PUNCH

APRIL 2, 2025

3 cocktail recipes to make this spring, including a mini Martini, an Americano and a nonalcoholic drink, according to Punch editors.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 2, 2025

Diageo has sold its majority stake in Seychelles Breweries to Mauritius-based Phoenix Beverages.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 2, 2025

Lagg Corriecravie is the distillerys second core range release, initially matured in bourbon barrels followed by a 6-month finishing period in ex-Oloroso sherry hogsheads.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 2, 2025

A local council in Ireland has denied planning permission for Amber Beverage Groups proposed new distillery for Walsh Whiskey.

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Drinks International

APRIL 2, 2025

Stock Spirits Group has announced its acquisition of The Drinks Company, a UK-based independent spirits importer and distributor.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 2, 2025

A leading food and health advisory agency has described the mass layoffs at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as devastating.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 2, 2025

Lipton Teas and Infusions has announced its interim CEO Pierre Laubies will step into a permanent chief executive position at the company.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Whiskies Around the World: A Global Journey Welcome to Whiskies Around the World, where each month Chilled will embark on a journey across the globe to discover the delightful world of whiskey. From the lush hills of Scotland to the sun-drenched distilleries of Japan, we will explore a different whiskey every month. Irish Whiskey: With its long, storied history and records dating back to the 12th century, Irish whiskey has become a symbol of Irish culture and craftsmanship.

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Just Drinks

APRIL 2, 2025

Orior is to nominate board member Monika Friedli-Walser to chair the food and drinks group and take on operational responsibility of the company.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Bar Bastion the lavish cocktail lounge perched above fine dining destination Le Jardinier and part of The Bastion Collection is unveiling an exclusive collaboration with Baccarat. For a limited time, Bar Bastion presents a specially curated cocktail menu served in Baccarats iconic crystal glassware, accompanied by a decadent dessert from Le Jardiniers Executive Pastry Chef, Salvatore Martone.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

APRIL 2, 2025

I had so many labels to pull from this week! I can’t help but think that breweries may have held a few back pending a government shutdown and then sent them all through when that stopped being a threat. Nice to have options, which means it’s extra impressive that I selected this one as … The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: If you were at this year’s FoBAB, you probably remember people talking about Neuronova Brewery , as in “ who the hell is Neuronova Brewery?

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

Although the American craft beer market may be stagnating , the world of beer collectibles just hit a historic milestone. A 1950s Chief Oshkosh beer can recently sold at auction for a staggering $111,150, according to a press release from Massachusetts-based Morean Auctions. This sale set a new record for the highest price paid for a piece of beer memorabilia.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 2, 2025

The Suntory Cup Returns: RSVP for Launch Events taking place across Australia, kicking off next Tuesday, 8 th April. Reaffirming nearly 40 years of dedication to the hospitality industry, Suntory Global Spirits is thrilled to announce the return of the iconic Suntory Cup Cocktail Competition across Australia. The Competition: Inviting you to Reinvigorate the Retro Celebrating Craft, Inclusivity, and Community Classic cocktails are the cornerstone of our industry, and this year Club Suntory invit

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

On Thursday, Pabst Brewing Company announced the launch of Pabst Light, a new 4.2 percent ABV light lager with 96 calories and 3.5 carbs per 12-ounce can. Pabst Light is brewed with premium hops and grains, making for a crisp and crushable American macro lager. We developed a new, special recipe for Pabst Light using only premium ingredients, senior vice president of brewing at Pabst, John Kimes, said in the release.

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Cheers

APRIL 2, 2025

Penelope Bourbon has announced its first-ever bottled cocktail: the Penelope Peach Old Fashioned. This ready-to-serve mixed drink blends Penelopes straight bourbon and rye whiskey with peach bitters and farm-sourced 100% pure maple syrup, the distillery reports. The first in a series of nationwide releases in Penelopes new ready-to-pour portfolio, Peach Old Fashioned comes packaged in a 750-ml. white matte bottle with peach-colored lettering.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 2, 2025

Credit: Glen Scotia Glen Scotia Distillery has unveiled its 2025 Campbeltown Malts Festival Edition, a heavily peated 9-year-old single malt designed to celebrate the annual festival that draws whisky enthusiasts to Scotland’s once-thriving “Whisky Capital of the World.” The limited release showcases Glen Scotia ‘s rare peated spirit production, which occurs for just four weeks each year at the Campbeltown distillery.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 2, 2025

A ribbon clutched by a bald eagles talon on the label proclaims The Federalist to be Americas Craft Wine, and far be it from me to attempt to refute such a claim. Its presence is rather ubiquitous – at least throughout my travels in the Midwest and East Coast. In the last year, Ive spied bottles on the shelves of gas stations in St. Louis, my local supermarket in Kentucky, and menus of fine dining experiences in Atlanta and Boston.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 2, 2025

Credit: Stauning Whisky A forgotten EU trade agreement is causing unexpected problems for Danish and European whisky producers, who have discovered they cannot legally label their rye-based spirits as “rye whisky.” The 20-year-old agreement between the EU and Canada, signed in 2004, restricts European distilleries from using the term despite producing whisky with rye as the primary grain.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 2, 2025

Hot take: Just because a wine is white doesn’t make it a “summer sipper.” And just because a wine is red doesn’t mean it isn’t one. We of course receive wines for all seasons every day of the year here at Drinkhacker HQ, and twice a year we count down our favorites, each with a seasonal bent. For summer 2025 we have a lot of big winners that you should check out.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

In early March, Draga Culic, founder and CEO of Blacklisted Brandy , attended an International Womens Day pop-up spotlighting female-founded brands in Manhattans Chelsea neighborhood. In addition to sampling sips of her Serbian rakija, or fruit brandy, she poured a bespoke Pear Martini with her pear brandy , honey syrup, and fresh grapefruit and lemon juices, modestly rimmed with pink salt.

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Gastronom

APRIL 2, 2025

Last Updated on April 2, 2025 by Leah Hall An Irn Bru Cocktail makes for a great orange drink, light and rich in orange flavors and can be enjoyed all year long! We got the inspiration for this Irn Bru cocktail from a cocktail that we had at Killiecrankie House in Scotland. This cocktail … The post Orange Punch – Irn Bru Cocktail appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

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Cheers

APRIL 2, 2025

This easy, vodka-based cocktail from STK Steakhouse celebrated cherry blossom season. Print Cherry Blush Course Drinks Keyword cherry limeade, lemon sour mix, raspberries, vodka Ingredients 1 oz. Titos vodka 1 oz. 365 Cherry limeade 1 oz. Lemon sour mix 4 Fresh raspberries Instructions Combine ingredients and shake for 10 seconds.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 2, 2025

1. Banana Milk Punch 1400ml whisky 700ml chestnut liqueur 700ml Sweet vermouth 350ml orange & mango juice 1 teaspoon citric acid 4 large ripe bananas 1500ml full cream milk GLASS: Old Fashioned ICE: Large rock GARNISH: Brled banana segment METHOD: 90ml built in glass, stirred down to 2 degrees 2. Mochi 45ml Haku vodka 15ml Dover matcha liqueur 25ml Lemon 20ml Glutinous rice syrup GLASS: Nick & Nora ICE: None GARNISH: Matcha dusted glass, vanilla ice cream foam METHOD: Shake & double

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

The early aughts were a time of big shifts in the beverage industry. The craft beer boom was just gaining its footing, the modern cocktail renaissance was underway, and maligned 90s drinks like the Appletini and Cosmo were giving way to for lack of a better word more serious cocktails. Simultaneously, it was a time when energy drinks were all the rage.

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Advanced Mixology

APRIL 2, 2025

Not all brews are created equal - every coffee lover knows that. Whether you're a casual sipper or a full-blown aficionado, finding the best coffee can feel like a treasure hunt. But dont worrythis post has got you covered. The following points will help you discover the most delicious, high-quality coffee out there that's tailored just for you. Read on.

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Cocktails with Suderman

APRIL 2, 2025

It’s been too long. Let’s catch up on another Cocktail Question. In this edition: A class-and-family guide to cocktail recipes? Do you have a question about cocktails, bars, booze, home bartending, or something else related to the topics discussed in this newsletter? Send your pithy, clear question to me at cocktailswithsuderman@gmail.com Cocktails With Suderman is a reader-supported publication.

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PubClub

APRIL 2, 2025

Big Bear chicks Sunny and Gizmo huddle in the nest. Photo: Friends of Big Bear Valley webcam Sunny And Gizmo are the names given to the Big Bear Bald Eagle chicks born to “celebrity” parents Jackie and Shadow. For months, people have been captivated watching the webcam of the parents caring for their baby eagles, feeding them and keeping them warm on cold snow-filled days and nights.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

This Easter, Inamo is bringing an adorable twist to sushi with our limited-edition Sushi Chick. A handcrafted, picture-perfect creation designed to delight both your eyes and taste buds! Crafted with sushi rice lightly infused with turmeric for a beautiful golden hue, the Sushi Chick is decorated with delicate touches of carrot and nori to capture the playful spirit of Spring.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

After sampling a range of Australian Chardonnays in recent weeks, I feel pretty much the same about them as I do about the Pinot Noirs from Down Under I described in my last column : Theyre sleeper wines that deserve far more attention. Like the Pinots, many of the smaller-production Chards present with vivid fruit, refreshing acidity, and touches of minerality.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

The Norwegian winner impressed judges with his sustainable project D.G. (The Ugly Duckling), securing the 30,000 prize to bring the project to life Daniel Pappa, Bartender at SVANEN in Oslo, has been declared the winner of the third edition of the Torres Brandy Zero Challenge 2025, earning the 30,000 prize to bring his project to life. Representing Norway in the global final held in Barcelona this week, Pappa received top marks from the jury for his innovative initiative, D.G.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

President Trumps self-proclaimed Liberation Day and its associated tariffs are here. After weeks of vague messaging about exactly what will unfold, the president finally made an announcement today in a ceremony at the White House Rose Garden which Trump ironically plans on paving over. In his speech, Trump called the event our declaration of economic independence and described it as one of the most important moments in American history before revealing the tariff plans on a chart that he held o

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