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Brands Report 2025: Vodka

Drinks International

There’s no change in the top three, but the lower echelons see some shifts and a new entry.

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We Ask Nate Wilson about Bern’s Steak House in Tampa

Chilled Magazine

Bern’s Steak House in Tampa stands out among other high-end restaurants for its unwavering dedication to excellence. Photos by Pezz Photos Nate Wilson, the Director of Spirits, exclaims that the restaurant combines meticulous attention to detail and warm, personalized service, making it more than just a dining destination; it is a landmark since 1956.

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We Asked 10 Brewers: What’s Your Go-To Macro Beer? (2025)

VinePair

While we could sing the praises of various craft beers until the cows come home, sometimes nothing hits like a familiar, mass-produced brew. Sure, there are many people who pride themselves on sticking to local options, but macro beers wouldnt be macros if they werent so accessible and widely beloved. Even some of the most accomplished brewers in the world have a soft spot for ubiquitous, cheap suds.

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3 Zacapa Cocktails That Celebrate Pantone’s Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse

Chilled Magazine

Every year, Pantone reveals its Color of the Year, a shade that reflects the spirit and trends of the times. For 2025, the spotlight is on Mocha Mousse, a warming, brown hue that nurtures with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, satisfying our desire for comfort. For Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we look to a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial and comforting warmth extends further into our desire for comfort, and the indulgence of simple plea

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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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Review: Manojo Mezcal

Drinkhacker

Manojo Mezcal is a 100% espadin mezcal founded by celebrated Mexican chef Enrique Olvera. The name Manojo is a play on words combining the Spanish words mano, meaning hand, and ojo, meaning eye, as portrayed within the brand identity. The name directly translates in English to a bunch, which the team interprets to mean abundance, including an abundance of friends and good times fueled by great mezcal.

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New York City’s Most Unique Places to Grab a Drink this Winter

Chilled Magazine

Do you hear that? With shorter days and colder temperatures, Old Man Winters knocks are signaling another freezing season. But dont worrytheres a silver lining: cocktails to sip and savor, a little consolation for the lack of sunlight. From the chic French vibes of a Parisian icon in Tribeca to the bold Chinese-inspired cocktails on the Lower East Side, or even a Greek beach house in Brooklyn, heres where you should head this winter to unwind, drink up, and try something new.

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A new era of flavour & innovation

Spiritz

In India, rum has predominantly been perceived as a winter drink, often consumed with hot water. However, it is now going through a metamorphosis that is making it gravitate towards being an aspirational and premium beverage. As Gurjas Singh, Director, Penguin Overseas explains, the younger generation is now gradually favouring flavoured rum for special occasions.

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The Ultimate Guide To Whisky Royal Warrants

The Whiskey Wash

Royal Warrants offer a fascinating insight into the private tastes of Britains monarchy, including palace drinking preferences. King Charles IIIs May and December 2024 Royal Warrants maintain strong ties to Scotlands whisky industry, embracing distillers, blenders, and bottlers. Since King William IV granted the first distillery Royal Warrant to Royal Brackla in 1833, an enduring royal connection and patronage to the whisky industry has evolved through the reigns of successive monarchs.

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UBL resumes beer supply to Telangana

Spiritz

United Breweries Limited (UBL) has announced on Monday that it will resume the supply of beer to the Telangana Beverages Corporation Ltd. (TGBCL) with immediate effect. In an exchange filing, UBL stated, “We have been in talks with TGBCL, and there have been constructive discussions. TGBCL has assured us of addressing our concerns regarding pricing and outstanding payments in a time-bound manner.” The company further clarified, “We have decided to restart supplies to TGBCL for

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Scotch Whisky Review: Chapter 7 Monologue Glen Grant 24 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

Why Is Glen Grant Normally Found In Ex-Bourbon Casks? Ex-bourbon casks are fundamental to whisky maturation across all whisky-producing countries. It is rare to find a distillery that focuses exclusively on another type of wood, though some do exist. The beauty of Glen Grant whether in their official bottlings or independent releases (like this one from Chapter 7)is that their house style is so distinct and easy to appreciate when matured in ex-bourbon casks.

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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