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The Arnold Palmer Has Been Here All Along

PUNCH

Today, there are plenty of nonalcoholic cocktails to choose from. But few rival the simplicityand the lasting powerof iced tea and lemonade.

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Safety Shot to buy energy drinks maker YerbaƩ Brands

Just Drinks

US-based company Safety Shot has reached a deal to acquire Yerba Brands, a plant-based energy drinks company.

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15 Mardi Gras Cocktails to Make

Mix That Drink

Celebrate Mardi Gras with classic New Orleans cocktails like the Hurricane and Sazerac. Perfect for pairing with king cake.

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AB InBevā€™s Ambev to offload Do Bem juices to Brazilā€™s Tial

Just Drinks

Ambev first acquired Do Bem in 2016 through one of its subsidiaries, according to its investor relations website.

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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 Marketā€™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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Nutty Irishman Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

Rich, creamy flavors define the Nutty Irishman, combining Irish whiskey, Baileys, and Frangelico for a dessert-like drink experience.

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Fruit juice brand Odwalla returns to market

Just Drinks

Fresh fruit juices and smoothies maker Odwalla has returned to the US market after being discontinued by The Coca-Cola Co. in 2020.

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Diageo closes Chase Distillery

Drinks International

Diageo has completed the closure of its Chase Distillery in the west of England, moving the production of its gin and vodka to Scotland. The decision to.

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Scotch Whisky Review: Glenmorangie A Tale of Ice Cream

The Whiskey Wash

Glenmorangie A Tale of Ice Cream contains whisky matured in ex-bourbon before being finished in high-vanillin casks.

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Price rises drive Ireland food and drink exports to record in 2024Ā 

Just Drinks

Ireland's food, drink, and horticulture exports reached a record 17bn ($17.5bn) in 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous year.

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The 23 Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks Brands for 2025

VinePair

Its no secret that the non-alcoholic (NA) drinks space has exploded in recent years, spurred on by trends like zebra striping and younger generations leaning into a culture of moderation. The soaring popularity has done wonders for innovation, pushing the category beyond what was once a handful of botanical waters and tinctured juices to full-fledged, ready-to-drink mocktails, functional beverages, and convincing booze-free spirits.

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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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5 Whiskies To Try If You Like Johnnie Walker Black Label

The Whiskey Wash

Johnnie Walker Black Label stands as a true foundation bottle in the whisky world. Its global popularity is a testament to its versatility and accessibility, with a flavor profile that appeals to whisky enthusiasts across the spectrum. Whether you’re enjoying it neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail, Black Label effortlessly adapts, fulfilling virtually any role a whisky can take on.

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The Differences Between Single Malt, Blended, and Single Grain Scotch Whisky [Infographic]

VinePair

Scotland may not be a big country but for a nation roughly the size of Maine, its home to an impressive number of whisky distilleries. And thanks to the diversity among distilleries and their respective regions, we have access to a vast array of Scotch expressions that range from light and floral to rich, smoky, and austere. In order to qualify as Scotch, a whisky must hail from Scotland, be produced with water, yeast, and grain, bottled at a minimum of 40 percent ABV, and aged in oak for at lea

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How The Macallanā€™s Former Chairman Turned Whisky Into Luxury (While Writing Hollywood Hits)

The Whiskey Wash

Behind The Macallan ‘s transformation from respected distiller to global luxury brand stands a figure whose influence extends far beyond whisky: Allan Shiach. Joining the board in 1963, Shiach continued a family legacy that included his grandfather, Dr Allan Shiach, and great-grandfather, Roderick Kemp. But it was his vision for The Macallan’s future that would reshape the whisky industry. “Until 1980 the company’s main business was selling bulk to blenders for their whis

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Review: Inoviva Slushie Machine

Drinkhacker

When the weather is right, there’s nothing quite like a frozen cocktail. In fact, even if the weather is not so good, I’m never really against a froz or a frozen margarita. Making frozen drinks is always a labor of love that involves lots of ice and a blender and crossed fingers that everything works out OK and you don’t end up with a glass full of ice chunks.

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Podcast: Gen Z Drinking Habits

Cheers

How much alcohol does Gen Z actually drink? And what exactly are they drinking? Will these trends maintain long term, or will they shift as Gen Z consumers get older? For answers to these critical industry questions, we interviewed Nick White, the research lead for the consumer research platform Attest. The post Podcast: Gen Z Drinking Habits appeared first on Cheers.

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Kavalanā€™s annual gift sets are a fusion of whisky, art & festivity

Spiritz

Taiwanese whisky producer Kavalan has launched its annual limited edition gift sets, which honour its homeland’s native beauty. The 2025 collection features three single malt whiskies of the distillery, namely, Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask, Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength, and Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Cask Finish. Each gift set includes a signature Kavalan nosing glass, with the packaging inspired by the theme of “blossom,” symbolising prosperity, happiness and bea

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Bob Dylanā€™s Heavenā€™s Door Unveils Limited Edition Cigar Barrel Finish

The Whiskey Wash

Heaven’s Door Spirits has launched Bootleg Volume VI, the latest addition to its limited-edition series of premium American whiskey created with founder, Bob Dylan. The new release showcases a blend of aged wheated bourbons finished in distinctive Limousin cigar barrels. Presented in a ceramic bottle showcasing a Bob Dylan painting from his Brazil Series, the new whiskey is a blend of art and craft that celebrates whisky-making and the musical genius of the legendary Bob Dylan.

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Review: Still Austin Tanager Cigar Blend Bourbon 2024

Drinkhacker

Still Austin continues to make waves in the burgeoning Texas whiskey world — its Bonded Red Corn Bourbon won all kinds of awards last year, and narrowly missed a spot on our Top 20 Whiskeys of the Year list. Now Still Austin is back with an even more tantalizing expression, its most expensive and limited release to date. The whiskey is called Tanager, a “cigar blend” bourbon made from all Texas-grown red, white, and blue corn in the mash (plus Texas rye and malted barley) and a

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Wine 101: Wine in Transition: Looking Forward and Reflecting on the Past: Part III

VinePair

Keith Beavers isnt just the host of the Wine 101 podcast. As he mentions at the beginning of every episode, hes also VinePairs tasting director, but what does that really mean? In short, it means he drinks a lot of wine. Like a lot. Throughout the year, he and VinePairs assistant editor Hannah Staab taste thousands of wines, analyzing them for their quality, texture, and balance, before they are scored and a list of their favorites is published on site.

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Historic First Legal Whisky Launches From Isle of Tiree In 200 Years

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Isle of Tiree Distillery The Isle of Tiree, once known as the “Land of Barley,” has rekindled its centuries-old whisky heritage with the release of its first legal single malt in over 200 years. The historic launch comes from Isle of Tiree Distillery , one of Scotland’s smallest whisky producers, crafting just 2,000 liters of pure alcohol annually through traditional production methods.

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Karnataka hikes duties on beer

Spiritz

The Karnataka government has increased the excise duty on beer to Rs 20 per bulk litre for those having alcohol content between 5 and 8 percent ABV, and Rs 12 per bulk litre for beer less than 5 percent ABV. Karnataka has also increased the minimum billing price for bottled beer in the state to Rs 300 per case and hiked additional excise duty to 195 percent of the billing price or Rs 130 per bulk litre, whichever is higher.

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GSN Review: Lyreā€™s RTDs and Espresso Martini Set

Good Spirits News

Many years in the making, Lyres range of non-alcoholic spirits was borne from a quest to make the impossible possible giving the freedom to drink your drink, your way. Not just provide an alternative to those who dont wish to imbibe alcohol but ensure everyone can enjoy a healthier alternative at parties. With Lyres its up to you replace some of the alcohol in your drink to make a low alcohol Lyres or make your classic favorites as a no-alcohol option simply by selecting from the many Lyres va

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Hop Water Is Poised for a Breakout Year

VinePair

[extremely Baz Luhrmann in Everybodys Free to Wear Sunscreen voice] Ladies and gentlemen of the brewing industry of 2025: Make hop water. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, hop water would be it. The old newsroom joke holds that news is what happens to editors. Heres something thats happened to me: I want to buy hop water, and all too often, despite living in the coastal-ish top-50 metropolitan area of Richmond, Va., more or less surrounded by breweries, I cant.

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The Good Food Guide Awards 2025

Bar Magazine

In partnership with OpenTable The shortlist for The Good Food Guide Awards 2025 has been revealed including Restaurant of the Year and Chef to Watch, along with new awards for Best Value Set Menu and Most Beautiful Restaurant Celebrated at a glittering ceremony at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in central London, The Good Food Guide Awards 2025 , in partnership with OpenTable, are gearing up to name the best of emerging and established excellence in British dining in 2025.

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1800 Tequlia Launches 12th Edition Of ā€˜Essential Artist Seriesā€™ Bottles

PubClub

A 12th edition of the artist-inspired bottles from 1800 Tequila are now available. Called the”Essential Artist Series, it is an artist-led limited-edition bottle collaboration program/ Founded as a means to showcase art in a non-traditional medium, each year the 1800 Tequila Essential Artist Series presents a new discussion around the crucial link between art and culture.

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What Can A 1996 Christieā€™s Auction Catalogue Teach Us About The 2025 Whisky Market?

The Whiskey Wash

This 1996 Christie’s whisky auction catalogue offers a fascinating insight into the past and current whisky market. Photo: Mark Littler Ltd Its 1996, youre printing a catalogue for what is most likely your annual whisky auction. You are excited about the selection of bottles as there are some real gems, even if there are quite a lot of average bottles in there too; like the 62 bottles of Macallan ranging from 1937 all the way up to four bottles of the recently released Royal Marriage.

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Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025: Registration opens for the UKā€™s biggest celebration of industry innovation

Bar Magazine

Visitor registration has opened for Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025 , an event which brings together professionals from across the food, drink, and hospitality sectors. Taking place on 1719 March 2025 at Excel London, Food, Drink & Hospitality Week offers an unparalleled opportunity to network, discover innovation, and gain invaluable industry insights.

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The Best Small Batch Single Malt Scotch According To The 2025 World Whiskies Awards

The Whiskey Wash

The category winners at the World Whiskies Awards Scotland 2025 were announced recently. These category-winning whiskies will go on to compete in the global World Whiskies Awards this March following the completion of other regional competitions in places such as the USA, France, Ireland, Canada, Japan, and Rest of World. In this feature on the recent results, we turn our focus to the Small Batch Single Malt winners from Scotland.

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Sweet&Chilli Celebrates 21 Years of Shaping Global Drinks Culture

Bar Magazine

Shaping global drinks culture working with Diageo, Mot Hennessy, Bacardi and Red Bull Global expansion with a new Paris office opening Launch of Spark Lab complimentary support for emerging drinks and hospitality brands Sweet&Chilli , the global creative agency, proudly celebrates its 21st anniversary. With offices in London, New York, Sydney, Los Angeles, So Paulo, and Paris, the agency has been at the forefront of drinks culture and brand experiences.