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Ghost Tequila Breaks Record for Largest Spicy Margarita!

Chilled Magazine

On May 4th, Ghost Tequila hosted a record-breaking event by creating the world’s largest Perfectly Spicy™ Margarita! Hector Acevedo and Manuel Picon of Cocktail Cartel Co. expertly mixed this margarita with precision and flair. Photo by Sooperkul The towering cocktail glass designed to look like the Ghost logo stood at 9.11 feet tall and boasted a capacity of 125 gallons (45 gallons of liquid and 35 gallons of ice).

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Review: Blue Note Juke Joint, Crossroads, and Rye

Drinkhacker

In 2021, Monica sampled a rare expression from Memphis-based B.R. Distilling Company’s Blue Note brand. The operation has recently reformulated its lineup, which is now predominantly sourced from a distillery in Kentucky (purportedly Green River Distilling). We recently received three of Blue Note’s flagship products, including a recently launched rye whiskey.

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Probe agency names AAP as accused in Delhi liquor gate

Spiritz

First time in the legal history of India, the Enforcement Directorate(ED) has named a political party as an accused in a case. In a supplementary chargesheet filed in the Rouse Avenue court in the alleged liquor policy scam on 17th May, the ED has named the Aam Aadmi Party and its National Convener, Arvind Kejriwal as accused. The agency is probing the money laundering angle of the alleged scam and this is the eighth chargesheet it has filed in the case, but the first in which Delhi's Chief Mini

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The Most Iconic Cease and Desist Cases in Drinks History

VinePair

“Good poets borrow, great poets steal.” It’s a tidbit of advice passed around in the writing world that encourages taking inspiration from work you admire and making something entirely original rather than a cheap imitation. Trademark law, though, has a less poetic interpretation of intellectual property — especially when it comes to brands potentially ripping each other off.

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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

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Croatia Travel Blog: Traveling From Split To Hvar Via The Ferry & Finding Accommodations

PubClub

A sailboat sits in the harbor of Hvar, Croatia. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor Hvar, Croatia, is one place that has long been on my travel and nightlife bucket list. I have heard about it for years and finally had the opportunity to put “boots on the ground” and check it out myself. I had spent a day in Split, the main city of Croatia, and noted that it is only a one-hour catamaran ferry ride to Hyvr.

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Review: Renais Reserve Familiale Gin

Drinkhacker

Renais is a luxury gin brand in the UK that’s so fancy they released a limited edition bottle featuring artwork from Emma Watson. On a recent trip to London the brand was kind enough to send me a sample of the gin — in the boring old normal person bottle, mind you — which I dutifully carted back to the U.S. for review. As far as I can tell it isn’t available on our shores.

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Effective Prevention Strategies for Theft in Restaurants and Bars

Bar Cop

Effective Prevention Strategies for Theft in Restaurants and Bars. In light of the widespread prevalence and substantial financial repercussions of theft within the hospitality industry, there is an urgent call to action for the development and execution of effective prevention strategies. Businesses cannot afford to adopt a passive stance towards the threat of theft; rather, they must take proactive measures to confront it head-on, implementing comprehensive initiatives aimed at mitigating risk

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Just Drinks Excellence Awards 2024: Treasury Wine Estates

Just Drinks

Treasury Wine Estates has won five awards in four categories in the 2024 Just Drinks Excellence Awards for its excellence.

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Review: Wines of Sonoma-Cutrer, Early 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

Sonoma-Cutrer’s early 2024 releases are here, as we take a fresh look at two chardonnays and a pinot noir from this Russian River Valley icon. 2021 Sonoma-Cutrer The Cutrer Chardonnay Russian River Valley – The Cutrer is always a bold experience from Sonoma-Cutrer, and this aggressive release is no different. Big notes of peach and apricot lead the way to a brisk midpalate of lemon curd and green apples.

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AIWPA advocates uniform tax regime for the wine sector

Spiritz

The All India Wine Producers’ Association (AIWPA) voiced for a uniform taxation regime for the wine sector across India and asked the central government to bring such a system in place for the wine industry. Commenting on the current regime of alcobev taxation model in Indian states, President of AIWPA, Jagdish Holkar said that the complex and varied taxation system across states has a negative impact on wineries, especially on smaller ones.

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Non-Bourbon Spirits for Bourbon Fans

The Whiskey Wash

Why am I writing about ‘non-bourbon spirits for bourbon fans’ you ask? Bourbon fans, I’m totally on your side. Why would you drink anything else when you’ve got all of this delicious bourbon to sample? However, variety is the spice of life, and as tasty as bourbon is other products in the whisky and spirits world will probably get your pulse racing as fast as a bottle of George T.

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New-gen World Travellers add to GTR Growth

Spiritz

With an increasing number of Indians now taking to the skies and travelling to various parts of the world either for business or sightseeing, the indulgence in shopping at airport stores has been on the rise. This is fuelled by the rise in disposable incomes and also the initiative to try out new products, especially in the alcoholic beverages category.

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The Ultimate Guide To Islay Distilleries

The Whiskey Wash

Islay is home to ten whisky distilleries, each with their own history, profile, and dedicated following. Despite being one of the smallest whisky regions in Scotland, Islay distilleries produce around £20 million liters of whisky per year. In this guide, I will break down each of the distilleries that have made a home on the Queen of the Hebrides, and give Islay its stellar reputation as a scotch whisky powerhouse.

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Review: Spirit Hound Straight Malt Whisky

Drinkhacker

The American single malt world continues to blossom and Colorado has been at the forefront. Spirit Hound Distillers is located in Lyons, Colorado, but they’re well known in London, as their Straight Malt Whisky was named Whisky of the Year and Best in Show at the 2024 London Spirits Competition. Spirit Hound Straight Malt Whisky is distilled from barley grown and malted in Alamosa, Colorado, with a small percentage being peated malt.

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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Jameson Irish Whiskey

The Whiskey Wash

Jameson is the world’s bestselling Irish whiskey brand, selling 31 million bottles annually. Owned by French beverage group, Pernod Ricard, since 1988, the brand has expanded exporting 90 percent of the 4.7 million cases of Jameson whisky produced each year. If you’ve ever been curious about this monumentally popular Irish whiskey, we explore Jameson’s origins, distillery history, and production.

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