PUNCH

MAY 2, 2025

Tropical Martinis are trending. Heres how to make one at home with easy gin cocktail recipes starring pineapple, calamansi and more.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 2, 2025

After weeks of withholding, warmer temperatures have finally arrived where I live in New York. Im celebrating by ditching the wool layers when I take my dog on morning walks, and embracing wines that taste like springtime. One recent favorite is Neverstill 2023 Chenin Blanc , a zippy bottle from an area near New Yorks Finger Lakes. While the Finger Lakes is among the most established wine-growing regions in the eastern United States, Neverstill is a relatively new operation.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 2, 2025

Now available nationwide, Gran Coramino Reposado is a celebration of Mexican craftsmanshipaged to perfection for a smooth, rich finish. With layered notes of agave, oak, and a touch of spice, its as ideal for sipping as it is for mixing. Looking for a way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style? Start with the Saguaro Cantaritoa cocktail that lets Gran Coramino shine.

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VinePair

MAY 2, 2025

On Thursday, the Brewers Association announced the winners of the 2025 World Beer Cup at a ceremony in Indianapolis. The event commonly referred to as The Olympics of Beer Competitions was held at the Indiana Convention Center in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America. This year, a panel of 265 judges from 37 countries evaluated 8,375 entries from 1,761 breweries and cideries across 49 nations.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 2, 2025

Sweet meets heat in one of the boldest flavor mashups to hit menus this year: hot honey. Once a cult-favorite drizzle on fried chicken and pizza, this spicy-sweet condiment has officially crossed over into cocktail culture. Bartenders are embracing hot honey for the balance it bringsadding warmth, complexity, and just enough kick to both classic and creative recipes.

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VinePair

MAY 2, 2025

Calories arent inherently bad. Theyre simply a unit used to measure energy or, more specifically, the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one milliliter of water by one degree Celsius. According to McGill University , producers calculate the calorie contents of food and beverages by adding up the calories provided by energy-containing molecules, including protein, carbohydrates, fat, and alcohol.

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Just Drinks

MAY 2, 2025

Mot Hennessy to lay off 10% of its employees as the luxury category slows down, according to reports from local and global news outlets.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2025

Joining a whisky club should be straightforward, with regular releases, familiar names, and predictable favorites. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society offers none of that. Instead, its a club built on curiosity, exploration, and an uncompromising approach to flavor. Every bottle is a single cask, every label a mystery, and every dram a new experience. Its not for everyone, and thats the point.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 2, 2025

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5, commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While it is a minor holiday in Mexico, it has become a major celebration of Mexican culture in the United States. What better occasion to enjoy cocktails that highlight Mexican agave spirits? Mezcal offers a rich and complex flavor profile that differentiates it from tequila.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2025

These Japanese whiskies offer exceptional value for money, without compromising flavor. Background images credit: Tommy Silver / Unsplash Japanese whisky continues to capture global attention in 2025, with demand remaining high despite rising prices. After years of depleted aged stocks, the category is slowly stabilising thanks to increased production and a wave of no-age-statement releases.

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Just Drinks

MAY 2, 2025

UK functional juice shots maker Moju has embarked on its first venture outside its home market, launching into France.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2025

Garrison Brothers has been producing bourbon under the Texan sun since 2005. Image components credit: Garrison Brothers In the rugged heart of Texas Hill Country, where summer temperatures often climb past 38C, Garrison Brothers has turned extreme conditions into a defining advantage. The distillery is crafting bourbons that are bold, intense, and unmistakably Texan.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 2, 2025

Highlands 41 — part of the San Antonio Winery empire — is a Monterey County operation named for Highway 41 and the nearby Creston Highlands. All wines are designed to be very budget friendly, though it seems that there’s only so far you can go on that front while keeping quality high. Note that the bottle design has changed since this release. 2022 Highlands 41 Chardonnay Monterey County – I don’t know if I’ve ever encountered this much fruit in a California c

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2025

A lineup of award-winning blended scotch whiskies, each recognised by global competitions for their standout flavour, balance, and craftsmanship. Think blended scotch cant compete with single malts? Think again. These five whiskies are winning top awards at global competitions, and commanding attention from whisky enthusiasts. From smoky, modern blends to sherried luxury and ultra-rare bottlings, we break down what makes each of them special: how theyre made, what they taste like, and who theyre

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VinePair

MAY 2, 2025

Big beverage brands are rolling out canned vodka lemonades left and right. It started with Surfside , which launched its vodka-spiked hard teas and lemonades in 2022, propelling the brand into a stage of exponential growth over the following few years. Then, in early April 2025, Anheuser-Busch jumped in on the action with Skimmers, its own line of non-carbonated hard teas and vodka lemonades.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2025

Credit: Jo Hanley / OurWhisky Foundation Whisky tasting doesnt need to be intimidating. Forget the jargon, the velvet smoking jackets, and the idea that theres a right way to enjoy a dram. At its heart, tasting whisky is about curiosity and enjoyment. Its a sensory experience anyone can appreciate, with just a little guidance. Heres how to explore whisky the simple way, from setting the scene to spotting your favorite flavors.

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VinePair

MAY 2, 2025

Originally served at the Diamondback Lounge in Baltimores Lord Baltimore Hotel, the Diamondback owes its name to the Maryland terrapin and not the similarly titled venomous snake. Still, plenty of folks meet this cocktail expecting a bite and no wonder. It’s stirred, complex, and can end up being an extremely boozy mix of rye , apple brandy , and Chartreuse.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2025

Credit: Lost Lantern Independent bottler Lost Lantern has announced the launch of its Discovery Club, a subscription-based program offering whiskey enthusiasts exclusive access to limited releases from emerging American distilleries. The monthly membership, priced at $90 plus shipping, will feature never-before-released bottles sourced from innovative distilleries across the United States, many of which have limited distribution. “Our goal with the Discovery Club is to share our journey of

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Cocktails with Suderman

MAY 2, 2025

Links About Drinks The Athletic ranks sports-related signature drinks. Not surprisingly, the Mint Julep comes in at number one. Also in cocktail rankings: This year’s list of North America’s 50 Best Bars dropped this week. For the second year in a row, Mexico’s Handshake Speakeasy topped the list, and New York’s Superbueno came in second.

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Just Drinks

MAY 2, 2025

Global head of innovation at Guinness said there was a need "to establish non-alc as a desirable, aspirational choice in its own right"

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 2, 2025

Beyond Survival: Building a More Sustainable Future For Bartenders By Nicole Kuo Stankovic For the last thirty-five years, my mother has owned and operated the longest-standing Chinese restaurant in Park City, Utah. One of my earliest memories is being placed inside an empty fortune cookie box tucked into the corner of the dining room. Id listen to the clatter of dishes, the squeak of shoes slick with snowmelt, and my mothers voice bouncing from table to table.

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Just Drinks

MAY 2, 2025

Jubilant Beverages (JBL) has received approval from Indias competition watchdog to acquire a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings.

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Cheers

MAY 2, 2025

Laelia Tequila is a new brand from Amatitn in the lowlands of Jalisco, the first release from Casa Natima, from a 100% owned and operated Mexican team. Laelia is named after a Mexican orchid, and made from sustainably grown, 100% Blue Weber Agave. Laelia Blanco is fruity with hints of citrus and herbs, which are pronounced with white pepper, vanilla and a light caramel finish, the company says, thanks to 14 days of aging in American Oak barrels.

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Just Drinks

MAY 2, 2025

The value of Australian wine exports to China are now close to where they were before tariffs came into force, according to Wine Australia.

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Cheers

MAY 2, 2025

New Riff Distilling announced the latest release of its Single Malt whiskey, a 2025 version that showcases some of the distillerys oldest malt whiskeys up to 10 years of age. New Riff started distilling batches of malt whiskey shortly after its founding in 2014. Each year, we fine tune our Single Malt whiskey, flexing both our creativity and technical expertise to innovate and explore new dimensions of malt whiskey, says master distiller Brian Sprance.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2025

Credit: Filmland Spirits Filmland Spirits has released Moonlight Mayhem! 2 The White Port Wolf, a limited edition 7-year-old straight bourbon whiskey finished in white port casks. This latest expression continues the narrative-driven approach that has defined the brand since its 2022 launch. The Los Angeles-based company announced the release on May 1, describing it as the “long-awaited sequel” to their Double Gold Medal-winning original Moonlight Mayhem!

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Cheers

MAY 2, 2025

Canadian whisky giant Crown Royal on April 30 announced the release of Crown Royal Marquis. The latest innovation in the Diageobrands portfolio is finished inCaribbeanrum casks. The rich, inviting notes of honey, brown sugar and vanilla plus hints of date and fig that give way to a smooth finish give the whisky a complex and versatile flavor, according to the company.

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Crafty Bartending

MAY 2, 2025

May 5 festivities require stocking up on your favorite beers, wines and liquors. If you want a particular spirit, you may need to order it from a store. What shops will ship your drinks in time? Here is a guide on where to buy tequila online for your Cinco de Mayo celebration. Where to Buy […] The post Where to Buy Tequila Online for Cinco de Mayo appeared first on Crafty Bartending.

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Just Drinks

MAY 2, 2025

The Australian wine group Accolade Wines intends to cut brands which make up around 4% of total revenues after Vinarchy launch.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 2, 2025

Magners owner C&C is set to inject excitement and energy into the cider category with a significant seven-figure brand investment, the largest in over a decade, and the introduction of a new brand campaign Thats Magnertism which launches this week (2 nd May). With UK temperatures soaring and aligned to the start of cider season the campaign will build on strong nationwide awareness and the brands rich heritage to reignite consumer love for Magners.

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Just Drinks

MAY 2, 2025

Discover how Guala Closures is leading the beverage closure industry with innovation and sustainability. CEO Andrea Lodetti shares insights on advanced technologies, market expansion, and eco-friendly practices in this exclusive interview.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 2, 2025

As this year’s Craft Brewers Conference comes to a close, the results of the World Beer Cup have been released following last night’s medal ceremony. I’ll have a full Midwestern breakdown for all of y’all on Monday, but it’s clear that having the conference in Indiana meant that Hoosier brewers showed up in a big way. They took home 11 medals this year.

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PubClub

MAY 2, 2025

Today, Mercedes-Benz is a familiar household name. Few people consider where it originally came from, but the history of the car and its name are fascinating. Read on to find out about how German innovation and marketing strategy helped build the Mercedes-Benz brand. Back to the Beginning You wont find any used mercedes for sale from the early days of this automaker because they date back to 1866, when a man named Karl Benz placed an internal combustion engine within a car.

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