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The 30 Best Tequilas for 2025

VinePair

Over almost 10 years of tasting and recommending tequilas at VinePair, weve watched the category grow and evolve, ultimately becoming one of the best-selling and most popular spirits in the U.S. Admittedly, that momentum is starting to slow down, coinciding with greater spirits and alcohol consumption trends. And tequila , specifically, is facing something of a reckoning: Are there too many celebrity brands?

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Top 5 Affordable Single Malt Scotches For Bourbon Drinkers

The Whiskey Wash

Background image credit: Jo Hanley / OurWhisky Foundation Scotch whisky often seems like a much more expensive product compared to bourbon. While American whiskeys have certainly had their time in the premium spotlight, much of the culture around them remains proudly blue-collar, offering great quality whiskeys at 45% or 50% ABV from a wide range of brands.

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A Ferrari Is Good, but a Ferrari Americano Is Better

PUNCH

The Ferrari, the 50/50 shot of fernet and Campari, belongs in your Americano cocktail. Here's how to make the easy, bittersweet aperitivo.

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Aston Martin and Bowmore Unveil ARC-54 ‘Iridos Edition’ at Sotheby’s

The Whiskey Wash

Aston Martin and Bowmore Unveil ARC-54 ‘Iridos Edition’ a one of a kind version of the collaboration that will be available to by through Sotheby’s May 15, 2025. The luxury whisky market continues to embrace high-profile brand collaborations as Sotheby’s announces its upcoming auction of the Bowmore ARC-54: Iridos Edition. This one-of-a-kind 54-year-old whisky is housed in a bespoke decanter designed by Aston Martin and is being sold to raise money for communities around

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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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The Suntory Cup Returns

Australian Bartender

Suntory Global Spirits Advocacy Team. Back Row (L-R): Mitch Gurrin, Ella Jones, Kevin Griffin, John Galiatsatos, Valentine Maguire. Front Row (L-R): Callum Dann, Rhianna Lucas, Sophie Smallwood, Alice Newport. Its time to reinvigorate the retro with Club Suntory. Reaffirming nearly 40 years of dedication to the hospitality industry, Suntory Global Spirits is thrilled to announce the return of the iconic Suntory Cup cocktail competition across Australia.

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How to Explore Laphroaig: A Tasting Journey Through Peat and Time

The Whiskey Wash

Few whiskies provoke such powerful reactions as Laphroaig. This legendary distillery has built its reputation on a distinctive style defined by medicinal iodine notes, intense peat smoke from local bogs, and maritime influences from its Atlantic shore location. These characteristics have made Laphroaig a benchmark against which other peated whiskies are measured.

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Australia’s Wirra Wirra to acquire local winery

Just Drinks

Wirra Wirra, a family-owned winery in Australia, has acquired Adelaide Hills winemaker Hahndorf Hill for an undisclosed sum.

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5 Essential Cocktails for May 2025

Chilled Magazine

Each month Chilled presents you with five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar. Don’t forget to reference it so you can prepare for the upcoming holidays. Now that we’ve left the rain in April, it’s time to get ready for the start of warmer weather. This seasonal shift behind the bar brings in longer hours , more foot traffic, and a noticeable change in people’s cravings.

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InchDairnie Distillery agrees merger with MacDuff International

Just Drinks

As of today (1 May), the two businesses will be consolidated into a single entity called InchDairnie Whisky Limited.

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The Martini de Mayo: A Mexican Twist on the Espresso Martini

Chilled Magazine

This Cinco de Mayo, give the espresso martini a new twist with a little help from two Mexican favorites. Kamora Coffee Liqueur and Teremana Reposado Tequila have teamed up to create the Martini de Mayoa richer, bolder take on the classic that fits right in with the celebration. The drink layers Kamoras roasted coffee flavors from Veracruz and Chiapas with the smooth, oaky notes of Teremanas highland tequila.

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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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Endeavour Group appoints new CEO

Just Drinks

Endeavour Group has appointed former Virgin Australia executive Jayne Hrdlicka as its new CEO and managing director.

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7 Cocktails for Cinco de Mayo

Chilled Magazine

Whether you’re craving something fruity, spicy, or something completely different, these seven cocktails showcase creative twists on tequila and mezcal classics. From a banana leaf-wrapped beauty in Brooklyn to a saffron-kissed sipper in Nashville, these are the Cinco de Mayo drinks worth seeking outor shaking up at home! Cognac , Liqueur Henny-Rita Ingredients 1 oz.

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Woes surround Cognac and its ongoing slump requires urgent attention

Just Drinks

Though dominated by four major brands, the Cognac industry is made up of thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on its consumption.

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Do You Know the ’20 Minute Rule’ for Serving Wine?

VinePair

Oenophiles are notoriously picky about serving wine at the proper temperature. Pouring a light- bodied red at the same temperature as a full-bodied red? Blasphemous! But for consumers who dont have a top-of-the-line, high-tech wine fridge, how can you know when wine is at the right temperature for drinking? While its not an exact science, theres a very helpful tip to keep in mind when serving wine at home known as the 20 minute rule.

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Isle of Harris Distillery to cut jobs amid restructuring

Just Drinks

Isle of Harris Distillery has initiated a restructuring programme that will include a reduction in both production levels and workforce.

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10 Things You Should Know About New Glarus, the Beloved Beer That’s Only Available in Wisconsin

VinePair

Tucked away in a small Wisconsin town home to approximately 2,000 people, one will find the New Glarus Brewing Company , a local brewery with a big reputation. Established in 1993 by Deborah Carey, who purchased the original brewing site as a gift for her brewmaster husband, Daniel, New Glarus is one of the few large-scale brewing operations to actually remain truly local.

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THE PERFECT PALOMA TRAVELS THE UK 

Bar Magazine

Three Cents premium mixers & Tequila Ocho introduce a month-long celebration of the Paloma Over 50 venues across the UK will be serving up unique takes on the popular cocktail Artisanal beverage brand and pioneer of the Paloma cocktail, Three Cents, is celebrating its signature serve not only on National Paloma Day (22nd May) but throughout May.

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GSN Review: Tequila Finish Woodinville Flagship Bourbon

Good Spirits News

Tequila and Bourbon, together a pairing Woodinville co-founder and head distiller Brett Carlile could not wrap his mind around. Its something I always wanted to try but was afraid to take a stab at. Eventually, curiosity got the best of me. So, I went for it and was blown away by how well Tequila and Bourbon play together, says Carlile. Bretts experimentation is a Bourbon thats made quite the trek.

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Kentucky Derby Infield The Ultimate Party Guide, 2025 Date & Details

PubClub

The infield is one of the great party scenes in America. Derby photos by Jack Fleming It’s wild and occasionally wet at the Kentucky Derby, America’s Great Party. It’s it’s dry, it’s fun. If it’s wet, it’s wild and fun. Either way, there’s mud pits and female mud wrestling! No matter that the weather, the crazy and colorful infield scene thrives the first Saturday in May.

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Scotch Whisky Review: Johnnie Walker Blue Label

The Whiskey Wash

While not the most expensive, Johnnie Walker Blue Label is possibly the most prestigious and well know release in the Johnnie Walker core range. Synonymous with luxury, this blended scotch is marketed as being a "super premium" expression comprised of the best malt and grain whiskies across Diageo's wide range of distilleries.

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Review: Yeyo Tequila Blanco High Proof

Drinkhacker

Yeyo has always* been a solid tequila that refuses to release anything other than a blanco expression — or to go away. After a 2010 launch, the brand vanished, then was revived in 2019 at the same distillery. Now, finally, a new expression of Yeyo is on the market — and it’s not an aged tequila. This time around it’s a higher proof version of its silver bottling — though now it is billed as Blanco on the label (as is the old Silver).

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Crown Royal Launches Rum-Finished Marquis Blended Canadian Whisky

The Whiskey Wash

Enjoy a Marquis Moment using the new Crown Royal whisky finished in Caribbean rum casks. Credit: Crown Royal Crown Royal has expanded its award-winning portfolio with the introduction of Crown Royal Marquis Blended Canadian Whisky , a new expression finished in Caribbean rum casks. The release aims to capture the essence of nightlife culture with a complex flavor profile designed for social gatherings.

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Wine 101: The History of Rosé Part IV: White Zinfandel and Cabernet Blush

VinePair

After Mateus arrived in the U.S. , ros flourished nationwide. The Portuguese pink-hued wine wove into the fabric of the American wine industry in the 1990s, and domestic winemakers quickly got to work making pink wines of their own in California. But they werent calling it ros. Instead, they opted for names like White Zinfandel, White Merlot, White Cabernet, and so on.

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Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Batch 042 – Amaro Finished Rye

Drinkhacker

Tennessee-based Chattanooga Whiskey has some out-there expressions as part of its long-running Experimental Single Batch Series, but experiment #42 may be the wildest of the series so far. The details: Made from a 5-grain mash bill, this finished whiskey was made with four varieties of malted rye, including a cherrywood smoked malted rye and a dark roasted caramel malted rye.

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Glen Moray Debuts Maple Syrup Cask Finished Expressions at Spirit of Speyside

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Glen Moray Glen Moray has unveiled two new limited-edition whiskies finished in Canadian maple syrup casks, marking a first in the distillery’s 125-year history. The exclusive bottlings debuted at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, which is currently in full swing. The festival will end on May 5, 2025. With just over 200 bottles of each expression available globally, these rare releases continue Glen Moray’s tradition of innovative cask exploration while showcasing the E

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Behind the Beverage: The Leave The Gun, Take The Cannoli at Indaco in Atlanta

Cheers

The Espresso Martini shows no signs of slowing down, but its not the only dessert cocktail in town. Indaco Italian restaurant in Atlanta has been serving up the Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli on their dessert menu, and it has proven to be a crowd favorite just like movie the inspired it. TheScotch-based cocktails smoky, nutty and slightly sweet profile provide something a bit more indulgent but not too heavy.

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This Edradour 1991 Natural Cask Strength Is A Hidden Highland Masterpiece

The Whiskey Wash

In the quiet hills of Perthshire, a cluster of whitewashed buildings hides one of Scotlands best-kept whisky secrets: Edradour. This is one of Scotland’s smallest traditional distilleries, where time has seemingly stood still. While whisky giants produce millions of litres annually, this tiny Highland operation used to craft just 90,000 litres per year with a team of only three workers.

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Guac on the Rock Is Back – Teremana Tequila Will Pick Up the Tab for Appetizers in May

Bevvy

From May 1 through May 31, Teremana Tequila will reimburse customers up to $10 for any appetizer purchased with a Teremana cocktail. The post Guac on the Rock Is Back Teremana Tequila Will Pick Up the Tab for Appetizers in May appeared first on Bevvy.

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That Boutique-y Whisky Adds Three Premium World Whiskeys to Core Range

The Whiskey Wash

That Boutique-y Whisky Company has expanded its core range with three new world whiskeys Independent bottler That Boutique-y Whisky Company has announced a significant expansion of its award-winning Core Range with three distinctive new world whiskeys. The new additions include expressions from Kentucky, England, and Ireland to cement the brand’s commitment to making exceptional whiskey accessible to enthusiasts across the globe.

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GSN Review: Tequila Ocho Añejo Barrel Select Old Fitzgerald

Good Spirits News

Tequila Ocho recently announced the latest releases in its range of barrel select vintages, a collaboration with Kentucky Bourbon brand, Old Fitzgerald, crafted by Heaven Hill Distillery. In a partnership that brings together two of the spirits industrys brands, a pair of 2023 vintages of Tequila Ocho Aejo Barrel Select Old Fitzgerald will be released simultaneously: one made with agaves harvested from the deep, clay-like soil of low-altitude Rancho Corralillos, and another with agaves harvested

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Cutty Sark Scotch Enters the RTD Space

Cheers

Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky has introduced its first ready-to-drink (RTD) product, offering its traditional serve The Cutty Sark & Ginger Ale Highball in a canned cocktail. With this offering, Cutty Sark becomes the first blended Scotch whisky to introduce this type of canned RTD globally, according to the company. Named after the tea clipper, Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky first launched in 1923 as an easy-drinking Scotch for the American market, at the height of prohibition-era co

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Littlemill Launches Ultra-Rare ‘Echoes of the Past’ Collection for Travel Retail

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Loch Lomond Group Loch Lomond Group is releasing an unprecedented three-year series from Scotland’s oldest licensed distillery, offering collectors a chance to experience the evolution of a single cask over time. The Loch Lomond Group has unveiled Littlemill Echoes of the Past, an ultra-rare collection of single malt scotch whiskies exclusively for travel retail.

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Cotswolds Distillery Launches Hearts and Crafts Calvados Single Malt Whisky

Bar Magazine

Cotswolds Distillery is delighted to announce the release of the sixth expression in its Hearts and Crafts series, Hearts and Crafts Calvados Single Malt Whisky. For this limited-edition release, Cotswolds Distillery Single Malt Whisky has matured in hand-selected Calvados casks, delivering rich notes of orchard fruits and a gentle, lingering sweetness that beautifully reflects the essence of traditional craftsmanship.

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Isle of Raasay Celebrates 10 Years of Skye Live With Limited Edition Scotch

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Isle of Raasay Distillery Isle of Raasay Distillery has unveiled a special limited edition single malt whisky celebrating Skye Live Festival ‘s 10th anniversary, coinciding with the distillery’s own decade-long journey from concept to creation. R&B Distillers founders, Alisdair Day and Bill Dobbie, decided in 2015 that the Isle of Raasay would be the perfect place to build their distillery.

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SCOTLAND’S FASTEST-GROWING WHISKY BOTTLER CELEBRATES METEORIC FIRST YEAR OF BUSINESS

Bar Magazine

Founders L: Nigel Heywood R: Keith Rennie Saltire Rare Malt, based in Falkland, Fife is raising a glass to a hugely successful first year in business by launching a brand-new 1st Year Anniversary release from Linkwood Distillery, as they continue to expand their whisky business across the globe. Saltire Rare Malt , the fastest-growing independent whisky bottler in Scotland, is raising a glass to a remarkable first year in business.