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Let’s Talk About the Saratoga Guy

PUNCH

In a viral morning routine video, Ashton Hall consumes several bottles of Saratoga water. What is he trying to tell us?

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Drink of the Week: Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo

Imbibe Magazine

Just in time for the longer days, our March/April 2025 issue , features a taste test of alcohol-free aperitifs, a quickly growing category that allows for an aperitivo at any hour. Among the bottles featured is the new Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo. Last year, Wilderton Nonalcoholic Botanical Spirits , which is home to the first NA distillery and tasting room in the U.S., rebranded itself.

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Hong Kong to host the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 ceremony in October

Australian Bartender

The Worlds 50 Best Barsranking will be held on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, with a live ceremony at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. (Image: 50 Best bars: provided) The Worlds 50 Best Bars ranking will be held on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, with a live ceremony at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. For its 17th year, the awards return to Asia, highlighting bars and bartenders that are redefining the drinking scene worldwide.

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Catena named The World�s Most Admired Wine Brand 2025

Drinks International

Argentinian wine producer Catena has been The World’s Most Admired Wine Brand 2025 in the 15th edition of the ranking. It’s the first time since 2020.

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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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Food Empire Holdings eyes central Asia with Kazakhstan coffee factory

Just Drinks

Singapore-listed food-and-beverage group Food Empire Holdings is eyeing markets in central Asia through its new coffee factory in Kazakhstan.

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Millions lost in cask fraud scams

Drinks International

Hundreds of people were conned out of their life savings by a whisky cask investment scam, a BBC investigation has revealed. Victims were defrauded into.

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Victims lose millions to cask fraud scam

Drinks International

Hundreds of people were conned out of their life savings by a whisky cask investment scam, a BBC investigation has revealed. Victims were defrauded into.

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Damm to distribute Northern Monk’s “key brands” in UK on-trade

Just Drinks

Spanish beer company Damm has entered a distribution agreement Northern Monk, an independent craft brewery based in the UK.

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Desi Daru vodka enters South Asia and the Middle East

Drinks International

UK-based vodka brand Desi Daru have announced a partnership with Dhall Foods and Beverages, a leading Indian importer and distributor.

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners to cut jobs in Australia

Just Drinks

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is cutting jobs in Australia as part of efforts to make its finance department more efficient.

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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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Campari Group offloads Australian production facility

Drinks International

Campari Group will sell its production facility in Australia to local canning and bottling business Garage Beverage Manufacturing.

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Foley Family Wines & Spirits launches first coffee liqueur 

Just Drinks

Foley Family Wines & Spirits is continuing its expansion in the US spirits market with the launch of Evil Bean, its first cold brew coffee liqueur.

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Taste Test: Irish Whiskey

Imbibe Magazine

Over the past 15 years, the Irish whiskey category has grown at a rate not seen for generations. Our March/April 2025 issue maps out this rapidly evolving world of Irish whiskey. Many of the newer distilleries are still aging their young whiskies and are just beginning to enter the market. But were already seeing interesting signs from these producers, as well as engaging expressions from long stalwarts in the category.

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This Week's Leafy New Beer Labels

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Happy Wednesday, friends. Let’s look at some beer labels together. The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: As much as the use of elderberry compels me to make a Monty Python reference, I will restrain myself and simply say that a lime-berry lager sounds like a great thing to sip while wandering through an arboretum. Morton has always been a friend to craft beer in my mind - they’ve hosted many a beer fest there over the years - so I’m happy to see Noon Whistle working with the

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The 30 Best Cabernet Sauvignons for 2025

VinePair

Traditionally blended in wines across southwestern France, Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily known for its role in the prestigious wines of the Left Bank of Bordeaux. Now, the esteemed grape is grown all over the world, where we see winemakers focus more on single-varietal expressions. This year, we were impressed by the range of unique bottlings coming from across the U.S.

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Review: Black Frost Blended Bourbon and Blended Rye Malt

Drinkhacker

Black Frost Distilling, a relatively new player in the whiskey world, was founded in 2022 in New Ulm, Minnesota. While it doesn’t yet have the decades of maturation behind it to craft truly aged whiskey, the distillery has quickly made a name for itself with some distinctive production techniques and a fresh approach to creating spirits. The distillery’s first offering, Black Frost Wheated Blended Bourbon, was followed closely by the release of Black Frost Blended Rye Malt Whiskey on

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EDINBURGH BARTENDER LANDS WIN AT GREAT HONKAKU SHOCHU & AWAMORI CONTEST 2025

Bar Magazine

Fabio Di Silvestro from Old Pal Bar & Kitchen Edinburgh secured first place in the competition in partnership with UKBG and the Japanese Sake & Shochu Makers Association. ONE of Edinburghs leading bartenders has beaten off tough competition to take home first place at the fourth annual Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest, organised by the UK Bartenders’ Guild and sponsored by the Japanese Sake & Shochu Makers Association.

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Review: Three Wines of the Cotes du Rhone, 2025 Releases

Drinkhacker

The wines of the Cotes du Rhone are always enchanting but not often are they this affordable. Today we dive into a trio of CdR releases, all of which hover around the $20 mark — and all of which are worth your time. 2023 Gabriel Meffre “Saint-Mapalis” Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages – From the Plan de Dieu plateau, rather a rarity to find in U.S.

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Why Is Some Cheese Bright Orange? The Answer Lies in 17th-Century Dairy Fraud

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 average consumer seldom questions the differences between cheese varieties. Brie is soft. Parmesan and aged Gouda are hard. Some contain streaks of blue mold, and some dont. As long as it tastes good, who really cares?

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Fresh Spring Cocktails for 2025

Cheers

Spring has sprung, and mixologists have been creating some delightful fresh cocktails for the season, many incorporating floral and fruit flavors. Here are seven we like for this year. Print Spring Cooler Course Drinks Keyword lemon, mint, Scotch, Simple syrup, strawberry Ingredients 2 parts The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 year old Scotch 2 parts Fresh-pressed strawberry juice 1 part Fresh lemon juice 1 part Simple syrup Fresh mint Instructions Clap mint and adding to a co

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Monolithic Makers: How Some Booze Brands Come to Own Their Categories

VinePair

It took just two words from my friend Luca for me to realize the drinks industry has a thing about big brands. By contrast, the world of food and recipes tends to be more brand-agnostic. Most bakers would agree that toll house cookies can be made with any chocolate chips, not just those from Nestl. Ranch dressing is obviously delicious, even when its produced by someone other than Hidden Valley Food Products Company.

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Five Essential Tips for Valuing Whisky Collections for Probate

The Whiskey Wash

This bottle from The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages Collection hauled in $437,500 at a Sothebys New York saleroom (image via Sotheby’s) When a loved one passes away leaving behind a prized whisky collection, proper valuation becomes a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the probate process. Getting it right matters – not just for legal compliance, but because accurate valuation directly affects inheritance tax liability.

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Tequila Ocho Announces New Añejo Expression, Aged in Rare Old Fitzgerald Barrels

VinePair

On Tuesday, Tequila Ocho announced that it will release two new bottlings as a part of its range of barrel select vintage tequilas , both in collaboration with iconic Kentucky bourbon distillery Old Fitzgerald. The powerhouse beverage brands teamed up to craft two 2023 vintages of Tequila Ocho Aejo Barrel Select Old Fitzgerald that will roll out to retailers simultaneously.

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Espresso Yourself: Unforgettable Coffee Cocktail Recipes to Elevate Your Brunch Game (Morning Kickstart)

Mixologists

1. The Rise of Coffee Cocktails: Why Brunch Just Got a Buzz Brunch, that delightful fusion of breakfast and lunch, has long been a weekend staple. But the traditional mimosa and bloody mary are seeing a stylish competitor: the coffee cocktail. The rise of these caffeinated concoctions isn’t just a fleeting trend; it’s a full-blown revolution, bringing a vibrant, energetic twist to the leisurely brunch experience.

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Hanoi's nightlife: the best discos and night clubs

Nightlife City Guide

On this page you will discover Hanoi's lively and varied nightlife. You will find the perfect place for you and your favorite evening style. Whether you want to unleash you in the disco or prefer a more peaceful dinner with drinks and a beautiful view, we have everything for you. Hanoi nightlife Located on the banks of the Red River, Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a truly fascinating place.

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Decadent Decaf: Master Flavorful Coffee Cocktails Without the Jitters (Ultimate Guide)

Mixologists

1. The Decaf Revolution: Why Flavorful Coffee Cocktails Are Trending Now The world of cocktails is constantly evolving, and a sophisticated new trend is emerging: the decaf coffee cocktail. In an era where wellness, mindful consumption, and personalized experiences are paramount, the desire for rich, flavorful experiences without the caffeine kick is growing exponentially.

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Damm partners with Northern Monk to expand its super premium offering in the UK

Bar Magazine

Damm, the renowned Spanish beer company, has secured a distribution agreement with Northern Monk, one of the United Kingdoms largest independent craft breweries. Under this partnership, Damm will assume distribution of Northern Monks key brands, Faith (5%) and A Little Faith (4%) in the UK On Trade, effective from May 2025. This strategic decision will allow Northern Monk to tap into Damms extensive on-trade distribution whilst enhancing the Damm portfolio with a leading UK craft brand to compli

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Who Was Harvey Wallbanger?

Chilled Magazine

Who was Harvey Wallbanger? Everyone remembers Arnold Palmer was a golfer. Harvey Wallbanger, not so much. This strange and slightly aggressive sounding name adorned one of the most popular cocktails of the 1970s, but the source of the moniker has faded from popular memory over the decades. In this article we’ll trace back the truth of the question you forgot to ask.

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Liberté. Localité. Saisonnalité.

Bar Magazine

De Vies Restaurant Concept, Comptoir De Vie, Now Open in Paris Situated on Rue Saint-Sauveur in the bustling pedestrianised area of Paris Montorgueil in the second arrondissement, De Vie is a restaurant and bar from Alex Francis and Barney OKane celebrating seasonality, locality and craft. The venue includes two distinct concepts: the fine dining restaurant Comptoir De Vie, which is now open, and the more casual Bar De Vie which will follow later this year.

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VINsights: Pattern Recognition For Red Wine Traits

Cheers

Red wines may be less diverse in body and flavor intensity than whites, but they do range more widely in aromatic character. This is because most grape flavor compounds are found in the peel, and only red wines are fermented with their skins. This can make red wines harder to categorize in some ways, but there are still helpful patterns that can be observed when we take a step back and look at red wines as a group.

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