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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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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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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Just Drinks

JANUARY 13, 2025

North American drinks business Tilray Brands is cutting more than 300 SKUs from its beverages business as part of its growth plan.

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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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Just Drinks

JANUARY 13, 2025

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

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Drinks International

JANUARY 13, 2025

Bacardi has completed a run of seven consecutive years of being at the top of the rum chart.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 13, 2025

United Spirits, the Indian distiller majority owned by Diageo, has appointed former PepsiCo executive Praveen Someshwar as its new CEO.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JANUARY 13, 2025

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation invites the New Orleans spirits industry to Halfway to Tales on January 27, 2025, for a day of inspiration, education, and networking. Hosted in partnership with Mot Hennessy USA at Latrobes on Royal, the event celebrates the drinks community and the halfway point to Tales of the Cocktail with free educational sessions, cocktails, and opportunities for connection.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 13, 2025

Paulaner Brauerei has sued Berenzten Gruppe for "alleged infringement of its colour trademark" for the Spezi brand, Berenzten said.

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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

Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Christine Walter is a fifth-generation farmer at Baumans Farm & Garden, which her family homesteaded in Gervais, Oregon, in 1895. Over the decades, Baumans expanded to include baked goods, a garden center, and canned goods. Were always looking for ways to make the family farm sustainable, says Walter, who grew up pressing apple juice. Turning farmstead apples into cider seemed like another value add.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Theres a chance youve imbibed gin before and wondered what gives it the floral, piney, herbal, botanical flavor profile you know and love. There are rules guaranteeing that when you crack open a bottle of London dry, Plymouth, Old Tom, or some random artisanal gin, it tastes likewell, gin. If you didnt already know, there is a legal definition (in E.U. countries) for what a gin is.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Looking for your input today. As we head into 2025, I thought I’d take your pulse real quick, especially as we’ve added hundreds of new subscribers/friends to this group over the last year or so. I know we send a fair amount of information out every week and I want to make sure we’re giving you what you want: It takes a fair amount of time and effort to get all these out each week so we want to ensure we’re putting our resources where they’re most appreciated.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

When it comes to spirits, there are few as divisive as gin. Either you love it for its floral, piney, herbal flavor profile, or you hate it because of its over-the-top flower garden, perfume-like flavor. Its as close to the cilantro of the alcohol world as possible. Countless London dry, artisanal, and other types of gin rely simply on flavors like juniper, angelica root, orris, lemon peel, and more classic herbs, fruits, and botanicals.

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VinePair

JANUARY 13, 2025

Americans sure do love their alcohol. According to a Gallup survey , an estimated 63 percent of U.S. citizens over the age of 18 regularly consume alcohol thats over 165 million people. And data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reveals that alcohol consumption in the U.S. has been on an upward trajectory since 1995.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 13, 2025

(Left) Alan Rutherford OBE, outgoing chairman. (Right) Neil Everitt, incoming chairman designate. Credit: Compass Box Compass Box Whisky has announced that Chairman Dr. Alan Rutherford OBE will retire on March 31, 2025, after an illustrious tenure at the scotch whisky maker spanning almost two decades. Rutherford, whose career spans more than 50 years including his role as Production Director at United Distillers (now Diageo ), has overseen a period of significant expansion and creative developm

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VinePair

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sacrificing vices to improve health is no walk in the park, but luckily, the food and beverage worlds have blessed us with many products that make such transitions smoother. For vegans and vegetarians, there are countless faux chicken nugget options to munch on. For anyone looking to cut down on their alcohol consumption, theres plenty of stellar non-alcoholic beers on the market to sip on.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 13, 2025

Who Will Enjoy W.L.Weller 12 Year Old? Honestly, anyone. The only downside in todays market is that you might have to pay more than youd like for it. Auctions are a reliable way to pick up a bottle close to its recommended retail price (RRP). However, if you visit retailers worldwide, youll often find it marked up. That said, if you love sweet, decadent flavors reminiscent of a dessert trolley soaked in exceptional bourbon, this is the perfect choice for you!

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Spiritz

JANUARY 13, 2025

As we look toward 2025, we highlight the growing premiumisation trend in the rum category fuelled by experimental preferences of affluent and well-travelled Indian consumers. According to Ewan Henderson, India is poised to dominate the rum market in Asia-Pacific region, with a projected CAGR of 5.2 percent by 2031. Shifting consumer preferences are further highlighted in the Bacardi report, which reveals that 91 percent of Indian consumers are willing to pay a premium for traditionally aged spir

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 13, 2025

Images credit: Whisky.Auction Its a new year and Whisky.Auction is kicking off 2025 with an auction packed with stunning bottles that are perfect for cracking open or adding to collections worldwide. This months selection is sure to excite whisky enthusiasts, offering a range of rare and remarkable options to suit all tastes and interests. For 2025, weve shifted our auctions to the middle of the month, with the January auction running live from 12 January until 19:30 GMT on Tuesday, 21 January.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 13, 2025

A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has observed several irregularities in Delhi’s now-scrapped liquor policy and its implementation, resulting in an estimated revenue loss of Rs 2,027 crore to the exchequer, states media reports. ED and CBI in their probe earlier had alleged payoffs of Rs 1,000 crore. The policy, introduced in November 2021, was pitched as a game-changer for Delhi’s liquor retail market, aiming at increasing revenue and simplifying liquor trade.

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VinePair

JANUARY 13, 2025

Fans wont have to line up at the distillery on a cold January morning to score a bottle of Woodford Reserves coveted Double Double Oaked Bourbon this year. On Monday, the Kentucky distillery announced the 2025 Double Double Oaked Bourbon will be rolling out to retailers across the country, giving more customers the chance to snag a bottle of the coveted whiskey.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 13, 2025

For global liquor conglomerate Sazerac, India—one of the world’s largest whiskey markets—holds a pivotal role in its long-term growth strategy. The launch of Weller 12-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey underscores the company’s commitment to bringing premium, high-quality spirits to this aspirational market, shares Diego Bianchi, General Manager of Emerging Markets & Barrel Select at Sazerac Company , in an interview with Bishan Kumar.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 13, 2025

I’ll be frank: This is one of those whiskeys where we saw the bottle and knew we had to have it, with the Drinkhacker staff swapping photos of the thing, wondering what to make of it. It’s shaped like a cathedral, with a gargoyle on top of the stopper and another etched into the glass below the WWS seal. A metal panel on the reverse (actually I don’t even know which side is supposed to be the front) tells you everything you need to know about the product, which doesn’t re

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 13, 2025

I have countless memories of last years Havana Club Cocktail Maestros global final. All of them precious. There was the location for starters. Nowhere has quite the faded glamour, or packs the same visual impact as Havana, Cuba. Then there was the competition itself this was the first year of the brand new, totally revised format and together, the teams at Havana Club had pulled out all the stops to ensure that it would be a highlight on the cocktail competition calendar.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 13, 2025

This is a refreshing (and surprising) blend of 92% grenache blanc, 5% picpoul blanc, and 3% viognier. The floral-heavy aromatics of the viognier hit you right away — quite a surprise — leading the wine into notes of clean linens and lavender, Meyer lemon, and a touch of coconut and vanilla. The wine tempers as it approaches the finish, its initially racy notes gently letting you down into a conclusion that is refreshing and a little green, tilting at notes of lemongrass.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 13, 2025

Macarena Premium Lager Craft Beer has made its debut in Delhi, promising a vibrant celebration in every sip. This pale gold to amber beer combines crisp malt sweetness with balanced hop bitterness, offering a dry and refreshing finish. Inspired by the joy of serendipity and life’s whimsical moments, Macarena, with an ABV under 5%, encapsulates the spirit of celebration with its lively design.

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PubClub

JANUARY 13, 2025

Im confused. For years, I have read and seen reports that a drink or two a day is good for you. Now, the surgeon general has issued a warning about cancer risks from alcohol. Originally, we were told that up to 14 drinks a week for men and seven for women is a healthy number. Now, “my guidelines would be that drinking fewer than seven drinks a week would be a healthier way to use alcohol,” primary care physician and medical educator at Northwestern University Aashish Didwania told NP

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Spiritz

JANUARY 13, 2025

India has long been known for producing rum, with most varieties made from molasses and, occasionally, cane juice. Amrut Distilleries broke new ground with the launch of Two Indies Rum, a unique blend of Indian jaggery and Caribbean molasses, symbolising a rare union between the East (India) and the West (the Caribbean). Rakshit N. Jagdale, Managing Director, Amrut Distilleries Private Limited says that with Bella, Amrut takes this legacy a step further by honouring the country’s ancient c

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Moody Mixologist

JANUARY 13, 2025

This zesty variation on the classic Whiskey Smash adds a refreshing pop of fresh ginger. The mix of bourbon, lemon, ginger syrup and mint is invigorating, cooling, and perfect on a hot summer day. The classic Smash cocktail The original Smash debuted some time in the mid 1800s and was commonly made with brandy. Over time, whiskey became a popular choice, and today it's the best known type of Smash.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 13, 2025

Diageo India has appointed Praveen Someshwar as CEO-Designate on Monday. He will succeed Hina Nagarajan, who has served as the Managing Director and CEO for the past four years. She will now move to Diageo’s Global Executive Committee. Praveen, who has worked as the MD and CEO of HT Media for the past five years, will join Diageo India on March 1, 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 13, 2025

The story of single malt scotch’s transformation into a luxury commodity has many authors. Among the most significant is David Cox, whose three-decade career in the whisky industry helped reshape how the world views aged spirits. While many know The Macallan for its record-breaking auction prices and collaborations with luxury houses, few understand the careful strategy that elevated the distillery to this position.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 13, 2025

Irish whiskey exports achieved a significant milestone in 2024, reaching 1 billion (US$1.03bn) in value as part of a broader recovery in Ireland’s drinks sector, according to a new report from Bord Bia. The achievement marks a strong rebound for Irish whiskey, which experienced a 14% decline in the previous year. The category now represents 49% of Ireland’s total drinks exports by value, leading the country’s 2.1bn drinks export industry.

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