PUNCH

MAY 20, 2025

A new cocktail bar pop-up operating out of New York diner S&P makes it work with "luncheonette ice," food-inspired drink recipes and more.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 20, 2025

Centro 86 has just launched an inventive new cocktail list and weekly tequila special that puts global flavours and rare spirits in the spotlight. The new cocktail menu, Viendo Doble (“seeing double”), reimagines classic drinks by pairing them with ingredients from different corners of the world. Highlights include an Amaretto Sour blending Italian amaretto with Japanese umeshu, a smoky Old Fashioned made with Islay whisky and mezcal, and a mango-forward Fizz, featuring mango sake an

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 20, 2025

The Freezer Martini concept is simple: Mix a Martini, including the water thatd normally be contributed from melting ice, then bottle it up and stick in the freezer until the perfect moment. While many bars and home bartenders turn to the batched preparation for its consistency and ease, the Freezer Martini also offers a cold, textural plushness that can gild the proverbial lily.

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VinePair

MAY 20, 2025

Spirits additives have been in the news a lot lately, almost solely in relation to tequila. A clash between the independently run Additive Free Alliance and the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT) , tequilas regulatory body, has chilled the growing movement for transparency in the category, and currently, per the CRT, no brands may legally discuss use or non-use of additives which are legal on their packaging or in their marketing.

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Just Drinks

MAY 20, 2025

US drinks company Systm Foods has appointed Elizabeth Stephenson, a former executive at The Wonderful Company, as its new CEO.

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VinePair

MAY 20, 2025

Summers coming, and with it arrives the timeless ritual of plunging your hand into an ice-filled cooler in search of something cold and crisp. In that moment, nothing hits quite like a cheap beer. No need for bells, whistles, or double dry-hopping just easygoing refreshment in its purest form. Whether its a macro label with widespread distribution or a basic regional expression , a low-cost brew exists as a vehicle for uncomplicated pleasure and you cant ask for much more when the mercurys boi

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 20, 2025

Credit: Tamdhu Speyside distillery Tamdhu has launched a brand new, 21 year old single malt, marking a significant addition to its sherry-matured whisky portfolio. The limited Tamdhu 21 Year Old, fully matured in Oloroso sherry casks, is bottled at 47.5% ABV and priced at 299 per 70cl bottle. Sandy McIntyre, Distillery Manager at Tamdhu, emphasized the brand’s dedication to quality aging. “Our patience and dedication shines through in every sip of Tamdhu 21YO,” McIntyre said. &

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Just Drinks

MAY 20, 2025

Italys wine exporters need to focus on consumer behaviour, not just on customs data, the countrys industry body has warned.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 20, 2025

Credit: Lofted Spirits Green River Distilling Co. , Kentucky’s 10th oldest licensed distillery, is set to release a commemorative bourbon celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. The limited edition whiskey will be available starting next month and throughout the coming year. The special release honors the U.S. Army’s establishment on June 14, 1775, which predates the Declaration of Independence signing.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 20, 2025

It’s hard to believe but Luxco’s Blood Oath is now on its 11th round, and this expression turns to the sorta-trending use of tequila as a finishing barrel. This years blend features a marriage of two bourbons — a 14-year-old ryed bourbon and a 10-year-old wheated bourbon. These are unfinished, but the duo is then blended with a third bourbon, a 7-year-old ryed bourbon — that was finished in barrels that held aejo tequila.

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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

Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 20, 2025

NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 20, 2024) Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is honored to announce the Top 10 International Nominees, for the 19th annual Spirited Awards . Since its founding in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the industrys most sought-after awards, recognizing beverage professionals, products, and establishments across every facet of the spirits and cocktail community on a global scale.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 20, 2025

Back in 2023, we called it early : RTDs were going to be a major force in the non-alc space. And the category delivered. Ghia made headlines with its Sumac & Chili Spritz, one of the buzzier non-alc launches of the year. Guinep brought unique inventive flavors to the fore. Recess extended into Zero Proof territory with its Craft Mocktail collection and a first-of-its-kind college sports sponsorship.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 20, 2025

Credit: Brother Justus Whiskey Co. Brother Justus Whiskey Company , an award-winning craft distillery in Minneapolis, has announced a special collaboration with the Commander’s Own Chapter of the 34th Infantry Division Association to create two commemorative American whiskey expressions. The partnership will produce The Commander’s Own and The Commander’s Cut, both distilled from 100% malted barley.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MAY 20, 2025

Did you know that in cultural traditions the number nine symbolises spiritual wisdom and new beginnings? Well, this is the start of season nine of The Cocktail Lovers podcast, so weve ticked the new beginnings side of things and as for spiritual wisdom? Weve got that in spades. Over the next few weeks well be talking to some of the fabulous people weve met up with during our recent travels but this episode begins, as always with our chosen products: which are Cointreau Citrus Series and Be!

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 20, 2025

How Many Awards Does Jack Daniels No. 7 Have? Its not something they shout about, but if you dig into Jacks history, youll find theyve picked up quite a few gold medals from around the world. The most notable of these were celebrated with a series of specially shaped bottles that commemorated their gold medal wins over the past century. Jack Daniels Gold Medal Wins: 1904, 1905, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1954, 1981 Their first major win came at the 1904 Worlds Fair, where they took home the gold medal fo

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 20, 2025

The holiday season is a time for celebration, indulgence, and unforgettable gatherings. Whether you're hosting a small dinner party or a large festive bash, the key to impressing your guests lies in the harmony between your food and drink selections. A well-executed pairing can elevate flavors, spark conversation, and turn a simple get-together into a memorable culinary experience.

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Just Drinks

MAY 20, 2025

India-based concentrate and squash producer Rasna has snapped up local ready-to-drink soft-drinks brand Jumpin.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 20, 2025

To celebrate the brands first-ever global campaign, Casamigos Tequila will this summer paint London teal, putting the brand front of mind for consumers in the capital. A brand created by friends, for friends – Casamigos will bring its delicious margaritas to iconic summer events and venues across the capital, elevating how Londoners come together and connect during the warmer months.

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Just Drinks

MAY 20, 2025

Arla Foods expects its factory in Germany affected by a cybersecurity incident to be back to normal in the coming days.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 20, 2025

Who doesn’t love a cold glass of Sapporo or Kirin alongside a nice plate of sushi? Not 10 Barrel , that’s who. 10 Barrel’s Money Cat is a Japanese-style lager brewed with rice, now available in cans for the first time (in addition to kegs). There’s an unmistakable rice-ness to this beer, with a flavor that is hard to describe but easy to place — slightly sweet and cantaloupe-tinged, with notes of toasted biscuits, honey grahams, and sesame oil.

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Drinks International

MAY 20, 2025

Loch Lomond Group (LLG) has announced the acquisition of The New York Distilling Company (NYDC).

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 20, 2025

Check these ten things before you open that next bottle of scotch We all enjoy drinking whiskey here, but we still might not want to accidentally open a bottle that might have been worth more than we paid for it. The recent discovery of a $1,000,000 document bought for $27.50 by Harvard University shows the importance of double checking what we have on our shelves.

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Mix That Drink

MAY 20, 2025

Are you craving a taste of tropical paradise? Get ready to indulge in it right now with the classic rum Planters Punch cocktail recipe. It blends rum with pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine and bitters.

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VinePair

MAY 20, 2025

Sadly, the ros category isnt as exciting as it used to be. For decades, brands have been counting on the mystique of Provence and the French Riviera to sell bottles, but over the past few years, wineries from Long Island to the Willamette Valley have jumped on the boom, flooding the market to the point of oversaturation. Although that means there are more ros substyles than ever before , the drinking public has largely made up its mind about the category as a whole, and curiosity just isnt there

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PubClub

MAY 20, 2025

Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade is becoming one a California entertainment zone. Photo: Downtown Santa Monica By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger There was a time when Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica was one of LA’s most hip and and happening places to hang out in La La Land. There were people walking around, going in and out of shops, having food and drinks at the restaurants and bars and seeing while being seen.

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Just Drinks

MAY 20, 2025

Nestl plans to ditch the controversial Nutri-Score labelling system displayed on its food products sold exclusively in Switzerland.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 20, 2025

Arcs award-winning bar, BOX, is set to open in London this autumn The brand will take over a 7200ft venue located off Shaftesbury Avenue The operator will be investing 4M into this new site, and 90 new jobs will be created for the sector Award-winning bar group, Arc Inspirations, the leading operator behind the premium bar brands, Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has announced plans to open a flagship venue in London this autumn.

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VinePair

MAY 20, 2025

The basic recipe for the Paloma, a classic cocktail hailing from Mexico, is simple: tequila, grapefruit soda, and lime. However, if you ask any professional bartender, choices of ingredients and spirits like Tequila Ocho, a single estate tequila from the multi-generational Camarena family in Jalisco, Mexico are important factors for any variation.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 20, 2025

Estrella Damm, the beer of Barcelona, unveils latest ATL campaign , evoking the magic of the 1970s, in Summer 78. Running across a fully integrated media mixfrom 17th May-4th July 2025, the campaign is set to seventies smash-hit Yes, Sir, I can Boogie. Featuring a modern rendition of the legendary disco anthem, performed exclusively for Estrella Damm by British singer-songwriter, Debbie.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 20, 2025

Super premium gin, Renais, today announces a partnership with CASK Liquid Marketing for exclusive distribution rights in the UK. This partnership will build on the strong foundations that have already been achieved by Renais to UK consumers and trade partners. The announcement comes following the brands resounding success since launch in May 2023. With a family history dedicated to the beverage industry, this legacy has strongly influenced the development of Renais Gin.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 20, 2025

The Dominican Republic based company seeks to strengthen its position in this important region with its portfolio of premium rums. Santo Domingo, Repblica Dominicana. Ron Barcel S.R.L. announced a new business partnership with the distribution of its porfolio in the United Kingdom moving to Disaronno International UK Ltd, a business with strong expertise in building, developing and growing brands in the UK market.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 20, 2025

Jam Shed, the 10 th largest still wine brand in the UK [1] , is joining forces with Stonegate Group for a data-driven campaign this May, set to drive trial and repeat purchase through Stonegate’s popular MiXR app and its extensive venue network. In a move to connect directly with key wine consumers, Stonegate, the UKs largest pub company, will offer MiXR app users at more than 100 participating venues double points on all Jam Shed wine purchases.

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