VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As anyone who has tried to jury rig a cocktail using only whats available in their hotel room knows, its very hard to mix up a decent drink without the proper tools. When setting up your home bar , certain tools like a good cocktail shaker and Hawthorne strainer are obvious pickups. Other bespoke bar utensils, like the bar spoon , might not seem quite as important but have utilities that are revealed after extended practice and use.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The 5 best Japanese whisky bottles under $75 to try right now, from Suntory Toki to Nikka Coffey Grain to Mars.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Our Drink of the Week is the RumChata Peppermint Snow Cap. The RumChata Peppermint Snow Cap is an easy-to-prep shot perfect for serving at your festive holiday parties. Liqueur RumChata Peppermint Snow Cap Ingredients 1 oz. RumChata Peppermint Bark 1 oz. White Chocolate Liqueur Candy Cane (for garnish) Preparation Add white chocolate liqueur to a shot glass, then top with RumChata Peppermint Bark and enjoy!

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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.

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The good news? Well, it sorta got a bit easier to run a brewery this year, depending on how you look at things. That’s because there’s less competition from other breweries, which is the bad news coming from the Brewers Association last week. Their “Year in Beer” recap post made it official: More breweries closed than opened this year, dropping to 9,736 by their count.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The 10 most popular cocktail recipes of 2024 include a Pia Colada Milk Punch, Margarita Soda, White Mezcal Negroni and other easy drinks.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2024

December 24th isnt just Christmas Eve; its also National Eggnog Day! The holidays bring plenty of family gatheringswhich means plenty of family. It’s the perfect occasion to enjoy Ole Smoky Shine Nog, a unique twist on a classic recipe featuring exceptional moonshine. Navigate the season’s chaos with the moonshine on its own or spice things up with their Hot Java Nog!

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Coca-Cola Company has signed an agreement to acquire Billson's Beverages, an Australian producer of ARTD beverages.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 16, 2024

What cocktail, wine and spirit trends should go in 2025? We asked drinks professionals for their takes on the best and worst fads.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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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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

Drinks International

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Isle of Barra Distillers has officially started construction on its new distillery in Castlebay on the Isle of Barra, Scotland. The £12m distillery will.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The European Union (EU) should enhance existing policy tools and bolster wine growers' resilience to safeguard the sector's future.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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

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VinePair

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In early October, whiskey writer Frank Dobbins III visited Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Ky., and posted about it on Instagram. He joined master distiller Drew Kulsveen for a behind-the-scenes tour. He spoke admirably of the distillerys expansion effort. He wrote glowingly of its proprietary 11-year-old distillate. Yet all the commenters on Dobbins post wanted to talk about was an egg salad sandwich.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The India Bartender Week (IBW) is scheduled to take place in Gurugram from February 20-27, 2025. Inspired by the recently launched New York Bartender Week, IBW has been brought to life by industry luminaries Vikram Achanta, Minakshi Singh, and Yangdup Lama and is poised to be a transformative movement for the country’s bar industry, blending creativity, tradition, and modern innovation.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Which of our features and comment coverage on the global drinks industry caught your eye this year?

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Drinks International

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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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VinePair

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Mezcal Derrumbes Oaxacas light smokiness combined with Amaro Montenegro's bitter orange and clove create this cozy cocktail.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Diageo has declined to comment on a report the UK group plans to sell its Croc vodka following the end of a tie-up with Sean Diddy Combs.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Romance Cocktail combines Tia Maria, Irish cream, and dark creme de cacao for a sweet dessert drink that pairs beautifully with chocolate treats.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

2024 was a great year for cocktails, and now, thanks to new data from research firm CGA by NIQ, we finally know which ones reigned supreme at bars and restaurants this year. The Cocktail Sales Tracker, which uses data from CGA an on-premise research consultancy that analyzes food and beverage businesses provides quarterly insights into drinks trends across the U.S. based on real sales figures.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Elijah Craig Whiskey is a big name in bourbon. Its an American whiskey that has proved to be a reliable, versatile, affordable sipper and a bartender’s go-to for Old Fashioneds and Manhattan cocktails. Its a suitably sublime flagship for the Heaven Hill Distillery where its made. In this guide, well dig into the secrets of how Elijah Craig Whiskey is made, explore the history of The Father of Bourbon who gave the brand its name, and explain why maturation is more than oak and time.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Colruyt, the Belgium-based grocer, has paused deliveries of a clutch of JDE Peets coffee products amid a dispute over price.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Find a variety of tasty cocktails ideal for Super Bowl celebrations, from refreshing lemonade drinks to fruity blends that your guests will love.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Three ingredients, three steps, one fabulously festive cocktail. Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon Whiskey yields a cocktail thats spicy cozy.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Christmas and cocktails are a match made in Holiday season heaven. They go together like jingle and bells, snowmen and carrots, or Buddy the Elf and sugar. If youre looking to inspire as much joy as Santa or glass of soul-southing eggnog, then we have the perfect holiday line up for all the mixologists in your life: from the one who knows the exact shaker theyll be using to make their next cocktail to the ones who are a more casual mixologist.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Gregory Hall, founder of Virtue Cider, has repurchased the farmhouse cider brand from AB InBev's US arm for an undisclosed sum.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Since my brother Gordon and I launched our blending house, Turntable Spirits , last spring, we have released eleven whiskies. More important than the number of blends weve gotten to market, though, are the lessons weve learned along the way. Lessons about blending, branding, and marketing. About what it takes to succeed as an independent entity in a fiercely competitive industry.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

This spiked peppermint hot chocolate is the ultimate indulgent treat no matter the time of year! Sip on this while cozied up by the fire watching a movie to take your holiday evenings up a notch. The combination of classic hot chocolate paired with peppermint vodka creates a one-of-a-kind adult cocktail. Ingredients: 6 oz. Water 2 tbsp. Hot Cocoa Mix tsp.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The UK Competition and Markets Authority and European Commission have cleared Carlsberg's 3.3bn ($4.2bn) acquisition of Britvic.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 14, 2024

The Willett Pot Still Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon is presented in a beautiful decanter, but how does the bourbon hold up?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 14, 2024

For Islay’s 2024 Feis Ile festival, Bunnahabhain released two special editions. David reviewed the first of these a few months ago, and I’m bringing you thoughts on number two, a 14-year-old single malt aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in ruby Port hogsheads (time unstated). Bunnahabhain, which is typically sherried, can often present with a somewhat sharp, musty nose, but the use of Port helps to elevate that into a new dimension, showcasing raisins and cinnamon, but filtered

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