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14 things we discovered at Flauer Alassio 2025

The Cocktail Lovers

Flauer Alassio 2025 is a unique event, exploring edible flowers, wild herbs, food sustainability and mixology. Sometimes bitter, sometimes sour, one reminiscent of lemon, another of orange. Mediterranean (fennel-infused vodka, turmeric, bitter orange leaf cordial and ginger beer) beautifully complimented the pasta with wild fennel.

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We Ask Stevan Miller of Esmè about Spirits-Free Drinking

Chilled Magazine

Whether you’re committed to a year-round alcohol-free lifestyle or kicking off 2025 with Dry January, Esm, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Chicago, offers a range of culinary-inspired non-alcoholic cocktails. As the hibiscus ice melts it folds into the initial candy-like flavors of the drink to bring a balancing bitter composition.”

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The 30 Best Tequilas for 2025

VinePair

Whittling the vast number down to a select collection of favorites was a tough assignment, but with much deliberation and consideration, here are VinePairs 30 best tequilas for 2025. Its an enjoyable one-two punch, with white pepper bitterness on the finish keeping things complex and offering a distinctive finish.

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From Bartender to Global Mixologist Icon—Meet Eric Van Beek

Chilled Magazine

This limited-time pop-up experience, which was run through March 31, 2025, offered a unique and elevated cocktail experience with breathtaking views of the city. Recently, Van Beeks expertise was showcased at the Mile High Cocktail Club, an exclusive speakeasy that was located on the 46th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

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Review: Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Finish Collection Releases

Drinkhacker

Enter the Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Finish Collection. The nose opens with aromas of candy bar nougat and Werthers Originals, alongside darker notes of bitter dark chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. Known for their commitment to quality, Lost Lantern has often stayed true to the purist’s preference for unaltered bourbon and rye.

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All of the Best Whiskey to Drink in 2025

VinePair

From single malt to single barrel, barrel-proof to cask-finished, these are the best whiskeys to drink in 2025. Average price: $61 Rating: 92 See Review Honorable Mention: Barrell Bourbon New Year 2025 Kentucky-born Barrell Craft Spirits has built a strong reputation for its prowess in blending, sourcing, and creative cask finishes.

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Review: High West Bourye (2025)

Drinkhacker

Apparently, that was only a temporary move, and the 2025 version takes Bourye back to national distribution. (It’s High West Bourye (2025) Tasting Notes I always let my tasting samples rest for at least five minutes before recording notes. Or ask a friend nicely.) It’s still a “limited sighting.”)

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