PUNCH

MAY 29, 2025

The Beton, a mix of Becherovka liqueur and tonic water, is the Czech version of a Gin and Tonic. Prague bars are remixing the simple drink.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 29, 2025

The Lindores Abbey Cask Strength Congregation Batch commemorates Friar John Cor, a Lindores monk who crafted aqua vitae for King James IV in 1494; recognised as the first written record of scotch whisky.

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Just Drinks

MAY 29, 2025

Richard Woodard examines the brands London-headquartered Diageo may be wise to offload as it looks to save $500m.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 29, 2025

The first state round is in Sydney, this Sunday, 1 June, at Now & Then in the CBD. Hosted by William Grant & Sons, the competition was launched in 2011 in the US to celebrate women and femme-identifying bartenders. Since then, it has grown to become a cornerstone of professional development and advocacy for female hospitality professionals. Speed Rack 2025 State Rounds Sydney: Sunday, 1 June Melbourne: Sunday, 8 June Adelaide: Sunday, 29 June Perth: Sunday, 6 July Brisbane: Sunday, 13 Ju

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 29, 2025

The ten bottles of Balvenie 50-year-old each have a unique label and are housed in a custom made trunk. Photo: Sotheby’s A modern day treasure chest containing 10 bottles of 50-year-old single malt whisky from The Balvenie Distillery will make auction history at Sotheby’s London today. The ultra-rare Private Cask #16560 Trunk represents the first time any bottles from The Balvenie’s exclusive private cask program have appeared at public auction.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 29, 2025

Former Diageo Global Commercial Director for Luxury to Join from June 1st. Cygnet, the premium spirits brand redefining the gin category and the landscape of modern luxury, is proud to announce the appointment of Vedran Milosevic as its new Global Managing Director, effective June 1, 2025. Vedran joins Cygnet following a distinguished career at Diageo, where he last served as Global Commercial Director for Luxury, leading the companys ultra-premium portfolio across key global markets.

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VinePair

MAY 29, 2025

In many ways, moving from tequila into the expansive world of mezcal is like developing a taste for Scotch following a fascination with bourbon. Each duo shares the same parent category (agave spirits and whiskey , respectively), employs similar production techniques, and will often be found close to each other, if not side by side, in liquor stores.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 29, 2025

Chateau Montelena is one of the most reliable producers in Napa Valley, regularly turning out stellar chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. These two wines represent the Montelena flagship offerings, and both are current releases. Thoughts follow. 2022 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley Absolutely no complaints here: This Napa chardonnay threads the needle, deftly combining notes of marzipan, fresh lemon and tangerine, and layered salinity to make for a near-perfect California chardonnay expe

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VinePair

MAY 29, 2025

On Thursday, Brown-Forman the spirits giant behind brands like Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve announced major changes in its U.S. distribution, following the completion of a Request for Proposal (RFP) in 13 markets. Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC), Brown-Formans longtime and current largest distribution partner, will see the biggest losses, dropping from 23 to 12 markets.

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Mix That Drink

MAY 29, 2025

Two unique Jade cocktail recipes featuring rum, creme de menthe, Midori, and champagne for refreshing, balanced flavors with citrus and mint notes.

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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

PubClub

MAY 29, 2025

Hanging out on Avenida Revolucin in Tijuana, Mexico. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger When you live in San Diego, Tijuna sits there like a pretty girl at the end of a bar. On the one hand, you want to approach and get to know her. But on the other hand you hesitate because you don’t know if she has a big boyfriend around the corner who will come up and want to kick your ass.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 29, 2025

This new blend from the upscale sourcing operation at 15 Stars at starts with 9- and 15-year-old Kentucky bourbons, then finishes them in three kinds of Port barrels — tawny, ruby, and white. I can’t think of any time I’ve heard of such a finish, so it’s already an intriguing proposition from the start. 15 Stars Three Ports Bourbon Review The nose is certainly out there and Port-like; though it’s not overtly raisiny, the whiskey showcases tons of brown sugar, chocol

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 29, 2025

Credit: Talisker Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington and acclaimed actor James Norton will brave the cold waters off Kent’s coast this Friday as Talisker whisky launches an ambitious ocean conservation initiative. The Wild Blue Swim Challenge at Joss Bay combines endurance swimming with environmental activism, marking World Ocean Day (June 8th) with a 10-hour aquatic marathon designed to raise funds for marine protection.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 29, 2025

Its thefinal dayto cast your vote for the 2025Bar Awards as voting officially closestonight! This is your last chance to support your favourite bars, bartenders, and industry legends whove raised the standard across Australias hospitality scene. Every vote counts, and your input helps shine a spotlight on the people and places that make our industry world-class.

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VinePair

MAY 29, 2025

Today, were continuing our journey into the different chemical components of wine. Last week, we talked about all of the gasses that dissolve into wine, but now were shifting our attention to the compounds that come out of it: volatile compounds. Although the word volatile can be used to describe things that are dangerous, turbulent, and unpredictable, in the world of chemistry, volatile compounds are simply substances that evaporate easily at room temperature.

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Just Drinks

MAY 29, 2025

A study published in PLOS Climate shows wine producers in Europe are seeing an increasing quantity of hot days which is impacting harvests.

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Wine 59

Local Bartending School

MAY 29, 2025

Is bartending as inclusive as it seems to be? While bars are often viewed as melting pots of culture and creativity, many professionals still face inequity, blatant discrimination, and racism behind the counter. In this 2025 study, Local Bartending School surveyed 367 bartenders and instructors across the U.S. to explore real experiences around diversity, equity, … Read More Read More The post The Bartender Inclusion Report: Data and Stories on DEI in the Industry appeared first on LBS Bar

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Just Drinks

MAY 29, 2025

Tenuta Ulisse has acquired the local Italian organic wines producer Cirelli Wines. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 29, 2025

Let’s give tequila newcomer Cambio some credit for mixing things up in the tequila world. While these are both 100% Highlands blue agave, additive free tequilas, they are unusual in that they are fermented at low temperatures in tanks lined with American white oak and Mexican pine before distillation. Bottling, at 46% abv, is considerably higher than the standard 40%, too.

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VinePair

MAY 29, 2025

The latest development in the ongoing saga surrounding President Trumps Liberation Day tariffs involves an unlikely party: a small, family-run wine importer. On Wednesday, a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a significant ruling in the case of VOS Selections, Inc, v. Trump , declaring Trumps tariffs to be unlawful.

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Wine 95

Just Drinks

MAY 29, 2025

The US Court of International Trade has ruled the Trump administration's attempts to impose global tariffs are illegal.

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VinePair

MAY 29, 2025

If youre having trouble following the news about U.S. tariffs on wine, beer, and spirits from Europe, count yourself in good company: On MSNBC this week , University of Michigan economics professor and senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics Justin Wolfers called the on-again, off-again tariffs crazy math. At press time, the EU still has a hold on its plans to unleash reciprocal actions against U.S. imports, though the bloc has published a white paper naming the vario

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VinePair

MAY 29, 2025

I read financial analysts coverage memoranda about the beer industry as a matter of professional obligation. Most are deeply boring; some are repulsively cynical. Every once in a while, though, Wall Streets information peddlers publish a real pearl. So it was back in 2022, when Credit Suisses Kaumil Gajrawala warned investors against biting on macrobrewers juicy dollar sales growth during the second year of the pandemic with a note entitled Pricing is a Closet; Volume is the Skeleton.

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