PUNCH

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Served warm or iced, this spin on the rum-based Ponche de Crème, kicked up with fennel and cardamom, has become my winter go-to.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Crafted by Coltivare’s Beverage Director Morgan Weber, the Cherry Bounce Hot Toddy is a sweet and spicy warm beverage inspired by combining a traditional hot toddy and cherry bounce, a cherry-infused bourbon liqueur popular in North Carolina where Executive Chef/Co-Owner Ryan Pera grew up. The cherry bounce liqueur, which is made up of fresh cherries, white sugar, and bourbon, will infuse from now until about December and will then be ready to be used in the cocktail.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Espresso Martini , Spanish Coffee , and Irish Coffee paved the way for coffee’s prolific use in cocktails. And while these classics are still as popular as ever, modern coffee cocktails have evolved to incorporate everything from drip coffee to infusions, syrups, and cold-brew concentrate. Here are creative recipes to explore. Brewed Coffee Apapacho Café Apapacho, which translates to “a warm hug,” combines hot coffee with bourbon and vermouth rosso and is topped with freshly whipped cr

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

I appreciate you opening this email. I know it’s Cyber Monday and you’re receiving an onslaught of marketing slop today. I am not going to try to sell you anything here — I am simply going to say thank you to the growing number of both free and Premium Subscribers that continue to keep this newsletter going. Your support is so, so very appreciated and I love having the opportunity to interact with so many beer lovers from around the Midwest and beyond.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As part of our “What We’re Hearing” about Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival at Atlantis (NPIWFF) content series, we are counting the days until the annual event in March 2025! The five-day celebration of food, wine, spirits, and Bahamian-culture attracts all sorts of talent from celebrity chefs to connoisseurs. We ask Zing Zang CEO Brent Albertson about his experience at NPIWFF.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This easy saffron Martini recipe is a festive freezer cocktail for a crowd, making it ideal for holiday entertaining.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 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. And just like that, we are getting ready to close out on another year. December is always jam-packed with chaos between last-minute shopping, holiday parties, and NYE celebrations.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In the immortal words of James Bond, “Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred.” It’s a drink order that appears in multiple 007 flicks. Not only does it sound cool, but it’s made the specific request feel like a thing of class and sophistication in popular parlance. However, what those movie clips don’t show is the bartender’s eye roll when preparing the drink.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The Himachal government has doubled the cost of serving liquor at weddings and other ceremonies, increasing the permit fee from Rs 600 to Rs 1,200. As per the norms, after complying with the set procedures and fee payment, applicants will be eligible to keep six crates each of whisky and beer at the venue. For an unlimited liquor quota, the permit fee has been fixed at Rs 1,700.

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Gastronom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Last Updated on December 2, 2024 by Leah Hall Exploring some Christmas Pop Up Bar experiences around Omaha, and around the country! Lots of fun around these Christmas Cocktails that are perfect for the spirit of the holiday! ‘Tis the season for holiday pop up bars! Two locations in Omaha have temporarily transformed their … The post Christmas Pop Up Bar Experiences appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Happy National Apple Pie Day! Ole Smoky’s Apple Pie Moonshine offers a delightful blend of flavors that evokes the comforting taste of warm apple pie on a chilly evening, going down as smoothly as the real thing. This holiday season, why not savor this delicious moonshine in a cozy Hot Toddy recipe? Moonshine Hot Toddy Ingredients 2 oz. Ole Smoky® Apple Pie (70) Moonshine 3 oz.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Sometimes, a storied distillery happens upon “lost” casks in their warehouses. More rare, perhaps, is when they find lost casks in someone else’s possession. That’s the official, press-release emphasized story behind Bunnahabhain’s newest 40 year expression, which recently hit the American market alongside its 30 year old offering.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Nikka Whisky has launched Nikka Nine Decades on the occasion of their 90th anniversary. This unique blend consists of whiskies distilled over the past nine decades since the 1940s, comprising over 50 components from six Nikka-owned distilleries. Nikka carefully selected the oldest single malt stocks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, along with whisky from Ben Nevis in Scotland, new grain from Moji and Satsuma Tsukasa, and aged grain whisky from Nishinomiya.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Aspinal of London makes personalized hip flasks, which can be a great personalized whisky gift for your loved one. Credit: Aspinal of London In an age where online shopping makes gift-giving almost too easy, finding something truly personal can feel like a challenge. If you’re looking to go beyond the ordinary and give a gift with real thought and meaning, whisky offers a fantastic opportunity to create something unique and memorable.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

There are few distilleries with a history ahead of its time like Nonino. The grappa distillery has long been female-led since Silvia Milocco Nonino became Italy’s first master distiller in the 1940s, shortly after she mightily began running the distillery following the death of her husband, the third-generation Antonio Nonino. “Silvia’s story changed the course of our family history at a time when women in Italy were expected to stay home, not run distilleries,” says Francesca Nonino, 6th genera

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 1, 2024

L-R: Dave Spanton, Lucy Yaffa, Tracy Yaffa & Amy Spanton Yaffa Media, one of Australia’s largest independent media companies whose portfolio includes AdNews, Food & Drink Business and Ragtrader, has acquired Spanton Media Group and all its assets, including industry-leading title Australian Bartender magazine and the Sydney Bar Week events. Yaffa Media is celebrating 100 years of independent operation in 2025, and this acquisition represents positive growth for the next century.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Bombay Sapphire on November 13 revealed a new collaboration with British designer Thomas Heatherwick to create a bespoke Gin & Tonic glass, perfect for making a Bombay Sapphire & Tonic. The Gin & Tonic glass will be available as part of a beautiful gift set alongside a limited-edition bottle of Bombay Sapphire, offering gin lovers the first chance to own one of Heatherwick’s unique designs.

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

BARTENDER ® 2024 Calendar issue BARTENDER® 2024 Calendar issue featuring new cocktails recipes each day of the year from Philters, Four Pillars Gin, Stranahan’s, Cointreau, Tanteo Tequila, Coco Lopez, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ole Smoky Distillery, Goslings Rum, Licor 43, Vermouth Giardino, Absinthe Absente.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

How does one plot a bar program that compliments a seafood restaurant? Just ask Kevin D’Antonio, the Beverage Director at Miami’s esteemed Klaw. At the popular waterside restaurant which consistently tops lists of the best restaurants in the sunny south Florida city, the stylish space is a seafood-focused haven. Walk in and you’ll see a large tank full of live lobster.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Sustainability is increasingly quoted as an important consideration for modern consumers, especially with Gen Z and young Millennial drinkers. These groups are also increasingly likely to experiment with sobriety. The combination means sustainability has become a key way distilleries look to maintain appeal with modern whisky drinkers. However while sustainability might be good in some ways it often comes with a high price tag.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 2, 2024

With a salted rim and black cherry garnish, this sultry spin on the Margarita is sure to be a favorite among your holiday guests.

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Drinks International

DECEMBER 1, 2024

International drinks writer Forest Collins unexpectedly past away in Dubai last week, Drinks International can confirm. The World's 50 Best Bars.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Compass Box never seems to sit still, and it’s revamping its core expressions, again, with the launch of two new blended Scotch whiskies designed for universal enjoyment. They join Peat Monster and Orchard House as the core quartet of the Compass Box lineup. Neither, as is to be expected, carries an age statement, but that’s of little consequence.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The distillery is renowned for its innovative and sustainable practices. Credit: Nc’nean Whisky maturation or cask aging, is probably the most talked about phase of the whisky production process. It is this process that gives the whisky the bulk of its color, flavor, and aroma, and for most distilleries, this is where experimentation comes into play.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Supreme, a UK-based manufacturer of drinks, protein powders, and vapes, has acquired Typhoo Tea out of administration for £10.2m ($12.9m).

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Warm Woolly Sheep cocktail blends smoky scotch, Drambuie's sweet spices, and warm milk for a cozy drink perfect for chilly nights by the fire.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Monkey 47 ‘s annual special edition is upon is. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, or the gin, the standard Monkey 47 uses a whopping 47 botanicals in its complex, winning recipe. Every year a special version with a 48th ingredient arrives for a limited time. 2024 marks the 14th installment of the Distiller’s Cut series. What’s the secret ingredient for DC14?

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Whiskies Similar To Lagavulin 16 Year Old White Horse? Finding a whisky that matches the character and legacy of Lagavulin 16 Year Old White Horse is no easy task, but there are some excellent alternatives that capture a similar spirit. For those who appreciate the interplay of smoke and sherry, Kilchoman Sanaig is a standout option. While younger and peatier than Lagavulin 16, it offers a beautifully crafted balance of sherried sweetness and Islay smokiness, presenting a rich, fruity depth that

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Stoli Group's US arm and the Kentucky Owl bourbon brand have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to safeguard its business operations and brands.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The Rajasthan State Excise Department is mulling extending the business hours of liquor stores to 10pm from the current 8pm from next year. This proposal was discussed with stakeholders during a meeting on the upcoming excise policy. Key suggestions include aligning liquor stock with annual license fee, ensuring uninterrupted supply, renewing existing licenses, and raising profit margins on liquor to at least 25 percent.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Enjoy cozy winter cocktails that blend rich flavors like chocolate, coffee, and spices, featuring classics like Irish Coffee and Hot Toddy for warmth and comfort.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais Edition 2. Credit: Irish Distillers Irish Distillers has announced the release of the Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais Edition 2, an Irish whiskey that celebrates the craftsmanship of both Ireland and France in a unique fusion. This second edition bottling is now available in selected global markets including Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Germany, Singapore, and Global Travel Retail for an RRP of €5,000 (£4,388).

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2024

If you're hankering for a Piña Colada this December but don't want to sacrifice any cheer, look no further than the Candy Striper.

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