Category: In the News
Suntory’s Japanese Whisky Coming to the U.S.
Beam Suntory has announced plans to bring its Japanese whiskies to the U.S. market beginning next month. New brands include Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki Japanese whisky.
World Cup Cocktails
A team of cocktails to help you celebrate the ongoing World Cup matches in Brazil.
Stoli’s 100 Days to Squeeze
The summer campaign encourages consumers to visit Stoli lemonade trucks and events at the national Stoli Lemonade bar.
Leading Brands of Sake
While sake is still largely consumed in Japanese concepts, the fermented rice beverage is becoming more popular in more mainstream bars and restaurants.
E. & J. Gallo Wins Social Responsibility Award
The winery received the award from The Procurement Leaders for its Corporate Social Responsibility program.
Charles Joly Named Best Bartender in the U.S.
The United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) and World Class U.S. have crowned Chicago mixologist Charles Joly the U.S. Bartender of the Year for 2014.
First Class of Hospitality Students Graduate from Diageo Program
Students in the Learning Skills for Life class at the Diageo North American headquarters in Norwalk, CT gained hospitality skills, with a focus on retail, enterprise and bartending.
New Jack Daniel’s Offering in China
Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold, a double-barreled and double-mellowed expression of the brand’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, is now available in Asia.
Perfect Puree’s Flavor Your Way Cocktail Contest
The Perfect Puree is running a $5,000 contest called “Flavor Your Way” for bartenders to create an original drink recipe using Perfect Puree products.
Domaine De Canton Bartender of the Year Winner Announced
Dennis Gobis of Drink.Well won the fifth annual Domaine De Canton Bartender of the Year Contest in St. Maarten. His winning recipe, The One, included the secret ingredient of tamarind.