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APRIL 24, 2025

The best Martini cocktail recipes for 2025, including the classics, the dirty riffs and versions made with gin, vodka and more.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 24, 2025

Nestl has stuck with its 2025 outlook despite inferring consumers have yet to feel the impact of the group's most recent price rises.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

Natterjack The Mistake came about when the whiskey makers at Natterjack left Irish whiskey in 46 virgin oak casks for an additional year.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 24, 2025

Strikes at a Keurig Dr Pepper factory in Iowa have ended after the company provided a new wage offer and guaranteed time off.

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APRIL 24, 2025

Light, refreshing gin cocktails perfect for summer happy hour, including classics like the Gin Fizz, French 75, and Tom Collinssimple recipes and tips.

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APRIL 24, 2025

Sweden's parliament has approved a law allowing small brewers, vintners and distillers to sell drinks to customers - with restrictions.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 24, 2025

An increasing level of a 'forever chemical' called trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) has been detected in European wines produced since 2010.

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VinePair

APRIL 24, 2025

Dive bars arent always top food destinations, but we cant deny that a few pints of beer or a couple of 7 and 7s make us a little snacky. But when it comes to ordering food at a dive bar, there are certain tried-and-true favorites that always hit the spot and a few that can make your night go terribly wrong. A good dive bar bite is usually something with ample carbohydrates and thats easy to snack on without too much fuss like the classic finger foods: nachos, french fries, wings.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 24, 2025

Kenyas African Originals has eyes on further expansion on the continent after entering Uganda with the launch of a range of ciders.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

Youve seen the Striding Man. Youve tasted the whisky. But do you really know what Johnnie Walker s colors are telling you? With over 22 million cases sold every year, Johnnie Walker isnt just the best-selling scotch on the planetits a global icon. But its secret weapon? A simple color system that quietly guides millions of drinkers to the right flavor, feel, and moment.

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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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APRIL 24, 2025

JP Morgan and KPMG lead two league tables devised by GlobalData after analysing the M&A that took place in the consumer sector in Q1.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

In a world of hyped whiskeys and soaring prices, Bottled-in-Bond bourbons remain a beacon for value-conscious drinkers. These bourbons follow strict legal requirements made at one distillery, in one season, aged at least four years, and bottled at exactly 100 proof offering an invaluable guarantee of authenticity and quality. These five bourbons represent the pinnacle of bottled-in-bond value.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 24, 2025

Iced tea maker Harry Brompton's has received 2m from investors Traditum. It plans to expand into grocery, wholesale and internationally.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

Credit: Suntory Global Spirits The iconic James B. Beam Distilling Co. has unveiled an ambitious events calendar for 2025, featuring expanded programming aimed at both seasoned bourbon lovers and newcomers to America’s native spirit. Located in Clermont, Kentucky, the home of Jim Beam bourbon will host a diverse array of experiences throughout the year, ranging from Derby weekend celebrations to exclusive after-hours events showcasing the distillery’s latest releases. “We’

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Cheers

APRIL 24, 2025

Global spirits company Sazerac has announced the renaming of its recently acquired Irish Whiskey Distillery toHawks Rock Distillery. Formerly known as Lough Gill Distillery, Hawks Rock will continue to produce and age Irish Whiskey under the eye of Master Blender Helen Mulholland on the more-than 100-acres site located in County Sligo, Ireland. This property includes the nationally listed historic landmark Hazelwood House.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

Watch Inside ‘Hunting the Whisky Bandits’ with BBC Producer LaurenceCook and The Whiskey Wash Editor In Chief Mark Littler In this exclusive webinar The Whiskey Wash Editor In Chief and co-founder of ProtectYourCask.com , Mark Littler, sat down with the producer of hit BBC documentary ‘ Hunting the Whisky Bandits ‘ Laurence Cook.

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VinePair

APRIL 24, 2025

As we continue our journey through the history of ros , we approach a pivotal turning point that brought the wine style from its home in Europe to the rest of the world. It all began in the city of Villa Real in northeastern Portugal. Vineyards were first introduced to the area in 1764, after which a winery was established on the grounds of the historic Mateus Palace.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

Some whisky collections are built around flavour. The Macallan Quest Collection is built around a 20,000-mile journey to source the worlds finest oak, bottled into four distinct expressions. Originally released exclusively for global travel retail, Quest, Lumina, Terra, and Enigma mark different stages in The Macallan s search for cask perfection, paying homage to one of the distillerys Six Pillars: Exceptional Oak Casks.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 24, 2025

At this point, we’re used to complicated back stories in the spirits world, but the tale of Kanosuke — a new whisky from Japan — is more complex than most, so hang with us. The company began in 2017 with the goal of distilling and maturing whisky in Kagoshima, the southern coast of Japan. Master blender Yoshitsugu Komasa comes from a distilling family — but not a whisky one.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

Credit: Barrell Craft Spirits Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) , the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today launched Barrell Full Proof, its first one-of-a-kind full proof bourbon blend. The new expression stands apart from the company’s existing portfolio by adopting a distinct approach to proof. While cask strength bourbon is bottled at the proof it reaches when it leaves the barrel, full proof bourbon is bottled at the same proof as when it first

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PubClub

APRIL 24, 2025

The Congressional Cup is a colorful match race sailing regatta. Photo: Congressional Cup The 60th sailing of one of the worlds top international sailboat races is taking place April 30-May 4 in Long Beach, CA. The Congressional Cup a bold idea when it was created in 1965 with the goal of creating the best sailing match race in the world is celebrating its Diamond anniversary in 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

Background images credit James Dant and Vatra Voda / Unsplash Whisky is one of the worlds most cherished drinks, loved both as a daily indulgence and a luxury. While Scotlands whisky-making heritage has long been regarded as the gold standard, the Indian whisky scene offers a fascinating contrast. India, which consumes more whisky than any other country, produces a style of whisky that differs greatly from its Scottish counterpart in many waysfrom grain selection to maturation conditions, cultur

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VinePair

APRIL 24, 2025

Founded in 1827 by Gottlieb, Jacobus, and Philipp Mumm, G.H. Mumm & Cie is a German-born French Champagne brand once beloved by the British royals. Originally from the Rhine Valley, the three brothers recognized the quality of the sparkling wines coming from the Champagne region, and figured they too could be successful producing and selling wines of their own.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 24, 2025

PepsiCo today (24 April) cut its forecast for its core earnings in 2025, citing the impact of tariffs and increased macroeconomic "volatility"

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 24, 2025

Alsace is an often reliable and affordable wine region, albeit one that often flies under the radar. Best known for its riesling and gewurztraminer offerings, the region is home to a surprising range of wines, including reds. Here’s a look at five recent releases from the area. 2022 Francois Baur Riesling Vin d’Alsace – Aromatic, but quite dry, with notes of dried mango, lemongrass, and a gentle honey character that tempers elements of white flowers, preserved lemon, and a hint

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

Background image credit: Martin Bennie / Unsplash Drinkers of all things bourbonperhaps even ryewelcome! This list is here to help you make the leap into the world of Scottish whisky. All whisky is fun; its just a matter of finding the styles you enjoy. Below, weve rounded up a selection of Speyside whiskies that bourbon lovers might particularly appreciate.

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PubClub

APRIL 24, 2025

Snoop Dogg is a cultural icon and performs at DJ Snoopadelic. Photo: Snoop Dogg Celebrated rap star, commercial pitchman and even man-about-the-Summer Olympics Snoop Dogg is coming to San Diego. He will be doing a one-night-only perforance at Oxford Social Club on Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. He will be performing as DJ Snoopadelic at the Gaslamp Quarter nighclub in the Pendry hotel.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

Scot-Free has been released in solidarity with the English Whisky Guild. Credit: Compass Box London-based scotch whiskymakers Compass Box are making waves this St George’s Day by announcing Scot-Free, the world’s first English vatted malt whisky. The bold move comes in direct support of the English Whisky Guild’s ongoing push for geographical indication (GI) status.

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PubClub

APRIL 24, 2025

Puerto Rico offers scenic golf courses. Photo: Visit Puerto Rico Every golfing destination has its desirable attactions the beauty of courses in Hawaii, the history of golf in Scotland followed sips of Scoth whiskey by in a pub, for instance but there is a place in the Caribbean where you can experience the beat of the tropics after a round. That destination is Puerto Rico, and golfing in Puerto Rico blends that activity with entertainment in a perfect 19th hole.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2025

Smokiverse is a new Ardbeg Day release, celebrating 25 years of the Ardbeg Committee. Credit: Ardbeg Legendary Islay distillery Ardbeg will mark the 25th anniversary of its Ardbeg Committee with a groundbreaking new whisky expression during its annual global celebration. Ardbeg Day, held on May 31 during Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt, Fis le, will feature the release of Ardbeg Smokiverse, the distillery’s first whisky crafted using an innovative high-gravity mashing technique.

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PubClub

APRIL 24, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators are in the “battle of Ontario.” Photo: CBC In a bit of gamesmanship, Downtown Toronto CEO Andrew Weir has issued a Stanley Cup Playoffs challenge to Ottawa Tourism CEO Michael Crockatt. With the two teams from the respective towns in the playoffs, Weir has made a “bet” to Crockatt in which the CEO of the losing city must travel to the winning city and become its biggest fan for a day.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 24, 2025

Leading hospitality industry charity, Hospitality Action , has launched an enhanced version of its market-leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), featuring a wealth of new features to better support hospitality employees. Developed in partnership with Spectrum Life, the gold-standard programme takes a modern whole-of-health approach built for todays hospitality workplace.

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PubClub

APRIL 24, 2025

A fresh-baked loaf of Atome bakery sourdough bread. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Editor My mom makes homemade sourdough bread. As well as the most awesome dinner rolls on the planet using a recipe she got from her mom (who in turn got it from a neighbor who found it in her new refrigerator). A couple of times mom has tried to show me how to make each but the process of putting together all the ingredients especially the fickle yeast is just to much for me to swallow.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 24, 2025

Crieff Hydro has completed its 5M dining refurbishment project which sees the creation of six new bar and restaurant venues and refreshed menus for its existing dining spots. One of the largest single investments ever made by Scotlands oldest registered trading company, it heralds a new era for the company, with the sixth generation of the Leckie family having steered the project.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 24, 2025

Amid consumer anxiety in the US, the brands that prosper will be the ones that understand that cheap isnt enough, writes Victor Martino.

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