Drinks International

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Korean beverage producer, HiteJinro, has announced the development of a new production facility in Vietnam.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Known for its authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine with a modern twist, San Franciscos popular Bodega SF also showcases traditional Asian flavors in its signature cocktails. One standout is their Mara Margarita, where Mac Khen imparts a bold, peppery bitterness to the Campari, while corn notes and Vietnamese chocolate liqueur create a rich, complex take on this classic we all know and love!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In a pinch, nothing is handier than being able to easily open a beer or wine bottle without any of the proper tools especially if corkscrews or churchkeys are nowhere to be found. But sometimes, you might just be looking to impress the people youre with, and these bottle-opening party tricks, if you will, are good ones to have up your sleeve. While each of these methods is relatively free of danger, prioritizing your safety is key so be sure to keep your fingers away from any sharp tools and ti

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Aneka Saxon was inspired to become a bartender through her love for flavor and travel. She found bartending to be the perfect way to recreate and share the unique tastes she experienced during her travels. Her restaurant, Dearly Beloved, is a cocktail-focused venue in Chicago designed to excite guests’ palates. I wanted to create a playground for adults to explore and adventure the world of flavor.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Cognac producer Hine recently released a new expression that is a twist on its previous XO releases: Hine XO 1er Cru — aka Hine XO Premier Cru. The concept is simple: The brandy is a blend of 100% Grand Champagne eaux-de-vie aged for a minimum of 10 years. (Other Hine XO releases have had different compositions.) This release now serves as the standard Hine XO bottling that you’ll likely see in bars and at retail.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Valentines Day calls for something special, and Kiss From a Rose is the ultimate way to sip in style. This stunning cocktail from CosteraCocinaTulum in Chicago, Illinois, is as enchanting as it is delicious, with a perfect balance of tropical sweetness and crisp refreshment. A smooth vodka base sets the stage for luscious passionfruit and juicy guava, while fresh lemon adds a bright, zesty lift. “This cocktail is designed to feel likeacelebration inaglass,” says Parker Hospitality be

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Bella Sirena — yes, that label is as white as they come — is a new wine brand made from 100% Falanghina grapes from Campania, north of Naples, near Mt. Vesuvius. There’s a solid mix of fruit and flowers on this wine, a blend of apple and lemon up top, then a layer of perfume that speaks to orange blossoms, lilacs, and a light touch of salinity.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Loca Loka tequila clinched a silver medal for its Reposado Tequila and a bronze medal for its Blanco Tequila at its debut appearance at the 2025 WSWA Wine and Spirits Tasting Competition in Denver, Colorado. The blind tasting competition rewards excellence in taste and provides opportunities for both established and emerging brands to garner recognition. “As a Mexican tequila imagined in India, the vibrant energy of both cultures is evident in every sip of Loca Loka,” said Harsha Vad

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The Claxton’s Dalswinton Series Claxtons, an independent scotch whisky bottler based in southern Scotland, recently unveiled the second edition of its Dalswinton Series. This collection honors the stunning 5,000-acre Dalswinton Estate , where Claxtons warehouses and tasting rooms are located. The Dalswinton Series 2nd Edition comprises five remarkable, high-age-statement whiskies, each sourced from a different distillery across Scotland, celebrating the countrys rich whisky-making traditio

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Private equity group TPG is reportedly evaluating a collaboration with Inbrew Beverages to acquire Imperial Blue, India’s third-largest whisky brand, from French giant Pernod Ricard. At least two special situations funds—Davidson Kempner and Cerberus Capital Management—are also in discussions to provide financing. The consortium is expected to value the brand, which created a cult following with its “Men will be Men” advertising campaign, at $350 million-$375 millio

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd. (PAIL), India's largest independent manufacturer of malt spirits, has announced its financial results for the quarter ending December 2024, showcasing a mixed performance. While the Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 32.14 percent year-on-year to 25.04 crore and operating profit margins reached a five-quarter high at 26.18 percent, quarterly net profit declined by nearly 45 percent and interest expenses surged, highlighting both strengths and challenges in the com

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