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Milwaukee Summerfest History: An Interview With Bob Babisch

PubClub

This is the scene on the main stage for the ‘Big Gig,” Summerfest Milwaukee. Photo: Summerfest Some 600 artists, nine days and an incredible 14 stages. No wonder Milwaukee Summerfest, which takes place from the end of June into the first of July, is called “the Big Gig.” It began in 1968 and PubClub.com caught up with Bob Babisch, who for 46 years was Vice President of Entertainment for Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., the organization that hosts Summerfest, about the hist

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The House of Suntory DOJO programme is back

The Cocktail Lovers

Take five: Did you know that in Japan, the number five symbolises luck, balance and lasting union? Fitting then that 2025 marks the fifth year of The House of Suntory DOJO programme. As a mentorship and development platform that prides itself on showcasing the art of Japanese bar culture to professional bartenders, we think that number captures the spirit of DOJO to a T, inspiring both participants and those of us lucky enough to follow its journey.

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Review: Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon and Rye 2025

Drinkhacker

I can count on one finger the number of President’s Choice expressions I’ve tasted from Old Forester , and there’s good reason for that: This whiskey has never been available at retail, but rather only from Old Forester directly. (Namely at the distillery.) For the first time ever that is changing, as President’s Choice — both the Bourbon and Rye expressions — are coming to retail channels, if in very limited quantities.

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World’s Best Single Malts According To The World Whiskies Awards 2025

The Whiskey Wash

Every year, the World Whiskies Awards crown the best of the best from across the globe, shining a spotlight on the craft, character, and innovation that define today’s finest spirits. While dozens of single malts took top honors in their respective categories, some names rose above the rest, either through the strength of their reputations or the standout nature of their latest releases.

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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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The 20 Most Popular Scotch Brands in the World for 2025

VinePair

The Scotch whisky market boomed in 2021 and 2022. But following a period of substantial growth, 2024 proved to be a difficult year for the industry. According to The Spirits Business , Scotch exports dropped by 18 percent in the first half of 2024 when compared to the same period the year before. Bumps in domestic taxes and tightening regulations, pressure on consumer spending, and instabilities in the global trade market have put constraints on producers and customers alike.

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Review: Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 American Whiskey

Drinkhacker

In June 2025, Penelope introduced the inaugural release in its new annual Cigar Sessions series. Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 American Whiskey continues the brand’s blending tradition by combining three distinct styles of whiskey into a singular, unique expression. This blend features straight bourbon, rye, and single malt whiskey—all distilled by MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana—with each component aged for a minimum of six years before blending.

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Review: Russell’s Reserve Bourbon 13 Years Old (Updated 2025)

Drinkhacker

Wild Turkey’s Russell’s Reserve brand tends to fly under the radar a bit, but ignoring this latest release would be a mistake. It might be the best bottling ever to come out under the label. You’re getting a 13 year old cask-strength bourbon, available for a limited time. Here’s a bit of the story behind it. Straight up and straight out of the Commonwealth of Kentucky comes one of the boldest, yet smooth, limited-edition bourbons ever.

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Halley’s Comfort Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

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Review: Bernheim Barrel Proof Original Wheat Whiskey, All Batches (Updated 2025)

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In 2023, Heaven Hill did once again what it always does to its popular whiskey lines by releasing a barrel proof version of the product. Bernheim Barrel Proof is released in batches — twice per year instead of three, the way Larceny and Elijah Craig are released — with proof and batch information denoted on the front of each label. Otherwise, the song remains the same.

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