PUNCH

DECEMBER 16, 2024

What cocktail, wine and spirit trends should go in 2025? We asked drinks professionals for their takes on the best and worst fads.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2025

If you arent familiar with this Italian style of wine, it is typically sweet, light bodied, low alcohol (5-6% abv), lightly fizzy, and fairly affordable. 2023 Coppo Moncalvina Moscato dAsti On the nose and palate, this wine shows lovely fruit notes of lychee, peach, and pear. Today we are trying two solid examples of the style.

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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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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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Bar Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

– One of the worlds largest specialist wine companies with + AU$1.5b Vinarchy combines the assets of wholly-owned Accolade Wines with the Australian, New Zealand and Spanish wine businesses formerly owned by Pernod Ricard, which were acquired by AWL in April 2025. Together it means wine leadership.

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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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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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Booze Business

JULY 9, 2024

This shift is reflected in the market with beer sales stagnating, wine offering alcohol-free alternatives, and spirits brands introducing non-alcohol versions of cocktails. Total beverage alcohol e-commerce sales are expected to grow 66% by 2025, reaching $42 billion annually. The RTD alcoholic beverages market was estimated at $18.7

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Hilton, Whitbread, Greene King, Dorchester Collection and Vacherin were among the Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025 winners, crowned at Wembley Stadium yesterday. Guests were treated to welcome drinks in the Lioness Bar, followed by an exquisite four-course meal with paired wines in the prestigious Sir Bobby Moore Room.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 8, 2025

Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum (2025) Tasting Notes This rum has a deep amber color and a bold fruit-forward bouquet, featuring spicy fruitcake and molasses aromas. I am typically not a fan of this type of packaging, but I am happy to report that the wax coating is soft and thin, so it is easy to remove without mess. Let’s taste it.

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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. Many of the spirts involve top-shelf tequilas and bourbons, but there are also rums and sparkling wines. Luna Nuevo samples its tequla. There are limitless tastes of the spirits either raw or in creative cocktails.

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VinePair

JANUARY 13, 2025

For much of the wine industry, 2024 provided few reasons to pop corks. Reports of declining overall consumption , falling grape prices, and continued soft demand on the horizon made 2024 a year to forget while clouding the outlook for 2025. 3 Italian sparkling wine in the U.S., market for this very Italian sparkling wine.

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

On Wednesday, Pernod Ricard announced its plan to offload the majority of its international wine portfolio to Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL). As a part of the deal, AWL will take control of 10 wine brands including Australia’s Jacob’s Creek, Orlando, and St. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025.

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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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