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The Role of Bartenders in Promoting Responsible Drinking

Chilled Magazine

As much as a bartender’s job description is to mix drinks, serve them and collect payment, the role incorporates much more in practice. From being a shoulder to cry on and an unofficial advisor to the face of the bar and the in-house “marketing specialist,” the bartender does much more than tend bar. These hardworking staff members also help keep an eye on patrons and make sure they don’t have one too many.

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Madeira’s Nikita Is a Frosty Summer Treat

PUNCH

In Madeira, the Nikita cocktail is a frosty summer treat that combines beer, wine, pineapple and ice cream and drinks like a Pia Colada.

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House Made Hospitality unveils new buttery cocktail menu

Australian Bartender

For its winter menu, House Made Hospitality has collaborated with Australia’s cult butter brand, Pepe Saya, and created four butter-washed cocktails. Through June, July, and August, these limited-edition cocktails will be on the menu at Lana, Grana, Apollonia, and Baptist Street Rec. Club. The cocktails are the brainchild of bartenders, Abel Talos and Remy Krassoi, who spent a long day at Pepe Saya HQ learning about butter the way only cocktail aficionados can, by tasting, experimenting and lear

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Review: Nooh by La Coste Non-Alcoholic Wines

Drinkhacker

Nooh is a new wine brand from the Provence winery Château La Coste, all non-alcoholic — or sans alcool , in the French style. Three wines are on offer: a sparkling rose, a sparkling white, and a still rose. We have a little bit of information about the way these wines are produced: After years of meticulous research and development, Château La Coste has refined the unique flavors and style that distinguish Nooh by La Coste from other offerings in the non-alcoholic category.

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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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FAO issues 2100 warning on key crops

Just Drinks

The FAO has warned that key crops could lose up to half of their "best or optimally suitable” growing land by 2100 due to climate change.

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How Much RNDC Blood Is on Reyes’s Hands in California? Maybe More Than You Think.

VinePair

Earlier this week, I broke the news here at VinePair that Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) plans to “withdraw” from California — like, the entire state — at the beginning of September. The second-largest wine and spirits distributor in the country has been collapsing in the Golden State for years, but its death spiral had tightened considerably since the top of 2025, when major brands began heading for the warehouse door more or less monthly.

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Hustling Behind the Bar? Compete for a Chance at $10K in the 3rd Annual Coramino Cup

Chilled Magazine

Hey bartenders, hustling behind the bar? Compete for a chance at $10K in the 3rd Annual Coramino Cup ! The Coramino Cup is back and its your chance to turn you grind and grit behind the bar into a $10,000 grand prize and earn the title of Gran Coraminos Bartender of the Year, 2025. Founded by Kevin Hart and Gran Coramino Tequila, the Coramino Cup celebrates the hard work, heart, and hustle of bartenders everywhere!

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The Real Ace of Rombauer Vineyards: the Zinfandel

VinePair

If you truly know California wine, you know Zinfandel. And if you know Zinfandel, then you most certainly know Rombauer Vineyards. The late vintner Koerner Rombauer started Rombauer Vineyards in 1980. Four years later, the winery released its first offerings: a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay. The producer would soon become synonymous with the opulent white grape, becoming an award-winning powerhouse in Napa Valley and across the globe for as long as it has been in business.

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San Antonio Bartender Huynh Kim Chau Creates Moonshine Cocktails Using Ole Smoky in Honor of Moonshine Week

Chilled Magazine

San Antonio bartender Huynh Kim Chau creates Xquisite Dream and Zen Spritz using Ole Smoky Moonshine to honor National Moonshine Week (June 1-June 7). Xquisite Dream is all about my own dream about my grandma’s garden, where I spent all my childhood. Its about the exceptional quality of the drink and the indulgent experience it provides. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day or celebrate a special occasion, this cocktail is sure to exceed your expectations and leave you

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Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection: The Wild Whiskey Experiment You Can Actually Taste

The Whiskey Wash

What if your favourite bourbon started as a bold experiment? Thats the idea behind the Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection, a series of limited releases that push the boundaries of traditional bourbon-making. [elementor-template id="81160"] One of the rarest entries is the 1995 15 Year Old, bottled in 2010 after an unusually long ageing trial. Its a standout from the series, and we have one available now for $724 on the Mark Littler Shop.

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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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10 Unexpected Cities to Visit This Year for Top-Tier Cocktails

VinePair

New York and London. Singapore , Hong Kong, and Tokyo. If it seems like every bar that garners international attention is found in one of those metropolises, it’s not too far from the truth. Reaching the rarefied air of a best bar worth traveling for or a must-visit stop on the guest-shift circuit requires a steady stream of international visitors to generate buzz.

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Wyoming Whiskey Honors Wild West Icon With Newest Release

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Wyoming Whiskey Wyoming Whiskey has launched Buffalo Bill Cody, a Wyoming-exclusive limited-edition bourbon that pays tribute to the legendary frontiersman who helped shape the American West. The 6-year-old straight bourbon whiskey honors the legacy of William “Buffalo Bill” Cody, the fearless showman who became one of the most recognized Americans worldwide through his iconic Wild West performances.

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Review: World Whiskey Society Doc Holliday Bourbon 15 Years Old

Drinkhacker

The latest whiskey in World Whiskey Society ‘s Doc Holliday collection is a hefty 15 years old (and 307 days!), sourced from Kentucky and produced from a mashbill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley. The label doesn’t indicate as much, but these are single barrel releases, bottled at cask strength. That’s about all we know about the release, so let’s dive in.

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Old Forester President’s Choice Makes National Debut

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Old Forester Old Forester has announced the national debut of one of its rarest whiskies, President’s Choice, marking the first time the bourbon will be available at select retailers nationwide. The Kentucky distillery is also introducing President’s Choice Rye for the first time, expanding the ultra-premium line beyond its original bourbon offering.

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Vinarchy sets out winemaking investment plans

Just Drinks

Wine major Vinarchy has unveiled a transition plan to realign and strengthen its winemaking operations in Australia.

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The Glenturret Partners with Jaguar Classic for Exclusive Highland Weekend Experience

The Whiskey Wash

The Glenturret x Jaguar partnership has now spanned multiple years and rare whisky releases. Credit: The Glenturret The Glenturret Distillery announces an exclusive weekend partnership with Jaguar Classic Cars from June 20-22, combining premium whisky tasting with classic automotive heritage. The event will unveil the latest release in the acclaimed Glenturret x Jaguar Collection while showcasing three legendary Jaguar vehicles alongside award-winning single malt whiskies.

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Wine 101: The Composition of Wine Part III: Fixed Substances

VinePair

As we continue to figuratively swim around inside a bottle of wine, we move on from discussing dissolved gasses and volatile substances to take a look at another set of components: fixed substances. These are pure substances that have a definite and unchanging composition. They dont evaporate. Theyre not volatile. Were talking about residual sugars, glycerol, and phenolics.

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The challenges facing Rémy Cointreau’s new CEO

Just Drinks

There are a fair few questions for Franck Marilly, the incoming CEO at Rmy Cointreau and not just in the short term.

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7 Cocktails to Make With Crème de Cassis

VinePair

While its name might evoke the bygone cocktails of the disco era, crme de cassis is a deep red liqueur capable of shining in a wide range of cocktails. Often confused with Chambord , which is made with black raspberries, crme de cassis is made by infusing crushed blackcurrants in a neutral liqueur. The result is a sweet, slightly tart liqueur with subtle earthiness that imbues cocktails with a lush fruit note.

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Scotch Whisky Review: Pride of the Lowlands 12 Year Old Gordon & Macphail

The Whiskey Wash

Is The Pride of Lowlands 12 Year Old Easy to Drink? Yes, its very easy to drink. If youre a whisky drinker looking for something approachable but still fun, this is one of the best examples Ive come across in a long time. The fruitiness on the nose, along with the wonderfully complementary green herbal notes, allows for a good interplay as you smell it.

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High Noon Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

Summer is the perfect time to discover new refreshing cocktail recipes to enjoy with your friends and family. And what better way to beat the heat than with a delicious High Noon Cocktail?

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Lost Lantern Celebrates Estate Distilleries with Summer 2025 Collection

The Whiskey Wash

The Lost Lantern Summer Collection 2025 features six single cask bottlings and two estate blends. Credit: Lost Lantern Lost Lantern has unveiled its Summer 2025 Collection, spotlighting America’s emerging estate distillery movement through carefully curated releases from four pioneering producers. The independent bottler’s latest offering celebrates distilleries that grow their own grain entirely on-site, creating whiskeys with an authentic sense of place.

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NZ watchdog mulls tightening grocery rules to create fairer playing field

Just Drinks

New Zealand's competition regulator is proposing measures to create a fairer playing field between grocery producers and major supermarkets.

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A Dynasty of Beer-Drinking Goats Has Run This Texas Town for Decades

VinePair

Every town in the country, regardless of size, has some entity in place to handle political affairs. Most have a mayor, while others rely on a city council. But when a town is so small that it doesnt technically qualify as a town, who runs the show? Well, it depends. These places, formally known as unincorporated communities, often exist in rural areas or on the fringes of larger, established cities.

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6 Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys For Every Kind of Dad This Father’s Day

The Whiskey Wash

Fathers Day is around the corner, and while a new tie or grill gadget might get a smile, nothing says appreciation quite like a good bottle of whiskey. Whether your dad is a seasoned sipper or just getting into bourbon or rye, a thoughtful bottle speaks volumes. Weve rounded up six standout whiskeys, all under $100, each one with a distinctive story, flavor profile, and personality.

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