Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In 2002, while he was working at LAB Bar in London, the late Ghanaian mixologist Douglas Ankrah invented a modern cocktail classic: the Pornstar Martini. More than two decades later, the drink remains a global sensation, inspiring countless riffs and internet searches (it was the most Googled cocktail of 2024). Unfortunately, Ankrahs native Ghana isnt always prominent in conversations about trending drinks or influential recipes.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Valentines Day is all about love, and what better way to toast to romance than with a beautifully crafted cocktail? Whether youre toasting with your special someone, celebrating self-love, or clinking glasses with your besties, the right drink can elevate the moment. From floral-infused spritzes to decadent chocolate-kissed creations, these love-inspired libations are sure to make hearts flutter.

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Added to a classic Gimlet recipe, Leopold Bros. Sour Lime Cordial kicks up the flavor and texture of the classic gin cocktail.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A speakeasy, by definition, implies illegality. The connotation of the word may lend itself to a certain aesthetic or ideal, perhaps even a set of rules for how to comport oneself, but that’s all superfluous to the idea of explicit illicitness. As Merriam Webster defines it , a speakeasy is a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Mutiny Island Vodka debuted in 2017 on St. Croix. After living in the Caribbean for some time, founder Chef Todd Manley discovered the islands were not producing enough of their own food and were relying heavily on imports. After hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, Manley found himself on a mission to create a sustainable agricultural product that could also benefit the environment and create jobs and food security for the community.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A bartender pours one of the world’s most popular cocktails, the margarita. Photo: PubClub.com Put on the Buffett “Margaritaville” is quite appropriate slide into your flip flops and head to any of these bars and restaurants in San Diego for National Margarita Day. The celebration of this famous cocktail is Feb. 22, which in 2-25 happens to fall on a Saturday.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Baptist Street Rec. Club is making its arrival known, located above Island Radio in Wunderlich Lane, Redfern, with its classic meets modern vibe. The Rec Club is a tribute to 80s and 90s Australian culture, blending local pub warmth with late-night energy. (Image: Baptist Street Rec. Club) Baptist Street Rec. Club is making its arrival known, located above Island Radio in Wunderlich Lane, Redfern, with its classic meets modern vibe.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Strongbow, the UKs number one cider brand, is expanding its Flavoured Cider range with the introduction of Strongbow Strawberry its first flavour innovation in the on-trade in over ten years. Rolling out across pubs and bars nationwide, Strongbow Strawberry is available now, both on draught and in 500ml bottles. Strongbow Strawberry blends the crisp taste of Strongbows signature Apple Cider with the bright, natural sweetness of strawberries, creating a perfectly balanced, refreshing flavour.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Port and wine producer Symington Family Estates has announced leadership changes including a new joint-CEO pairing.

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Drinks International

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Alcohol sales across the US are shrinking, according to NielsenIQ, with off-premise beer, wine and spirits (excluding RTDs) all losing ground.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Dairy-alts group Oatly is to discontinue the building of its second factory in China.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Last week, our Premium Subscribers got to see the first new label that Virtue Cider had submitted in nearly two years. This week, while it’s not a new label, I wanted to share something else fun from Virtue. I took a spin through their site and landed on their Spirit Barrel page for the first time. Looks like those Goose connections paid off, as I’m seeing some very fun looking ciders that saw aging in former Bourbon County Stout barrels.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Pernod Ricard has acquired the remaining shares of South African gin distiller Inverroche for an undisclosed sum.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Although Malbec originally comes from Cahors in southwest France, in the modern wine world we know this variety as the grape of Argentina. Recently, weve also seen an increasing number of interesting expressions coming from the U.S. What began as a secondary wine in many winery lineups has now become a force of its own. Even if the grape still plays second or third fiddle to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, producers are putting more care and effort into this variety these days.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Trade advocacy group DISCUS said gaining permanent suspension of tariffs for all distilled spirits was a top legislative concern for 2025.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Old Elk dropped two annually released special editions at the end of 2024, just as it did in 2023 — the latest iteration of its Cigar Cut Island Blend and Infinity Blend whiskeys, both of which are nothing if not complex. Some departures from the 2023 bottlings are in store, so let’s dig in. Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend 2024 – This is the third release of Cigar Cut Island Blend, which “brings rich, peaty flavors from island malts and balances them with Old Elks Signatur

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

There are specific areas of health and wellness food and drinks strategists should consider, GlobalDatas Fahima Omer argues.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Credit: Jack Daniel’s Distillery A Jack Daniel’s barrel house in Lynchburg, Tennessee experienced a partial structural collapse early Monday morning, affecting around 3,000 barrels of maturing whiskey, according to The Lynchburg Times. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred at one of the distillery’s older warehouses dating back to the 1960s.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Sydneys historic Rocks precinct is about to welcome a vibrant new dining and drinking destination, The Collective. (Image: The Collective) Sydneys historic Rocks precinct is about to welcome a vibrant new dining and drinking destination, The Collective. Set to open in April, the establishment has been developed by Hunter St Hospitality and features three restaurants, four bars, and smaller venues that blend the areas heritage with a fresh, modern atmosphere.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Rock & Brews , the national restaurant and entertainment concept founded by KISS frontmen Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, has teamed up with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg to create a limited-edition cocktail using Still G.I.N. from their Gin & Juice spirits brand. Named after Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggs headlining West Coast tour in 2000, the Up in Smoke is a sweet and smoky cocktail made with Still G.I.N., St.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Shaista’s, a renowned name in the culinary world, has announced plans for the opening of 15 new outlets of its popular brand, Mommylicious Meal Box. This expansion will be executed through a franchise model, inviting entrepreneurs to join hands with Shaista’s and bring the convenience and quality of Mommylicious’s curated meal boxes to their communities.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Credit: Highland Park Highland Park 56 is the oldest and rarest single malt to come out of the distillery on Orkney. Renowned for its honeyed tones and heather peat notes, Highland Park whisky is consistently awarded. This whisky, however, is a completely different ball game with a fascinating creation story. The Making of Highland Park 56 Highland Park 56 traces its origins back to 2008, when newly appointed Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion discovered ten casks from the 1968 vintage.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Weve all been there. Youre at a party, and it’s about time to open another bottle of Champagne, but the wine isnt quite cold enough yet. Then when you go to open the bottle, it isnt just the cork that flies out, its half your bottle of bubbly. Theres nothing quite like the disappointment of lost wine, but you can rest assured that its not user error causing your bottle to explode.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Glenmorangie unveils the bold new look of its award-winning 18-year-old whisky in India, now named Glenmorangie Infinita 18 Years Old. This Highland single malt showcases the whisky’s rich complexity, with floral notes, honey, dried fruit, and subtle spice, celebrated as one of Glenmorangie’s most beautifully balanced expressions. Crafted under the visionary leadership of Dr.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Images credit: Evan Williams Bourbon Experience A special edition bourbon is set to grace Louisville’s shelves as the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience maintains its partnership with the Kentucky Derby Festival for the ninth consecutive year. The limited release features a commemorative Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon bottle accompanied by the official 53rd Edition Gold Pegasus Pin, launching on 13 February.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As we forward in 2025, we see a notable shift among consumer preferences towards premium alcoholic beverages. As highlighted in the cover story, this trend is bolstered by the country’s expanding network of luxury retail outlets and upscale bars. Amid this surge, Indian single malts achieved a historic milestone in 2023, accounting for 53 percent of total sales—marking a first to have surpassed international brands.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

For those who love peat, few distilleries command as much reverence as Ardbeg. Known for its bold, smoky character and fiercely loyal following, the distillery has released everything from high-powered modern experiments to legendary vintage expressions. Whether you’re seeking an intense, heavily peated dram or a rare, collectible release, there’s an Ardbeg for every level of enthusiast.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Bihar’s liquor ban remains in force, but smugglers continue to find creative ways to dodge the police. In a shocking discovery, authorities in Sasaram, Rohtas district, found a stash of liquor hidden inside a grave at the Alawal Khan mausoleum in Kadirganj. Police were tipped off about suspicious nighttime activity near the cemetery, including strange noises around the tombs.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

For centuries, barrel aging has been essential to developing the complex flavors of dark spirits like whiskey and rum. But what if wood itself could be the star of the show? Thats the idea behind Sylva , the latest venture from Ben Branson, visionary founder of Seedlip and Seasn. Sylva isnt a replica of any alcoholic drink. Instead, its a new kind of non-alcoholic dark spirit built from wood and grain.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As one of UK hospitalitys leading providers of apprenticeships, we have long been calling for the Government to improve the systems flexibility and increase its inclusivity. We are proud to have supported nearly 18,000 apprenticeships since 2011, and todays announcement will enable even more people to access fulfilling training in key sectors. We welcome this first step in apprenticeship reform and look forward to further working with Government to create a system that provides opportunities for

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Credit: Boann Distillery Ireland’s Boann Distillery is marking its entry into the U.S. market with an ambitious triple release of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskeys , launching ahead of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The family-owned distillery, based in Drogheda, County Meath, is introducing three expressions simultaneously, each finished in different wine casks and bottled at 94 proof.

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Just Drinks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Coca-Cola Co. may have to use more PET for drinks sold in the US in the wake of Trumps planned tariff on steel and aluminium imports.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Girls drink beer out of cans at a house party. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Beer Blogger “Beer,” Homer Simpson said, “is the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.” Well, that solution may be getting more expensive. If President Trump follows through on his 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel it will, according to experts, make the price of beer more expensive.

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