PUNCH

MARCH 28, 2025

To say goodbye to Leyenda, which closes today, owner Ivy Mix got behind the bar one last time. Heres a look at her final shift, by the numbers.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

1. Introduction: The Ascent to Mastery: Why Advanced Mixology Matters for Bartenders In the fiercely competitive world of bartending, merely knowing the basics is insufficient for true distinction. To truly captivate patrons and elevate one's career, aspiring professionals must embark on a relentless journey of skill refinement. Advanced mixology is not a fleeting trend; it's the cornerstone for those seeking to transcend the ordinary and create unforgettable experiences.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 28, 2025

London boasts an unrivalled reputation for its vibrant nightlife and diverse cocktail scene. As 2025 unfolds, the city’s cocktail culture develops, presenting experiences that captivate locals and visitors alike. This exploration highlights the latest trends in Londons cocktail bars, showcasing what makes a night out in the capital truly unforgettable.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 28, 2025

Stauning has cut jobs and production by 50% after Diageo's withdrawal support for the Distill Ventures incubator programme.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2025

Leiper's Fork Bottled-in-Bond Tennessee Whiskey contains the same mash bill as their bottled in bond bourbon, this is 70% corn, 15% wheat, and 15% malted barley.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 28, 2025

Diageo is to take the fruit-forward Johnnie Walker Black Ruby whisky into more markets.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 28, 2025

Lucas Bols Co. CEO Huub van Doorne is to step down from the helm of the Passoa liqueur maker in October.

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 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% of approved additives, such as glycerin, oak extract, caramel coloring, or sugar-based syrup.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 28, 2025

US-based energy drink start-up Lucky Energy has raised another $14m in an over-subscribed Series A1 round.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 28, 2025

Jeeper, in its current incarnation, is a fairly new Champagne house, and their products are just starting to become available across the U.S. According to the website, the brand’s unusual name does indeed come from the vehicle, a tribute by the original owner of the Champagne house to the Willys Jeep he acquired from the American military after WWII.

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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

Just Drinks

MARCH 28, 2025

Plezi Nutrition, a company co-founded by Michelle Obama, has launched Plezi Hydration, a sports drink developed with NBA star Stephen Curry.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 28, 2025

Country music superstar Eric Church has long made his love of whiskey known, first with his partnership with Jack Daniels for a single barrel release, and later by launching Outsider Spirits and Whiskey Jypsi. Church, who has an undeniable palate for fine whiskey, teamed up with acclaimed whiskey maker Ari Sussman to bring Whiskey Jypsi to life. Before working with Outsider Spirits, Sussman built a reputation with Michigans Mammoth Distilling and Three Chord Bourbon.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 28, 2025

Coca-Cola bottler Arca Continental is looking to bolster its production and distribution with 18bn ($883m) pesos of investment this year.

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Cheers

MARCH 28, 2025

Bookers Bourbon, from James B. Beam Distilling Co. , has announced the first release of 2025: Barry’s Batch. Each release of this whiskey has a unique name that alludes to the people, places and/or history behind the brand. Barry’s Batch is named in honor of Barry Berish, former Beam Chairman and CEO and a friend to Fred Noe, Beam Family 7th generation master distiller.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 28, 2025

Mahou San Miguel has partnered with PE firm McWin Capital Partners to accelerate the digital transformation of the hospitality sector.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2025

For those who feel like theyve tasted it all the sherry bombs, the bourbon classics, the port-finished crowd-pleasers theres a world of whisky (or whiskey) finishes waiting just off the beaten track. These arent your typical cask choices. From stout-soaked barrels to those once brimming with maple syrup or apricot brandy, the five whiskies below are bold, unconventional, and perfect for the curious palate.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 28, 2025

Choppy conditions in spirits mean incubator programmes and bets on artisanal operations become a nice to have rather than a must have.

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Cheers

MARCH 28, 2025

Cruise operator Holland America Line has significantly enhanced its single barrel whiskey program. What started last year as a single barrel select bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery has evolved to a collection of nine unique single barrel options sourced from top distilleries across the country. Each whiskey and bourbon, featured in the Ocean Bar across the fleet, will have its own unique story and flavor profile.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2025

Background image credit: Wade Austin Ellis on Unsplash Flavored whiskeys often get a bad rap from traditionalists, dismissed as too sweet or gimmicky. But theres no denying their growing appeal. These expressions offer a fun, accessible way into whiskeyespecially for newcomers or cocktail fansby leaning into nostalgic, dessert-like, or fruit-forward flavors.

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 28, 2025

WHAT Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival , the ultimate three-day celebration of live music and world-class whiskey, is back for its second year and bigger than ever. Festival organizers Tommy Brunett and Sean McCarthy are bringing an expanded lineup of top-tier musical acts and an immersive whiskey experience to Camp Eastman in Irondequoit, New York.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2025

Credit: Copperworks Distilling Seattle-based Copperworks Distilling has released a limited-edition single cask whiskey that showcases the distinctive terroir of Washington State through locally sourced ingredients and traditional production methods. Single Cask No. 497 is a rare offering from the brands Washington Peated American Single Malt Whiskey collection.

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Bar-i

MARCH 28, 2025

Shows how you can integrate the detailed sales record provided by Spot On's restaurant POS system with your beverage inventory system so you can precisely compare what your bartenders are selling versus pouring in real life. Most bars pour ~15% more than what they sell. This video shows a high volume Bar-i client who is missing less than 3% of the Titos they poured at the bar.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2025

The results from the global World Whiskies Awards were announced on 26th March, and among the standout winners were several exceptional Tennessee whiskeys. Often overshadowed by their Kentucky counterparts, these whiskeys are a category in their own right defined by tradition, craft, and a unique filtering process known as the Lincoln County Process.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 28, 2025

NEW BARS Well have to wait until the latter end of the year before Alex Francis and Barney OKane open their much anticipated Bar De Vie in Paris, but in the meantime you can sip on their drinks and enjoy the dishes in Comptoir De Vie , its suited and booted cousin. ‘Beetroot’, on the menu at Comptoir De Vie. Photo: Millie Tang Like the bar when it comes, the emphasis in the adjoining restaurant is on sustainability, not just as a buzzword but really and truly getting stuck in, champi

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2025

How does the VinePair team survey different drinking subcultures and trends when traveling around the world? Its a multifaceted question with a multifaceted answer. Of course, many trends and styles of bartending are unique to the vibes of certain cities, and therefore dont have what it takes to catch on from coast to coast. Consider flair bartending and the use of showy bartending gadgets in places like Miami and Las Vegas.

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Cheers

MARCH 28, 2025

Gastropub chain Bar Louie on March 27 filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Addison, TX-based company, which has been shuttering several locations in recent weeks, aims to restructure its debt while continuing to operate. Its website currently lists 48 locations, down from 64 two months ago and 134 units at its peak in 2019.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2025

Credit: Holyrood Distillery Edinburgh’s experimental whisky producer Holyrood Distillery has completed its pioneering ‘Founding Series’ with the launch of Pitch, a single malt that challenges conventional whisky-making traditions through yeast selection. The release comes as the distillery celebrates being named global ‘Distiller of the Year’ at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards in London, cementing its reputation as one of Scotland’s most progressive whis

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2025

Advertising is all about creativity, but its also about spending money to get a product in front of as many eyes as possible. That can be achieved with strategic billboard placements on busy highways, forking over millions for a 30-second Super Bowl ad snippet, paying social media influencers to talk up a brand the list goes on and on. But what if a brand could slap its logo across a heavenly body visible to every person on the planet?

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Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 28, 2025

I’ve been thinking about experimenting with a links section for a while. This seemed like a good week to start. This section may recur with some frequency—or you may never see it again. We’ll see! Links About Drinks One of the reasons why I’m so into cocktails is local culture. Washington, D.C., is a great cocktail town, with some of the best bars in the country ( Columbia Room, R.I.P. ) and a thriving cocktail scene.

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2025

The Daiquiri is one of the bar worlds most polarizing cocktails. For some, it evokes the image of the slushy, fruit-flavored frozen drink, whipped up in a blender beachside. And for others it brings to mind the simple, shaken cocktail made with lime juice, sugar, and rum. While purists will insist that a true Daiquiri only exists in the latter form, the real story behind this cocktail or family of cocktails, rather is complicated.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Local Spirits, Global Sips: Mixology Classes Exploring Regional Ingredients In an era where the allure of global connectivity intertwines with a growing appreciation for the unique, hyperlocal experiences, mixology classes are emerging as vibrant portals to regional flavors and narratives. These immersive experiences transcend the mere act of cocktail crafting, offering a sensory journey for both the curious novice and the discerning aficionado.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Introduction: Welcome to the vibrant and accessible world of Simply Mixology, where crafting exquisite cocktails in the comfort of your home transforms from a daunting task into an enjoyable art. Ditch the mental image of overcrowded bars and intricate recipes; we're here to demystify the process and empower you, regardless of your experience, to create impressive drinks that will delight your palate and impress your guests.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Introduction: Step into the captivating world of Simply Mixology Classes, your personal gateway to crafting exquisite, fuss-free cocktails right in the heart of your home. Forget the intimidating images of bustling bars and complex recipes; we're here to demystify the art of mixology, empowering you to create drinks that not only tantalize your taste buds but also impress your guests with their professional flair.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Introduction: Imagine transforming your home bar from a mere collection of bottles into a vibrant hub of creativity and social enjoyment. Simply Mixology Classes are meticulously designed to empower you with the knowledge and practical skills to craft unforgettable cocktail experiences with effortless flair. We go beyond simply providing recipes; we delve into the core principles of mixology, enabling you to understand the "why" behind each technique and ingredient.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Introduction: Uncorking Your Inner Mixologist: Why Mixology Classes Are Booming Did you know that searches for "home cocktail recipes" have surged by over 200% in the past year? This isn't just a trend; it's a full-blown revolution in how we experience drinks. The allure of crafting the perfect cocktail at home, or impressing friends with unique concoctions, has driven a massive surge in interest.

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