredients and unique flavor combinations, the company says. Beverage selections will differ at each property, reflecting the availability of local suppliers, popular flavors in the region and the creativity of the
The 20 Best Supermarket Wines for Under $20
VinePair
APRIL 19, 2024
While we typically recommend supporting local wine shops, wine can sometimes end up being a necessary, last-minute addition to your grocery list. Even though there are some states that don’t allow the sale of wine in grocery stores or Costcos — we’re looking at you, New York — shoppers can reliably find a few friendly faces at most supermarkets across the country.
EC seizes liquor in J&K ahead of polls
Spiritz
APRIL 18, 2024
The Election Commission of India has informed that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies worth over Rs. 4 crore were seized in Jammu and Kashmir by the authorities, According to the data provided by EC, cash worth Rs 1.2 crores, liquor worth Rs 63 lakh, drugs worth Rs 2.35 crore, precious metals worth Rs 25,800 crore, and freebies and other items worth Rs 5.59 lakh were seized in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the elections on the anvil.
Master of Malt To Celebrate First Annual World Dram Day This April
The Whiskey Wash
APRIL 18, 2024
Some of the drams on offer for World Dram Day. Credit: Drinks By The Dram Spirits retailer, Master of Malt has teamed up with Drinks By The Dram to launch World Dram Day, to be celebrated annually on the last Thursday in April. The inaugural World Dram Day will be celebrated on April 25th, 2024. With the global recognition of whisky as a luxury asset increasing, it is becoming more and more expensive to buy old and rare whiskies on a budget, especially for drinkers.
Review: Savage & Cooke Bloody Butcher and Howling Mob Bonded Bourbons
Drinkhacker
APRIL 13, 2024
The recently rebranded and relaunched Savage & Cooke whiskey brand just got its first line extensions with the arrival of a new Bottled in Bond Series. These two whiskeys are both built around heirloom corn varietals designed to showcase the grain above all else. We got a very early look at these whiskeys, so let’s dive in to see how they fare.
Sweet Red Wine Types: A Beginners Guide
VinePair
APRIL 18, 2024
Most of the time, if you’re reaching for a red wine — whether it be Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , or Pinot Noir — it will fall under the “dry” category. Even if a wine is fruit-forward in character like Gamay or Grenache , that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s sweet. But there are several styles of red wine that are specifically made to be sweet for when that dessert craving strikes.
Whiskies embodying traditional Japanese craftsmanship
Spiritz
APRIL 15, 2024
The House of Suntory has released two travel retail-exclusive Japanese whiskies: Yamazaki Peated Malt Spanish Oak and Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak. The two expressions are from the 2024 Kogei Collection, and aim to showcase the fusion of peated malt and Spanish oak. The word ‘kogei’ can be translated as ‘traditional Japanese craftsmanship’. Yamazaki Peated Malt Spanish Oak offers creamy notes of dark mocha, raisins and almonds.
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