PUNCH

APRIL 22, 2025

5 cocktail bar red flags to watch out for, according to our executive editor and readers, from tinis on the Martini menu to speakeasies.

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Mix That Drink

APRIL 22, 2025

A classic-style brandy drink, the Zephyr uses cognac, pineapple syrup, and a hint of citrus for a refreshing yet bold cocktail experience.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 22, 2025

Jackson Family Wines said it doesn't reveal "specific personnel figures as a matter of policy", but that "certain positions" were affected.

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Drinks International

APRIL 22, 2025

Global spirits company Sazerac has announced the renaming of its recently-acquired Irish whiskey distillery to Hawk’s Rock Distillery.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 22, 2025

French dairy giant Danone is to stop selling its organic alt-milk brand Provamel in Germany from August.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 22, 2025

Charles Steele samples the brand new Whiskey Row Bottled-in-Bond expression, aged for a minimum of four years in new, charred American oak.

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Drinks International

APRIL 22, 2025

African Originals, the Kenya-based cider, spirits and soft drinks company has entered Uganda with the launch of its premium craft cider range.

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Cocktails with Suderman

APRIL 22, 2025

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Just Drinks

APRIL 22, 2025

Davis Polk & Wardwell and Kirkland & Ellis emerged as the top M&A legal advisers on consumer deals during Q1, analysis of data suggests.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Egg white has long been a cocktail staple, giving drinks a fuller body, frothy texture, and an aesthetically appealing head of foam. But reaching for a vegan egg alternative has become increasingly easier for both pros and home bartenders, offering consistency, ease of use, and the ability to make traditional egg white drinks. Today, quality vegan foamers abound.

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APRIL 22, 2025

Maison Dourthe has appointed Chteau d'Yquem executive Pnlope Godefroy as its new CEO.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Florence might be famous for its Renaissance art and architecture, but the city has another masterpiece: the Negroni. Thanks to our boozy friend Count Camillo Negroni, this ruby-red elixir was born in 1919 of equal parts gin, vermouth, and Campari. Since then, it has conquered cocktail menus worldwide. But nothing compares to sipping this bittersweet classic in its birthplace.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 22, 2025

Indian beverage startup Rio Innobev has secure Rs100m ($1.2m) in a pre-Series A funding round to triple retail reach.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

When it comes to spirits, theres no disputing the appeal of whiskey, rum, vodka, and gin. But, when it comes to versatility, there might be no better spirit than tequila. This Mexican-made spirit, made from the Blue Weber agave plant, is well-suited as a base for countless cocktails like the Margarita, Paloma, and Ranch water. But when aged, its a perfect slow sipper neat or on the rocks.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

APRIL 22, 2025

Hi, friends! Apologies for the delay but a travel day precluded my usual Monday send yesterday. It gave me a few more hours to think about this year’s annual Industry Production Report from the Brewers Association, which came out last week and saw significant Midwestern(-ish) changes. Consolidated beer groups helped lead to some new faces squeezing into the BA’s Top 50 this year, but that only made the drops that much more surprising.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

La Pulga Spirits , founded in Fort Worth and made in Mexico, has announced that the brand is expanding beyond Texas into major U.S. markets including Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Tennessee, with additional states launching soon. The La Pulga portfolio includes La Pulga Tequila (blanco, reposado, and aejo) , La Pulga Mezcal, and La Pulga Sotol.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 22, 2025

Credit: Four Branches Bourbon Four Branches , the premium veteran-owned whiskey brand, has appointed industry veteran Gregg Snyder as strategic advisor. Snyder brings 47 years of whiskey expertise to the brand founded by veterans representing four branches of the U.S. military. In his advisory capacity, Snyder will guide Four Branches’ future limited releases and innovation initiatives while maintaining the quality and character that define the brand.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Apritifs: A Delightful Prelude to Every Meal Heavenly Spirits, a leading importer of award-winning French spirits based in Lakeville, MA, credits the French for perfecting lheure de lapro or the apritif hourlong before the modern cocktail or even Americas happy hour was born. An apritif is an alcoholic beverage traditionally enjoyed before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 22, 2025

The Macallan Harmony Collection Guardian Oak. Credit: Jhienes Moreira The Macallan has launched an exclusive month-long activation at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4, offering travelers an immersive experience centered around their Harmony Collection IV Guardian Oak whisky. Running through the end of April, the activation showcases the brand’s latest travel retail exclusive expression, which was developed in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil as part of The Macall

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Cheers

APRIL 22, 2025

This tequila-based passion fruit cocktail falls somewhere between a Margarita and a Mule. Print Agave Suave Course Drinks Keyword ginger, ginger beer, lime, Passion fruit, tequila Ingredients 1 oz. Cayya tequila oz. Lime juice 1 oz. Passion fruit mix* 2 Ginger coins Ginger beer Instructions Add ginger coins to shaker, muddle to express ginger.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 22, 2025

Arran may be a remote distillery — situated on the eponymous island off the coast of Glasgow — but it has an outsized presence in the whisky world. Arran seems to be readily available in most bars of decent repute, and if you find it, you’re likely to find one of the below spirits — or possibly all three, a trio of whiskies that showcase Arran’s skills at finishing single malt Scotch.

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VinePair

APRIL 22, 2025

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. With its radioactive-looking green to mellow-yellow hue, Mountain Dew presents itself as anything but natural. And when we consider the many offshoot flavors of the original formula, they all also look like soft drinks from a sci-fi movie, with colors ranging from cherry Jolly Rancher red to bright neon turquoise.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 22, 2025

Asagohan Ingredients: Michter’s US 1 Bourbon Whiskey, Cocchi Americano Vermouth, Corn & Miso Peach Wine, Lime How to Make: Mix all ingredients using the “throwing” technique pour the cocktail between two shakers from a height to add silky texture and light aeration without excessive foam. Serve. In-House Preparations: Miso Peach Wine: Sous vide peach wine with miso at 70C for 20 minutes.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 22, 2025

Were always excited to see a new gin release from Tamworth Distilling , which is based in New Hampshire. Their Spring Equinox Gin is a single-batch release and includes six botanicals: fresh celery, lemon petitgrain, juniper, black pepper, lavender, and angelica. These ingredients are distilled using a rotary evaporator. Lets give it a try. Tamworth Garden Spring Equinox Gin Review Poured in a glass, this gin bursts with clean, clear aromas of piney juniper, celery, lavender, earthiness, and lig

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Cheers

APRIL 22, 2025

Beer has faced no shortage of headwinds in recent times, from changing consumer tastes to global tariffs. What does all that mean for the industry moving forward? For answers, we spoke with Kris Sjolander, Vice President Brand Development at United States Beverage (USB). USB is a leading independent beverage company in the U.S., specializing in imported and U.S. craft beer, ciders, and specialty beverages.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

W.L. Weller Antique 107 by Sazerac Takes Top Honours as 2025 Spirit of the Year at the International London Spirits Competition. The results are in for the highly anticipated 2025 International London Spirits Competition, and this years winners reflect an exciting blend of heritage, innovation, and global craftsmanship. Leading the pack is the acclaimed W.L.

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Cheers

APRIL 22, 2025

La Grande Dame 2018 marks the 25th vintage since the inaugural 1962 release of this cuve, which was later introduced in 1972 to celebrate the House’s bicentenary. This blend includes 90% pinot noir, Madame Clicquot’s favorite grape variety. Aromas include citrus lemon, lime, yuzu blended with white fruit, plus spring and floral notes. Veuve Clicquot reveals a new visual identity with the launch of La Grande Dame 2018.

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Good Spirits News

APRIL 22, 2025

London, UK April 18, 2025 The results are in for the 2025 International London Spirits Competition, and this years winners reflect a blend of heritage, innovation, and global craftsmanship. The top winner this year is W.L. Weller Antique 107 from Sazerac, which received Spirit of the Year, Whiskey of the Year, and Best Spirit by Qualitya standout achievement in one of the worlds most competitive spirits arenas.

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Advanced Mixology

APRIL 22, 2025

In recent years, culinary schools have grown in popularity as more people aspire to turn their passion for food into a fulfilling profession. No longer confined to the realm of restaurant kitchens, culinary arts have expanded into food media, nutrition, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. As a result, attending a culinary school isnt just about learning how to cookit's about mastering the art and science of food, and gaining the tools to thrive in an evolving industry.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 22, 2025

In a crowded field of functional beverages, too many products read like a checklist: a little ginseng here, some reishi there, maybe a long list of extracts youve never heard of. But functional doesnt have to mean formulaic. ROLUS set out to prove that great taste, real efficacy, and integrity of origin could all exist in the same can. From day one, the ROLUS team knew they wanted this philosophy built into their products recipe.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Establishing itself as a luxury disruptor within the gin category, Cygnet has launched exclusively at Harrods on World Earth Day, 22nd April 2025 Cygnet Gin, the luxury spirit hand-crafted in Wales, is delighted to announce the launch of its latest expression, Cygnet 77. Founded by Katherine Jenkins OBE, the UKs most successful classical singer and Andrew Levitas, artist & social-impact filmmaker, Cygnet 77 has made its global debut in an exclusive launch event at Harrods where guests were i

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 22, 2025

Wyoming Whiskey auctions special Bottle No. 399 of Queen of the Tetons bourbon to honor legendary Grizzly 399, with all proceeds benefiting Grand Teton National Park Foundation. Wyoming Whiskey has announced a special auction of Bottle No. 399 from its Queen of the Tetons limited-edition bourbon, honoring the legendary Grizzly 399, who tragically died in a vehicle collision near Grand Teton National Park last October.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Rekorderligs popular Wild Berries will be available on draught in venues across the UK from mid-April 2025 Rekorderlig is the largest packaged premium fruit cider brand in the on-trade by value [1] Molson Coors Beverage Company is introducing Rekorderlig Wild Berries on draught for the on-trade, as premiumisation in draught fruit cider continues. Blending crisp cider with wild hints of raspberries and blueberries to provide a refreshingly lighter taste, the 3.4% ABV draught format follows the c

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VinePair

APRIL 22, 2025

Recently, Catoctin Creek Distillery was about to close two new distribution deals that would bring its award-winning rye whiskeys to customers in Quebec and France. With craft spirits and other small businesses facing big headwinds, new exports could have provided the award-winning Virginia producer with a welcome lift. But both deals suddenly fell apart, explains Scott Harris, who co-founded the distillery with his wife Becky Harris in 2009.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Pallini Limoncello, the No.1 Limoncello brand in the world by volume and value, with a global market share of approximately 15%, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Proof Drinks as its exclusive UK distributor. This strategic collaboration marks an exciting step in Pallinis ongoing expansion, ensuring that UK consumers and trade partners have greater access to the iconic Italian liqueur.

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