Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed SB 67 into law today, making cocktails to-go permanent. The Covid-era temporary measure was designed to help bars and restaurants in Kentucky to generate revenue and stay open during partial lockdowns. The new law goes into effect immediately. The Distilled … Continue readingKentucky Adopts To-Go Cocktails Permanently
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States announced it has been accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a partner of its ENERGY STAR program. As part of this partnership, the Spirits Council will promote tools and insights provided by the program to … Continue readingDistilled Spirits Council Accepted to EPA ENERGY STAR Program
Speed Rack, a nonprofit organization that advocates for women in the hospitality industry and which has raised over $1 million for breast cancer research, announced programming for Women’s History Month in March. Initiatives will include the launch of a new advisory panel; panels and live … Continue readingSpeed Rack Announces Women’s History Month programming
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation announced that its signature conference will return this fall in a free, digital version. In its 19th year, Tales of the Cocktail will be Sept. 20-23 and will feature content for cocktail professionals and enthusiasts across the globe, with supplemental … Continue readingTales of the Cocktail to Return Sept. 20-23, Remain Primarily Virtual
Louisville’s Levee at the River House had just as rough a 2020 as many small businesses, so it will re-emerge Jan. 29 as Levee Bourbon Lounge. What once was a laid back place for happy hour specials and live music has been transformed into a … Continue readingLevee at the River House Transforms to Bourbon Lounge
To honor influential women across the U.S. and beyond, Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey has enlisted 12 well known bartenders to create cocktails inspired by women who have inspired them. The cocktail recipes will be unveiled on social media (#shewhoshakes) every two weeks until … Continue readingKnappogue Castle Whiskey Honors Female Bartenders With Cocktail Promotion