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Catch Me at the Neighborhood Bar

PUNCH

The neighborhood bar is the best kind of bar right now, according to executive editor Chloe Frechette. Here's why.

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Taking Dry Vermouth Beyond the Martini

Imbibe Magazine

In our May/June 2025 issue , contributor Rich Manning explores dry vermouth’s utility in cocktails other than the Martini. Whether used with gin or agave spirits, it can “provide depth and a bright balance in a notably different way than its sweet vermouth counterpart,” he says. Here are several of our favorite non-Martini cocktails that incorporate dry vermouth.

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Hardworking Bartenders Enter Now for a Chance at $10K! The 3rd Annual Coramino Cup Presented by Kevin Hart, Coramino Tequila, and Chilled Media

Chilled Magazine

At Chilled Magazine , we know bartending isnt just about mixing drinksits about the grit, grind, and long hours it takes to perfect your craft. Thats why were proud to announce The 3rdAnnualCoramino Cup, a bartender competition that celebrates the hard work behind every pour. Enter now for your chance to earn the Grand Prize of $10,000 cash and the title of The Coramino Cup Bartender of the Year, 2025.

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How to Properly Use High-Proof Spirits in Cocktails

VinePair

In order for a liquid to qualify as a spirit in the U.S., it must contain at least 40 percent ABV, and most brands hit that target proof without going over. Even though spirits tend to come off of their respective stills at a much higher strength, distillers will proof them down to achieve a consistent flavor profile between batches and stretch their stocks.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Laphroaig and Bowmore Unveil Exclusive Fèis Ìle 2025 Releases

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Bowmore and Laphroaig Two of Islay’s most prestigious distilleries have announced exclusive releases for the upcoming Fis le festival, with both Laphroaig and Bowmore preparing special bottlings to mark the island’s most celebrated whisky event. Fis le – The Islay Festival takes place from 23-31 May, welcoming whisky enthusiasts from across the globe to celebrate the island’s culture and single malts.

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Review: 6 La Maison & Velier Palenqueros Mezcals

Drinkhacker

La Maison & Velier is best known (and rightfully so) for its world-class rum program, but it also releases limited edition bottlings of other spirits — including mezcal. The Palenqueros line is a series of “single palenque” expressions made in limited quantities in Oaxaca, each showcasing the name and photograph of the producer on the label.

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Beyond the Can: Why THC Beverage Boosters Are a Format to Watch

Dry Atlas

The cannabis beverage category is maturing, and in that evolution, smaller is starting to look smarter. Recent launches like 1906s Off Duty and Wims! are introducing a new kind of product into the mix: THC beverage boosters. These single-serve packets let consumers add THC to their beverage of choice, sidestepping the flavor issues and format limitations that ready-to-drink (RTD) options face.

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Big Peat Fèis Ìle Edition 2025 Unveiled By Douglas Laing & Co.

The Whiskey Wash

Big Peat Fis le Limited Edition is available at the festival. Credit: Douglas Laing & Co. Douglas Laing & Co. has released a limited edition Big Peat whisky specifically crafted for Fis le , the annual Islay Festival that draws whisky enthusiasts from around the globe. The independent bottler’s latest offering showcases the distillery’s commitment to celebrating Islay’s unique whisky heritage.

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Bidfood strengthens its industry support hub, Unlock Your Menu, with enhanced tips, tools and expert advice

Bar Magazine

After the recent increases in the National Living Wage and employer National Insurance contributions last month, stemming from the Autumn Budget, Bidfood, one of the UKs leading wholesalers, has relaunched its Unlock Your Menu industry support hub, providing fresh insights and practical tools for foodservice businesses. With mounting industry challenges and financial pressures, only a mere 14% of businesses feel optimistic about the hospitality market, with business confidence at its lowest sinc

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Bourbon Review: Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

A thoughtful review of Brothers Bond Regenerative Grain Bourbon, exploring its sustainable grain sourcing, flavor profile, and how it stands out in the crowded bourbon market.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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14 Best Whiskey Cocktails to Try Tonight

Mix That Drink

Are you in the mood for a whiskey cocktail tonight? We've compiled this list of the best whiskey cocktail recipes.

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Workers strike at German breweries

Just Drinks

Staff are walking out at several breweries in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region this week in a spat over wages.

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NEW RESEARCH SHOWS CONSUMERS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT BRITISH PUBS AS 49% PREFER THEIR LOCAL OVER OTHER VENUES

Bar Magazine

Brand new consumer research from premium snack brand Tyrrells shows pubs remain in high demand and at the heart of social culture in the UK, with 49% of people favouring their local pub over other venues and 51% of people going to the pub to catch up with friends and family. Great food, drink, and service lead as the top three distinguishing factors that create a great pub experience, with sport screenings (24%), live music (41%) and beer gardens also proving to be important features for consume

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Agromousquetaires eyes sale of eight factories

Just Drinks

Agromousquetaires, the French private-label manufacturer, is putting eight of its more than 50 factories on the market.

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Sip Into Something Fresher Tasting” featuring A-List actress Sophie Turner is now live

Bar Magazine

Following on from the success of last years Spritz Up Your Summer campaign, this year,Sophie Turner will reprise her role with a sequel, showcasing her culinary talents (or lack thereof), inviting spritz lovers everywhere to embrace the beauty of living lightly and the effortless elevation of the ST-GERMAIN Hugo Spritz. This years 360 campaign blends cinematic storytelling, culinarycollaborationsand influencer content to illustrate how to elevate a drinking occasion with the ST-GERMAIN.

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Greek winery Diamantakis looks to diversify exports

Just Drinks

Greek winery Diamantakis is looking to diversify its exports markets, founder Zacharias Diamantakis told Just Drinks at the London Wine Fair.

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Review: Blue Run Flight Series III – Buck & Brush

Drinkhacker

Blue Run has just dropped the third edition of its Flight Series, a “micro-batch” collection of sourced and blended whiskeys that come in six different sub-editions, each made from just a handful of barrels. None of Flight Series III’s releases utilize more than four barrels per release. When people say “small batch,” this is what they mean.

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Nestlé to invest in Nescafé in Brazil

Just Drinks

Nestle is to invest 500m reais ($88m) in its Brazil Nescaf operations. The sum will be invested through to 2028.

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We sit down with Maybe Mae, Bar Manager – Elisa Rodrigues

Australian Bartender

Maybe Mae bar manager, Elisa Rodrigues, speaks to Alexandra Zinghini about working in hospitality and her career so far. With years of experience behind the bar and a deep-rooted passion for hospitality, Elisa shares insights into her journey through the industry, the evolving culture of Australias bar scene, and the challenges and triumphs that come with running one of the country’s most respected cocktail bars.

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Wellness Holding takes minority stake in Italian water brand Acqua Filette 

Just Drinks

Italian investment firm Wellness Holding has taken a minority stake in Acqua Filette, a high-end local mineral water brand.

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Review: WhistlePig Small Batch Rye Whiskey 10 Years Old (Updated 2025)

Drinkhacker

Fifteen years ago we drank our first sip of WhistlePig rye, and we haven’t looked back since. A cursory look back at Drinkhacker reviews over that time frame reveals some 60-plus WhistlePig reviews, and it often feels like a month doesn’t go by before another WP product lands on our doorstep. 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.

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R�my Cointreau names new chief executive

Drinks International

The Rémy Cointreau board of directors has announced Franck Marilly as its new chief executive, taking office on 25 June 2025, succeeding Éric Vallat.

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Lakehouse Resort’s ‘Live at the Lake’ San Marcos Dates, Bands & Ticket Prices

PubClub

People enjoy Lakehouse Resorts Live at the Lake summer concert series in San Marcos, CA. Photo: Lakehouse Resort Summer concerts are a big part of the endless summer lifestyle in Southern California, and in the San Diego community of San Marcos, that’s Lakehouse Resorts Live at the Lake. People lounge on the Lakeside Lawn with a blanket orin low-back chair for the tribute band concerts by the water.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bourbon? (2025)

VinePair

Have you tried this ? is one of the sweetest phrases a bourbon fan can hear for several reasons. First, it means youre probably hanging out with another person who’s into the category. Also, theres a pretty good chance that whatever is being poured is an underhyped label thats flown under your radar. Theres no shame in this, of course. After all, the bourbon category is massive.

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