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MARCH 27, 2025

The White Negroni & Tonic, an easy gin cocktail recipe from the New York restaurant Rolos, is my favorite spring drink.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 27, 2025

Don’t call it tequila: This new spirit is made from agave, but it comes from South Africa — specifically wild African Agave Americana grown in the Karoo desert and Agave Salmiana from South Africas Eastern Cape province. So that’s the basics. Here’s what else the distillery has to say: Sango is an African take on tequila that pays homage to Mexican agave mythology.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 27, 2025

Our latest edition of Australian Bartender has landed, packed with industry insights, exclusive interviews, and a deep dive into the world of spirits and hospitality. This issue delivers an essential read for those behind the bar and anyone passionate about the craft of mixology. Leading the lineup is an interview with Nour, a hospitality veteran with two decades behind the bar, now bringing his expertise to Babylon Rooftop.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 27, 2025

In France, Roederer is best known as the producer of the iconic Cristal Champagne, but its U.S. operations in California’s Anderson Valley also merit serious attention. Today we’re checking out three wines from the operation — a vintage-dated bottling and two non-vintage wines, though, per Roederer, both are technically better described as “multi-vintage” blends.

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MARCH 27, 2025

According to government figures, the number of pubs in England and Wales hit a record low in 2024. The latest data shows that there are now fewer than 39,000 pubs open for the first time since records began. More than 400 pubs closed their doors for good in 2024, leading many to question what has changed and what can be done to preserve such an important part of British culture and history.

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MARCH 27, 2025

Danish brewer Harboes Bryggeri has issued a profit warning, blaming higher production costs as a main reason for the move.

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MARCH 27, 2025

Workers at Scotch whisky maker Inver House Distillers have voted to strike amid a dispute over pay.

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MARCH 27, 2025

The Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) is planning to register Japanese whisky for Geographic Indication (GI) status.

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MARCH 27, 2025

Private-equity firms are reportedly weighing up Nestls water business.

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Drinks International

MARCH 27, 2025

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MARCH 27, 2025

Confidence among UK food and drink manufacturers has plunged as businesses grapple with rising costs and regulatory burdens.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

Jessica Christensen began her journey in mixology as soon as she reached the legal drinking age. Her first bartending gig took place in an Old School Italian restaurant, where she quickly developed a liking to the potential career path and its challenges. Reflecting on where it all started, she quoted Becoming a bartender, in my experience, is extremely difficult.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 27, 2025

MSI Express, a US-based food and beverage co-manufacturer, has been acquired by Nonantum Capital Partners from HCI Equity Partners.

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VinePair

MARCH 27, 2025

Baseball’s Opening Day is here, and at some stadiums, Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) beers will be labeled a little differently. On Thursday, six MLB stadiums announced that they are changing the word domestic to American at all concession areas serving up ABI beers for the 2025 season. The news arrives approximately two months after ABI North America Zone CEO and vice chairman of the Beer Institute Brendan Whitworth sent out a letter to the macro brewers distribution network, expressing his d

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 27, 2025

This review was originally published in June 2018, and updated in March 2025. While there are plenty of up-and-coming distilleries (and older ones at that) going to great lengths to make their whiskey local, old-fashioned, and environmentally conscious, there are few Ive heard of that go to such great lengths as Iron Fish Distillery. Located near a community in northwestern Michigan called Thompsonville, the owners Sarah Anderson, Richard Anderson, Heidi Bolger, and David Wallace (two sisters a

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VinePair

MARCH 27, 2025

The hospitality industry is often described as non-traditional and with good reason. We work odd hours, encounter all walks of life, and most of us have zero concept of weekends, holidays, or actual lunch and dinner breaks. Tipped-based income can and does fluctuate. People outside the industry assume we party 24/7. It is hard enough to date in this biz, let alone build a relationship.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 27, 2025

Credit: Jim Beam Jim Beam is expanding its award-winning portfolio with a tropical twist just in time for summer with the launch of Jim Beam Pineapple, the brand’s first flavored expression in four years. The new offering blends the sweetness of pineapple with the smooth caramel and oak notes of Kentucky straight bourbon, creating a refreshing combination designed to appeal to both seasoned whiskey enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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VinePair

MARCH 27, 2025

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States defines super-premium vodkas as those that retail between $30 and $45, but pricing is just a fraction of what gives a certain vodka the look, feel, and overall impression of luxury. Ultimately, it comes down to deft marketing, storytelling, and most importantly a dedication to craftsmanship and high-quality ingredients.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 27, 2025

Credit: Booker’s Bourbon Booker’s Bourbon has unveiled its first release of 2025, paying tribute to a legendary figure in the company’s history. “Barry’s Batch” commemorates Barry Berish, the former Beam Chairman and CEO who passed away last year after dedicating more than four decades to the whiskey maker. A Tribute To A Beam Legend The new expression honors Berish, described as a dear friend to seventh-generation Master Distiller Fred Noe.

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VinePair

MARCH 27, 2025

What could be better than spending a spring Sunday with friends over a glass of wine and a bite to eat? Thats the idea behind Share & Pair Sundays , a new initiative from the same team that brought us Come Over October. After the success of that campaign, Karen MacNeil, Kimberly Noelle Charles, and Gino Colangelo, the trio behind Come TogetherA Community for Wine Inc., have created a new initiative to last all spring.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

The Icons Award-Winning Spirits Company Adds Ultra-Premium Product to its Portfolio Icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg announced today (March 27th) the launch of Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop an ultra-premium gin now available for purchase in the UK. Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop marks the highly-anticipated second product release from the award-winning beverage brand co-founded by the music legends and their first entry into the pure premium-spirit space following the global success of its first re

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VinePair

MARCH 27, 2025

Hundreds of people in the U.K. have been conned out of their life savings in a fraudulent scheme posing as a whisky barrel investment company, the BBC reported on Thursday. In the market of rare and expensive Scotch whiskies, its not uncommon for people to invest in a cask with the idea of it accruing value over time as the spirit ages. But the industry for buying and selling barrels isnt very heavily regulated, making it highly susceptible to fraud.

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 27, 2025

The Bartender Spirits Awards is excited to announce the panel of esteemed bartenders and hospitality buyers who will serve as judges for the 2025 competition. Representing some of the most influential voices in the U.S. beverage industry, these experts will assess spirits across categories based on quality, value, and packaging, with a focus on what works best in the bar and hospitality environment.

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VinePair

MARCH 27, 2025

While fine wine is typically investment-worthy bottles, the term is often tossed around in marketing, making its definition rather nebulous and tough to pin down. To truly understand what fine wine is, we must look to the region that started it all: Bordeaux. In the mid-1800s, Frances Bordeaux region was working to establish itself as the home of some of the best wines in the world.

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PubClub

MARCH 27, 2025

Aussie Blonde Heats Up The Pool On Hope Island Tayla From Australia heats up the pool in Hope Island, Australia. Photo: Zac Smith Photography She’s new to modeling but has quickly made an impact, and w e are thrilled to present Aussie babe Tayla as the PubClub.com Hot Girl of the Week. Here is her story: “Ive done only a couple of photo shoots for my personal portfolio as well as calendars for the luxury car brand Lamborghini.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), the global leader in drinks education, has today announced the latest edition of its Industry Talks series: From soil to glass Climate action in the global drinks industry. This three-part webinar series will address the urgent climate challenges facing the drinks sector and explore collaborative opportunities to drive meaningful action.

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VinePair

MARCH 27, 2025

Whether it be long, elegant hand-blown stemware or squat tavern glasses, every restaurant has its signature wine glass set. But when theyre not working, what do sommeliers prefer to drink out of when they get home? We asked wine pros from across the country to share their preferred glassware. For some, its all about comfort and versatility (and limiting the possibility of breakage), while others enjoy bringing out the delicate crystal stemware whenever they get a chance to open a bottle.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

Coca-Cola is bringing back its legendary “Share a Coke” campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection. The first-of-its-kind campaign, which sparked a global phenomenon by swapping iconic Coca-Cola logos for personalised names, returns with an even greater focus on shareability and customisation, reflecting Gen Z’s desire for authentic experiences.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 27, 2025

Whisky glassware can significantly affect the drinking experience , especially the aromas that define a whiskys flavor. Experts estimate that flavor is up to 90% aroma, so the right glass matters. In this article, I will compare five popular whisky glasses the Glencairn, Norlan, NEAT, Tumbler (Old-Fashioned), and Copita examining their design features, impact on aroma/flavor, strengths, and weaknesses in the hopes that you might find the perfect whisky glass for you.

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VinePair

MARCH 27, 2025

Apropos of the Trump administrations ongoing anti-constitutional purge in Washington, D.C., shoutout to the federal bureaucracy, man. For decades, its been trendy to s**t on this tangle of acronymic entities that gathers data, delivers services, and regulates industry on behalf of the United States executive and legislative branches. There are valid critiques to be made of the lowercase-l liberal administrative state, ways it could be improved to function better.

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