VinePair

JANUARY 3, 2024

And while the non-alcoholic beer and spirits categories have been churning out solid options for years, the non-alcoholic wine space is relatively new. Read on for the 10 best non-alcoholic wines we tried this year. While some participants abstain from booze altogether, others opt for low-ABV options or indulge only on weekends.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In the Sept/Oct 2024 issue , Christine Sismondo explores how bartenders are working with farms to create unique and fresh flavors by transforming seasonal produce into cocktail ingredients. Then, strain out the peppers and bottle the liquid. For their cherry liqueur , they infuse the fruit (with pits) in alcohol for six days.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

In recent years, the non-alcoholic (NA) space has exploded in breadth and depth. Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Now that you’re up to speed, here are the 24 best non-alcoholic drinks brands for 2023.

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Booze Business

JULY 9, 2024

The alcohol industry stands out as it undergoes changes that are not only fundamental but also unique, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. One of the key factors driving the non-alcohol trend is the ‘sober curious’ movement. Dry January is a good example.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Celebrating 200 years in 2024, The Shelbourne has long been referred to as “Ireland’s living room,” playing a major role in Dublin’s cultural and societal history. The Shelbourne was one of the first hotels in Dublin to introduce non-alcoholic cocktails, and they are continuing to lead the charge with a fresh N/A menu for 2024.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With the no/low-alc movement in full swing, Mionetto Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Wine heads to retail shelves, available nationwide as of 2024. 05% ABV, as a result of extracting the alcohol content from a finished wine. It’s certified vegan and gluten free, with 75 kcal per bottle. This wine is less than.05%

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2024

The law requiring the familiar pink sticker on the back of bottles of alcohol over 30% has been repealed in the UK’s 2024 Spring Budget. If you’ve ever seen or drunk a bottle of spirits from the UK then you have probably seen a duty stamp.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

In our January/February 2024 issue , sake sommelier Jessica Joly recommends five of her favorite sakes to enjoy warm. “It is unlike any other alcoholic beverage,” says Joly, pointing to sake’s ability to express diverse characteristics at a range of temperatures. Gently warm sake in a water bath over a low heat.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

But a recalibrated formula, launched in 2012, has found favor among bartenders looking to experiment, as we explore in our September/October 2024 issue. From colorful liqueurs to delicate aperitifs, here are five bottles that translate the authentic flavor of melon to the glass. But Midori isn’t the only option for fans of melon.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Despite being sober for over a year, LP continues to consult and craft both alcoholic and non-alcoholic mocktails, drawing on her decade-long experience in the industry. LP is currently preparing for the summer 2024 launch of Siponey Spritz Co.’s We ask LP to tell us more about her life these days.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the alcohol-free category continues to expand with new zero-proof offerings , more spirit-free bottle shops and sober bars are opening across the country And the growth shows no signs of slowing. Gonzalez is the founder of Los Angeles’ The New Bar spirit-free bottle shop , which opened in July of 2022. But no alcohol.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Women in Beverage is part of our 2024 Beverage Industry Inclusion supplement. How did you get into the beverage alcohol business? I’m a newcomer to the beverage alcohol industry. Do you think the beverage alcohol industry has improved as far as women and gender DEI in the past five years? First, do your due diligence.

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

Trend picks and predictions for 2024 began rolling in late last year, and we’ve poured over numerous reports. One thing everyone seems to agree on: No-/lo-alcohol drinks are here to stay. A new generation is awakening to the idea that a good time doesn’t necessarily require a buzz.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

17, 2024 The Coca-Cola Company and Bacardi Limited today announced an agreement to debut BACARDÍ rum and Coca-Cola as a ready-to-drink (RTD) pre-mixed cocktail! The global benchmark for alcohol beverage volume (ABV) is 5% but will vary depending on the market. ATLANTA and HAMILTON, BERMUDA, Sept.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 23, 2024

Now, in 2024, a new edition is finally available — only the fourth in the series, all designed to explore the combined power of smart sourcing, meticulous blending, and a shrewd use of finishing casks. The blend is finished for four months in Calvados casks before bottling at 55.5% Drew last reviewed the whiskey in 2020.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

The May/June 2024 issue features a deep dive into shochu, Japan’s signature spirit. Shochu and awamori outsell sake in Japan,” says Stephen Lyman, who, along with business partner Christopher Pelligrini, co-hosts the Japan Distilled podcast , and sources bottles and imports shochu though their company, Honkaku Spirits.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

Among the biggest myths in beverage alcohol is that vodka is a flavorless, odorless spirit. All the bottles featured on this list fall into one of the first two styles listed: exhibiting enjoyable character from base ingredients or arriving truly neutral without a whisper of ethanol. Smirnoff is the most popular vodka in the world.

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Cheers

APRIL 12, 2024

As celebrity alcohol brands proliferate , Metallica has announced the 2024 release of their Blackened Rye the Lightning whiskey. The 2024 bottling was created by Blackened master distiller and blender Rob Dietrich. The 2024 bottling was created by Blackened master distiller and blender Rob Dietrich.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tequila continues to outperform, and we believe will do so in 2024, but not at the same rate we saw in 2022 or 2023. “ “We expect tequila to grow modestly in 2024 in the low-single digit range, which we think still outpaces overall spirits when you exclude RTDs,” he adds. Add in a fancy bottle, and people fall for it.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

We polled our beverage alcohol retailers, bar and restaurant operators and other industry professionals to find out. Michelob ULTRA was also the Official Global Beer Sponsor of CONMEBOL Copa America USA 2024. Old and Newer Top sales driver Yuengling — the oldest independent brewery in America — celebrated 195 years in 2024.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Chichibu London Edition 2024 is here. Credit: Chichibu Chichibu has unveiled its eagerly anticipated seventh-annual London Edition release for 2024. Only 1,920 bottles of The Chichibu London Edition 2024 have been produced. The whisky is bottled at 50.5%

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Intrigued by the growing presence of Slovenian wine on store shelves and wine lists, we dove into the category in our March/April 2024 issue. These growers have any number of other delicious cuvees, but these bottles stood out,” says Amdur.

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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.

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VinePair

JUNE 16, 2024

Bottled water is nothing new. While it’s hard to nail down exactly when the very first water bottle was invented, packaging water for transportation dates all the way back to ancient times. It didn’t take long for the environmental impact of these plastic bottles to become obvious.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

Here are the 30 best tequilas to drink in 2024. Average price: $43 Rating: 91 See Review Yeyo Tequila Blanco Certified additive-free, Yeyo represents a different type of blanco than the bottles featured prior, in that we’d just as happily sip or mix it. Neat, rocks, or cocktails, this blanco will bring a smile to your face.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Every year, on the third Thursday of November, bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau roll out from the French winemaking region, representing the area’s latest vintage. I recently sampled the 2024 releases with Franck Duboeuf, CEO of Les Vins Georges Duboeuf, and son of the late, legendary Georges Duboeuf, who popularized the Nouveau tradition.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

It’s all about finding the right bottle that fits your preferred style. There are wines from across Germany including Spätlese bottlings from the Mosel and fuller-bodied wines from the Pfalz, as well as Rieslings from Alsace, Austria, the Finger Lakes, and even a unique cool-climate site in California.

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VinePair

MAY 24, 2024

But we’re here to explore brands, expressions, and the best bottles available right now on the U.S. Here are the 15 best mezcals to drink in 2024. Amplified aromas of green mango and minerally wet rocks set the stage, while the palate counters with surprisingly savory notes and a nice bite of alcohol that propels a lengthy finish.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

It was pigeonholed as a drink for kids,” says Alex Doman, the co-founder and CEO of AVEC Drinks , which makes an alcohol-free cider flavored with cardamom. They’re beverage-alcohol drinkers.” That increasingly means high-alcohol everything. or Black Butte Non-Alcoholic from Deschutes Brewery.

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VinePair

APRIL 17, 2024

In 2024, it’s not news that Pinot Noir is a popular grape. So when you’re searching for your next favorite Pinot, track down one of these bottles that were tasted and vetted at VinePair HQ. Here are the top 25 Pinot Noirs for 2024. The result is a wonderfully earthy expression of Pinot Noir.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Khor Ice Vodka – Encased in a color-changing bottle which turns blue at 41 degrees Fahrenheit, where it is “best to drink.” Old World all the way, this is a medicinal, alcohol-forward experience with an ever-so-slight touch of sweetness to temper any hard edges.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 16, 2024

This is the ultimate guide to the 2024 International Whisky Competition. This year, in 2024, the number of entries grew such that two panels were split up, judging similar categories among the tables. With the results of this year’s competition set to be announced on June 18th, let’s take a look inside the inner workings of the IWC.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

When it is first poured, the nose comes perilously close to Welch’s Grape Juice with a noticeable touch of alcohol. The wine is surprisingly sweet, particularly since the bottle notes that it includes zero sugar, and I can’t quite explain the discrepancy.

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VinePair

JUNE 12, 2024

But this year, some wine-lovers will swap out the typical bottles of Sauvignon Blanc and Chablis for… red wine? The bottles best suited for some time in the fridge are typically fruit-forward, have refreshing acidity, and lower levels of alcohol and tannin. Here are VinePair’s 25 best chillable red wines for 2024.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 22, 2024

gallon cases, according to the Beverage Information Group’s 2024 Industry Overview. N/A Brews on Fire One type of beer experiencing an uptick in sales is alcohol-free brews. But Northern California’s Best Day Brewing is another popular non-alcoholic beer at Ocean Beach Cafe, along with RationAle, Barrel Brothers and Untitled Art.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 6, 2024

The wine has a silky, viscous mouthfeel, but there is also a bit of an alcohol burn — not surprising since it reaches 15% abv. Fresh out of the bottle, it begins boozy with lots of sharp edges, but after 20 minutes in the glass, it becomes much more approachable. Altogether a bold, brilliant example of Argentinian Malbec.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 6, 2024

Thankfully for us, Ben was inspired to create not a better viper wine but rather the world’s first non-alcoholic distilled botanical spirit. What are non-alcoholic distilled botanical spirits? Non-alc distilled botanical spirits are like non-alcoholic gins, except that they make use of a much broader range of botanicals.

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