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From Bartender to Global Mixologist Icon—Meet Eric Van Beek

Chilled Magazine

Eric Van Beeks journey from bartender to global mixology icon is a story of creativity and bold moves. From winning the Bacardi Legacy Global title to creating the Bartenders Handshake, his career continues to push the boundaries of cocktail culture. Van Beeks career began in his 20s, and through his passion and drive, he quickly gained prominence in the international bar and cocktail community.

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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

VinePair

Were still living in a vodka world. While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. in 2024, raking in $7.2 billion in revenue, according to the Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS). The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it makes sense from a cocktail perspective.

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Have You Had a Hoop La?

PUNCH

This cocktail, a Corpse Reviver cousin, is back. Make the easy Cognac drink, called the Frank Sullivan, Odd McIntyre or Hoopla, at home.

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Tasting the Wines of Vega Sicilia with Winemaker Gonzalo Iturriaga de Juan

Drinkhacker

There are cult wines and there are cult wines. You can probably name a dozen of these most prized wine brands, and I’m willing to bet that Vega Sicilia is among them. In over 20 years of writing about wine, I’d never had the chance to taste Unico, Vega Sicilia’s top-level bottling — until I got a call that its winemaker Gonzalo Iturriaga de Juan was visiting Austin, and would I like to have lunch with him?

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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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Blue Monday Cocktail

Mix That Drink

Brighten up any day with the Blue Monday cocktail. A refreshing mix of vodka, blue curacao, and Cointreau with a smooth orange taste.

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French wine major Castel to close bottling site

Just Drinks

French wine major Castel Frres is to wind up operations at its Saint-Priest bottling site near Lyon by the end of the year

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Almarai’s Hammoudeh Food Industries acquisition falls through

Just Drinks

Saudi Arabian food and beverage group Almarais planned acquisition of Jordan-based peer Hammoudeh Food Industries has fallen through.

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Is Owning a Bar Profitable? Your Complete Guide to High Profit Margins

Sculpture Hospitality

Is owning a bar profitable? Learn the key factors, profit margins, and expert tips to maximize revenue and reduce costs for a successful bar business.

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Lifeway shareholder launches campaign to replace board

Just Drinks

Lifeway Foods shareholder Edward Smolyansky has launched an official campaign to replace the company's board of directors.

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Col. E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon Review + Tasting Notes

The Whiskey Wash

Named after Col. E.H. Taylor Jr., this particular range of liquids produced by Buffalo Trace are a tribute to the man himself. A known innovator in distillation and marketing, he helped bring laws such as the Bottled In Bond Act in 1897 to pass.

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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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Celsius enters Belgium, Luxembourg

Just Drinks

US functional energy drinks maker Celsius Holdings has struck a deal to sell and distribute its namesake products in Belgium and Luxembourg.

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Diageo India plans to 'build portfolio' of craft spirits

Drinks International

A Diageo India chief believes that the company has ambitions to 'build a portfolio' of craft spirits in India. The company.

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Bronco Wine Co. returns facility management to BevZero 

Just Drinks

US wine business Bronco Wine Co. has returned management of a production facility in Santa Rosa, California to BevZero.

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Growing Up Among the Vines. Meet Olivier Fayard of Sainte Marguerite en Provence

Chilled Magazine

The story of Sainte Marguerite en Provence revolves around its winemaker, Olivier Fayard, and the brands rich heritage. Founded by parents, Brigitte and Jean-Pierre Fayard, in 1977, Sainte Marguerite has become a symbol of passion and high standards in the wine-making industry. At the time, the Fayard family was living in Saint-Etienne and spent their summers in Giens in the South of France.

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Nestlé, Lotte Wellfood to end South Korea venture

Just Drinks

Nestl and Lotte Wellfood are to wind down their joint venture in South Korea after more than a decade, it has been announced.

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What Happened to Magic Hat #9?

VinePair

Its shocking to hear about an old friends supposed death on Reddit. A couple months ago, coffee in hand, I found myself reading about the purported end of Magic Hats flagship beer, the apricot-scented pale ale #9. According to the post, the brands parent company, FIFCO USA , was ceasing production of the trailblazer born in Burlington, Vt., in the mid-1990s.

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The Rise of Non-Alc Retail: Reinventing Drinking Culture, One Bottle at a Time

Dry Atlas

In New Orleans, a city known for its boozy traditions, an unexpected development is taking root: non-alcoholic bottle shops. The latest addition, Cali Sober Market , offers a curated selection of alcohol alternatives, both THC-infused and not. But while non-alc retail has seen rapid growth in the past five years, it also faces challengesas any new category does.

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Old Forester Releases Its First-Ever Bottled in Bond Rye in 117 Series

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Old Forester Old Forester has expanded its 117 Series with the introduction of its first-ever Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey, now available at the distillery’s retail shop and select online markets. The First Bottled-in-Bond Rye From Old Forester The new release adheres to the strict standards of the 1897 Bottled in Bond Act, requiring whiskey to be distilled during a single season by one distiller at one distillery.

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Review: Blue Note Special Reserve Bourbon 2025

Drinkhacker

Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Blue Note has been a steady presence in bourbon’s blending scene for the past several years. While many of their releases have featured whiskey sourced from both Tennessee and Kentucky, they currently have a partnership with Bardstown Bourbon Company, so we’re likely to see more of that contract-distilled liquid come of age down the road.

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UK Beam Institute Students Launch Kentucky Wildcask Bourbon In Industry First

The Whiskey Wash

The University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute Commercialization of Distilled Spirits course students who created the bourbon, at the barrel house on the university campus. Photo courtesy of Herb Heneman The University of Kentucky ‘s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits (JBBI) will release its first student-created bourbon in April 2025, marking a significant milestone for the world’s largest teaching distillery.

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Can a Kangaroo Glow-Up Save Yellow Tail From Dwindling Sales?

VinePair

Bottles of Yellow Tail will look a little different this summer. After it launched in 2001, Yellow Tail quickly garnered a following for its wide range of options and budget-friendly price sticker. The label didnt hurt either, with bright colors and an illustrated kangaroo standing out among the sea of bland wine labels that lined store shelves in the early aughts.

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Falkland-Based Whisky Bottler Expands Global Reach, Adds Industry Veterans to Team

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Saltire Rare Malt Falkland-based independent whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt is rapidly expanding its global footprint, adding new international markets and key industry veterans to its team just one year after launching its first bottles. The company has secured distribution in Belgium and Uruguay, adding to existing markets in the UK, Japan, Latin America, and the Netherlands.

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The VinePair Podcast: Cocktail Bars Are Becoming Restaurants, With Mixed Results

VinePair

Long gone are the days when bar food items were limited to chips, pickles, mixed nuts, and the occasional hot dog. Today, many of the worlds top cocktail bars blur the line between restaurant and bar, often offering full food menus filled with dishes that require a fork and knife. In many ways, the trend is great for a bars bottom line. The two birds with one stone approach makes guests inclined to stay for longer periods of time, ultimately resulting in more money spent.

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Jack Daniel’s Launches New Flavors Pack for Canned Cocktails, Including A New Vanilla Flavor

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Jack Daniel’s Jack Daniel’s is expanding its ready-to-drink (RTD) portfolio with the introduction of a new Jack & Coca-Cola Flavors Pack, offering consumers a variety of premixed cocktail options. The new six-pack features an assortment of 12 oz. cans across three distinct varieties, all made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey mixed with Coca-Cola products.

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Don Julio Starback 2025

Bartender.com

Starback 2025 Regional Winners: Hannah Chateauneuf, Denver Monique Vaughan, Atlanta Alex Manrique, New York City Bert Chavez, Columbus Andres Medina, Chicago Eric Simmons, Dallas Lauren Navarro, Ft. Lauderdale Bryan Cajamarca, San Diego Back for its third year, the Don Julio Starback Competition, presented by BARTENDER Magazine, is back and better than ever!

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Delta Easy

Cheers

This whiskey-based cocktail combines Aperol with fruit flavors including blackberry, pineapple and lime. Print Delta Easy Course Drinks Keyword Aperol, blackberry syrup, pineapple, whiskey Ingredients 1 oz. Old Line Spirits Flagship 95 American single malt whiskey 1 oz. Aperol 1 oz. Blackberry syrup 1 oz. Pineapple juice oz. Lime juice Blackberry garnish Instructions Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.

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Seoul's nightlife: the best discos and night clubs

Nightlife City Guide

Welcome to Seoul , a city that pulsates unstoppable energy as soon as the sun sets. From the streets illuminated to the neon of Gangnam to the lively alleys of Hongdae, the city offers an electrifying mix of trendy bars, exciting and welcoming local night clubs with live music, ready to be discovered. Whether you be lovers of music, social butterfly or eager to immerse yourself in local culture, Soul's nightlife has something special for you.

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GEN Z ‘CAN BE MENU REJECTORS’

Bar Magazine

Unilever Food Solutions UKsI launches FUTURE MENUS VOLUME 3 FUTURE MENUS reveals how chefs and operators can attract and maximise spend with inffuential yet polarised Gen Z demographic New More in Common research shows that Gen Z can be menu rejectors Unilever Food Solutions four key trends highlight how to future proof menus, increase footfall and drive loyalty Customisation is king – how to target consumers that embrace variety vs meeting demands of those who seek more control over their

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How to Spot a Quality Non-Alcoholic Wine (Before You Waste Your Money)

Dry Atlas

Partner Content: BOLLE Non-alcoholic wine has come a long way. No longer just a compromise, its now a category of its own, offering complexity, depth, and sophistication. But if youve ever taken a chance on a bottle that looked promising, only to be met with a mouthful of grape juice, youre not alone. With sleek branding and clever marketing, its easy to assume all non-alcoholic wines are created equal.

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SMASH BURGERS AND WINE PAIRING FROM MICHELIN STARRED CHEF JORDAN BAILEY

Bar Magazine

Heard is a new smashed burger concept from two Michelin starred chef Jordan Bailey , created with a simple aim – to take an everyday classic and make it exceptional. Following years of working in Michelin starred kitchens, Jordan wanted to bring the same skill, precision, obsession with flavour and high quality ingredients to a burger, without compromise.

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Bubbles with Benefits: Exploring the Antioxidant Potential of Non-Alcoholic Wine

Dry Atlas

Non-alcoholic wine has quickly become more than just an alcohol alternative. Sure, it lets you enjoy a celebratory toast without the booze, but theres growing interest in what else it brings to the tablenamely, its antioxidant potential. Could this option offer health benefits beyond its lack of ABV? Lets take a closer look. Understanding Antioxidants: Natures Defense Mechanism Antioxidants are compounds that help neutralize free radicals.

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Walk for Wellbeing expands into five more UK citiesto champion wellbeing in hospitality

Bar Magazine

UK charity Hospitality Action s annual fundraising event, Walk for Wellbeing , continues to grow in its sixth year by welcoming five new UK cities to the initiative. Powered by hospitality talent and recruitment partner mum in partnership with Caterer.com and Imperial London Hotels , this years event sees Cornwall, Edinburgh, Leeds, Newcastle and York join the grassroots movement bringing the total number of host cities to thirteen.

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Big and Bradshaw: Frankies Nashville’s Sex and the City-Inspired Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

As we push through the remaining days of winter, indulging in our favorite comfort shows, Frankies Nashville – the Southern outpost of the iconic Brooklyn brand – serves up a cocktail inspired by Sex and the City. Photos by James Russell Blending the personalities (and signature drinks) of Big and Carrie, the Big and Bradshaw features mezcal, Aperol, Combier, acid-adjusted cranberry juice, egg white, and Peychauds bitters, all elegantly served in a coupe.

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CYGNET GIN TAKES FLIGHT & LANDS IN SINGAPORE, MARKING FIRST STEP IN GLOBAL EXPANSION

Bar Magazine

Singapore, March 2025 Cygnet, the award-winning luxury gin brand, founded by the best-selling classical albums artist of the 21st century Katherine Jenkins OBE, and artist and social-impact filmmaker Andrew Levitas, has officially entered the Singapore market, further reinforcing its position as the Voice of Luxury Gin. This milestone marks the first step in the brands ambitious global expansion plan, following its premier year that saw exceptional growth and success in the UK, where it has sec

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TYRRELLS LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO HELP PUBS AND BARS WIN SNACK SALES

Bar Magazine

League of Tyrrellbly Good Taste incentive offers free POS, display and product with 5,000 prize fund. KP Snacks is launching the League of Tyrrellbly Good Taste incentive for the second year running. Designed to support the Out of Home (OOH) channel to maximise bagged snacks sales and profit, the initiative will run from 17th March until 31st October 2025.

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