PUNCH

JANUARY 15, 2025

Despite losing his homeland and vineyard to war, Grigori Avetissyan is determined to keep his native grapes, and thousand-year-old traditions, alive.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Welcome to On the Menu, where we explore what makes a bars menu unique, intriguing, and all-around delicious. For this year’s Imbibe 75 , we spotlight Mirate in Los Angeles as a place to watch for its thoughtful agave spirits selection and playful but technique-driven cocktails. Beverage director Max Reis describes it as “an invitation to learn.” And so, to learn more about the menu, we chatted with Reis about what inspires him, his approach to creating cocktails, and which dri

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

2025 is here and with it comes a slew of predictions regarding what the drink of the year will be. The Negroni , the Aperol Spritz , and the Martini have dominated in recent years, but with trends changing at the drop of a dime, its impossible to predict which cocktail will fall into hands most often for the next 12 months. Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 13, 2025

Constellation Brands has cut its fiscal year 2025 outlook due to near-term uncertainty around consumer spending.

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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.

PubClub

JANUARY 10, 2025

Moonshadows, a long-time legendary Malibu watering hole, has been destroyted by the LA fires. Photo: Fox 11 LA By Kevn Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher As someone who lived in Los Angeles for some 20 years, I am watching with jaw-dropping alarm at the devastation from the winter LA fires. Pacific Coach Highway which everyone there just calls PCH in Malibu is just ashes right up to the ocean.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 10, 2025

Damp, nootropic, zebra striping. The language surrounding the N/A landscape is evolving in real time. Here, a non-exhaustive guide to the current lexicon.

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VinePair

JANUARY 13, 2025

For much of the wine industry, 2024 provided few reasons to pop corks. Reports of declining overall consumption , falling grape prices, and continued soft demand on the horizon made 2024 a year to forget while clouding the outlook for 2025. For Josh Cellars , on the other hand, the year provided plenty of reasons to raise a glass. Known for turning out large quantities of reliable West Coast classics like Cabernet Sauvignon , Chardonnay , Pinot Noir , and Zinfandel at reasonable prices, the Cali

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 10, 2025

Italy's Santa Margherita Wine Group has bought US-based Marsh Estate through its local business Roco Winery.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 10, 2025

Located in Brooklyn New York, Fort Hamilton Distillery is named after the nearby Fort Hamilton Army Base and began barreling whiskey in 2016. On their website, they note their particular dedication to producing outstanding rye: On a mission to recapture Americas finest spirits, we celebrate Americas original whiskey style New York Rye. This style was the most popular libation in America pre-Prohibition and serves as the base for the most discerning classic American cocktails.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Rolls Royce, an obscure riff on the Martini, is making a comeback at New York City bar Tigre. Here's the recipe for the easy gin drink.

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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

Spiritz

JANUARY 16, 2025

Innovation through flavours, premiumisation and with the rise of cocktail culture, rum is being rediscovered for its versatility and we are now seeing many bartenders experimenting to make great cocktails. According to Lalit Kalani, Founder, Good Barrel Distillery Private Limited , the younger and experimental consumers will be shaping the future of rum as they are seeking experiences and products that align with their tastes and lifestyle.

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

Theres a strong disconnect between the terms industry pros like to use and the vocabulary of the general consumer. One such word is allocated. It gets tossed around a lot in reference to sought-after bourbons. A brand releases a coveted, limited-edition whiskey, and retailers are only allowed to purchase a handful of bottles to sell, driving up hype and unfortunately secondary market prices.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 14, 2025

Kevin Pietersen, the former England cricketer, has made an undisclosed investment in new Indian spirits group Ardent Alcobev.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 15, 2025

Pictured above: Last year’s winners, Sons of Cuba from Athens One letter comes to mind when we think about Havana Club Cocktail Maestros: thats C. As in connection, community, collaboration and culture. Obviously, it takes in creativity, cocktails and the competition itself, and then of course, theres Cuba. Oh, and a big fat cheque for a very nice 10,000 for the winners if you please.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 13, 2025

Producers from Germany to Vietnam are reinterpreting Italys bittersweet liqueur through their own cultural lenses. Here are five bottles to try.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 12, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held a review meeting with the Excise Department’s officials to streamline liquor supply and beer pricing in the state. He directed the officials to adopt a transparent mechanism for selecting companies to supply liquor and emphasised the need for a simplified trade policy for companies already supplying liquor to the Telangana State Beverages Corporation Limited (TGBCL).

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VinePair

JANUARY 10, 2025

How do you reimagine a cocktail that has no definitive, historical recipe? In the case of the Lychee Martini, perhaps the question should instead be: Why would you even want to? We say that with tongue in cheek based on the drinks reputation for being overly sweet, garishly garnished, and only a Martini by virtue of its serving vessel. But this drink is not a lost cause, nor should it be confined to the annals of history not when its in the hands of some of the finest pros in the hospitality

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 13, 2025

UK soft drinks company Trip has attracted investment from London-based The Equity Studio.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sydney Bar Week will kick off on Saturday, 13th September and wrap up with the 24th Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards (the bar industry ‘Oscars’ on Wednesday, 17th September. With news that Yaffa Media has taken the reigns of Sydney Bar Week , planning is now well underway for an action-packed week in September 2025. This will be a year of exciting transition and growth for Australian Bartender & Sydney Bar Week.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 14, 2025

Some of the best places to drink arent cocktail bars; these restaurants across the country have some of the most exciting drink programs.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) has announced the launch of ‘2025 SAI Best Sommelier of India’ competition , set to take place on January 23, 2025 at The Lalit Lawn, Mumbai. Offering a prestigious platform for wine professionals to showcase their technical expertise, creativity, and service excellence, the event aims to elevate the sommelier profession in India.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Drinks Trust, the drinks hospitality industry charity, is proud to launch its most ambitious campaign yet, Face It Together , with the goal of raising 1,000,000 to continue helping those in need. The drinks hospitality industry has long been a vital part of our culture and economy, playing a key role in shaping social traditions, building community connections, and contributing significantly to the economy.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 15, 2025

Wall Street analysts see the positives as Brown-Forman seeks savings in part via job cuts to position the company for continued growth.

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Cheers

JANUARY 15, 2025

Tiger Sun , a new omakase-style cocktail bar in Atlanta, offers a four-course tasting menu of immersive libations paired with a complementary, playful bite. Priced at $75 per person, the pairings aims to guide guests through a journey of unique flavors and techniques. The Fish and Karate cocktail in particular offers a unique experience, thanks to a key ingredient: gin thats been fat-washed with cream cheese.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 17, 2025

The 6 best classic whiskey cocktail recipes to make at home, including the Old-Fashioned, Manhattan, Sazerac and more.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Discover the benefits of a restaurant inventory management system, from reducing waste to boosting profits. Learn how to simplify your operations.

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Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 16, 2025

The bar industry can feel stagnant. In todays competitive landscape, you need to think outside the box to entice a broader audience to your bar. Discover seven creative ways to attract a wider demographic, from crafting unique experiences to elevating your bars atmosphere. Diversify Your Menu Expanding your menu lets you cater to varying tastes and preferences.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 10, 2025

Nearly half of the protein powders on the US market exceed Californian safety limits for toxic metals, according to a new report from the Clean Label Project.

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Cheers

JANUARY 13, 2025

As one ofNew York Citys few female certified Cicerones and the general manager of the Treadwell Park beer hall and sports bar,Katherine Benecke has built her career around celebrating exceptional brews. Shes also seen the rise in nonalcoholic beers , not only for Dry January and Sober October but throughout the year. NA beers have been taking off, with more people opting for mindful consumption and healthier lifestyle habits, Benecke says.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 16, 2025

India Glycols Limited (IGL) owned Bunty Bubbly , a country liquor brand, has been recognised by the India Book of Records (IBR) as the country’s best-selling brand for the second consecutive year. As per reports, IGL has sold over 17.1 million cases of its most popular brand, Bunty Bubbly , setting an all-time record for production and sales in India.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

Global ice innovators, Hoshizaki, is delighted to unveil their highly anticipated IM CUBE series of ice makers. Developed with over 30 years dedicated research and development, this tried, tested and perfected ice machine range heralds the next generation of ice makers, and sets a new benchmark for ice quality, machine performance, and sustainability.

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Drinks International

JANUARY 14, 2025

Kentucky-based spirits group Brown-Forman has announced it will be reducing its global workforce of 5400 employees by 12% and closing its cooperage in Louisville.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 15, 2025

US-based Spindrift Beverage Company has sold a majority stake to private investment firm Gryphon Investors, and appointed a new CEO.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 10, 2025

Two Charleston-area spirits makers are joining forces in a strategic partnership that brings a major new events and production facility to James Island. Virgil Kaine , a Lowcountry Whiskey Company has partnered with Cannon Distillery in a move that reunites the whiskey brand with its Charleston roots. The collaboration includes a new 14,000-square-foot facility featuring a dedicated event space, tasting room, and retail shop.

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Local Bartending School

JANUARY 16, 2025

Your local watering holethe bar. Its a place to relax and unwind with friends, a place to have a good time, and maybe even meet up with new people along the way. But if youre not careful, it can also be a place where you end up p **g someone off. And that person could be … Read More Read More The post 10 Worst Cities to Be a Bartender in the USA appeared first on LBS Bartending School.

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