PUNCH

MAY 6, 2025

An easy classic gin cocktail, the Floradora, is back at Houston bar Julep. Here's how to make the refreshing raspberry-infused drink.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Crescent 9 THC Seltzer is a highly satisfying and deliciously refreshing alternative to alcohol thats available online and through beverage distributors in more than 15 states. Created in New Orleans, Crescent 9 has become the fastest-growing THC beverage brand in the country, dominating the Southeast. “With Crescent 9 THC Seltzer, we are making high-quality and affordable cannabis products that are accessible to adults everywhere,” says Joe Gerrity, CEO of Crescent Canna, the manufa

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PUNCH

MAY 6, 2025

From nurturing young talent to reducing waste behind the bar, Best New Bartender alums and leaders in the field weigh in.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

At Three Dots and a Dash , Chicagos celebrated tropical cocktail bar, Beverage Director Kevin Beary takes fresh juice seriously. Before the first guest walks through the door, his team has already produced between 30 to 55 gallons of juice, squeezing everything from the classics like lime, lemon, and orange, to creative twists like Texas Red Grapefruit, cold press pineapple, ginger, clarified fresh strawberry and clarified fresh Banana juice.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

The UK and India have signed a trade deal to slash tariffs on whisky, gin, soft drinks and some ingredients.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

Cathead Distillery have launched the Estate Collection pot distilled 7 year aged whiskey. Photo: Cathead Distillery Cathead Distillery marks a milestone this month with the release of its Estate Collection Straight Wheat Whiskey, the first 100% wheat whiskey produced entirely in Mississippi to reach markets beyond state lines. The Jackson-based operation, which holds the distinction as Mississippi’s oldest legal distillery, cultivated, distilled, aged, and bottled this premium spirit using

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2025

After trudging through the whiskey glut of the late 20th century, the global whiskey industry bounced back tremendously over the past 20 years. With that boom came innovation; we’ve seen new styles of whiskey emerge, Scotch brands release expressions with 50-plus-year age statements , and bourbon distillers embrace experimental cask finishes. But even the mightiest of trends are cyclical.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

This Blair Athol, rarely seen as a single malt, was bottled by Cask Masters and showcases decadent sherry cask maturation. A brilliant effort from Brave New Spirits.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

The Dutch brewer Heineken is investing 40m in its UK pub arm Star Pubs to reopen and refurbish local venues.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

Logan Pass from Glacier Distilling Company is the first 12 year old whisky entirely produced in Montana. Glacier Distilling Company has launched the first 12-year-old whiskey entirely distilled, aged, and bottled in Montana. Logan Pass 12-Year-Old “Wheated Single Malt” Whiskey marks another significant milestone for Montana’s craft spirits industry.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2025

Zephyr is a new gin brand made in England and designed with a singular, defining, additional ingredient in both of its expressions: elderberries. With that focus established (and considering we don’t know a whole lot more about these products), let’s dive into the experience. One item of note is that a lot of the paint on the underside of the (standard) Zephyr Gin cap rubbed off on the top of the glass decanter before we opened the bottle.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

US spirits company High Basin Brands (HBB) has acquired Can-Tini, a ready-to-drink (RTD) espresso martini brand infused with nitrogen.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 6, 2025

Partner Content: 90+ Cellars With nearly two decades of experience making great wine accessible, 90+ Cellars is now entering a new frontier: non-alcoholic wine. The brands move into this fast-growing category is led by Alexandra Shaughnessy, Wine Director, and Terry Lozoff, VP of Marketing, who bring deep industry expertise and long-standing winery relationships to the table. 90+ Cellars aims to deliver full-flavored, approachable bottles that stay true to their reputation (and retail for $15 or

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

Stricter regulation on alcohol labelling could negatively impact brands with 0% abv line extensions, Big Drop's CEO said.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

Garrison Brothers presented a cheque for $50,000 to Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation following their sell out bottle sale at Texas Independence Day. Photo: Courtesy of Garrison Brothers Garrison Brothers Distillery has demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by donating $50,000 to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF). The funds were generated by Texas first legal bourbon distillery through a limited release bourbon launched on Texas Independence Day.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Following the launch of Value for Venues by Greene King and Belhaven breweries in 2023, the tailored support package for independent businesses has now expanded its Value Hub to support customers with more exclusive offers and savings which could save independent outlets over 5,000 per year*. Value for Venues is a unique package for free trade outlets that includes a catalogue of products, logistics support, business management, and financial support all in one place and is a partnership for bus

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

Sainsbury's has announced plans to re-adopt Fairtrade certification for black tea products in its own-label range.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class. Since its founding in 2008, the Cocktail Apprentice Program has offered rising bar professionals the opportunity to work side-by-side with hospitalitys most respected minds during the annual Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans. Now entering its 17th year, the program has mentored over 570 apprentices from more than 60 countries and continues to be a catalyst for professional growt

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 6, 2025

Running a bar takes passion, and a whole lot of processes to keep things running smoothly. When you're deep in the day-to-day operations of managing inventory, staff, and profitability, it can feel impossible to take a step back.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), the global leader in drinks education, celebrated a major milestone yesterday as it honoured its most globally diverse cohort of WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines graduates. The annual ceremony and prize reception took place at the Guildhall in the City of London for the last time the sixteenth graduation WSET has hosted at this historic venue.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

CFB has unveiled a new distribution strategy for its spirits portfolio across both off-premise and on-premise channels.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Hospitality industry leaders are celebrating as the fundraising total for Pedalling To Pubs 2025 exceeds 50k, a month before riders set off on the epic 220km sponsored bike ride across the Lake District. Pedalling To Pubs is an annual sponsored bike ride which raises vital funds for leading hospitality charities the LTC (Licensed Trade Charity) and Only A Pavement Away.

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Drinks International

MAY 6, 2025

A class action lawsuit filed in the US District Court of the Eastern District of New York has alleged that Diageo North America has falsely marketed its tequila brands as 100% agave.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

British gin brand, Silent Pool Gin, is proud to announce the launch of The Beehive Collective a brand-new initiative dedicated to raising awareness and promoting bee-friendly practices on a global scale. Handcrafted in the Surrey Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, Silent Pool Gin is expertly crafted from 24 botanicals and honey sourced from the beehives adjacent to the brands distillery making the cause one that is close to the brands heart.

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Drinks International

MAY 6, 2025

Spirits distributor Speciality Brands is growing its world whisky portfolio with the addition of New Zealand’s Thomson Whisky.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2025

The temperature is going up, and with summer coming, we are approaching my favorite time of the year to pour Moscato dAsti. If you arent familiar with this Italian style of wine, it is typically sweet, light bodied, low alcohol (5-6% abv), lightly fizzy, and fairly affordable. It pairs very well with desserts, but I personally love to drink it alongside spicy foods.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Bar Convent Berlin (BCB), the worlds leading bar and beverage trade show, has announced a brand-new Education Board ahead of its debut UK event, BCB London, taking place from 30 th June to 1 st July 2025. The dedicated group of industry experts will be working together to curate an engaging Education Programme for BCB London, creating an inclusive and enriching schedule of high-calibre speakers, interactive workshops and insightful sessions using their extensive network of industry contacts and

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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2025

Perched high above the bourbon landscape, Buzzards Roost has carved out a unique vantage point in American whiskey. Master Blender and co-founder Jason Brauner first opened Bourbons Bistro in 2005a trailblazing establishment that quickly became a roosting ground for serious whiskey lovers and industry insiders alike. Through deepening relationships within the bourbon world, Brauner eventually took flight on a new journey, launching Buzzards Roost whiskey in 2019.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 6, 2025

The combination of coffee and alcohol is more than just a modern-day indulgenceits a tradition with deep roots. Mixed by Sofie McKeever-Ford from Baptist St Rec. Club Dating back centuries, cultures around the world have found ways to mix caffeine with spirits, creating drinks that act as an energy hit. From the Ottoman Empires spiced coffee liqueurs to the 19th-century European tradition of a brandy or whiskey mixed coffee, this pairing has long been a favourite among those looking to balance t

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 6, 2025

Whether you're entertaining guests, planning a date night, or just indulging in a bit of culinary creativity at home, crafting the perfect smoke and charcuterie spread isn't just about assembling cheese and pouring drinks. It's about designing an atmosphere, choosing flavors that complement and contrast, and layering elements in a way that keeps guests coming back for more.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 6, 2025

The combination of coffee and alcohol is more than just a modern-day indulgenceits a tradition with deep roots. Mixed by Sofie McKeever-Ford from Baptist St Rec. Club Dating back centuries, cultures around the world have found ways to mix caffeine with spirits, creating drinks that act as an energy hit. From the Ottoman Empires spiced coffee liqueurs to the 19th-century European tradition of a brandy or whiskey mixed coffee, this pairing has long been a favourite among those looking to balance t

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2025

Its been a spectacular success story one of the most dramatic and consistent ascents in modern wine history. Essentially out of nowhere, beginning around the turn of the millennium, New Zealand wine exports lit the candle and cleared the launchpad. Over the decades since defying even the crushing effects of the global financial crisis during the late aughts and early 2010s global wine exports from the remote Oceania nation firmly established their own category on retail shelves and on-premise

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Created by the late Ghanaian mixologist Douglas Ankrah at Townhouse in London in 2002, the Pornstar Martini has since become a global sensation and bonafide modern classic. (It was the most Googled cocktail in 2024.) The original build of the cheekily named drink consists of vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit pure, and vanilla syrup, with a sidecar of Champagne to gild the lily.

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2025

There are so many variables that go into ordering a Martin i: Gin or vodka? Dry, wet, or dirty? Shaken or stirred? Olive or twist? (Dare we even mention on the rocks ?) But beyond these traditional factors, there are even more possible modifiers that can go into each drinkers personalized spec and some are a bit out there. Ordering a Martini burnt might make a bartender do a double-take.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 6, 2025

The non-alc beverage space is changing fast, and not every brand is keeping up. New trends pop up by the dozen: functional ingredients, hybrid drinking, and phrases like social wellness. Jeff Cantalupo, founder of Listen Ventures , has been paying close attention. As an early backer of wellness brands like Calm and beverage brands like Go Brewing, he knows what works and what fizzles out.

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