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The Best Mezcals Under $50

PUNCH

Mezcal’s rise is a breakneck journey unparalleled by any other spirit category in the modern market. As a commercial product, it has only really existed since 1995, when Ron Cooper launched Del Maguey, and it wasn’t until a little over a decade ago that mezcal began to gain a serious foothold in major American cities. In short order, however, the spirit has become a household name and a commercial success, giving way to dozens of new brands.

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Drink of the Week: Luxardo Del Santo Herbal Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

Getting the last word on The Last Word , iconic Italian distiller Luxardo is cornering the market on the classic cocktail with the stateside release of Del Santo Herbal Liqueur. Well-known for their Maraschino Originale liqueur—also a key component in the cocktail—Luxardo produces a wide range of liqueurs and distillates. And Del Santo has long been available in European markets.

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This Week's Beer Events & A Final Push for a Brewery Kickstarter

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Brewery kickstarters used to be a not-infrequent ask a few years ago, and I was feeling like I hadn’t seen one for a while now … until Black Lung Brewing began asking for help in taking over the former Light the Lamp space: blacklungbrewing_grayslake A post shared by @blacklungbrewing_grayslake Tomorrow is the last day of the campaign, and they’re at just about half of their goal, so take a look and see if this is something you’d be interested in supporting.

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The One Thing to Remember When Pairing Alcohol With Spicy Foods

VinePair

In recent years, spicy food and drinks have risen in popularity in the United States , with consumers clamoring over hot wings and jalapeño-spiked Sauvignon Blanc. But for those who can take the heat, there’s one thing to keep in mind when it comes to pairing alcohol with spicy food. While milk can help reduce some of the burning sensation that comes from consuming spicy foods, alcohol does the exact opposite.

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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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San Diego Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife News And Events For June

PubClub

A girl cheers and claps to a karaoke singer at Whiskey Girl. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger There’s always something fun happening when it comes to San Diego nightlife. Here’s the latest news from bars, restaurants and craft breweries all over the city. Bars Bring New Entertainment To Gaslamp, Pacific Beach Fat Tuesday is in a very desirable location on Fifth Ave., in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter.

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The 20 Most Popular Vodka Brands in the World for 2025

VinePair

Vodka has long been the spirit of choice in the U.S. More recently, though, trending categories like tequila and bourbon have been on its tail, drawing attention from the neutral spirit. But despite challenges in the U.S., many brands have retained global success. The Spirits Business recently published its annual Brand Champions Report , revealing a ranking of the best-selling vodka brands in the world.

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Review: Bushmills Private Reserve 2025 Releases – Moscatel, Amarone, Bordeaux, and Tequila Finishes

Drinkhacker

At the end of 2023, Bushmills released four limited edition whiskeys that set off a new series called Private Reserve. (We didn’t review them.) Each started with classic Bushmills single malt whiskey aged in bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, but featuring a different, unusual finish — Plum Brandy, Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Tequila Casks. Now Private Reserve is back with a second round, again featuring four different finishes — with two repeats from the 2023 releases.

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Hospitality with Heart: Marston’s unites with leading charity to offer comforting escapes for families affected by cancer

Bar Magazine

From this month, leading local pub company Marston’s is offering some much-needed respite to people affected by cancer and their families, with free hotel stays and meals out at specially selected Marston’s pubs across the country, thanks to a new, long-term partnership with family-founded cancer charity, ‘Something To Look Forward To’. Based in Cambridge, ‘Something To Look Forward To’ was set up by Fiona Coldron and her husband Andy in 2015.

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7 Best-Value Alternatives to Macallan 12 Year Old For 2025

The Whiskey Wash

Macallan 12 is a go-to for many whisky lovers, but is it really worth £70 or $95? It’s long been praised for its polished Speyside character, with sherry-seasoned sweetness, dried fruits, and gentle spice in a smooth, easy-drinking package. But as prices continue to rise, more and more drinkers are asking whether the quality still matches the cost. For the same price, or even less, you can now find whiskies offering more age, higher strength, or just as much complexity, many with serious awards

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Watch Her(e): Maisie Adam teams up with Greene King to raise the bar for women’s sport fans this summer 

Bar Magazine

Greene King to get behind the women’s game ‘like never before’, as new research reveals that only one in five (21%) women’s sport fans watch fixtures at the pub Partnering with comedian and football podcaster Maisie Adam and Fearless Women, Greene King is making unprecedented enhancements for fans – including showing every minute of the women’s game as they did for the men’s!

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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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United Spirits to buy control of India’s Nao Spirits

Just Drinks

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Review: Wines of Dona Paula Estate, 2025 Releases

Drinkhacker

After 28 years, Mendoza’s Doña Paula Estate is no longer the region’s new kid on the block. However, it’s been over 15 years since we last uncorked anything from the winery, and it’s time to end the streak with a check in on three of their latest Malbec-heavy offerings. Like all wineries in the region, they offer a wide portfolio for a variety of tastes and pocketbooks.

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Heineken loses “operational control” of facilities in DR Congo’s conflict-hit east

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MOI Brings an Inspired Take on Japanese Cuisine to Soho Using the Best of British Produce

Bar Magazine

Arriving in Soho on the 29th July, MOI (pronounced m-o-y) , will offer a menu of hand crafted sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes cooked over fire, showcasing British producers and seafood from our coastal waters. Situated on Wardour Street, MOI will be set across two floors (ground and lower ground) and encompass 150 covers, including options for private dining for up to 20 people, an Omakase-style Sushi Bar and a Listening Room.

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Is Older Whiskey Really Better?: Bourbon Edition

The Whiskey Wash

In the world of bourbon, age carries a certain mystique. The image of dusty old barrels resting in quiet rickhouses, slowly deepening in character, fuels the belief that older must mean better. Price tags often reinforce the idea, with 15, 20 or even 23-year-old bourbons commanding hundreds of dollars and glowing reviews. But is it true? Does more time in the barrel always lead to a better whiskey?

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Britons lap up zero-alcohol G&Ts during heatwave

Bar Magazine

A gin company is working round the clock to keep up with demand for zero-alcohol G&Ts during the heatwave. York Gin says demand for its gin alternative York Zero is breaking records as drinkers look for a booze-free G&T. Health experts are advising people to stay hydrated during the heatwave by drinking more water and soft drinks than normal.

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Top 5 Whisky Headlines You Missed This Week

The Whiskey Wash

Glenfarclas has expanded its Warehouse Collection with an incredible 70 Year Old single malt. Find out which other whiskies made headlines this week. Credit: Glenfarclas Scotland takes center stage this week with a wave of notable releases. From Glenfarclas’s jaw-dropping 70-year-old single malt to a rare 38-year-old Laphroaig and a fresh chapter at Arran.

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Russia again rejects Anadolu Efes proposal to buy out AB InBev from JV 

Just Drinks

Authorities in Russia have again declined Anadolu Efes' proposal to purchase Anheuser-Busch InBev's (AB InBev) stake in their joint venture.

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The Original 40 Brewing Company Has A New Beer, A Bavarian-style Pilsner

PubClub

The People’s Crown is a ight type of beer with medium bitterness, San Diego’s Original 40 Brewing Company continues to develop new beers, and it has now created a one with a nod to Europe. It’s People’s Crown, a Bavarian-style pilsner and it’s available at its North Park brewpub. People’s Crown is 5.1 percent alcohol-by-volume (ABV) with delicate herbal and floral notes on the finish.

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Main Campari shareholder backs acquisitive PE group Bluegem

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Top 5 Bourbon & American Whiskey Headlines You Missed This Week

The Whiskey Wash

WhistlePig & Liquid Death team up to pitz spritzes six feet under. Credit: WhistlePig From a coffin-aged summer whiskey to a historic induction for the Bourbon Hall of Fame, this week’s American whiskey headlines bring a mix of creativity, heritage, and bold releases. WhistlePig leans into theatrics with its new wheat whiskey, Barrell Craft Spirits drops a 20-year-old rum-finished bourbon, and Green River teams up with the U.S.

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EU probes Hungary over price-margin caps 

Just Drinks

The EU has initiated "infringement procedures" against Hungary over its mandatory caps on the profit margins of various products.

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3 Things You Didn’t Know About WhistlePig x Liquid Death’s Whiskey

The Whiskey Wash

WhistlePig has made a name for itself with bold, experimental whiskey, and its latest limited release is no exception. In a surprising summer collaboration, the Vermont distillery teamed up with Liquid Death Mountain Water to create GraveStock , a wheat whiskey proofed with canned mountain water and aged in custom-built coffin barrels. It’s part craft spirit, part marketing mischief, but behind the skulls and slogans is a genuinely interesting whiskey.

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US brewer FIFCO USA names new CEO 

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Is This Death & Co.’s Most Underrated Cocktail?

Cocktails with Suderman

Many years ago, before the internet had fully reshaped the news business—when blogging was considered a secondary tributary for young whippersnappers, and writing online was thought of as a low-value backwater because print was obviously superior and eternal—I heard a journalist friend relay the idea that, at some point in the future, news would not come from anywhere in particular.

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Isle of Harris Launches Travel Exclusive Spirits

The Whiskey Wash

Scotland's Isle of Harris Distillery has announced its first gin evolution in nearly a decade alongside a new cask-strength whisky, both launching exclusively in UK airports this July.

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