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What We Learned at This Year’s WSWA Event

Chilled Magazine

Attendees participated in Mixology Workshops, refined their elevator pitches at The Brand Building Bar, and engaged with wholesalers in one-on-one meetings covering etiquette, feedback, and product packaging. A standout feature of Access LIVE 2025 was The Hub, an interactive place tailored to support brand development.

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Competition news: Havana Club Cocktail Maestros is back

The Cocktail Lovers

Spread over an 16 month period, running from entry in January 2025 through to the global finals in April 2026, much of that time will focus on a dedicated education programme designed to support and inspire everyone taking part. But theres more. And we have to say, its worth it. The taking part we mean.

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ShakeStir Acquires Shaker & Spoon

Chilled Magazine

This acquisition brings together two complementary approaches to cocktail culture: Cocktail Courier excels as a high-volume cocktail bar, crafting and delivering expertly-made cocktails at scale, partnering with iconic brands and events such as the Grammys, Oscars, and Netflix.

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Cygnet Gin Partners with Penderyn Distillery at Swansea’s Historic Copperworks

Bar Magazine

Within the visitor center guests will learn about the history of the site, access the Distillery Hall to see the unique copper Faraday Stills used for Cygnet, visit the Cask Warehouse, and enjoy the stunning Tasting Bar where they are welcomed to explore award-winning Penderyn Whisky and Cygnet Gin.

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MSC Cruises Unveils World’s Greatest Bars Program

Cheers

Geneva, Switzerland-based MSC Cruises in April announced a new beverage program called World’s Greatest Bars. The concept brings some of the most acclaimed bars to MSC Cruises’ ships to offer guests a unique experience at sea. World-famous bars will create pop-ups on board selected MSC Cruises ships, each for a six-month time period.

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New York Extends Cocktails To-go Law

Cheers

Yesterday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a state budget that included a five-year extension for cocktails to-go from restaurants, bars and taverns. 31, 2026), Colorado (expires July 1, 2025), Illinois (expires Aug. Alcohol producers and on-premise accounts supported the decision.

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The Best Place to Buy Rare and Hard-to-Find Wines

Advanced Mixology

Bar owners gravitate toward the store to find the most elusive drinks from premier regions for Old World and New World wine such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany, Marlborough, Finger Lakes and Napa Valley and snag the best liquor and wine deals. Mike and his staff have never looked back. However, uncorking this 14.5%-ABV

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