Tue.Jul 08, 2025

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Chama Mama: A Taste of Charm in NYC

Chilled Magazine

Chama Mama in NYC is more than just a restaurant—it’s a celebration of Georgia’s vibrant culture and flavors. Photos by Dimitri Mais Inspired by the traditions of Sakartvelo (Georgia) , the dishes offer a mix of bold flavors and warm hospitality. As founder Tamara Chubinidze puts it, “Every guest is a Gift from God,” and that warmth is felt in every bite and every visit.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon Under $50? (2025)

VinePair

In the world of bourbon , plenty of hype surrounds rare, highly allocated, and expensive bottles. This is understandable. After all, it’s fun to brag about the bottle of Pappy 23 you snagged at a charity auction or that you landed the long-elusive final bottle needed to complete your Blanton’s horse topper collection. It’s even more delightful to share these gems with other whiskey fans.

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Old Fashioned – The Classic

The Natural Mixologist

There is debate as to when the Old Fashioned was invented – but no debate that it is experiencing a revival. And for good reason, the Old Fashioned is simple and so tasty. With our current love of brown spirits, being able to make a proper Old Fashioned is a necessary and appreciated skill. Watch the video here…. Made of sugar, bitters, water, whiskey, citrus peel, and ice – the variations are endless.

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The Mount Rushmore of American Craft Cocktail Bars, According to 7 Noteworthy Bartenders

VinePair

Asking a bartender to name the most influential craft cocktail bar of all time is a heavy question bordering on unfair. Asking them to name their “Mount Rushmore” of craft cocktail bars doesn’t lighten the load all that much, despite expanding the field from one to four. So when I recently asked six acclaimed bartenders what bars were on their Mount Rushmore, most responded with a request for a few days to marinate on their choices.

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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 ART OF ITALICUS APERITIVO CHALLENGE ANNOUNCES ITS 2025 GLOBAL BAR ARTIST CHAMPION

Bar Magazine

ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto is delighted to announce Vincenzo Amorese , bartender at Bad Company 1920 in Madrid, Spain, as the 2025 Global Champion of The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge. The seventh edition of the prestigious competition concluded this week at the striking Blue Gin Bar in Monte Carlo , where ten national champions from across the globe came together to present their reimagined take on the Spritz — a defining symbol of the modern aperitivo occasion.

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The Daiquiri – Love or Loathe it? I say LOVE IT!

The Natural Mixologist

We have all had the frozen, sweet concoction that is called a daiquiri. But that is not what a daiquiri is meant to be. A true daiquiri is a classic: elegant, timeless, and perfect for almost every occasion. Watch how to make the daiquiri here… The classic daiquiri is made of rum , lime , and sugar — as simple as that. However, it’s the details that make this drink so special.

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Review: Non-Alcoholic Spirits and Cocktails of Spiritless

Drinkhacker

Spiritless is an Austin-based creator of non-alcoholic spirits , though it was founded in Kentucky by three moms looking to enjoy traditional spirits without the booze. The company produces a wide range of offerings, including whiskey and tequila alternatives, plus a variety of ready-to-drink cocktails. We received a smattering for review, including a pair of those whiskeyish expressions, all with 0.5% abv or less.

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GSN Alert: Raise a Glass to Team USA—And Help Send Them to South America!

Good Spirits News

Every year, the International Bartenders Association (IBA) brings together the world’s top bartenders to compete on a global stage. This year, the United States Bartenders’ Guild is sending Team USA to represent the craft, creativity, and skill of American bartending at two prestigious competitions: The Pan-American Cocktail Championship in Chile (September 8–14) The World Cocktail Championship in Colombia (November 23–27) We’re proud to be sending two outstanding bartenders to each event—but we

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Lancaster Spirits Appoints Renowned Whisky Maker Max McFarlane

The Whiskey Wash

Left to Right Lancaster Spirits Co. Commercial Manager, Chris Pateman, Lancaster Spirits Co., Distillery Manager Joan Casals, and Max McFarlane. Credit: LSCo The appointment marks a significant milestone for the Lancashire-based producer, which has already laid down over 200 casks using traditional production methods rarely seen in modern whisky making.

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Should Non-Alc RTDs Align with Premium Sodas?

Dry Atlas

It’s a question founders are increasingly raising to us: should some non-alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) brands be positioning themselves more like premium sodas? For brands selling through non-alc bottle shops, it might not feel urgent. But for those navigating mass retail environments like Target or Whole Foods, where shelf adjacency and pricing comparisons are all considerations, it’s a live debate.

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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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Danish Whisky Pioneer Stauning Unveils 20th Anniversary Rebrand

The Whiskey Wash

The redesigned Stauning whisky bottle features clean architectural lines and a new brand symbol representing the distillery’s nine founders. Denmark’s pioneering whisky distillery Stauning has revealed a complete packaging overhaul that merges Scandinavian minimalism with traditional whisky aesthetics, marking two decades since its founding by nine friends on the West Coast of Jutland.

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Make Your Planter’s Punch With Bénédictine

Cocktails with Suderman

In a recent newsletter, I argued that Bénédictine was an underutilized tiki ingredient —a sort of cheat code that combines the sweetness and spice of tiki into a single, no-prep bottle. After all, the essence of tiki is the Daiquiri , plus spice. And the definitional tiki drink is the Planter’s Punch , a sort of oversized, rum-heavy, crushed-ice Daiquiri with some extra spice.

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“Sustainability is important but the main driver is always going to be taste” – Sapling Spirits talks growth plans and winning over consumers

Just Drinks

Sapling Spirits’ co-founders talk consumer interest in ESG, growth plans and their early thoughts on, one day, looking for investment from a major player.

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Wales� Hensol Castle Distillery gains UK listing with Molson Coors

Drinks International

Register/Login You are not logged in. Close [x] User name: Password: remember me Log in You are not logged in. Forgot Password? To subscribe, click here Home » News » Spirits news Wales’ Hensol Castle Distillery gains UK listing with Molson Coors 09 July, 2025 By Eleanor Yates Wales-based Hensol Castle Distillery has announced an agreement with Molson Coors Beverage Company to list a portion of its spirits across the UK.

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The Ultimate Guide To Hard Truth Distilling

The Whiskey Wash

If you’ve spotted a bottle of Hard Truth on a shelf and wondered what the buzz is about, you’re not alone. In just a few short years, this Indiana-based distillery has gone from a local upstart to a serious contender in the American whiskey scene. Known for its bold, sweet mash rye, innovative four-grain bourbon, and a peanut butter whiskey that’s dangerously easy to drink, Hard Truth is carving out a name with both flavor and flair.

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Two-thirds of hospitality workers �build lasting careers in the industry�

Drinks International

Drinks industry not-for-profit, Celebrate Her, has revealed the findings of a global survey, conducted in partnership with Allara Global and CGA by NIQ, that shows the reality of working in the hospitality industry.

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Falkland Collection Launches New Speyside Whisky

The Whiskey Wash

The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt features distinctive red labeling and shield emblem, reflecting its historic Scottish heritage. Scotland’s historic Falkland region enters the whisky market with its first bottling, a sherry-aged Speyside single malt priced competitively for modern drinkers. The Falkland Collection has unveiled its debut release, a Speyside single malt aged in re-fill Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez, Spain.

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A Toast to the Details: Society De La Rassi’s Expanding Vision for Luxury in Non-Alcoholic Wine

Dry Atlas

When Society De La Rassi introduced its first bottle, a Spanish Chardonnay reimagined as a non-alcoholic sparkling Neue Brut, it made a confident statement: non-alc wine can belong on the top shelf. This wasn’t a startup chasing a trend. It was a considered response to a cultural shift: a growing number of people are looking to participate fully in celebration, ritual, and joy, without the limitations of alcohol.

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Saltire Rare Malt’s Limited Edition Golf Club Release Sells Out In Days

The Whiskey Wash

The sold out limited-edition 14-year-old Linkwood single malt was bottled exclusively for Falkland Golf Club’s 50th anniversary. A limited-edition 14-year-old Linkwood single malt created by Saltire Rare Malt for Falkland Golf Club sold all 60 bottles within days of release. Rare Whisky Marks Golf Club Anniversary Saltire Rare Malt, which describes itself as Scotland’s fastest-growing independent whisky bottler, partnered with Falkland Golf Club to create the exclusive release.

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The VinePair Podcast: July 4th No Longer Belongs to Beer

VinePair

This episode of the “VinePair Podcast” is sponsored by Tequila El Mexicano. Founded by one of Tequila’s most storied families, this traditionally made, additive-free tequila is an expression not just of the Bañuelos family’s collective knowledge, but of the Jaliscan highlands themselves. Try the Blanco, Blanco 90, or Reposado to discover their life’s work.

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Artisanal Spirits Launches Luxury Whisky Cask Program

The Whiskey Wash

Private cask owners gain exclusive access to some of Scotland’s most prestigious whisky distilleries through the Artisan Casks program. The Artisanal Spirits Company has unveiled Artisan Casks, an exclusive private cask program offering wealthy collectors access to rare Scotch whiskies aged at least 20 years. The limited-release program features casks from prestigious distilleries including Laphroaig, Macallan, and Bowmore, with prices ranging from $50,000 to $600,000.

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Top four lessons from the art of the tariff deal

Just Drinks

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Familia Torres appoints new general manager

Drinks International

Vilafranca del Penedès-based wine group Familia Torres has announced the appointment of Fabrice Ducceschi as the company’s new general manager.

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RNDC confirms job cuts from California exit

Just Drinks

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Gordon Motion retires from Highland Park after 27 years

Drinks International

Register/Login You are not logged in. Close [x] User name: Password: remember me Log in You are not logged in. Forgot Password? To subscribe, click here Home » News » Spirits news » Whisky news L-R: Gordon Motion and Marc Watson Gordon Motion retires from Highland Park after 27 years 09 July, 2025 By Eleanor Yates Edrington has announced that after 27 years, Gordon Motion is retiring as master whisky maker of Highland Park.

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Sapling Spirits seeks US investors to fund Stateside entry

Just Drinks

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Diageo completes sale of majority stake in Seychelles Breweries

Drinks International

Diageo has completed the sale of its 54.4% shareholding in Seychelles Breweries to Phoenix Beverages Limited, a subsidiary of Mauritius-based IBL Group.

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Mondelez urges further delay deforestation law amid calls for EU to press on

Just Drinks

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Review: WhistlePig GraveStock Wheat Whiskey

Drinkhacker

Based in the town of Shoreham, Vermont, WhistlePig Whiskey has developed a reputation for unusual collaborations—projects that can feel strange, clever, or even downright absurd. Their latest release, WhistlePig GraveStock Wheat Whiskey, continues this tradition with a partnership that’s as unexpected as it is on-theme: Liquid Death. Liquid Death is a brand known for bottling American mountain-sourced water in recycled tallboy aluminum cans, all with a grim, irreverent aesthetic.

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Carrefour, Coopérative U form Europe buying alliance

Just Drinks

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Keurig Dr Pepper allowed to end partnership with Reyes Coca-Cola, judge rules

Just Drinks

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Amber Beverage Group appoints Normunds Stanevics as CEO 

Just Drinks

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