PUNCH

MARCH 14, 2025

Stranger & Stranger, a design studio focused on spirits bottles and labels, has defined the modern cocktail bars backbar for decades.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2025

CEO and co-founder Vincent Hanna remains upbeat on the worldwide outlook for spirits, and more specifically, American whiskey.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MARCH 14, 2025

Years ago, I wrote a story for an outlet called AskMen.com called “Why is there no spring seasonal beer?” That story focused on seeing brighter, floral, citrus and tart beers to celebrate the return of spring weather, but more recently (and especially this year) I think brewers are really coalescing around the embrace of malt in spring - specifically via Irish-style beers.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2025

The drinks industry has moved centre-stage over the last 48 hours or so as the tension between the US and the EU over tariffs intensified.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Irish whiskey has been making huge strides over the past decade. This boom isnt only bringing a rising tide of whiskey to the worldits giving distillers and blenders a fresh opportunity to flex their creative muscles, as Imbibe editor Paul Clarke notes in our March/April 2025 issue , which dives deep into the category of Irish whiskey. In the spectrum of Irish whiskey styles, blends can be the widest and most accessible entry point to the category, and among the blended Irish whiskey standouts i

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2025

PepsiCo is reportedly in final stage talks to buy the US-based better-for-you soda brand Poppi, with a deal said to be close.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2025

The group confirmed it was "right-sizing our business to meet current demand" and was "shifting to a single production shift"

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2025

Tequila has secured a special place in bars and restaurants, captivating everyone from home mixologists to seasoned bartenders. But as the category grows, the quest for transparency has taken center stage. The idea of additive-free tequila has become more common in discussions surrounding the spirit category, sparking curiosity about what that label really means.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2025

French spirits heavyweight Pernod Ricard is launching Ramazzotti Aperitivo Arancia 0.0%, a brand extension of its amaro brand Ramazzotti.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2025

Its no secret that tequila is one of the worlds most popular spirits. In fact, in the U.S., tequila is second only to vodka in terms of sales as of 2024, with the arrow pointing ever upward. But many tequila brands that sell their product as 100 percent pure agave can contain additives that affect the flavor, the color, even the mouthfeel of the final product.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2025

The Wine Group's Cupcake Vineyards has launched an "alcohol-removed" white wine, marking its first move in the non-alcoholic category.

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Cheers

MARCH 14, 2025

Lebanon, KY-based Yellowstone Bourbon has announced the release of Small Batch 107, a new permanent addition to the brand’s portfolio. Small Batch is aged six years, the only variety in the Yellowstone portfolio to feature an age statement on packaging. Bottled at 107 proof, the expression is one of the highest proof everyday offerings from Yellowstone.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2025

The Oetker group is undergoing a management reshuffle, which will see the appointment of new heads of food and beverages.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

Courtesy of Gentleman’s Cut Four-time NBA Champion Stephen Curry has launched an exclusive whiskey to commemorate reaching 4,000 career three-pointers, expanding his presence in the premium spirits market. The Golden State Warriors star has unveiled the Gentleman’s Cut Player Exclusive: IV Edition, a straight rye whiskey aged 4,000 days, symbolizing his unprecedented shooting achievement across 16 NBA seasons. “Over the years, I’ve found that it’s the countless hour

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Just Drinks

MARCH 14, 2025

InvestBev has partnered with an unnamed leading global asset manager" to spend up to $100m on acquiring Kentucky Bourbon barrels.

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PubClub

MARCH 14, 2025

Flix Bus goes places other transportion companies do not but requires patience. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Tired of crowded planes, fed up with long TSA lines and the other unpleasant thins about air travel? There is an alternative for short trips, and it’s not Amtrak. It’s FlixBus. FlixBus is big in Europe and is just getting its feet on the ground in the U.S.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 14, 2025

As a University of Texas alumnus and Longhorn football supporter, I am now duty-bound to honor the Manning family for whatever role they had in bringing young Arch to us — and that necessarily extends to Eli Manning, who may not have quite the street cred of his big brother ( who has his own line of whiskey ) despite winning two Super Bowls. (Same as Peyton.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

Eighteen-year-old single malt scotch whisky doesnt come cheap. With nearly two decades of maturation behind it, pricing reflects both the time investment and the distillerys position in the luxury market. Take The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak, for examplereleased annually and commanding a price of around 350 (~$455). But high quality doesnt always mean high cost.

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PubClub

MARCH 14, 2025

Everyone is Irish and happy on St. Patrick’s Day. St. Paddy’s Day is one of the best party times of the year. There are plenty of beers, parades, beer, fun crowds and parties and the top places to party for it are Boston, Chicago and Savannah, Ga, Las Vegas, New Orleans and, surprisingly, Honolulu, where 300,000 people pack the streets for a mid-day parade, then head to River Street for a wild celebration.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

With expressions ranging from the classic Old No.7 to premium age-stated releases, could understanding Jack Daniel’s distinctive charcoal mellowing process and varied maturation techniques finally help you discover your perfect Tennessee whiskey? America’s top-selling whiskey has been hiding its secrets in plain sight. Jack Daniel’s, founded in Lynchburg, Tennessee in 1866, commands a staggering 24% market share of all American whiskey sold worldwide, yet many drinkers remain c

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 14, 2025

Remus Bourbon produced by Ross & Squibb Distillery recently announced the launch of its new Remus Bourbon Master Distiller Experimental Series. This new series was born from a happy accident when a barrel experiment from 2015 yielded some particularly interesting whiskey. Master Distiller Ian Stirsman decided to share this exceptional liquid with the world, pulling it from the vault to release as Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 1.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

As collectors drive prices ever higher, could these discontinued Johnnie Walker expressions including Platinum Label, XR 21 with its precious Brora stocks, and the briefly-vanished Green Label be the ultimate liquid time capsules from Scotland’s most famous whisky brand? Once a whisky is gone, its gone for goodespecially when its a discontinued release.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2025

Surprise me! No one knows exactly what compels someone to utter those two words when ordering a meal or drinks, somehow placing the onus on the bartender or server rather than themselves, but it happens often enough to require exploration. Perhaps there are several delicious-sounding cocktails on a bars menu and they cant make up their mind. Or maybe theyre being a little flirtatious (much to everyone elses dismay).

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

Heaven Hills Five Brothers is a tribute to the five Shapira brothersDavid, Ed, Gary, George, and Mosewho founded the distillery in 1935. At the time, they were young entrepreneurs with no prior experience in whiskey making, yet they successfully built what would become one of the most respected names in American bourbon. This release reflects their legacy, using Heaven Hill s traditional bourbon mashbill and aging the whiskey for five to nine years, symbolizing each of the five brothers.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2025

“Cocktail College is brought to you today by PATRN , 100% Additive-Free Tequila. Listeners, there has been a lot of conversation around the term additive-free in the agave space, and it can be confusing. That’s why I want to weigh in on the topic. While some tequila brands may legally claim to be made from 100% Weber Blue Agave, they can still include up to 1 percent of approved additives, such as glycerin, oak extract, caramel coloring, or sugar-based syrup.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

Johnnie Walker Black Label is a whisky that needs no introduction. Its one of the most popular blended scotches in the world, and for good reasonits smooth, slightly smoky, subtly sweet, and effortlessly drinkable. Its greatest strength? Versatility. Whether neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail, it always delivers. For newcomers, its approachable; for seasoned drinkers, it keeps things interesting.

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 14, 2025

World Whiskey Society (WWS) is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest release: the Limited Edition Doc Holliday 10-Year-Old Special Edition Collector’s Case Straight Bourbon whiskey. This exclusive expression marks a significant milestone in the Doc Holliday portfolio, combining craftsmanship with a striking presentation that pays tribute to the legend of the Wild West.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

Credit: Annandale Distillery Annandale Distillery is set to release two 10-year-old age statement whiskies on March 27, marking a historic milestone for the independent Scottish producer. The limited releases feature both peated and unpeated expressions matured in fresh ex-bourbon casks. Located near the Scottish-English border in Dumfries and Galloway, Annandale Distillery was painstakingly restored and revived in 2014 by Professor David Thomson and Teresa Church after decades of silence.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 14, 2025

La Maison & Velier operates an incredible number of sub-brands, and while its focus is on rum, it also has a bustling whisky operation, which is heavy on Scotch. The La Maison du Whisky Artist range has been with us since 2011, mostly single cask Scotch bottled at cask strength. It’s called Artist because sculptors, painters, illustrators, and photographers are regularly invited to create the series’ labels.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

Credit: Garrison Brothers Garrison Brothers Distillery , Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery, has announced the 2025 release of its award-winning Lady Bird bourbon. The bourbons namesake, former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, was steadfastly committed to conserving native Texas wildflowers. This limited expression, first introduced in 2023 , will see 7,110 bottles available this year.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 14, 2025

New bars Top of our list is visiting this one: its only been open a week and were already hearing great things about Gento Torigatas new bar, Waltz. Not that were surprised. With his exemplary style, both in his drinks making and hosting skills, most recently witnessed at Erik Lorinczs Kwat in London, and previously at Jigger & Pony in Singapore, coupled with the way he cuts a dash on the dapper dressing front, we expected nothing less.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

Whiskey labeling can be confusing, with terms like straight, blended, and small batch all carrying specific meanings. But when you see the word straight on a bottle of bourbon , rye, or another American whiskey, its more than just marketingits a legal designation from the TTB that ensures quality, purity, and authenticity. Whether youre a seasoned whiskey enthusiast or just starting to explore bourbon, understanding the definition of straight bourbon or straight whiskey can help you make more in

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Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 14, 2025

Every year around St. Patrick’s day I write up a cocktail built around Irish whiskey. We’ve used Irish whiskey to make riffs on the Sazerac and the Manhattan. We’ve even made an Old Fashioned that tastes like soda bread. I had another one planned for this year, but then I realized that the St. Paddy’s Day edition of this newsletter would fall right after my case for Cocchi Americano.

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 14, 2025

Cantera Negra is additive-free and celebrity-free tequila made from 100% fully mature blue weber agave, sourced from volcanic soil. Their portfolio of tequilas includesSilver, Reposado, AejoandExtra Aejo, and they also have Caf, a premium coffee liqueur. The namesake is derived from the black volcanic rock found in soil of the agave fields of Jalisco, Mexico, where the agave for the tequila is hand-selected and harvested.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 14, 2025

The 2025 World Whiskies Awards Ireland has announced its top age statement Irish whiskeys, recognizing the best in class across a range of categories. These winners, each awarded a Best title, represent the finest examples of Irish whiskey craftsmanship, from rich single malts to complex blends. With their national titles secured, these exceptional whiskeys will now move on to the global stage, where they will compete against the best from other regions later this month.

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