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In Honor of Black History Month, Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmond’s Honor Bourbon

Chilled Magazine

In Honor of Black History Month, The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmonds Honor Bourbon. In partnership with Pronghorn , Chilled 100 Bartenders develop original cocktails that not only showcase their individual style but also highlight the unique qualities of Edmonds Honor bourbon. When creating this cocktail, I wanted to use ingredients that would highlight the vanilla and Cognac notes imparted from the barrels.

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Bartender’s 24th Annual Bar Awards are back, and voting is now open!

Australian Bartender

Australian Bartender’s annual Bar Awards are back for its 24 th year running, showcasing the best of the best within each given category. Awards founder, Dave Spanton, said, These awards are your awards; you have to be in it to win it. This is not about the opinions of bar reviewers and critics. The winners are determined by your votes, the votes of the Australian bar industry.

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmond’s Honor Bourbon

Chilled Magazine

The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmonds Honor Bourbon. In partnership with Pronghorn , Chilled 100 Bartenders develop original cocktails that not only showcase their individual style but also highlight the unique qualities of Edmonds Honor bourbon. When creating this cocktail, I wanted to use ingredients that would highlight the vanilla and Cognac notes imparted from the barrels.

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Why the Scotch whisky industry has reasons to be cheerful

Just Drinks

Theres frustration at the UK government and the export data is mixed but Scotch whisky producers should look for the positives.

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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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Cocktail Costing Formula: How to Set Cocktail Prices for Your Bar

Sculpture Hospitality

Cocktails arent just delicious, theyre a major driver of revenue for your bar. But heres the thing, if youre not pricing them correctly, you could be losing out on profits.

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Becle sees profits slide, dragged by US, Canada declines

Just Drinks

Becle's US and Canada region saw volumes and sales slump in both its fourth quarter and full-year period ended 31 December 2024.

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Coffee group JDE Peet’s forecasts profit decline

Just Drinks

JDE Peet's has forecast a decline for a key profit metric in 2025 amid "historic" green coffee costs.

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12 Irish Whiskey Cocktails You’ve Got to Try

Mix That Drink

Irish whiskey cocktails bring bold flavors and festive vibes to any occasion. Perfect for sipping neat or mixing into classic and creative drinks.

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AB InBev upbeat on “long-term premiumisation” opportunity in China

Just Drinks

AB InBev volumes in China decreased 19% in the fourth quarter, attributed to "underperforming a soft industry"

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Vita notturna Santiago del Cile: le migliori discoteche e locali notturni

Nightlife City Guide

La vita notturna attraente ed eccitante di Santiago vi lascer ricordi indimenticabili. La capitale del Cile vanta una miriade di bar, discoteche, ristoranti e teatri che offrono scenari perfetti per vivere un’atmosfera bohmien e divertirsi. Se siete a Santiago e desiderate godervi la notte, qui troverete una guida dettagliata sui luoghi da visitare e sulle attivit da svolgere per trascorrere serate straordinarie.

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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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Wine consumption in Germany declines in 2024

Just Drinks

Wine sales in Germany declined in 2024, both in terms of the volumes purchased and the turnover generated from sales.

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Nightlife Santiago del Chile: the best discos and night clubs

Nightlife City Guide

The attractive and exciting nightlife of Santiago will leave you unforgettable memories. The capital of Chile boasts a myriad of bars, discos, restaurants and theaters that offer perfect scenarios to live a bohemian atmosphere and have fun. If you are in Santiago and want to enjoy the night, here you will find a detailed guide on the places to visit and on the activities to be carried out to spend extraordinary evenings.

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Tequila Don Julio & Charles Joly Craft Oscars-Worthy Cocktails

Bartender.com

HOLLYWOODS BIGGEST NIGHT GETS THE ULTIMATE TOAST WITH TEQUILA DON JULIOS CAST OF OSCARS-WORTHY COCKTAILS CO-CREATED BY CHARLES JOLY AND HANDSHAKE SPEAKEASY Tequila Don Julio joins the Oscars in supporting LA fire relief efforts with a $500K pledge Tequila Don Julio is returning for its eighth consecutive year as a proud partner of the Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences official party following the 97th Oscars ceremony on March 2, 2025.

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Ferrand Cognac launches new bottle design

Drinks International

Ferrand Cognac has launched a new bottle design for its core range of brandies including the 1840 Original Formula, Ambre, and Double Cask. Ferrand.

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MGP Ingredients forecasts lower sales, underlying earnings in 2025

Just Drinks

MGP Ingredients, the US distiller, has predicted declining sales and adjusted EBITDA in 2025.

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Three Drams from the Copeland Distillery in Northern Ireland

Whisky Boys

My wife and I were delighted to have a visit from a family member from Donaghadee in Co Down Northern Ireland just prior to Christmas.

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Swiss group Orior delays results amid review 

Just Drinks

Orior has postponed the publication of its 2024 annual financial results due to an ongoing review of its operations.

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11 Flavored Gins Bartenders Actually Love

Chilled Magazine

At its most basic, gin (like vodka) is a neutral spirit thats infused (or flavored) with juniper berries and other herbs and botanicals. Its well-known for its pine-like, floral aroma and flavor. While London dry gin, Plymouth gin, and other classic styles are great, sometimes, you just want something with a little extra. Thats where flavored gins come in.

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Molson Coors Tweaks Its Brewing Processes in the Long Shadow of the ‘Schlitz Mistake’

VinePair

Last week, Molson Coors Beverage Company told its distributors that it had begun brewing some of its beers to stay fresher for longer. According to a memo first reported by Beer Business Daily, the Chicago firm started packaging beers with the longer shelf life under diligent process controls that were years in the making in order to give distributors more flexibility in how [they] manage inventory and rotate beer at retail and avoid placement-jeopardizing out-of-stocks.

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Review: Cream of Kentucky Bourbon – Small Batch and Cask Strength 2024

Drinkhacker

Cream of Kentucky, not to be confused with King of Kentucky , is one of the many projects from Four Roses alumnus Jim Rutledge , produced in his increasingly misbranded “retirement.” While the brand was revived in 2018, we’ve surprisingly never covered any of the releases, which are produced roughly annually, until now. As the name suggests, the whiskeys are Kentucky-based bourbons and ryes, and all are sourced, from unstated distilleries.

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The 30 Best Bourbons for 2025

VinePair

In many prior iterations of this list, weve highlighted the recent bourbon boom and pointed to the fact that the trend shows no sign of slowing. But those winds do now appear to be changing, with sales of the entire American whiskey category shrinking slightly in terms of volume and value from 2023 to 2024, according to the Distilled Spirits Council.

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The Best Bourbons From $25 To $5,000

The Whiskey Wash

Unearthing the best bourbons is no simple task, especially when elusive releases and modern market challenges keep the rare gems just out of reach. Yet, this journey led us to an interesting range from $25 to $5,000, where timeless classics meet new and unique discoveries. This guide isnt an invitation to splurge but a curated exploration for enthusiasts eager to deepen their palate.

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8 of the Funniest Wine Reviews on Vivino

VinePair

Founded in 2010, Vivino is an app where wine lovers can catalog and rate their favorite and not-so-favorite bottles. In its decade and a half of existence, the online hub has accumulated millions of wine reviews, with users sharing their own personal opinions on just about every bottle available on the market. While many of the reviews are useful for shoppers browsing store shelves or restaurant lists, others can get a bit unhinged.

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Redbreast Irish Whiskey Launches ‘Unhidden’ Film Initiative with Andrew Scott

The Whiskey Wash

Redbreast Unhidden aims to spotlight films by up-and-coming filmmakers. Credit: Irish Distillers Redbreast , the world’s most awarded single pot still Irish whiskey, has unveiled a new global platform called ‘Redbreast Unhidden’ designed to showcase hidden gems in film. The initiative partners with BAFTA winner and Irish actor Andrew Scott alongside the SXSW Film & TV Festival.

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Book Review: Whiskey Lore

Drinkhacker

All books reviewed by Drinkhacker involve careful thought, but this particular review requires a bit more reverence. In January 2025, Drew Hannush published Whiskey Lore: The Real Stories Behind the Biggest Myths and Legends. With the commonality of Lore , Hannush’s book is not to be confused with the December 2024 release of Bourbon Lore: Legends of American Whiskey , authored by Mason Walker and Clay Risen.

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Johnnie Walker’s Secret $190,000 Whiskies Most Collectors Will Never See

The Whiskey Wash

Johnnie Walker’s Ultra-Premium Collection: Rare 50+ Year Old Whiskies from Ghost Distilleries, Royal Editions and Maritime-Inspired Expressions Ranging from 1,970 to 120,000 While most whisky enthusiasts are familiar with Johnnie Walker’s core rangefrom Red Label to Blue Labelthe storied Scotch brand also produces an exclusive collection of ultra-aged and limited-edition expressions.

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The world in our glasses – new podcast!

The Cocktail Lovers

In this episode we’re taking our tastebuds on a journey that goes from London via Latin America, Kentucky to England and various stops in between. We start with Never Say Die, a whiskey distilled in Kentucky, then shipped to England for its final maturation. We then head to Sweden for a taste of Bex Almqvist’s fresh take in a traditional Nordic spirit, Rejmyre Akvavit.

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Launches “100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities” Initiative for 2025

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Buffalo Trace Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the return of its annual charitable program, “100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities,” ahead of Bottled-in-Bond Day. The initiative honors Colonel E.H. Taylor , Jr.’s legacy while supporting nonprofit organizations across the United States committed to community improvement. Taylor, who owned Buffalo Trace Distillery from 1869-1878, is widely regarded as the founding father of the modern bourbon industry.

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Can U.S. Supermarket-Branded Wine Follow Europe’s Blueprint for Success?

VinePair

Supermarket brand Champagne. Hmm F*ck it, why not? Thus began my unabashed love affair with European supermarket private labels. It was mid-2020, and Covid case numbers in Europe were in their first proper lull. Armed with stacks of masks and enough hand sanitizer to sterilize a Vegas motel, my then-partner and I finally executed our dream leap to relocate across the pond.

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The Secret Behind Macallan’s Success: Why Their Tiny Stills Create Massive Flavour

The Whiskey Wash

Discover how Macallan’s ‘curiously small’ 4-metre copper stills create their signature rich flavour profile despite producing 15 million litres annually. Macallan whisky fans might be surprised to learn that Scotland’s most valuable whisky brand produces its legendary spirit using some of the smallest stills in Speyside. Despite pumping out a staggering 15 million litres annually enough to fill over 21.4 million standard 70cl bottles Macallan relies on copper stills sta

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Wine 101: Red Blends Revisited and Updated

VinePair

Throughout history, the majority of the worlds most famous wines have been blends just take a look at regions like Bordeaux , Champagne , and Chianti. In the U.S. though, red blends only started popping up on the market at the turn of the 21st century. Unlike our European counterparts, there are no concrete rules for what grape varieties can go into domestic red blends.

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Your Guide To Glenfiddich’s Flagship Collection

The Whiskey Wash

Glenfiddich is one of the worlds most celebrated single malt scotch whiskies, pioneering the global popularity of single malts. Its flagship collectionfeaturing 12, 14, 15, and 18 year old expressionsoffers a journey through increasing depth and complexity. Each whisky builds on Glenfiddichs signature orchard fruit character, with maturation enhancing richness, spice, and oak influence.

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GSN Review: High West’s High Country American Single Malt

Good Spirits News

High Wests High Country American Single Malt is a single malt whiskey distilled and blended by High West in Utahs Wasatch Mountains, aged for 4-8 years. This release marks a momentous occasion for the distillery on the heels of the TTBs decision last month to formally recognize American single malt as an official whiskey category in the U.S. We cant wait to share this years High Country American Single Malt with whiskey lovers throughout the state, said Tara Lindley, Director of Blend & Sens

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Beloved California Restaurant Closes After 25 Years Due To Fires

PubClub

Kim, owner of the Haute Enchilada in Moss Landing, CA, is “a hoot.” Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkeson, PubClub.com Sometimes, you walk into a place for the first time and feel like you’ve been there forever. There’s a smile or warm greeting from a staffer, cool decor that suits your style or an overall feeling that’s just “you.” I felt all that and more the first time I walked into the The Haute Enchilada Caf & Gallery in Moss Landing, CA.

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How to Make Limoncello at Home

Casual Mixologist

Feeling the winter blues? Picture this: a sunny Italian lemon grove with a view of the sea and the heavenly smell of citrus in the air. Though the winter weather outside may be frightful, youre a sip away from summer with the bright, fresh flavor of a limoncello aperitif. Whether youre popping the top of one of the many celebrated brands of limoncello or brewing up your own, this excellent liqueur is one to savor.