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Miller High Life: The Big, Corporate Beer That Won the Industry’s Heart

VinePair

At a craft beer bar in Brooklyn called Queue Beer , all of the 24 taps feature premium and hard-to-find beers but one tap faucet stands apart from the rest. Its a top-of-the-line, Czech-made Lukr side-pull faucet. Rarely seen even in top beer bars, it requires a special technique to properly operate, allowing for more nuanced control of beer flow than the standard on-off tap faucet.

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Why Is My Drink So Damn Weird?

PUNCH

When every cocktail is an experiment in novelty, ordering feels like a gamble. But if history teaches us anything, its that this era wont last forever.

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Remembering Pableaux Johnson (1966-2025)

Imbibe Magazine

On January 26, veteran writer, photographer, and regular Imbibe contributor Pableaux Johnson collapsed while photographing the Ladies and Men of Unity second-line parade in New Orleans, and later died at a hospital. He was 59 years old. Writer and photographer barely scratches the surface of what Pableaux Johnson was, or what he meant to his home city of New Orleans or the vast diaspora of friends and acquaintances he collected over the years.

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Glenglassaugh Distillery Goes Silent: Whisky Producer Announces Temporary Closure

The Whiskey Wash

The coastal Glenglassaugh Distillery in the Highland region of Scotland is reportedly facing a temporary production pause, according to staff social media posts. Glenglassaugh Distillery, the historic Highland whisky producer owned by Brown-Forman, is reportedly preparing for a temporary closure according to social media posts from production staff.

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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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Nestlé to invest $1bn to expand Mexico production

Just Drinks

Nestl has put together a $1bn investment package for its business in Mexico over the next two years.

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The Spanish Monk Is a Sleeper Hit

PUNCH

The Spanish Monk, a forgotten gin and green Chartreuse cocktail, is a sleeper hit thats seeing a revival at Portland, Oregon bar Too Soon.

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The 10 Weirdest Beer Names of All Time

VinePair

The beer industry has come a long way in the past 20 plus years. Weve seen bourbon barrel-aging work its magic on stouts , the IPA has birthed multiple substyles , and the number of craft breweries in the U.S. has grown nearly 10-fold. Of course, with more breweries comes more beer, and subsequently, more beer names. Naming beer is an integral part of any brewerys marketing.

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Austria’s wine exports to fall back in 2024, trade body says

Just Drinks

Austrias wine exports for 2024 are expected to fallen from the previous year's record figures, according to trade-association figures.

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Kick Up Your Old-Fashioned With Amaro Syrup

PUNCH

These easy amaro syrups made with Cynar or Amaro Lucano add complexity to whiskey cocktails like the Old-Fashioned, Godfather and more.

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Drink of the Week: Donna’s Pickle Beer

Imbibe Magazine

I don’t like pickles, or anything briny and vinegary. But when I first encountered Donna’s Pickle Beer at Gilly’s House of Cocktails in San Diego , I was intrigued. Pickle-infused beer has been around for decades. But the Imbibe 75 Place to Watch uses this 4.4% ABV brew, which launched in 2023, to top off their house Michelada. This ingenious addition gives the savory brunch drink a compelling layer of flavor.

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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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Spiritz Roundup: Exquisite rums of 2024

Spiritz

Spiritz Roundup: Explore the finest rums crafted in 2024 with passion and heritage, each telling a unique story of tradition and innovation.

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Emperador buys majority of mezcal business Destileria Los Danzantes

Just Drinks

Spirits group Emperador has snapped up a majority shareholding in the mezcal company Destileria Los Danzantes.

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Our Favorite Easy Fernet Cocktails

PUNCH

9 easy fernet cocktail recipes, including bittersweet takes on the Pia Colada, Dark n Stormy, Ramos and more.

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Review: Silverbelly Bourbon Batch #4 (2024) and Single Barrel Bourbon

Drinkhacker

Alan Jackson served as one of the most iconic country music singers of the 1990s and early 2000s. Following suit with numerous other celebrities, Jackson recently segued from chasing neon rainbows to getting way down in his own whiskey brand. In 2022, Silverbelly Whiskey was announced as a nod to the color of Jackson’s iconic cowboy hat. In January 2025, it was announced that Alan’s oldest daughter, Mattie Jackson, was joining the family business as the Master Blender.

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Diageo refutes reports on sale of Guinness

Spiritz

Diageo has clarified that it has no plans to sell its stake in LVMH’s Moët Hennessy and iconic beer brand, Guinness. “We note the recent media speculation around the Guinness brand and our stake in Moët Hennessy and we can confirm that we have no intention to sell either,” the company published the statement on January 26. “We will next update the market with interim results on 4 February 2025 and we look forward to hosting our Guinness investor and analyst day

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RFK Jr. takes aim at US food and beverage industry in Senate hearing

Just Drinks

At a US Senate hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has accused the US food and beverage industry of "poisoning" the American people.

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The 5 Most Popular Cocktails of January

PUNCH

A classic Martini variation, a bitter Margarita, an easy mezcal drink and the other best cocktail recipes to make right now.

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Graeme Wallace – The Scotch Whisky Icon Making Single Malt In Colorado

The Whiskey Wash

Last year, while exploring local distilleries in Boulder, Colorado, I found myself in conversation with an older Scotsman named Graeme Wallace. A reserved yet busy man, he spoke briefly about his journey from Scotland to America, where he was now crafting his own scotch-inspired whisky using Scottish peated malt at Hogback Distillery. Though his distillery was based in Boulder, its tasting room sat high in the mountain town of Estes Park.

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Review: Shucked Bourbon

Drinkhacker

This one’s a first for us: A bourbon tie-in… with a Broadway musical. Shucked is a stage musical about — no, not oysters — corn. (Officially: An unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con man, and a battle for the heart & soil of a small town.) Since bourbon is mostly made from corn — the mash in question here is 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley — doesn’t it make sense to create a whiskey tie-in?

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Bubbling away: the outlook for non-alcoholic beer

Just Drinks

Non-alcoholic options have become an established part of the beer category but how will the market take shape moving forward?

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Kick Up Your Old-Fashioned With Amaro Syrup

PUNCH

These easy amaro syrups made with Cynar or Amaro Lucano add complexity to whiskey cocktails like the Old-Fashioned, Godfather and more.

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Supernormal Brings a Taste of Asia to Brisbane with Contemporary Australian Flair

Australian Bartender

Brisbanes highly anticipated new restaurant and bar, Supernormal, has officially opened, offering a reimagined version of its Melbourne counterpart. (Image: Supernormal Gallery) Brisbanes highly anticipated new restaurant and bar, Supernormal, has officially opened, offering a reimagined version of its Melbourne counterpart. Co-founders Andrew McConnell and Jo McGann have created a space that draws inspiration from local produce, design, and the citys unique climate, while staying true to the es

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Brands Report 2025: Mezcal

Drinks International

In an increasingly popular category the bestsellers have remained unchanged for the past three years

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Stateside Brands targets doubling Surfside volumes in 2025

Just Drinks

US-based ready-to-drink brand Surfside aims to increase volumes from roughly five to 10 million cases in the next 12 months.

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When Everyone Says You’re Wrong, Give It 7 Years: The £1.25 Billion Reason To Trust Your Crazy Ideas

The Whiskey Wash

David Gluckman and his team mixed whiskey with cream in 1973 – critics called it crazy, but Baileys Irish Cream went on to sell over 1.25 billion bottles In 1973, one of the world’s most respected drinks executives looked at a bottle of brown liquid and declared “That s**t will never sell!” Fast forward to today – that ‘s**t’ has sold over 2 billion bottles , created an entirely new drinks category, and generates billions in revenue every year.

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South Melbourne’s The George reopens after major revamp, with new owners

Australian Bartender

South Melbournes iconic pub, The George, has undergone a transformation with new owner, Scott Connolly, overseeing a major refurbishment. (Image: Scott Connolly) South Melbournes iconic pub, The George, has undergone a transformation with new owner, Scott Connolly, overseeing a major refurbishment. The two-story renovation has restored the venue to its former glory, with a focus on enhancing its historical character.

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Coconut Pineapple Martini Recipe

Mix That Drink

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of coconut and pineapple in this refreshing martini, enhanced by a splash of amaretto for an unforgettable tropical cocktail.

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Prosecco DOC enjoys jump in sales amid Champagne slump

Just Drinks

Prosecco DOC wine volumes grew 7% last year, with sales reaching an estimated 3.6bn ($3.7bn), trade association figures show.

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The Balvenie 12 YO Golden Cask debuts at Mumbai airport

Spiritz

The Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask has been launched exclusively at Ospree Duty Free’s departure store at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. This collaboration with William Grant & Sons marks the debut of this tropical-inspired single malt whisky in global travel retail. The whisky is matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in rum-seasoned casks, delivering The Balvenie’s signature notes of warm honey and smooth vanilla.

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Tully Heard Group introduces sports bar, Yogis, on Sydney’s North Shore

Australian Bartender

Tully Heard Group has launched its latest venue, Yogis, in Chatswood, on Sydneys North Shore. (Image: Tully Heard Group) Tully Heard Group has launched its latest venue, Yogis, in Chatswood, on Sydneys North Shore. The group also runs Sydney venues Taffys at the Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay, The Greens in North Sydney, and The Fernery in Mosman. Yogis combines a modern and classic American sports bar feel where guests can watch their favourite sporting events and enjoy activities like jumbo foosbal

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Whiskey Bomb cocktail recipe

Mix That Drink

The Whiskey Bomb cocktail combines the smoothness of Scotch with sweetness and a hint of bitterness, creating a balanced drink perfect for a relaxing evening.

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China boosts Australia wine exports amid declines elsewhere

Just Drinks

Australias wine export revenues jumped by more than a third last year, helped by the re-opening of China but sales to the rest of the world were down.

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The clever, convenient and creative world of canned drinks

The Cocktail Lovers

There was a time when canned cocktails weren’t taken very seriously. But, boy have things changed. Over the past few years we’ve tasted an incredible array of mixed drinks some from bartenders and industry insiders who really know their flavours, others from specialist and big name brands who want to get in on some of that canned-shaped action.

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Moondog Craft Brewery opens Moondog Beach Club in Frankston

Australian Bartender

Moondog Craft Brewery has opened its fifth Melbourne venue, Moondog Beach Club, in Frankston, Melbourne. (Image: Moon Dog Brewery) Moondog Craft Brewery has opened its fifth Melbourne venue, Moondog Beach Club, in Frankston, Melbourne. Following the recent launch of their Wild West venue, the brewery has taken over a beachfront location and transformed it into a tropical bar.

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Shady Lady Cocktail with Tequila & Midori

Mix That Drink

Refresh with a Shady Lady drink, a smooth blend of tequila, Midori, and grapefruit juice.

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