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Kick Up Your Old-Fashioned With Amaro Syrup

PUNCH

These easy amaro syrups made with Cynar or Amaro Lucano add complexity to whiskey cocktails like the Old-Fashioned, Godfather and more.

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China boosts Australia wine exports amid declines elsewhere

Just Drinks

Australias wine export revenues jumped by more than a third last year, helped by the re-opening of China but sales to the rest of the world were down.

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Kick Up Your Old-Fashioned With Amaro Syrup

PUNCH

These easy amaro syrups made with Cynar or Amaro Lucano add complexity to whiskey cocktails like the Old-Fashioned, Godfather and more.

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LVMH’s wine-and-spirits arm sees profits slide in 2024

Just Drinks

Profits from LVMHs wine-and-spirits business tumbled by 34% last year, the Hennessy Cognac maker has said.

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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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Coconut Pineapple Martini Recipe

Mix That Drink

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of coconut and pineapple in this refreshing martini, enhanced by a splash of amaretto for an unforgettable tropical cocktail.

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Why 2025 will breakout year for some drinks SMEs in the US

Just Drinks

Before Covid-19, smaller drinks brands particularly better-for-you products were gaining ground in the US. Its their time again.

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Rémy Cointreau shifts FY sales guidance to “lower end” amid US, China woes

Just Drinks

RmyCointreau has projected its expected organic sales decline in its 2024/25 fiscal year will sit close to 18%.

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Eagle Cocktail (Riff on the Gin Sour)

Mix That Drink

A perfect balance of bold gin and floral crme de violette, this cocktail is ideal for impressing guests at any sophisticated gathering.

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Vranken-Pommery Monopole sales fall in sluggish Champagne sector

Just Drinks

Champagne supplier Vranken-Pommery Monopole Group saw its annual sales fall more than 10% in 2024 during a challenging year for the sector.

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Cocktail Questions: What's Next for Cocktails?

Cocktails with Suderman

In this edition of Cocktail Questions , a reader question that is actually a lot of questions, all of which amount to: What’s next for cocktails, and the art and practice of cocktail making? Do you have a question about cocktails, bars, booze, home bartending, or something else related to the topics discussed in this newsletter? Send your pithy, clear question to me at cocktailswithsuderman@gmail.com Subscribe now Hello!

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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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Brown-Forman brings in “shared production model” for Glenglassaugh, BenRiach

Just Drinks

Brown-Formans Glenglassaugh is to operate under what it has called a shared production model with sister distillery BenRiach.

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6 of The Best Rye Whiskeys to Guarantee A Spicy Winter, Ranked

Chilled Magazine

We tend to reach for spirits when the weather is cold with hope that they will warm us from inside out. While we love bourbon whiskey, single malt Scotch whisky, mature tequila, mezcal, and even dark rum, our favorite winter tipple is rye whiskey. For those new to this whiskey variety, rye whiskey is exactly as the name suggests. While bourbon (among many more rules and regulations) must be made from a mash bill of at least 51% corn, to make a rye whiskey, the spirit must be made with a mash bil

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UK competition watchdog to probe The Famous Grouse sale

Just Drinks

The UK's Competition Markets Authority is investigating William Grant & Sons' prospective acquisition of The Famous Grouse from Edrington.

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Celebrate The Lunar New Year With These 8 Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

This year, Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29th a vibrant holiday observed across Asia and around the world to mark the start of the lunar calendar. Inspired by the bold flavors and rich traditions of Lunar New Year, these cocktails embody the essence of prosperity, happiness, and fresh beginnings. Each libation is thoughtfully crafted to honor the season’s vibrant energy, paying homage to its symbolic spirit while inviting you to toast to good fortune, joy, and renewal in the

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How It Started: Julep Houston

Imbibe Magazine

One could say that Alba Huerta , a Mexican-American Houstonian and a past Imbibe 75 Bartender of the Year, was born to be a bar owner. “From a young age, I was drawn to the idea of creating a space where people could gather, celebrate, and share stories,” she says. Over the years, her own experiences, such as managing Bobby Heugel’s Anvil Bar & Refuge , and her love of hospitality and local flavors helped shape her dream bar concept. “I was ready to create something t

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NYC’s New Members-Only Club Is Chic, Affordable, and All About Beverage: Meet Wolfe’s Den

Chilled Magazine

For decades, New York Citys members-only clubs have symbolized exclusivityoften accompanied by hefty price tags. But Wolfes Den , a new members-only club nestled inside the stylish Elsie Rooftop in Bryant Park, is changing the narrative. Launched in early January, Wolfes Den redefines luxury with memberships starting at just $1,000and ensures its beverage program is every bit as refined as expected from a sophisticated social club.

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This Week's New Beer Label: Debut Demo

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Happy Label Wednesday, friends. Finding the first label a brewery submits through the TTB is a rare treat and we’ve got one today. It’s… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: My one visit to Ravenswood’s Demo Brewery a few months back reminded me of how most breweries used to feel a decade ago — small, very industrial feeling, a little thrown together.

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The 10 States That Tax Beer the Most in 2025

VinePair

Its no secret that Americans enjoy their fair share of beer. Every year, U.S. consumers drink over 6 billion gallons of the stuff the most of any alcohol category by a long shot. Despite the drinks reputation as a casual, everyday pleasure, beer can still be pricey, but not necessarily for the reason one may think. Instead of ingredients and production costs serving as the main drivers behind beers sticker price, taxes actually add more to the final consumer cost than both raw materials and lab

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Review: Industrious Spirits Company Seaflow Gin

Drinkhacker

David visited The Industrious Spirits Company (ISCO) back in 2021 when the Rhode Island distillery, the first in the states capital since Prohibition, offered only a vodka, gin, and bourbon. Theyve built out that portfolio considerably in recent years with several different vodkas, gins, and bourbons, plus a pair of aquavit and even a Pizza Strip spirit, whatever that might be.

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Sweet Vermouth on the Rocks With a Twist: The Story Behind the Iconic Order in ‘Groundhog Day’

VinePair

A man in a suit, overcoat slung over his forearm, enters a small-town restaurant and sidles up to the bar. Placing his coat on a barstool, he greets a coworker to quickly catch up on their predicament: Amid a historic snowstorm, theyre stuck in Podunk America and their company vehicle needs repairs. What else can they do but drink? Jim Beam , ice, water, is his order.

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Midleton Distillery To Celebrate 200th Anniversary In 2025

The Whiskey Wash

Midleton Distillery is 200 years old in 2025. Credit: Irish Distillers Irish Distillers is planning an extensive celebration throughout 2025 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the historic Midleton Distillery, including the release of its rarest and oldest whiskey expression. The distillery, which produces renowned brands like Jameson , Redbreast , and Powers, will mark this milestone with a series of special releases and events that showcase its rich distilling heritage.

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Radico’s net profit rises 27% in Q3

Spiritz

Radico Khaitan Ltd. has reported an increase of 27.05 percent in its consolidated net profit to 95.48 crore in the third quarter that ended in December 2024, compared to 75.15 crore in the October-December quarter a year ago, according to a BSE filing from Radico Khaitan. Revenue from operations increased by 11.5 percent, reaching 1,294 crore from 1,161 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

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WhistlePig Is Coming To Kentucky, Unveils New 10-Year Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

WhistlePig is (quite literally) turning bourbon maturation on its head with Snout-To-Tail Bourbon. Credit: WhistlePig WhistlePig Whiskey , the playful Vermont-based craft whiskey maker, has unveiled a new addition to its portfolio. Following the success of the 10 Year Old WhistlePig Small Batch Rye , the brand has turned its attention to bourbon , promising to go the whole hog with the launch of WhistlePig Snout-To-Tail Bourbon – Aged 10 Years.

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Som shows strong Q3 results

Spiritz

Som Distilleries & Breweries Limited has shown strong delivered strong growth across key financial metrics, reflecting its operational efficiency and strong market presence. In Q3 FY2024-25, the company registered 12.2 percent increase in revenue from operations and 19.6 percent jump in the net profit as compared to corresponding quarter last year.

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Tired of the Same Old Bourbon? Try These Four Roses Cocktails

The Whiskey Wash

Four Roses Small Batch bourbon takes center stage in three innovative cocktail recipes, combining classic techniques with unexpected ingredients. While many bourbon lovers stick to their neat pours and rocks glasses, Four Roses has revealed how they believe their Small Batch bourbon truly shines in cocktails. The historic Kentucky distillery shared with us three signature recipes that transform their versatile bourbon, from a marshmallow-topped Old Fashioned to a spice-forward summer serve.

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Lux Row Rolls Out Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Nationwide

Cheers

Bardstown, KY-based Lux Row Distillers has expanded its portfolio with the national roll out of Lux Row Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish. Previously, this was a distillery exclusive product. This release is made from small batches of 4-year-old ryed straight Kentucky bourbon finished for six months in casks that held PX Sherry, a rich and sweet wine made from overly ripened, sun-dried grapes.

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This 1980s Whisky Was Decades Ahead of Its Time

The Whiskey Wash

The iconic J&B Jet black bottle, designed by Howard Waller in 1989, which revolutionized premium spirits packaging and became a symbol of Seoul’s emerging nightclub culture. Hidden away in a Seoul nightclub in 1989, a revolutionary spirit was making its debut. The first thing people noticed wasn’t the liquid inside it was the unprecedented jet-black bottle that seemed to absorb light rather than reflect it.

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IHM Ranchi celebrates Bharat Parv in Delhi

Spiritz

The Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Ranchi is showcasing Jharkhand’s traditional delicacies at ongoing "Bharat Parv", organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, from 26th January to 31st January, 2025. The festival highlights India's rich cultural diversity through handicrafts, regional cuisines, cultural performances, and live kitchen experiences.

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The Lost Baileys Whiskey That Almost Revolutionized Irish Spirits

The Whiskey Wash

The innovative Baileys ‘The Whiskey’ bottle that pioneered cream liqueur cask finishing in Irish whiskey production before regulatory challenges ended its journey in 2001. In 2001, a revolutionary whiskey concept was quietly developed in Dublin that could have changed the face of Irish spirits forever. The idea was brilliantly simple: take bourbon casks, season them with Baileys Irish Cream flavors, then use them to finish premium Irish whiskey.

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Review: NV Telmont Reserve de la Terre Champagne (2024)

Drinkhacker

We’ve delved into the Champagnes of Telmont on several occasions, but this is our first taste of Reserve de la Terre, a brut, organic release. While nonvintage, it’s a year-of-release-dated blend of three wines that were all aged for at least 36 months — these particular harvests hailing from 2020 at 70%, 2019 at 15%, and 2018 at 15%.

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Royal Salute Celebrates Lunar New Year 2025 With Limited Edition Whisky

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Royal Salute The blended scotch whisky brand Royal Salute has released a special edition Lunar New Year gift pack featuring artwork by Chinese illustrator Jason Lyon , showcasing a celebratory gun salute from the Tower of London. The limited edition packaging wraps the brand’s signature 21-year-old blend in an artistic tribute that combines traditional Lunar New Year symbolism with Royal Salute’s British heritage.

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Barrell Releases Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon

Cheers

Barrell Craft Spirits today launched Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon. This new release is a line extension of Barrell Foundation, the companys first non-cask strength bourbon. Secondary maturation in new American oak casks is meant to enhance the notes of dark chocolate, leather, dried fruit and toasted marshmallows, the company reports, while the 23% rye in the mash bill helps give a richness to the blend.

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Ask a Somm: Is It Rude to Ask a Server to Swap My Glassware?

VinePair

Glassware can make or break a wine drinking experience. Though we can probably all agree that its blasphemous to sip a grand cru Burgundy out of a red Solo cup, some drinkers are pickier than others when it comes to the specifications of their drinking vessel. In todays dining landscape, when youre likely paying $100-plus for a bottle, its arguably disappointing when the wine is served in the less-than-ideal glass.

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Review: Santa Teresa 1796 Arabica Coffee Cask Finish

Drinkhacker

In 2023, Venezuelas oldest rum producer, Hacienda Santa Teresa , introduced Speyside Cask Finish, the first new expression under the Santa Teresa label in 30 years. Now Santa Teresa is adding yet another unique cask finish to its lineup, Coffee Cask, and the backstory here is even more elaborate. Ill let them explain. Crafted with top-quality Arabica coffee beans, organically grown, roasted to a medium level, and ground coarsely under the guidance of the brand’s master distillers at Hacien

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Experience Lower Prices & Festivals By Visiting California Wine Countries In The Winter

PubClub

Wines await at a Carmel tasting room. Photo: PubClub.com Every savvy traveler knows you can save money by visiting destinations in the off season. This is certainly true in California’s wine countries. In addition to the reasons listed below, the winter weather in the state’s wine regions is quite pleasant with days sunny and high temperatures generally in the 60s.

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