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The Italian Buck Goes Spicy

PUNCH

The best nonalcoholic cocktail is this spicy, bittersweet Italian Buck made with N/A amaro, blood orange, Calabrian chile and ginger beer.

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Hot off the press – The April issue of Australian Bartender has dropped

Australian Bartender

The April print issue ofAustralian Bartenderhas landed, and its packed with fresh stories, expert insights, and all the inspiration you need behind the bar this season. We kick things off with a feature interview withIbby Moubadder, the creative force behind SydneysJojiand a string of acclaimed venues. Moubadder shares his journey from restaurateur to one of Sydneys most influential venue operators, offering a rare look inside the philosophy that drives his design, service, and hospitality princ

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Scotch Whisky Review: Mossburn 12 Year Old Domaine Dupont Calvados Cask Finish

The Whiskey Wash

A blended malt from independent bottler Mossburn, released as part of the Cask Collaboration Series. Blending four Speyside malt whiskies, this whisky began its 12-year maturation in bourbon casks before a finishing period in Calvados apple brandy casks from historic French producer Domiane Dupont.

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Ardbeg Reveals Smokiverse for Ardbeg Day 2025

Cheers

Ardbeg Day, a traditional celebration of the classic peaty single malt, is held annually on the last Saturday of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt, Fis le. Marking 25 years of the Ardbeg Committee, this years festivities are on Sat., May 31. Releasing for that day is Ardbeg Smokiverse. This limited edition will be the Islay distillerys first whisky made from a high-gravity mash, according to the company.

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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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Eden Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

A crisp cocktail featuring Pisco brandy, apricot brandy, mandarin, and lime juice. Balanced flavors and a refreshing twist for any occasion.

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Bronco Wine announces second wave of job cuts amid restructuring

Just Drinks

Bronco Wine Co., the US family-owned business behind the Charles Shaw brand, has announced job cuts across its operations for the second time this year.

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UK GI spirits see licensing fee reduction

Drinks International

From July, spirits protected by geographic indicator (GI) status will see current fees associated with the Spirit Drinks Verification (SDV) scheme replaced by a lower flat rate.

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Allied Blenders and Distillers enters brandy segment

Just Drinks

Indian spirits company Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) has expanded into the brandy market with the introduction of Golden Mist French Brandy.

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OurWhisky Foundation Community platform launches

Drinks International

The OurWhisky Foundation has introduced the OurWhisky Foundation Community, a digital platform and app designed to connect whisky industry professionals around the world.

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There’s more than meets the eye on US move on dyes

Just Drinks

An industry source confirmed to there is no agreement between the FDA and manufacturers on food dyes, a situation that has angered campaigners.

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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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Paul John Nirvana

Malt

I first tasted Paul John Nirvana at the beginning of my more serious foray into the world of whisky. It was the very first Indian. The post Paul John Nirvana first appeared on Malt.

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Takeover target Science in Sport’s revenue slides but net loss narrows

Just Drinks

UK sports-nutrition company Science in Sport has reported mixed results for 2024, with losses narrowing despite falling sales.

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Robertos at Bangor Tavern is now open, with a drinks forward focus

Australian Bartender

(Image: Robertos provided) Robertos at the newly revamped Bangor Tavern is redefining what the local pub can be. Recently opened this April, Robertos blends vibrant Italian energy with familiar pub favourites. Robertos is the latest venture from Adam and Kylie Micola, the duo behind Bobbys Cronulla. Set in a light-filled, alfresco-focused space, this reimagined pub is delivering big on flavour and atmosphere.

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Opportunity, sustainability and innovation – the buzz around European dairy challenges

Just Drinks

European dairy players and alternative counterparts have their work cut out in an ever-evolving market to meet consumer expectations.

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How to Combine Footwear and Floor Mats for Ultimate Bartending Comfort

Chilled Magazine

Bartending can entail long hours behind the stick, whether its during the heat of summer or under the air-conditioned establishments. Standing and walking into this little space can take quite a bit of work, and your feet often have to pay the price. Thankfully, foot practices, footwear options and floor mats can make the experience so much more comfortable.

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Tools and Tips for Better French Press Coffee

Imbibe Magazine

In our May/June 2025 issue, writer Miranda Rake explores the history and evolution of the iconic French press. While the popularity of the French press brewing method has ebbed and flowed over the decades, the simple coffee maker remains a favorite among many industry pros for producing quality coffee with minimal effort. Here, British barista champion, coffee educator, and French press fan James Hoffmann offers his insights on the style and tips for brewing the best possible cup of French press

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmond’s Honor Bourbon

Chilled Magazine

The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmonds Honor Bourbon. In partnership with Pronghorn , Chilled 100 Bartenders develop original cocktails that not only showcase their individual style but also highlight the unique qualities of Edmonds Honor bourbon. With the colder months already becoming a memory and the hazy heat of summer coming in, I had to figure out what drink I would like to make and that Edmond Albius would appreciate by encompassing everything that make Ed

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Paris Cafés Caught Ripping Off Tourists With Cheap Wine

VinePair

Part of the allure of visiting Paris is the idea of sitting at a busy sidewalk caf casually sipping a glass of French wine. In this scenario, the wine is always somehow very affordable and yet very delicious. But it turns out that life-changing glass of Sancerre or Cabernet Franc might be cheap plonk in disguise according to a recent report. On Monday, The Times reported that cafs in Paris often cheat customers, selling budget wines for premium prices especially when serving tourists citing an

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The Long Shot

Chilled Magazine

This Derby Day, ditch the ordinary julep and bet on a winner with The Long Shot from the team at Mister Mao in New Orleans. “For Derby Day, we wanted something that tips its hat to tradition but still runs wild, says Andrea Leibrandt, Bar Manager. This cocktail brings rich, oaky Buffalo Trace Kentucky bourbon to the forefront, but it’s the unexpected trioFernets herbal bite, creamy banana, and nutty orgeatthat makes it a true thoroughbred.

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Oban Unveils Limited 15 Year Old Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Diageo Oban Distillery has unveiled the Oban 15 Year Old Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish. The limited-edition expression offers whisky enthusiasts a carefully crafted spirit that marries traditional Scottish distilling methods with Spanish sherry influences. The 15 Year Old is a natural and limited evolution from Obans famed 14 Year Old expression.

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Review: Dingle Samhain Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Drinkhacker

Dingle has been an up-and-coming Irish whiskey for years, and now it’s finally come into its own with the launch of Dingle Samhain, the inaugural release in its Wheel of the Year series. Truth be told this whiskey dates back to 2022, only we’re just now getting access to it at Drinkhacker. It starts off as a traditional single malt bottling — matured in first fill bourbon casks — before being finished for two long years in Muscatel wine casks. 10,000 bottles were produced

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Fincasa Whiskey Honors Puerto Rican Heritage With New Rum-Finished Rye

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Fincasa Whiskey Fincasa Whiskey unveiled its latest expression earlier this month with the release of Batch 003, a rum-cask-finished rye whiskey that pays homage to owner Mike Martinez’s Puerto Rican heritage. The limited-edition release represents an important milestone for the brand in its mission to increase Latino representation in the whiskey industry.

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Oban Unveils 15YR Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish

Cheers

Single malt Scotch whisky producer Oban has launchedOban 15 Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish. This aged in European Oak Butts and American Oak Hogshead Barrels before finishing for more than four years in Oloroso and Palo Cortado Sherry Casks. On the nose, Oban 15 Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish opens with aromas of dried raisin and orchard fruit, the distillery reports, giving way to charred orange rind and lemon peel.

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Review: Maker’s Mark The Keepers Release 2025 Limited Release

Drinkhacker

Maker’s Mark’s Wood Finishing Series continues with 2025’s The Keepers Release, a direct follow-up to last year’s The Heart Release , named in honor of the “keepers” of Maker’s Mark — the folks that work in the rickhouses monitoring the aging of the whiskeys. The stave finishing here is simple: 10 virgin toasted American staves go into the barrel to polish off the whiskey during its final months in barrel.

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Delegat Group cuts 2025 profit guidance due to US tariff impact

Just Drinks

Delegat Group has lowered its profit forecast for the year ending 30 June 2025, considering the possible impact of US tariffs on sales.

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Experts Weigh In On Wines By The Glass

Cheers

What makes a wine a good choice to offer by the glass? It depends somewhat, but most wine and beverage directors agree on a few things. A wine that is thoughtfully offered by the glass should be intriguing, versatile in its food pairings, and exhibit a well-rounded character, says Lauren Clark, beverage manager and sommelier at The Americano in Atlanta.

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Tamdhu Launches The Dedication Collection To The U.S. Market

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Tamdhu Tamdhu Distillery has launched its most exclusive offering to date with the unveiling of The Dedication Collection in the U.S. This new series showcases the distillery’s oldest and most limited expressions, all matured exclusively in Oloroso sherry casks. The news follows the launch of the Dedication Collection in the UK in September 2024.

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Why a Private Wine Tour Is the Ultimate Way to Explore the Vineyards in Sonoma County

Advanced Mixology

Sonoma County is a beautiful place in Northern California. It is well-known for the Sonoma Valley wine region. There's something magical about Sonoma County. It's not just the rolling hills or the scent of the earth after a soft California rain. It's not even the endless rows of sun-drenched vines. It's the feeling you get when you're out thereamong the grapes, sipping a glass of wine that was grown, aged, and poured just steps from where you're standing.

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San Diego Breweries Win Big At Brewers Cup Of California

PubClub

Burning Beard Brewing’s In Praise of Bacchus is a Gold Medal-winning beer. San Diego County Breweries won big at the 2025 Brewers Cup Of California. Seven won Gold Medals at the fifth annual statewide brewing competition put on by The Sacramento Area Brewers Guild in partnership with San Diego Brewers Guild and other brewers guilds. The competition was held the last weekend in April.

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Why a Private Wine Tour Is the Ultimate Way to Explore the Vineyards in Sonoma County

Advanced Mixology

Sonoma County is a beautiful place in Northern California. It is well-known for the Sonoma Valley wine region. There's something magical about Sonoma County. It's not just the rolling hills or the scent of the earth after a soft California rain. It's not even the endless rows of sun-drenched vines. It's the feeling you get when you're out thereamong the grapes, sipping a glass of wine that was grown, aged, and poured just steps from where you're standing.

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Where To Party In San Diego For Cinco de Mayo: These Bars Offering Specials

PubClub

The Pubclub.com Pubclubettes enjoy Cinco de Mayo. Photo: PubClub.com/Rory Peters Cinco de Mayo is May 5 and being less than 20 miles to Tijuana, San Diego is a natural place for gringos and others to party. It’s a day of music, margaritas (and other libations), big sombreros and happy smiles everywhere. That’s what happens when you drink tequila.

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Is This The Highest Rated Bottle of Brora?

The Whiskey Wash

There are 3 versions of the Brora 1972 22 Year old Rare Malts Selection, each limited bottling can be distinguished by its ABV. Brora reopened in 2021 after more than 40 years of silence. While the stills might not have been running between 1983 and 2021 the existing stock of Brora whisky that was quietly maturing in warehouses across Scotland continued to be released.

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Copy Taste 2025: shining a light on Croatia’s brilliant bar scene

The Cocktail Lovers

Copy Taste may only be in its second year but this very special Croatian cocktail event is already making waves far beyond the countrys borders. Featuring masterclasses and guests shifts from some of the worlds best bars, and culminating in an outdoor event showcasing the best bars from Croatia and surrounding regions. We checked it out and predict big things for Copy Taste 2026 and beyond.

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Utopias, Nuclear Penguins, and the Quest for the World’s Strongest Beer

VinePair

April 16, 2009: A landslide in Kyrgyzstan kills 16 people. Bolivian police foil an international plot to assassinate President Evo Morales. And, in Fraserburgh, Scotland, BrewDog provocateurs James Watt and Martin Dickie dress up in penguin costumes to announce the release of the supposed worlds strongest beer. If today Watt, Dickie, and BrewDog are seen as lame and out of touch , if not reprehensible , back in 2009 the upstart brewery was on the cutting edge of the industry.

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This Week's Beer News: CHI-de Project (okay that's a stretch)

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Good news, Chicagoland: Side Project arrives soon. theopenbottle A post shared by @theopenbottle Side Project has long been one of the most praised, awarded, beloved breweries in the Midwest (hell, the country), and their beers are finally about to hit the Chicagoland area. Even better: If you want to hang out and chat with owner/brewer Cory King, you’ve got a couple of chances to do so.

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