PUNCH

JANUARY 23, 2025

Aprs-ski cocktail pop-ups are now at bars across the country, from Brooklyn to San Diego to Orlando, minus the skiing. Here's why.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 23, 2025

Diageo has offloaded another spirits brand, selling Cacique rum to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

Harpoon Brewery, founded in 1986, holds Massachusetts Brewing License #001. Inspired by European beer diversity, its three founders, who were college buddies, launched Harpoon Ale as the first product of Mass. Bay Brewing Company. The beer’s success popularized the “Harpoon Brewery” name. Known for its medium-bodied profile with light-copper malty sweetness and fruity esters, Harpoon Ale led sales until the 1993 introduction of Harpoon IPA.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 23, 2025

South Africa has reported a rise in wine export revenues in 2024 amid improved "packaged" wine volumes.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

As part of our What Were Hearing about Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival at Atlantis (NPIWFF) content series, we are counting the days until the annual event in March 2025! The five-day celebration of food, wine, spirits, and Bahamian-culture attracts all sorts of talent from celebrity chefs to connoisseurs. We ask Master Distiller Dan McKee of Michter’s Whiskey about this years event.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 23, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions in the UK food and beverage (F&B) sector soared by 29.1% in 2024, reaching 151 transactions compared to 117 in 2023.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 23, 2025

Catalonian winery Muscndia has decided to rebrand to Viader, as well as leave the Cava Denomination of Origin.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 23, 2025

When I decided to embark upon bourbon as a hobby roughly 8 years ago, my knowledge was next to nothing. I opted to pick up a book authored by Clay Risen. In a twist of fate, Risen’s work inspired me to keep reading. In December 2024, I completed my 500th book on the topic of American beverage alcohol history. Your first impression might be shock that 500 such books exist, but I also have over 200 titles waiting on my “to do” list.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 23, 2025

Spirits investment firm ASM Capital Group has launched its first investment fund fully focused on the American Single Malt Whiskey category.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 23, 2025

Value is more important than ever when choosing a whisky in 2025. Beyond the glitz of high-budget marketing campaigns designed to influence opinions, what really matters is the whisky itselfits quality, character, and what you get for your money. With prices fluctuating and premium releases becoming ever more expensive, finding a great single malt that delivers both excellence and affordability is key.

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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

Just Drinks

JANUARY 23, 2025

Non-alcoholic spirits includes brand extensions, category replicas and non-mimic brands, but what does it it mean to get flavour 'right'?

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 23, 2025

Images credit: Jack Daniel’s Important Stats Mash Bill: 80% corn, 12% malted barley, 8% rye Maturation: New, charred, white oak barrels Age: Not stated, around 4-7 years ABV: 47% Price: $43 (2024 release) Overall Comments We have all come to expect certain things from Jack Daniels. With the Old No.7 being one of the most popular Tennessee whiskeys in the world, venturing outside of the distillerys traditional profile can be a little daunting.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 23, 2025

Hatsun Agro Product has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in smaller peer Milk Mantra Dairy for Rs 2.33bn ($26.94m).

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2025

On Thursday, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) released its highly-anticipated State of the U.S. Wine Industry report for 2025. SVBs yearly report is widely considered to be the leading source of information on market trends in the wine business, offering an analysis of the overall industry and sharing marketing strategies based on data on pricing, sales, and wineries financial standings.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 23, 2025

Appearance, aroma, flavour the enjoyment of great drinks works on many levels driven by aesthetics or emotions. Behind them, though, is often a great deal of deep and demanding thinking. This episode celebrates this thinking. Listen to our brand new episode on your favourite podcast channel or direct right here… We have two products which take on the difficult task of creating delicious non-alcoholic drinks: the complex Crossip Blazing Pineapple and, the delicious ready-to- drink Jasmine

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Spiritz

JANUARY 23, 2025

Uppal Brewers & Distillers (UBD) has officially unveiled Soorahi Finest Blended Indian Whisky, marking its debut in the premium spirits category. The launch in Delhi reflects UBD’s commitment to delivering authentic and high-quality offerings to the Indian alcobev market. The creation of UBD stems from a collaboration among three industry veterans: Manish Uppal, Chairman and Managing Director of the Uppal Group; Kanhav Uppal, Co-owner of UBD and alcoholic beverages expert Ankur Sachdev

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2025

This is no country for old breweries. Beer sales are down, contract capacity is plentiful, and urban real estate is valuable. Enormous, inefficient, and ill-positioned to serve the cities and markets they helped build, the legacies of Americas agd brewhouses are in jeopardy all over the country. A resilient few still churn out beer; the rest have been converted to condos or bulldozed entirely, their once-proud brands sold off to become contract-brewed zombies or unceremoniously scrapped.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 23, 2025

The Glenlivet has launched its oldest permanent expression, a 40-year-old single malt Scotch whisky in retail, marking a milestone in the brand’s history. Bottled at 46.9 percent ABV, the whisky has been matured for over four decades and finished in sherry-seasoned casks, showcasing the influence of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez under the expertise of Cask Master Kevin Balmforth.

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2025

Barbera is the unsung hero of Italys Piedmont , providing some of the best pasta and pizza wines youll find. Its Piedmonts wine workhorse, more than pulling its weight when it comes to food pairings. Unlike Nebbiolo, the star variety of the region in northwest Italy and the grape of the famously age-worthy wines of Barolo and Barbaresco , you can drink Barbera within a year or two of bottling.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 23, 2025

Australian sparkling wine house, Jansz Tasmania, part of Hill-Smith Family Estates, has appointed Teresa Heuzenroeder as its new Senior Sparkling Winemaker. (Image: Hill-Smith Family Estates) Australian sparkling wine house, Jansz Tasmania, part of Hill-Smith Family Estates, has appointed Teresa Heuzenroeder as its new Senior Sparkling Winemaker. With more than 20 years experience, Heuzenroeder, had worked with the Hill-Smith family earlier in her career.

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2025

Months after the TTB established a recognized category for American single malt whiskey , category pioneer Westland Distillery has released its Solum American Single Malt. Solum is the third expression in Westlands Outpost Range of annual limited-edition releases that showcase oak (Garryana), grain (Colere) and peat (Solum), each unique to the distillery’s Pacific Northwest homeland.

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2025

As weve previously covered in our climate change series , the health of any given grape vine is largely dependent on its climate and its differences over time. But pests and diseases can also pose a major threat to the livelihood of vintners and climate change makes both of these problems infinitely worse. Consider how phylloxera decimated the European wine industry in the mid- to late 1800s.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 23, 2025

Images credit: Brave New Spirits Independent Glasgow bottler Brave New Spirits has launched its first Cask Masters collection for 2025, featuring eight single-cask whiskies from Highland and Speyside distilleries. The new range showcases spirits from prestigious distilleries including Craigellachie , Tamnavulin , and Loch Lomond , with four expressions priced at 60 ($76) per bottle in the UK market.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 23, 2025

Is it, perhaps, too easy to make a good coffee liqueur? The market is flooded with high-quality coffee liqueurs these days, each with more street cred and authenticity than the last. The latest on the market comes from Boston-based St. Elder , which got its start making an elderflower liqueur but which is increasingly misnamed thanks to its extension into other categories.

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2025

Quintessential, an importer, marketer and distributor of family-owned wineries and distilleries, has announced its new partnership with Tia Lindas Margarita. Were pleased to join forces with Tia Lindas Margarita, says Dennis Kreps, co-owner of Quintessential. This alliance brings together two family-run businesses that share a deep commitment to quality and authenticity.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 23, 2025

Johnnie Walker’s precisely angled label, introduced in 1867, used mathematical ingenuity to maximize brand visibility while creating an instantly recognizable design that endures today. Look at a bottle of Johnnie Walker on any shelf around the world and you’ll spot something oddly satisfying that iconic label sits at exactly 24 degrees.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 23, 2025

Safety in numbers: Hawkers Beer and White Bay Brewery become founding brands in the new Social Drinks Group. (Image: Social Drinks Group) Melbournes Hawkers Beer and Sydneys White Bay Brewery have come together as the founding brands of the freshly minted hospitality outfit, Social Drinks Group. The group starts officially trading on 1 February. The move means SDG has two state-of-the-art breweries: Hawkers seven million litre facility in Reservoir, Melbourne and White Bays two million litre fac

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Spiritz

JANUARY 23, 2025

Diageo has completed the sale of Cacique rum to Bardinet S.A., one of the leading Spanish spirits players. Cacique, an authentic rum brand from Venezuela with a 65-year-old heritage, is popular in Spain and Venezuela. “The sale of Cacique reflects Diageo’s strategy of maintaining a sharp focus on effective portfolio management. We are confident that Bardinet is the right owner for Cacique, maintaining the brand’s authenticity and prominent position in Spain and Venezuela, as we

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2025

It used to be that, once the holiday season was over, a celebratory dry spell commenced, a party-free span that wasnt broken until the communal bacchanals of the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, and St. Patricks Day. That is no longer the case. These days, the echoes of Happy New Year! have barely faded when the sound of bagpipes fill the air, and our inboxes start to fill up with Burns Night invites from local restaurants and bars.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 23, 2025

Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD) has inaugurated its second distillery in Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey. The new facility reflects ABD’s commitment to bolstering supply chain security and enhancing operational efficiency to drive improved margins. The distillery launch was attended by the leadership team and staff members who have worked tirelessly to make the project a reality.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 23, 2025

The team behind Sydney venues, The Apollo and Cho Cho San, has opened Olympus in the Wunderlich Lane Precinct in Redfern. (Image: Jonathan Barthelmess and Sam Christie) The team behind Sydney venues, The Apollo and Cho Cho San, has opened Olympus in the Wunderlich Lane Precinct in Redfern. Founder Jonathan Barthelmess describes Olympus as, the taverna you dream of finding at the heart of a bustling Greek village, here in Sydney.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 23, 2025

Two years after the launch of their innovative digital partnership, Pernod Ricard and JCDecaux welcome another internationally renowned French group, Accor, as they continue to develop the Data Portal. The collaboration was formalised on January 21, 2025, at Pernod Ricard’s headquarters in Paris, in the presence of the three partner companies.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

Pernod Ricards Altos Tequila is amplifying the positive global impact of its educational community for bartenders The Tahona Society with the launch of a new online platform: Altos Tahona Society. Designed to empower, upskill and advance the careers of bartenders worldwide, it comes as the tequila giant gears up to open entries to the fourth edition of its pioneering sustainability-focused challenge: Altos Tahona Society Competition.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 23, 2025

Vancouver will host the awards ceremony for the first time. Credit: 50 Best The prestigious North America’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony will make history in 2025 as it heads to Canada for the first time. Vancouver will host the three-day celebration of cocktail culture, with the main ceremony scheduled for April 29, 2025. The move represents a significant shift for the awards program, which previously held ceremonies in New York City and San Miguel de Allende.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

Zooz, the innovative mushroom powered adult soft drink is this month launching an extension to its range: Zooz Activate. Its first listing is with Soho House Groups 180 House club to coincide with the opening on 27 January 2025 of a new gym at its premises at 180 The Strand, London. The club has a rooftop pool as well as an array of amenities including bars, a restaurant and outdoor terrace.

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