The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 11, 2025

Flauer Alassio 2025 is a unique event, exploring edible flowers, wild herbs, food sustainability and mixology. Like wine but with more subtlety. Gin, citrus fortified wine, lime cordial and begonia tonic) perfectly contrasted with a dish of purple asparagus. And a whole lot more. Infusions were important too. The Gin Flauer (Be!Gin,

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

As the global wine and spirits industry continues to evolve amid shifting markets and new consumer dynamics, Vinexpo America 2025 steps into a new chapterone marked by strategic growth, greater connectivity, and an exciting relocation to Miami. Whats new or different about Vinexpo America 2025, what can we expect this year?

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VinePair

JUNE 2, 2025

One of wines most alluring properties is its ability to evolve over time. While some wines can age incredibly well like red Burgundy that doesnt necessarily mean the older vintages are easy to find. Read on to discover the regions best known for releasing wines with some age.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 22, 2025

We last visited the wines of Somona-based Anaba in 2022, and now the boutique operation is back with a trio of fresh offerings for us to taste through. These wines run the gamut from summer sippers to bold, fall-friendly reds, so pull up a chair and a glass.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 9, 2025

The wines we are trying today make a strong argument for stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new grape varietals and regions — with all of these wines born in the country of Georgia. As a wine, it shows deep, fruity notes coupled with silky tannins and ample acidity. This grape may not be well known in the U.S.,

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

What might be more surprising is how much of a problem glass presents for wine, an industry deeply connected to the climate. I’ve seen estimates that glass is responsible for anywhere from 29% to 50% of wine’s carbon impact. As a result, ecologically minded producers are experimenting with new ways to package wines.

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VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

I want to see interesting mash bills put in sustainable barrels, trying out different woods, or using old wine barrels. 2025) appeared first on VinePair. It might be time to turn to the American single malt whiskey category instead. There is so much to explore. Bo Counts, owner/operator, Pinpoint , Fayetteville, Ark.

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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

JUNE 3, 2025

Credit: High West High West has launched its newest iteration of The Prisoner’s Share, a distinctive whiskey that showcases the distillery’s expertise in wine barrel finishing. This year’s expression combines straight bourbon and rye whiskeys finished in The Prisoner Red Wine Barrels for four to 12 years.

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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.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 27, 2025

Today we’re checking out three wines from the operation — a vintage-dated bottling and two non-vintage wines, though, per Roederer, both are technically better described as “multi-vintage” blends. We’ll let the wines do the talking from here.

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Drinks International

MARCH 26, 2025

Argentinian wine producer Catena has been The World’s Most Admired Wine Brand 2025 in the 15th edition of the ranking. It’s the first time since 2020.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

As part of our “What We’re 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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Drinkhacker

APRIL 11, 2025

If you’ve ever been to the Biltmore (the historic home of the Vanderbilts) in Asheville, North Carolina, you know about the insane winemaking — and wine-tasting — operation there. The wines… perhaps not so much. Recently we received three Biltmore-produced wines to review. The operation is amazing.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 27, 2025

In our May/June 2025 issue , contributor Rich Manning explores dry vermouth’s utility in cocktails other than the Martini. White Port With Lime A summer-ready cocktail highlighting the bright side of a fortified wine. Here are several of our favorite non-Martini cocktails that incorporate dry vermouth.

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VinePair

MAY 26, 2025

The bar, named Folderol , isnt a hot night club or a celebrity haunt, but rather a small space serving natural wine and homemade ice cream. Traditional principles would advise against serving wine with ice cream. When people come in the point isnt to pair wine and ice cream together. We have good wine.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 21, 2025

Woodinville Whiskey Company Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025) We last saw this release 8 years ago, and it looks to be the same — pot distillate, made from a mash of 72% corn, 22% rye and 6% malted barley. Recently we received four expressions from the company for review, including a fresh bottling of one of its flagship releases.

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VinePair

JUNE 2, 2025

Not even halfway into 2025, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has hemorrhaged key supplier accounts in markets across the country, and especially in California. Now, VinePair has learned, the countrys second-largest wine-and-spirits distributor will be departing the Golden State entirely at the beginning of September.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

From single malt to single barrel, barrel-proof to cask-finished, these are the best whiskeys to drink in 2025. Average price: $61 Rating: 92 See Review Honorable Mention: Barrell Bourbon New Year 2025 Kentucky-born Barrell Craft Spirits has built a strong reputation for its prowess in blending, sourcing, and creative cask finishes.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Read the full article at The Best Bourbons According To The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025 The Bottled-in-Bond Decanter series usually sees two installments per year – one in the Spring and one in the Fall.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Today, I will be taking a closer look at some of the award-winning American whiskeys from The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025, breaking down recipes, and histories, and reflecting on the original reviews. Read the full article at The Best American Whiskey Of 2025 According To The Whiskey Wash Awards

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 3, 2025

Konstantin Frank Winery , a familiar name in upstate New York’s wine production landscape. Several decades later, the Frank family continues to produce wines reflecting their founders’ original experiments with European grape varieties in cold-climate conditions.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 9, 2024

After another scorcher of a summer, I know I’m ready to tuck into some bigger, richer wines. Remember: Check Total Wine and Wine.com for the best deals on all of these picks! Remember: Check Total Wine and Wine.com for the best deals on all of these picks! Want to buy them?

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Quest also recently opened a cocktail bar in Abidjan called BISSA , which features African spirits and wines, indigenous ingredients, and seasonal vegetation. Quest and his colleagues have been lobbying in countries like Benin and the Ivory Coast to restore the right to produce spirits to the lands indigenous populations.

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2025

Wine service in high-end restaurants isnt geared for speed. As such, it might not come as a huge surprise that fine-dining establishments have been struggling when it comes to moving wine. Its geared for leisure, hand-holding, and an aura of sophistication, but thats not always what people are regularly in the market for.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) has announced the launch of ‘2025 SAI Best Sommelier of India’ competition , set to take place on January 23, 2025 at The Lalit Lawn, Mumbai. The top three winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Singapore to attend the prestigious ASI Education Boot Camp.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. We felt a couple rounds of French sparkling wine, Chartreuse-forward cocktails, and glasses of sake were in order. April has been a month of intense uncertainty so far.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 21, 2024

After successful events at Wine Paris in February and Vinexpo Asia in Hong Kong in May, the Vinexposium Group is thrilled to head to New York City for Vinexpo America. Attendees can look forward to masterclasses and conferences by industry leaders, offering insights into current trends and the future of the wine and spirits market.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 14, 2025

Solotel will be taking creative direction for the historic late-night venue, the Abercrombie, beginning in April 2025, which will include regular Club Fredas nights. Easy drinking wines from small Australian and European producers. Bar Fredas and Club Fredas at The Abercrombie will both commence in April 2025.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has launched a new line of wines, Drop of Sunshine, in partnership with Candle Media’s Hello Sunshine , a media company founded by Reese Witherspoon that puts women at the forefront. Stylistically, Drop of Sunshine was crafted to offer approachable, balanced and versatile wines, the company says.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 22, 2025

Bulatovskaja will now go on to represent the UK at the Art of ITALICUS Global Final, taking place on 7 July 2025 at the Blue Gin Bar in Monaco, where she will compete alongside national champions from the USA, France, Italy, Spain, Hong Kong, Germany, New Zealand, Hungary and a Wild Card entrant.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Café hoppers in select cities of Uttar Pradesh will soon have the option of ordering a beer or wine with their meal. According to the new UP excise policy for 2025-26, low-alcohol bars — which serve only beer and wine — will pop up in Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra and Lucknow.

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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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Drinkhacker

APRIL 30, 2025

A- / $55 [ BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT ] Inspiro Rosa Reposado Review 100% Blue Weber agave aged in French ros wine barrels. The post Review: Inspiro Tequila Luna Blanco and Rosa Reposado (2025) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. Pepper and anise return, with vanilla and cinnamon lingering.

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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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PubClub

JUNE 7, 2025

PubClub.com gets a pour of a sample during the California Wine Festival Carlsbad. Photo: PubClub.com The two-day California Wine Festival returns to Carlsbad this June. This is an intimate eveningfor discerning wine enthusiasts. The big event is Saturday’s Beachside Wine Festival on the Heron Lawn of Park Hyatt Aviara.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JANUARY 13, 2025

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation invites the New Orleans spirits industry to Halfway to Tales on January 27, 2025, for a day of inspiration, education, and networking.

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