Lush Life Line: January 29, 2024
Camp Runamok applications close at Midnight - tell your friends!
If you’re reading this Substack, you probably already know that Camp Runamok is our pride and joy over here at Lush Life. Chances are you either were a Camper or a sponsor at Camp Runamok (or both!), so applying might not make sense for you, but I encourage you to share the application with folx that you think would be a good fit for the program. Camp Runamok 2024 applications are open through the end of the day today (January 29th, 2024), and we know that the people who are the most successful in the program are those who were referred by people who get the experience (ie. you!).
We know that it’s almost silly to encourage people to apply when we already have so many applicants, but we care so much more about quality than quantity around here. And, we know the people you love fall into that quality category better than most. So, send them the link, tell them why you applied, and make sure they put your name in the referral box. It does make a difference!
All right, let’s get to the news!
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Headlines
James Beard Announces 2024 Semifinalists via James Beard. Congratulations to all of the amazing semifinalists! We will be talking with one of these semifinalists on PDXCW Distance Learning in February. So stay tuned!
The NYTimes Studied Dozens of Menus to Find Trends. You can read the full article here.
Moet Hennessy and Remy Both Share Higher Than Expected Results via Shanken. Stock prices are up despite all of the reported bad news around Cognac. Turns out, those reports might be overblown.
Drinks International Published their Irish Whiskey, Gin, Cachaca, and Scotch Reports for 2024.
A New Law Might Make Japanese Sochu More Accessible via BevNet.
Patrón Veterans Reunite To Form Round 2 Spirits via Shanken.
ReserveBar Strikes Partnership With Delivery.Com via Shanken. After the reports of Drizly shutting down, this makes a lot of sense for ReserveBar as they continue to expand.
WSTA calls for duty cut in spring Budget via The Drinks Business.
Diageo Forms New “Breakthrough Innovation” Unit via Shanken.
Suntory eyes India for investment as China poses risks via The Drinks Business.
ProWein creates a new home for spirits via The Spirits Business.
Saudi Arabia May Open Alcohol Store for Non-Muslim Diplomats via Skift.
D’USSE teams up with Humberto Leon via The Spirits Business.
Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Opens Nominations for the 2024 Spirited Awards® via Tales of the Cocktail.
Personnel Changes
Constellation appoints senior positions via The Spirits Business.
New Riff Distilling Names First Master Distiller via Bourbon and Banter.
Phenomenal Spirits appoints VP of US sales via The Spirits Business.
Malta appoints first wine ambassador via The Drinks Business.
Ardgowan appoints new chairman via The Drinks Business.
Product Launches
Green River Distilling Co. Introduces Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey via Business Retail Wire.
Women-Founded Lodestar Whiskey Makes its Debut via Fred Minnick
Absolut launches honey-flavoured vodka via The Spirits Business.
Rolling Fork Spirits Releases Heart of Gold Rum via Fred Minnick.
Truly Hard Seltzer spices up game day with hot wing-inspired seltzer via Bev Industry.
Monster Energy expands further into alcohol with Nasty Beast via The Drinks Business.
Buzzard’s Roost Releases New American Whiskey via Fred Minnick.
Nelson’s Green Brier Releases Maple Cask Finish via Fred Minnick.
Program Updates
April 14-17
Want to book your room at Hotel Lafayette? Here’s the link.
Camp Runamok returns in 2024!
Camper applications are OPEN until 1/29!
Save the dates:
June 1-8
August 17-24
Behind the Barrel is back in Kentucky
Here’s what our friends hosting the program had to say about it:
Behind the Barrel, a Program of the USBG, is returning to its Kentucky home once again in 2024! This exciting and educational opportunity is a chance for active bartenders nationwide to learn about Wild Turkey and Wilderness Trail firsthand. This one-of-a-kind event promises to be even more epic than ever before. Apply now at BTBKY24.splashthat.com!
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