VinePair

MAY 1, 2025

Whittling the vast number down to a select collection of favorites was a tough assignment, but with much deliberation and consideration, here are VinePairs 30 best tequilas for 2025. But tequila as an alcoholic beverage is more like wine than, say, whiskey; base ingredients matter more here. But vault over that bar it did.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2025

Credit: Loch Lomond Group Loch Lomond Group has acquired Brooklyn-based New York Distilling Company (NYDC) , marking the Scottish spirits producer’s first entry into the American whiskey market. Read the full article at Loch Lomond Group Acquires New York Distilling Company, Expanding Portfolio with American Whiskey

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 11, 2025

The scotch whisky landscape in 2025 presents a fascinating paradox. Hidden Gems Lochlea Our Barley BUY NOW: From $44 This farm-based Lowland distillery grows its own barley on-site before aging its spirit in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels, Oloroso sherry butts, and STR wine barriques.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Black Frost Distilling is expanding its portfolio with the release of a distinctive farm-to-glass rye whiskey, showcasing Minnesota’s agricultural heritage and distilling potential. Minnesota is also one of the largest producers of rye in the country, so it makes sense to have rye whiskey be a major focus of our distillery.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2025

This week, multiple news outlets reported that beverage conglomerate Constellation Brands is plotting to sell off its entire wine portfolio, which includes popular brands like The Prisoner , Kim Crawford , Lingua Franca, and Robert Mondavi Winery. Constellation Brands now stands as the largest beer import company in the country.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 30, 2025

Just a short drive from Seattle, situated in the heart of western Washington wine and whiskey country, Woodinville Whiskey Co. Known for a hands-on approach and a commitment to local sourcing, the distillery has catered to whiskey lovers with both its flagship expressions and its creative, limited-release finishes.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 27, 2025

WhistlePig is famous for its move from sourced whiskeys to homegrown products made entirely on its Vermont farm , but a lot of WhistlePig is still made in Canada just as it was 15 years ago. It’s still a very solid rye whiskey — and arguably one of the top non-limited-edition ryes on the market. ”) 100 proof.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD will be available in several markets around the world, with the initial launch planned for select European markets and Mexico in 2025. “We About Bacardi Limited Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, produces, markets, and distributes spirits and wines.

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PubClub

APRIL 8, 2025

Photo: PubClub.com One of the top social cocktail events of the year is back for 2025, the San Diego Spirits Festival. Photo: PubClub.com This Irish whiskey has a prime pouring area at the Spirits Festival. Many of the spirts involve top-shelf tequilas and bourbons, but there are also rums and sparkling wines.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 15, 2025

The premium releases include The Open Course Collection 2025 (250; 46.7% ABV) and The Open Special Edition 2025 (45; 46% ABV), both celebrating the championship’s rich heritage and its historical courses. The Open Special Edition 2025 is also available as a gift pack with branded glasses for 50.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 23, 2025

and will begin rolling out from June 2025. Each bottle is matured in specially treated red wine barrels (55%), American whiskey barrels (43%), and a small proportion of Oloroso sherry casks (2%). The whisky carries a recommended retail price of $99.99

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Jameson Triple Triple Chestnut Edition will roll out globally in early 2025. Credit: Jameson Irish Whiskey Jameson Irish Whiskey , owned by Irish Distillers , has expanded its portfolio with the release of Jameson Triple Triple Chestnut Edition. Jameson Triple Triple Chestnut Edition is no exception to this rule.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 28, 2025

This article focuses on a single category from the 2025 awards: Straight Bourbon. These American whiskeys form the backbone of the bourbon world. So, lets take a look at the worlds best straight bourbon according to the International Spirits Challenge 2025.

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

Consequently, this marks the first year in nearly 30 years that the industry saw a slip in spirits, beer, and wine sales. High inventory levels are expected to persist into 2024 and potentially beyond, with normalization now not expected until 2025 or early 2026,” says president of the U.S. division at IWSR Marten Lodewijks.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Wheelhouse bar’s Ship In A Bottle, a large-format drink made with whiskey, tea and port wine, is presented in a glass cylindrical vessel, with a miniature ship inside: You don’t get to see the ship until most of the drink is poured out.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Bardstown, KY-based Lux Row Distillers has expanded its Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey lineup with Lux Row Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish. A nationwide release of Lux Row Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish is planned for early 2025. per 750-ml.

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Triple Oak joins the brand’s Signature Series which also includes the Port Wine Barrel finished bourbon released in 2011 and Caribbean Rum Cask finished rye released in 2013. Casks featured in the blended malt are first-fill oloroso sherry butts as well as Spanish red wine casks among others.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2024

In new scotch whisky releases : Springbank finally unveils the second Countdown Collection Release, Torabhaig updates The Legacy Series, and Aberfeldy experiments with wine casks. Can we expect a 25 year old in 2025? It seems this release may have given us the answer. Read our analysis of the Countdown Collection pricing here.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Sherry Edition was the initial set to be released, The Port Edition – its successor and the most recent release – will be followed by a third Edition in 2025 before the last Edition will be unveiled in 2026. Port wine has a variety of categories that, just like in whisky, can be tricky to wrap your head around.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 24, 2024

The whisky was matured initially in American white oak and then finished in Italian Amarone red wine casks and ‘Kintsugi’ casks. US-based Dalmore fans can currently find the 16 Year Old on Wine-Searcher for around $299.99. Gregg Glass and Maurizio Mucciola oversaw the creation of 15 Year Old The Collectible.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

That could take place as early as 2024 or early 2025 if I don’t do my job even better than I’ve been doing it the last five years. Not just in whisky, but also in understanding things like how sherry wines are made and understanding why certain regions and styles of winemaking are so special.

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Old Liquors Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

An oak tree is to bourbon as a grape vine is to wine Buffalo Trace has some 14,000 experimental barrels stowed away in their warehouses. All told 192 different bourbons were produced, and the winning bottle will now be added as a mainstay to the product line – you’ll just need to wait until 2025 to see it on store shelves. “An

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Barina Craft

JULY 17, 2023

Scotland is the birthplace of golf, home to its own unique whisky (that’s the Scottish spelling, American whiskeys include the ‘e’) and the country with the most current Open Championship venues at five. Final rounds are normally played on the weekend containing the third Friday in July. Garnish with lemon zest twist.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Bowmore Sherry Oak Cask Collection The redesign of the packaging is set to be rolled out across Bowmore’s entire range in 2025. The whiskies celebrate the diverse nature of Europe’s wine regions and terroirs. For now, the distillery has unveiled eight new whiskies that display the new packaging, divided into two collections.

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PubClub

JANUARY 18, 2024

The café/bar will serve original cocktails and whiskeys, including some prepared with locally produced distilled liquors, and delicious hot wine with hints of spice during the winter season. The atmosphere will be enhanced with rhythmic melodies curated by live DJs.

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

2025 is here and with it comes a slew of predictions regarding what the drink of the year will be. Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often. Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 22, 2025

In partnership with official media partner, Forbes , TOTCF will honor recipients during the Tales of the Cocktail conference, which is celebrating its 23rd year in New Orleans, July 20-25, 2025. The Spirited Awards honor excellence across the global bar industry, recognizing achievements in both domestic and international categories.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

As part of our What Were 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.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Over the past 15 years, the Irish whiskey category has grown at a rate not seen for generations. Our March/April 2025 issue maps out this rapidly evolving world of Irish whiskey. Arguably the signature style of Irish whiskey, single pot still became a rarity for much of the 20th century, but Midleton helped keep the style alive.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2025

White Wine Limoncello Berry Spritz Ingredients 1 oz. Prosecco White Wine Club Soda, to top Garnish: Lemon Wheel, Mint sprig Preparation Fill 16 oz. Non-Alcoholic Mint Dill Vinaigrette Ingredients 1/2 cup Rice Wine Vinegar 6 Dill Fronds 6 pumps Monin Mint Concentrated Flavor 2 Tbsp. Tequila , White Wine Rosarita Ingredients 1 oz.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

Irish whiskey exports enjoyed a bounce-back in 2024, climbing 13 percent to more than $1.1 billion (1 billion) in value, according to the Irish Whiskey Association. But for Irish whiskey drinkers , there remains much to celebrate. Here are 15 of the best Irish whiskeys at every price point for 2025.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

It’s hard to believe but we’re on year four of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection , and for the first time the line is delving into wheat whiskey instead of bourbon or adjacent corn whiskey. In fact, at 19 years of age, it’s the oldest wheat whiskey that Heaven Hill has ever released. Roll Conclave !

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Irish whiskey continues to offer some of the best value in the world of spirits, balancing affordability with quality and character. From household names like Jameson and Teeling to exciting newer releases from smaller distilleries, this list highlights some of the best value Irish whiskeys you can buy right now.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 9, 2025

Gentle hints of cinnamon fade more toward nutmeg as the whiskey gets a bit of air. The amontillado is immediate on the nose here: It’s sherry from start to finish, quite wine-soaked but laden with classic sherry notes of dates, leather, torched orange peel, and oxidized red wine. First-fill Amontillado cask aged?

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2025

Bacardi Limited has pledged $100,000 to the American Red Cross to aid those affected by the 2025 California wildfires, which have caused widespread devastation. About Bacardi Limited Bacardi Limited, the worlds largest privately held international spirits company, produces, markets, and distributes spirits and wines.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 26, 2025

All of the whiskeys will be aged 7 to 9 years and bottled at 100 proof, each sold for just $50 each. We got a taste of the first four whiskeys in the lineup, which makes for a fun head-to-head-to-head-to-head. Note that while the OBSV is out now, the other three are due sometime in “early 2025.”

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Whiskey Wash Awards is an independent, no-fee competition that recognizes the best whiskey expressions reviewed by our team in 2024. You can view the lists of award-winning scotch whiskies here , American whiskeys here , and World whiskies here. Each expression was independently reviewed and scored out of 10.

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