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3 Gin Cocktails Every Bartender Must Master

Chilled Magazine

If you didnt know it already, the cocktail world is booming. Ever since the cocktail renaissance of the early 2000s, mixology has been a big deal. From Tacoma to Tampa, there are cocktails and bars littered throughout the country where talented, creative bartenders are mixing up classic and contemporary drinks. If you want to be known as a bartender worth your salt, many classic drinks should be perfected first.

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Thirty-Four Espresso Martinis, Four First Dates and a “Moscow Mule, No Bubbles”

PUNCH

A night at Los Angeles most exciting new cocktail bar, Night on Earth, includes countless Espresso Martinis, four first dates and more.

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Meet Chilled 100 Bartender Laura Pica

Chilled Magazine

New York City based Chilled 100 bartender and influencer, Laura Pica, tells Chilled about her background in the food and beverage industry and what she is up to now. Email: nycraftcocktails@gmail.com What inspired you to become a bartender? I am a New York based mixologist and recipe developer for beverage brands with 15 years in the beverage industry.

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Review: Ology Royal Lavender Gin

Drinkhacker

The oddly named Ology is a Tallahassee, Florida-based brewery and distillery (it’s first and only distillery, actually), and to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary, the operation dropped an unusual special edition: Ology Gin, infused with lavender. They call it a “touch of lavender,” but, as we’ll see, there might be more of the stuff here than you expect.

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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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Barfly® Mixology Gear Brings Exciting Innovations to The NAFEM Show 2025

Chilled Magazine

Barfly Mixology Gear, a leader in premium barware and tools, is excited to announce its participation in The NAFEM Show 2025, happening February 26-28 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Attendees can visit Booth #5640 to explore Barflys newest offerings and see firsthand why it remains a top choice for industry professionals. We are delighted to participate in The NAFEM 2025 and to showcase our latest solutions, said Joe Flaherty, Senior VP of Barfly.

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Sri Lankan Curry House Meets Hidden Cocktail Bar

Australian Bartender

KASIPPU BY HOUSE OF POCKET 414 Kent Street, Sydney Tues-Wed: 4pmlate | Thurs-Fri: 12pm late | Sat: 4pmlate @kasippu_sydney Photos by Isaac Tseng House of Pocket is back with a brand-new spot, and this time, theyre serving up Sri Lankan vibes with a side of cocktails. Welcome to Kasippupart curry house, part hidden bar, all about good food, great drinks, and even better times.

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Three Cocktails from Kasippu with a Sri Lankan Twist

Australian Bartender

King of Ceylon: 45ml Ceylon Arrak 5ml Honey & Ginger syrup 15ml Lemon juice 60ml Coconut & Lime leaf water 1 dash Orange bitters 30ml Soda water GLASS: Highball ICE: Cubed GARNISH: Lime leaf METHOD: Built & Mix Chai Negroni: 30ml Bombay Sapphire 30ml Select Aperitivo 30ml Chai Infused Sweet Vermouth GLASS: Old Fashioned ICE: Big cube GARNISH: Orange slice & snack on the side METHOD: Stir & Strain South East side: 45ml Turmeric Infused Bombay Sapphire 20ml Lime juice 20ml Pand

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GSN Review: Bacan Guaro Aguardiente

Good Spirits News

In Colombian slang, “Bacan” means “cool” or “awesome,” and Bacan Guaro lives up to that name by offering a modern twist on this traditional spirit. Co-founders Diana Espinosa March, from Colombia, and her husband Ricardo March, of Italian and Spanish heritage, have created an aguardiente that not only honors tradition but elevates it for todays discerning drinkers.

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UK brewery numbers decline by 100 despite “strong” demand 

Just Drinks

UK brewery landscape has seen a decline between January 2024 and January 2025, despite a strong demand for independent beer.

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Guide to the lively nightlife of Ecuador

Nightlife City Guide

Ecuador, known for its breathtaking landscapes and its rich cultural heritage, transforms itself, offering an equally vibrant nightlife, capable of satisfying every type of traveler. From the animated roads of Quito to the relaxed atmospheres of the Montaita coast, the night scene of the Ecuador is as diversified as its ecosystems. Here is an essential guide to live the best of Ecuadorian nightlife.

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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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Glen Grant Arboralis

Malt

Whiskies from Glen Grant have always felt like very solid whisky staples to me. Alongside both Glenfiddich and The Glenlivet, they are always readily available. The post Glen Grant Arboralis first appeared on Malt.

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Island Rum Company secures private investment

Just Drinks

The Island Rum Company has secured an undisclosed sum in a private investment round which will support market growth and facility expansion.

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8 to Try: Yuzu Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

When looking for winter citrus that’ll lend a little extra zing to cocktails, bartenders are increasingly reaching for yuzu. The bumpy fruit can be found in farmers markets or even ordered online. And it’s worth seeking out for its distinctive flavora mix of lemon, lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orangeand its unique aroma. Here are some creative ways to mix the fruit into yuzu cocktails.

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Israel Competition Authority indicts supermarkets over price fixing

Just Drinks

In a court filing, the Israel Competition Authority (ICA) made seven charges against the Victory, Yochananof and Super Bareket supermarkets.

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This Week's Beer News: Asking About "Black is Beautiful" in 2025

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Weathered Souls , the Texas brewery that launched the Black Is Beautiful beer collaboration project for charity, closed last September. With the progenitor gone and the events of 2020 now approaching five years in the rearview, I wondered this morning: Are any breweries producing a Black Is Beautiful beer this year? The original Weathered Souls label.

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Australia to provide tax relief for alcohol drinks industry

Just Drinks

The Australian government has bowed to drinks industry pressure by announcing tax relief for distillers, brewers and wine producers.

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The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame Announces First-Ever Inductees

VinePair

Theres the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and even the Vintners Hall of Fame. Now, the American craft beer industry finally has one of its own, and it just announced its first inductees. On February 15, the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) live-streamed its first-ever induction ceremony from five breweries across the country.

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Danone settles France plastic lawsuit with NGOs

Just Drinks

Danone has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit with a coalition of NGOs in France around its use of plastics.

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The 25 Biggest Wine Suppliers in the U.S.

VinePair

The American Association of Wine Economics (AAWE) recently revealed the largest wine suppliers in the U.S. in an Instagram post. Using data sourced from the 2024 Wine Handbook, AAWE compiled a list ranking the top 25 wine producers and distributors based on sales and market share in 2023. Digging into the data, its clear that the top suppliers dominate the market.

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Kingsland Drinks Group names new managing director

Just Drinks

UK wine and spirits producer Kingsland Drinks Group has named Sarah Baldwin as its new managing director, effective from April.

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We Asked 10 Wine Pros: Which White Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2025)

VinePair

After living in the shadows of full-bodied reds and luxury sparkling wines, white wine is finally having a moment. Sommeliers and drinkers are embracing what this broad category has to offer, from crisp, quaffable bottles to more rich, rounded expressions. Here, we asked sommeliers and beverage pros from across the country to share their go-to white wine regions and bottles that provide a little extra oomph in the glass for the money.

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Jackson Family Wines launches Loire Valley range

Just Drinks

Jackson Family Wines (JFW) has introduced its inaugural collection of wines from France's Loire Valley, under the brand Passerelles.

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The States That Drink the Most Liquor in America (2024) [MAP]

VinePair

Americans sure love to drink, as evidenced by the almost 8 billion gallons of alcohol consumed in the United States every year. And while beer and wine may be the most consumed categories in terms of volume, spirits have been on an upward trajectory since the late 1990s, with periods of sharp growth following the cocktail revolution and the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Single Malts Picking Up Momentum

Spiritz

Even if the sales growth may seem slow, Indian single malts are all set to win the long race. This is evident from the way consumers are knowingly asking for specific brands, not just in India but in other countries as well. This shows that the growth of ground spirits, especially whisky, in India is set to continue indefinitely, opines Kunal Patel, MD and CEO, Monika Alcobev.

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Historic Ferintosh Whisky Plans Revival on Original Scottish Site

The Whiskey Wash

An artist’s rendering of the plans for Ferintosh Whisky. Credit: Organic Architects A new chapter in Scottish whisky history is set to unfold as plans were submitted last week for the revival of the legendary Ferintosh whisky production on its original Black Isle site. Sustainable distilling specialists Organic Architects filed a planning application with Highland Council on February 13 for a new distillery, visitor center, and warehouse at Mulchaich Farm in the historic Ferintosh district

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Jack Daniel’s Launches 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey, Oldest Expression To Date

VinePair

On Monday, the Jack Daniel Distillery announced that it will release a 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey. According to the brand, the expression which is the oldest whiskey from the brand to date has not been available for purchase since the early to mid-1900s. The liquid is the latest in Jack Daniels Aged Series, an annual, limited-edition release that aims to pay homage to the history of the Lynchburg distillery.

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New Zealand’s Cardrona Distillery Partners with Hotaling & Co. for US Distribution

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Cardrona Distillery Cardrona Distillery , New Zealand’s leading single malt producer, has appointed Hotaling & Co. as its exclusive U.S. importer, marking a strategic expansion into the American market. The partnership brings Cardrona’s award-winning portfolio, including The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky and The Reid Vodka, to U.S. spirits enthusiasts.

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Review: Stonestreet Bourbon Founder’s Edition

Drinkhacker

Stonestreet Founders Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon is the creation of Christopher Stonestreet Jackson, the son of renowned wine producer Jess Stonestreet Jackson. The Jackson family, founders of well-known brands such as Kendall Jackson and Stonestreet Winery , are celebrated for their contributions to American wine. They have also achieved remarkable success in thoroughbred racing, with Stonestreet Farms in Kentucky winning the title of American Horse of the Year three consecutive times in

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Scotch Whisky Review: Johnnie Walker Red Label

The Whiskey Wash

An Iconic Expression Johnnie Walker Red Label is one of the worlds most well-known scotch whiskies, celebrated for being affordable, consistent, and popular everywhere. At its core, Red Label is a smart blend of up to 35 whiskies from across Scotland. It mixes single malts from respected distilleries like Cardhu, Caol Ila, and Teaninich with a good dose of grain whisky from Cameronbridge Distillery, creating a balanced and easy-drinking profile that’s been a firm favorite for over a centur

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Premiumisation Drives Single Malt’s Upward Spiral

Spiritz

Unlike blended or mass-market whiskies, single malts cater to a niche, premiumseeking audience focused on quality, depth and individuality rather than affordability and consistency. As such, the demand for single malts is expected to remain strong for the next decade, driven by a growing middleclass, urbanisation and continued brand innovation, opines Amit Goel, Director, Rad Elan Distributors (P) Ltd.

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Third Eye Enters Indian Whisky Market With The Otherside Whiskey

The Whiskey Wash

Third Eye Distillery, maker of Stranger & Sons Gin, has entered India’s whisky market with the launch of Otherside Subcontinental Whiskey. The Goa-based producer’s move responds to growing demand for premium Indian spirits. Challenging Traditional Whisky Making The blended Indian whisky leverages the subcontinent’s tropical climate for aging, with final maturation in charred ex-bourbon barrels using the Solera method.

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Indian Single Malt May Be Top-Selling By 2035

Spiritz

There is a growing confidence among Indian distillers that their single malt whisky brands will eventually make it to the global top countdown with an increasing number of both domestic and foreign consumers now choosing from new Indian single malt brands for their bold flavours and experimental approaches. In this context, Ashwin Balivada, Executive Director, Imperial Distillers , shares his opinion on how this evolution will shape up.

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Jack Daniel’s Bottles 14YO Tennessee Whiskey

Cheers

The Jack Daniel Distillery today announced the release of its Jack Daniels 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey, marking the first time since the early- to mid-1900s that Jack Daniels has offered an expression at this age. This years Aged Series also includes Jack Daniels 12-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey Batch 3 and 10-Year-Old Batch 4. When we released our first JackDaniels 10-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey a few years ago, we set out to honor the legacy ofJackDanielhimself and replicate the lineup of age-st

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Indian Single Malts In High Spirits

Spiritz

Indian single malt whisky is on an upward spiral. Despite the rising costs of raw materials, logistics and a global malt whisky shortage, distilleries ensure economic viability by producing locally, leveraging cost efficiencies, and focusing on premium products. An example of this is Paul John Single Malt with its commitment to delivering exceptional quality, thereby reinforcing its position as a leader in the Indian single malt segment, states Heemanshu Ashar, Head of Marketing (Luxury Portfoli

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The 5 Biggest Cheese Heists of All Time

VinePair

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. The word heist usually conjures images of orchestrated bank thefts, precious gems going missing in the night, and people in ski masks plucking art off museum walls. But somebody hijacking a semi truck filled with several tons of gouda?

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