PUNCH

MAY 6, 2025

From nurturing young talent to reducing waste behind the bar, Best New Bartender alums and leaders in the field weigh in.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Crescent 9 THC Seltzer is a highly satisfying and deliciously refreshing alternative to alcohol thats available online and through beverage distributors in more than 15 states. Created in New Orleans, Crescent 9 has become the fastest-growing THC beverage brand in the country, dominating the Southeast. “With Crescent 9 THC Seltzer, we are making high-quality and affordable cannabis products that are accessible to adults everywhere,” says Joe Gerrity, CEO of Crescent Canna, the manufa

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

The UK and India have signed a trade deal to slash tariffs on whisky, gin, soft drinks and some ingredients.

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Mix That Drink

MAY 6, 2025

A balanced mix of Campari, Amaretto, and fresh orange juice creates the South Beach Cocktail, perfect for warm days and casual evenings.

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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.

PUNCH

MAY 6, 2025

An easy classic gin cocktail, the Floradora, is back at Houston bar Julep. Here's how to make the refreshing raspberry-infused drink.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

At Three Dots and a Dash , Chicagos celebrated tropical cocktail bar, Beverage Director Kevin Beary takes fresh juice seriously. Before the first guest walks through the door, his team has already produced between 30 to 55 gallons of juice, squeezing everything from the classics like lime, lemon, and orange, to creative twists like Texas Red Grapefruit, cold press pineapple, ginger, clarified fresh strawberry and clarified fresh Banana juice.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 7, 2025

Thomson Whisky will launched in the UK in May with four bottles from their collection, including their Manuka Smoke Single Malt. Photo: Speciality Brands Speciality Brands continues to expand its premium world whisky collection with a significant new addition from the Southern Hemisphere. Thomson Whisky is New Zealand’s most awarded whisky producer and it will join Speciality Brands to launch in the UK from May 12, 2025.

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PUNCH

MAY 8, 2025

North Americas 50 Best Bars were recently announced. We looked at the awardees cocktails, prices, locations and more to see whats trending.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

The Dutch brewer Heineken is investing 40m in its UK pub arm Star Pubs to reopen and refurbish local venues.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 7, 2025

(Photographer: Chris Pearce) I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sofie McKeever-Ford, a passionate rising star in the bartending world at Baptist St Rec Club. While Sofie was mixing up cocktails, we discussed passion, techniques, trends, and challenges faced within the hospitality industry. Here’s a glimpse into our conversation. What made you get into the bartending game?

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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

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

Cathead Distillery have launched the Estate Collection pot distilled 7 year aged whiskey. Photo: Cathead Distillery Cathead Distillery marks a milestone this month with the release of its Estate Collection Straight Wheat Whiskey, the first 100% wheat whiskey produced entirely in Mississippi to reach markets beyond state lines. The Jackson-based operation, which holds the distinction as Mississippi’s oldest legal distillery, cultivated, distilled, aged, and bottled this premium spirit using

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2025

After trudging through the whiskey glut of the late 20th century, the global whiskey industry bounced back tremendously over the past 20 years. With that boom came innovation; we’ve seen new styles of whiskey emerge, Scotch brands release expressions with 50-plus-year age statements , and bourbon distillers embrace experimental cask finishes. But even the mightiest of trends are cyclical.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2025

Zephyr is a new gin brand made in England and designed with a singular, defining, additional ingredient in both of its expressions: elderberries. With that focus established (and considering we don’t know a whole lot more about these products), let’s dive into the experience. One item of note is that a lot of the paint on the underside of the (standard) Zephyr Gin cap rubbed off on the top of the glass decanter before we opened the bottle.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

US spirits company High Basin Brands (HBB) has acquired Can-Tini, a ready-to-drink (RTD) espresso martini brand infused with nitrogen.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

Logan Pass from Glacier Distilling Company is the first 12 year old whisky entirely produced in Montana. Glacier Distilling Company has launched the first 12-year-old whiskey entirely distilled, aged, and bottled in Montana. Logan Pass 12-Year-Old “Wheated Single Malt” Whiskey marks another significant milestone for Montana’s craft spirits industry.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 5, 2025

(Image: Carito’s Bangkok bar) Bangkok welcomes Caritos, a modern Latin American venue, by the Sarnies Group. Nestled in the newly refurbished Sukhumvit 22 shophouse, the menu delivers vibrant dishes and a bold drinks menu. Dishes to expect include the six-hourBeef Shank Barbacoa, and the Sea Bream Aguachilewith watermelon agua chile and chamomile salt.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 6, 2025

Partner Content: 90+ Cellars With nearly two decades of experience making great wine accessible, 90+ Cellars is now entering a new frontier: non-alcoholic wine. The brands move into this fast-growing category is led by Alexandra Shaughnessy, Wine Director, and Terry Lozoff, VP of Marketing, who bring deep industry expertise and long-standing winery relationships to the table. 90+ Cellars aims to deliver full-flavored, approachable bottles that stay true to their reputation (and retail for $15 or

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

Stricter regulation on alcohol labelling could negatively impact brands with 0% abv line extensions, Big Drop's CEO said.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

This Blair Athol, rarely seen as a single malt, was bottled by Cask Masters and showcases decadent sherry cask maturation. A brilliant effort from Brave New Spirits.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Following the launch of Value for Venues by Greene King and Belhaven breweries in 2023, the tailored support package for independent businesses has now expanded its Value Hub to support customers with more exclusive offers and savings which could save independent outlets over 5,000 per year*. Value for Venues is a unique package for free trade outlets that includes a catalogue of products, logistics support, business management, and financial support all in one place and is a partnership for bus

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 6, 2025

Running a bar takes passion, and a whole lot of processes to keep things running smoothly. When you're deep in the day-to-day operations of managing inventory, staff, and profitability, it can feel impossible to take a step back.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

Sainsbury's has announced plans to re-adopt Fairtrade certification for black tea products in its own-label range.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

Garrison Brothers presented a cheque for $50,000 to Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation following their sell out bottle sale at Texas Independence Day. Photo: Courtesy of Garrison Brothers Garrison Brothers Distillery has demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by donating $50,000 to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF). The funds were generated by Texas first legal bourbon distillery through a limited release bourbon launched on Texas Independence Day.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class. Since its founding in 2008, the Cocktail Apprentice Program has offered rising bar professionals the opportunity to work side-by-side with hospitalitys most respected minds during the annual Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans. Now entering its 17th year, the program has mentored over 570 apprentices from more than 60 countries and continues to be a catalyst for professional growt

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Drinks International

MAY 6, 2025

A class action lawsuit filed in the US District Court of the Eastern District of New York has alleged that Diageo North America has falsely marketed its tequila brands as 100% agave.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

CFB has unveiled a new distribution strategy for its spirits portfolio across both off-premise and on-premise channels.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2025

The temperature is going up, and with summer coming, we are approaching my favorite time of the year to pour Moscato dAsti. If you arent familiar with this Italian style of wine, it is typically sweet, light bodied, low alcohol (5-6% abv), lightly fizzy, and fairly affordable. It pairs very well with desserts, but I personally love to drink it alongside spicy foods.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), the global leader in drinks education, celebrated a major milestone yesterday as it honoured its most globally diverse cohort of WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines graduates. The annual ceremony and prize reception took place at the Guildhall in the City of London for the last time the sixteenth graduation WSET has hosted at this historic venue.

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Drinks International

MAY 6, 2025

Spirits distributor Speciality Brands is growing its world whisky portfolio with the addition of New Zealand’s Thomson Whisky.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 6, 2025

The combination of coffee and alcohol is more than just a modern-day indulgenceits a tradition with deep roots. Mixed by Sofie McKeever-Ford from Baptist St Rec. Club Dating back centuries, cultures around the world have found ways to mix caffeine with spirits, creating drinks that act as an energy hit. From the Ottoman Empires spiced coffee liqueurs to the 19th-century European tradition of a brandy or whiskey mixed coffee, this pairing has long been a favourite among those looking to balance t

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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2025

Perched high above the bourbon landscape, Buzzards Roost has carved out a unique vantage point in American whiskey. Master Blender and co-founder Jason Brauner first opened Bourbons Bistro in 2005a trailblazing establishment that quickly became a roosting ground for serious whiskey lovers and industry insiders alike. Through deepening relationships within the bourbon world, Brauner eventually took flight on a new journey, launching Buzzards Roost whiskey in 2019.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Hospitality industry leaders are celebrating as the fundraising total for Pedalling To Pubs 2025 exceeds 50k, a month before riders set off on the epic 220km sponsored bike ride across the Lake District. Pedalling To Pubs is an annual sponsored bike ride which raises vital funds for leading hospitality charities the LTC (Licensed Trade Charity) and Only A Pavement Away.

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 6, 2025

Whether you're entertaining guests, planning a date night, or just indulging in a bit of culinary creativity at home, crafting the perfect smoke and charcuterie spread isn't just about assembling cheese and pouring drinks. It's about designing an atmosphere, choosing flavors that complement and contrast, and layering elements in a way that keeps guests coming back for more.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 8, 2025

A smart guide to choosing spirits for professional bar teams. Words by Priscilla Leong from The Flowing Bowl Lets be real, your speed rail isnt just a place to park bottles. Its your service engine, sales driver, and strategy tool. Whether youre running a cocktail-forward bar, a restaurant with a solid beverage offering, or a high-volume venue pouring gin & tonics by the dozen, your rail setup needs to be intentional.

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2025

Its been a spectacular success story one of the most dramatic and consistent ascents in modern wine history. Essentially out of nowhere, beginning around the turn of the millennium, New Zealand wine exports lit the candle and cleared the launchpad. Over the decades since defying even the crushing effects of the global financial crisis during the late aughts and early 2010s global wine exports from the remote Oceania nation firmly established their own category on retail shelves and on-premise

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