Wed.May 14, 2025

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The Next Modern Classic?

PUNCH

Five cocktail recipes that deserve modern classic status in 2025, from a nonalcoholic Negroni to easy mezcal, bourbon and Scotch recipes.

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How to Read a German Wine Label

Imbibe Magazine

If you arent entirely certain how to navigate all the terminology on German wine labels, youre not alone. Like many global regions, German wine classifications are governmentally regulated and geospecific. In Germany, winemakers use words like Prdikatswein , Trocken , Auslese , and more to denote quality as well as characteristics like dryness and ripeness.

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10 Standout Blanco Tequilas to Try

Chilled Magazine

The tequila world is more complex than it seems. There are various styles including blanco, reposado, aejo, extra aejo, joven, cristalino, and even mixto. It would be easy to get overwhelmed by sifting through all the different types. While we could get into the definition of each of these types of tequila, today is all about blanco. Blanco tequila (also known as plata or silver tequila) is a designation for tequila that was either completely unaged or lightly aged for only a few weeks or months

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The 30 Best Rosé Wines of 2025

VinePair

Check out the best ross from previous years here ! Orange wines and chilled reds continue to challenge ros for a spot in the summer lineup, but we cant deny that the incumbent warm-weather wine continues to draw our attention with its ever-expanding range of styles. While the pale pink bottles from Provence that originally sparked the ros frenzy remain wildly popular, there are wines from around the world that offer something new and exciting for curious drinkers, from juicy co-ferments to savor

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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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Workers strike at Pernod Ricard, LVMH Champagne houses

Just Drinks

Employees from Pernod Ricard and LVMH Champagne houses in Reims, France went on the picket line in spat over wages and job uncertainty.

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Eight Amazing Ways to Pair Foods With Tequila Ocho

VinePair

Premium tequila makes for an amazing food-pairing partner with a wide variety of dishes, something that has long been known in Mexico, where fans sip premium tequila either neat, in cocktails, or enjoyed alongside anything from casual fare to fine dining. And Tequila Ocho, with its emphasis on terroir and commitment to using only three simple ingredients, is an ideal option.

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6 Things You Should Know About Louis Latour, One of the Longest Family-Owned Wineries in Burgundy

VinePair

Located in the Aloxe-Corton commune in Burgundys Cte-dOr one will find Louis Latour, a historic winery established in 1797 by third-generation winegrower Jean Latour. Over the centuries, the Latour family has retained ownership of the winery and gradually expanded its vineyard holdings in some of the most prized Burgundian villages. Today, the winery owns approximately 120 acres of vineyards, roughly 67 of which are Grand Cru, making Louis Latour the largest holder of Grand Cru plots in all of B

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Review: Oaklore Four Grain Bourbon

Drinkhacker

Opening in 2022 in Matthews, North Carolinaa suburb just southeast of CharlotteOaklore Distilling is rooted in a vision that began years earlier. Back in 2017, the founders took their first bold step by laying down barrels of whiskey in partnership with sister distilleries in both North Carolina and Kentucky. While the Kentucky source remains undisclosed, the North Carolina whiskey was distilled by Southern Distilling in Statesville, just 56 miles north.

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Middle West Spirits snaps up fellow US distiller Old Elk 

Just Drinks

Middle West Spirits has acquired fellow US distiller Old Elk Distillery to expand its footprint in the country.

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Bourbon Review: Breckenridge Whiskey Finished In XO Cognac Casks

The Whiskey Wash

A Breckenridge limited release whiskey finished in cognac casks. This is a high-rye bourbon mash aged for a minimum of three years before being finished in cognac casks.

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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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Racquet Club Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

Gin, dry vermouth, and orange bitters make the Racquet Club cocktail a crisp, flavorful choice with easy garnish and snack pairings.

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The Melbourne Royal Australian Spirits Awards go international for the first time

Australian Bartender

The Melbourne Royal Australian Spirits Awards is inviting distillers from around the world to compete for the first time, transforming the event into a global benchmark for quality in spirits production. By opening to international entries, Melbourne Royal is set to elevate its influence on the world stage offering distillers an opportunity to showcase their craftsmanship in front of an elite judging panel.

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Beachcomber Cocktail for Summer Sipping

Mix That Drink

A simple mix of light rum, Cointreau, lime juice, and maraschino liqueur makes the Beachcomber a go-to choice for any casual get-together.

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Would You Dare to Drink Italy’s Exploding Lemonade?

VinePair

Lemonade stands are one of the official harbingers of summer. Although not as popular as they used to be, whenever the weather starts to heat up, a bunch of young entrepreneurs across the country take to the sidewalks to serve homemade refreshments to parched pedestrians, usually for a bargain price. While some cite the U.S. as the birthplace of this phenomenon, it turns out that the people of Naples coined the idea first.

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Raising the Bar for Wellbeing in Hospitality 

Bar Magazine

By Kathrin Cockhill, Senior Business Development, Agilysys & Mark Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, Hospitality Action Hospitality Actions 2024 Taking the Temperature survey revealed a workforce reeling from economic and emotional pressures. More than three in four hospitality professionals (76%) said theyve struggled with their mental health at some point in their career a 20% increase from 2018.

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Maryland Distillers Unite to Launch ‘Rye Curious’ Campaign

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Maryland Distillers Guild Maryland’s distillers are joining forces to reclaim their state’s position in American whiskey history. The Maryland Distillers Guild has launched a new Rye Curious campaign designed to spotlight the history and tradition of Maryland rye whiskey, the state’s official spirit. To mark the campaign’s launch, Baltimore Spirits Co. , McClintock Distilling , and Sagamore Spirits have created a special collaborative blend.

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Last Call for The Suntory Cup: Entries Close This Monday

Australian Bartender

A cocktail competition celebrating craft, community, and culture with the ultimate prize: a trip to Japan. As the clock ticks down to 11:59PM on Monday, May 19 , so too does your chance to be part of The Suntory Cup a competition designed to honour both seasoned professionals and rising stars in our vibrant hospitality industry. Brought to you by Club Suntory , this years theme invites you to Reinvigorate the Retro.

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Knob Creek Has Upgraded Its Single Barrel Program

The Whiskey Wash

Knob Creek has announced the latest evolution of its Single Barrel Select Program with the introduction of Single Barrel Select Cask Strength. The new offering allows retailers to select exclusive barrels of uncut, unfiltered Knob Creek Bourbon and Rye Whiskey. The cask strength expressions are bottled directly from the barrel without dilution, delivering robust and pure flavor profiles.

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BRITS TO POUR £500M INTO PUBS AND BARS OVER FA CUP FINALS WEEKEND

Bar Magazine

Britains pubs are preparing for a bumper FA Cup Finals weekend, with up to 14 million people expected to hit the bars across the country and spend an estimated 507m. According to new research from Carling – the official beer partner of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Womens FA Cup – more than half (55%) of Brits plan to watch one or both of this weekends finals, with two in five (40%) choosing to do so at a pub, bar or other venue.

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Food, drinks firms want UK to improve EU relations, help on skills

Just Drinks

The UKs FDF industry body is calling on the government to boost trade relations with the EU and support investment in skills training.

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Bar Douro London Bridge celebrates reopening this June with a month of joyful open air Festas 

Bar Magazine

Bar Douro London Bridge is thrilled to announce that it is reopening, following a refurbishment on Tuesday 20th May. The restaurant will be celebrating by throwing a vibrant, month-long series of festivities on its terrace in honour of Portugal’s Festas dos Santos Populares (the Festivals of the Popular Saints), which are celebrated in Portugal throughout June.

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Review: Dano’s Dangerous Tequila, Complete Lineup (Updated 2025)

Drinkhacker

Made at what is reportedly the second oldest tequila distillery in the world, the Dano’s Dangerous Tequila brand is based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and dates back to just 2018. While it started with its pineapple/jalapeno infused tequila (see below), it has since extended the brand to the standard trio of unflavored varieties. The operation produces only 100% blue agave spirits — though the location where the agave is grown is unclear.

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THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM PRESENTS DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND

Bar Magazine

Late night speakeasy, Downstairs At The Grand, will be Birmingham City Centres one and only late night jazz bar, opening on Friday 16th May The Grand Hotel Birmingham is launching Downstairs At The Grand, a sophisticated speakeasy, serving as the city centres only late-night live music jazz bar from Friday 16th May, from 10pm until 2am, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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Torabhaig – Sound of Sleat

Whisky Boys

Torabhaig is located in Teangue on the Isle of Skye, I cannot recommend a visit to the beautiful Isle of Skye enough.

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Maverick Drinks launches Bols Blue 1575 into UK market

Drinks International

Maverick Drinks has announced the introduction of Bols Blue 1575 to its portfolio, as the liqueur launches in the UK for the on and off trade from this month.

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This Week's New Mostly-Not-Beer Labels:

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

In an indication of where the American brewing scene is heading, less than half of the labels I’m showing you this week are from for actual beers. And nearly all of them are “from” breweries. Which is just another reason that I’m happy that this new helles lager is… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: If you weren’t already planning a trip to STL’s Little Lager bar/taproom 1 , perhaps this collaboration between Millpond Brewing and Jeppson’s M

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Vinarchy appoints global chief executive

Drinks International

The board of global wine business Vinarchy has appointed Danny Celoni as its chief executive officer. Vinarchy was created in.

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Whisky Island Hopping: Colin Gordon Finds His Home at Ardbeg

Drinkhacker

When I traveled to Islay last summer, I had two goals for my visit to the iconic Ardbeg Distillery. One was to see the brand new stillhouse, which had effectively doubled Ardbegs production capability, and the other was to meet the guy that ran the place, Colin Gordon. I knew he had bounced between Islay and mainland Scotland in a variety of whisky roles before landing at Ardbeg, and I was anxious to hear about his journey.

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High End Food, Wine and Whisky Thefts and Whisky Cask Scammers

Whisky Boys

It is not often that when reading my Saturday morning paper an article makes me raise an eyebrow.

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