PUNCH

MAY 9, 2025

This Cynar amaro and 99 Bananas highball cocktail recipe is a tropical drink and a bubbly, bittersweet digestif in one.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

Shake up sustainability: Enter Chilleds Sustainable Cocktail Challenge now! Sponsored by Flor de Caa. Sustainable Cocktail Challenge Alert! Hey cocktail creators! Just a friendly reminder that thedeadline for the Sustainable Cocktail Challengewith Chilled Magazine andFlordeCaais in just two days! Don’t wait until the last minutemake sure your cocktail creations are submitted by May 11th!

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

It’s an odd sensation to feel nostalgic for something you never really had. Growing up, my parents refused to keep soda in the house. The only time I could partake would be at birthday parties or sleepovers. I never developed a taste for cola, but fruit-flavored soda still entices me to this day. So it would be fair to describe my demeanor as “giddy” when I received the new Grape Fizz Ale from New Belgium.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 9, 2025

If you were waiting for the last second to grab Beer Under Glass tickets, bad news: This year’s event is sold out: ilcraftbeerweek A post shared by @ilcraftbeerweek Looks like switching locations was a great decision, and sunny weather in the mid-upper 50s looks pretty great too. Even if it were worse, we’ve slogged rough stuff at the Garfield Park conservatory and I’m excited to see what this year’s event may bring.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2025

Looking for the best bourbons of 2025? From bold craft releases to heritage classics, these award-winning bourbons have all earned top honours from respected global competitions. Whether youre new to bourbon or a seasoned enthusiast, this list breaks down five standout bottles including their tasting notes, production highlights, and who theyre perfect for.

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Just Drinks

MAY 9, 2025

AB InBev is stepping up its efforts in the off-trade channel in China in a bid to improve its performance in the market.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2025

A very interesting release form the folks at Cask Masters, showcasing a favourite and lesser known Speyside distillery in Glenlossie. A grassy, light, gently peated style of single malt that is often found in Johnnie Walker blends.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2025

Tampa may be best known for its Gulf Coast sunsets and Cuban sandwiches, but for those with a well-trained palate and a thirst for a well-balanced spritz, this city is quietly becoming a sun-soaked haven of cocktail culture. Whether youre in search of a rooftop escape or a lush urban jungle, many Tampa hotels and hotspots deliver the ideal ambiance for sipping that perfect effervescent blend of bubbles, bitters, and citrus.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2025

Crafting The Glenlivet 40 Year Old was an exercise in patience and restraint. Credit: The Glenlivet When it comes to whisky aged for four decades, its easy to assume the hardest part is waiting. But at The Glenlivet , the real challenge isnt timeits timing. Releasing a 40 year old whisky isnt just about hitting a number on a label. Its about knowing precisely when a cask has reached its peak.

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Just Drinks

MAY 9, 2025

The steeper-than-expected decline in US beer sales will abate in the months ahead, Molson Coors Beverage Co.'s CEO has suggested.

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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

Drinkhacker

MAY 9, 2025

Perhaps best known for highly aged Armagnac , Vermont-based Bhakta Spirits has gradually diversified to bottlings beyond brandy, ranging from rum to rye (often blended with brandy varieties or finished in brandy casks). Their latest whiskey is the third in their single vintage bourbon series, a Tennessee bourbon aged 12 years and 10 months finished in very on brand a variety of Armagnac casks from the companys 1970s and 1980s vintages.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2025

The House of Suntory have opened their first stand alone Boutique in Hainan’s cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex. Photo: The House of Suntory The House of Suntory, renowned as the founding house of Japanese whisky, has expanded its global footprint with its first-ever stand-alone boutique in Hainan, China. The thoughtfully crafted boutique represents more than just a retail outlet however.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 9, 2025

Bartholomew Estate has been producing wine in some fashion for the better part of a century, including some time in operation as the Buena Vista Winery. The backstory is long and complicated and includes mention of a castle with an entire floor devoted to cats. Since 2019, Bartholomew has been producing upscale wines from its new home in Sonoma County.

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Just Drinks

MAY 9, 2025

Frerejean Frres has secured 9m ($10.2m) in a funding round, a move the Champagne house said will support its global organic growth.

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Mix That Drink

MAY 9, 2025

Fresh peach juice sets the Bayou cocktail apart, making it a light, easy-to-sip drink that pairs well with brunch or dessert.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2025

Wineries dont need another barrier to keep people from enjoying their products. Nevertheless, in Californias Napa Valley, there are a number of little-known, Byzantine laws in place that make it hard for wineries to adapt to the shifting tides in the industry. In the past, the fine-wine region has capitalized on exclusivity-centric business models, but these models are proving to be more of a hindrance than a boon as we venture further into the 21st century.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 9, 2025

Near the upper echelons of Sazeracs spirits portfolio sits The Last Drop , a boutique bottler of the worlds most remarkable spirits. Over the years, The Last Drops releases have featured Scotch, bourbon, Irish whiskey, blended whisky, Armagnac, Cognac, rum, and more, virtually all of which boast remarkable age statements and rarities. While The Last Drop started as an independent bottler, Sazerac acquired the brand in 2016.

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Just Drinks

MAY 9, 2025

Heineken has taken Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo to court over the retailer halting orders of a clutch of the brewers brands.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2025

As American whiskey faces international trade barriers , Canadian whisky is stepping into the global spotlight. And at its center is Crown Royal. A Global Shift in Whiskey Supply Ongoing trade tensions are making American whiskey harderand more expensiveto source internationally. Markets that once leaned heavily on bourbon are now seeking alternatives that offer both consistency and character.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

Stonegate Groups iconic Slug & Lettuce brand marks a major milestone as it turns 40 this month. The well-loved bar brand has evolved dramatically since its debut in 1985, and its ongoing success is testament to its ability to stay relevant in an ever-changing market. The brand, which now boasts 77 locations across the UK, is marking this significant milestone with a series of celebrations that include new cocktail menus, themed brunches, and exclusive collaborations.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2025

On a Wednesday evening, we assembled at VinePair HQ for something of a milestone: our very first live Cocktail College recording. To honor the occasion, we went back all the way to the beginning and decided it was the perfect opportunity to revisit the Old Fashioned , the very first drink we covered on the show. Its a drink that embodies the very definition of a cocktail that has not only withstood the test of time, but tells the story of how modern craft cocktail culture evolved.

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Moody Mixologist

MAY 9, 2025

Strawberry simple syrup is a quintessential spring and summer drink ingredient and the best way to make homemade Strawberry Lemonade or Strawberry Iced Tea. It's also pretty great on pancakes, french toast, ice cream, in milkshakes, and in just about anything you might use plain simple syrup! This sweet and tangy syrup is bursting with strawberry flavor and comes together in about ten minutes.

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Just Drinks

MAY 9, 2025

Chinese brewer Tsingtao is set to diversify its portfolio by acquiring local grain-based winemaker Jimo Yellow Wine for 665m yuan ($92m).

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Bar Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

BOXPARK has appointed their first-ever Chief Growth Officer, Michelle Farrell Farrell is the most recent appointment to the business bolstering leadership team Michelle joins at an exciting time, following recent launch of new concept, BOXHALL BOXPARK , the award-winning hospitality and leisure group, has today announced the appointment of Michelle Farrell, the companys first-ever Chief Growth Officer (CGO).

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Cocktails with Suderman

MAY 9, 2025

When you think of ingredients used to make cocktails, you probably think of bottles of liquor, bitters, syrups, or citrus juice. Maybe you’ve been reading this newsletter long enough that you think of salt. What you probably don’t think of is fruit, specifically berries—and even more specifically raspberries. But you should! Because raspberries—and raspberry-derived or raspberry-flavored ingredients—are delicious in cocktails.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

US favourite White Claw Hard Seltzer Green Apple is also available nationwide now, only for summer Just in time for the warmer months, the world’s number one RTD and UKs number one Hard Seltzer White Claw is unveiling its newest limited seasonal flavour drops: White Claw Green Apple – available to purchase now. White Claw Green Apple has also made the leap across the pond after being a smash hit in the US, bringing its zingy and crisp taste to the British Isles.

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 9, 2025

Bartending is a real craft, and one that demands the kind of skills you can't fake if you plan to last longer than one Saturday night rush. When I first started out, I figured if I memorized a few recipes and learned how to pour fast, I'd be golden, but I found out fast that bartending demands a lot more, especially if you're looking for Bartender work in Nashville , where competition is stiff and expectations are high.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

Elements 3.0 explores the surprising impact of kiln fire on whisky flavour, pushing the boundaries of Laphroaigs unmistakable character Laphroaig unveils the third release in its pioneering Elements Series, a collection of bold whiskies that experiment with aspects of our production techniques. Elements 3.0 is a single malt that explores the unexpected flavour impact of an extraordinary event at Laphroaig distillery.

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Just Drinks

MAY 9, 2025

MD Rollo Gabb talks Journeys Ends B Corp certification, the industrys challenge attracting younger drinkers and choppy trading conditions.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

Greene King, one of the leading cask brewers in the UK, is launching its first-ever international cask collaboration with Uiltje Brewing Company, recreating the popular Dutch beer, Bird of Prey, as a seasonal cask ale. The project began in 2024 with the two brewers discussing how they could adapt one of Uiltjes most popular beers, Bird of Prey, as a cask edition.

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Just Drinks

MAY 9, 2025

Only a fifth of businesses expect positive impacts from tariffs being implemented by or in response to Donald Trump.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

HEINEKEN UK has launched a new initiative aimed at helping pub operators drive footfall and boost pub profits and is also offering one lucky licensee the chance to win two Grandstand tickets to the British Grand Prix weekend. The brewer and pub operator has developed a new digital platform, eazle tools, which has been developed by publicans, for publicans.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

The UKs best-selling syrup brand predicts the drink trends heating up hospitality MONIN, the UKs leading syrup brand, has shared its hotly anticipated predictions for autumn and winter 2025 drink trends in its commitment to being the hospitality industrys trusted partner for insights. MONIN conducted first-hand research, visiting over 200 venues across the UK, backed up with third-party research to compile the first of two annual reports, revealing the coffee and cocktail trends expected to shin

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