PUNCH

MAY 6, 2025

An easy classic gin cocktail, the Floradora, is back at Houston bar Julep. Here's how to make the refreshing raspberry-infused drink.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

At Three Dots and a Dash , Chicagos celebrated tropical cocktail bar, Beverage Director Kevin Beary takes fresh juice seriously. Before the first guest walks through the door, his team has already produced between 30 to 55 gallons of juice, squeezing everything from the classics like lime, lemon, and orange, to creative twists like Texas Red Grapefruit, cold press pineapple, ginger, clarified fresh strawberry and clarified fresh Banana juice.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2025

Over almost 10 years of tasting and recommending tequilas at VinePair, weve watched the category grow and evolve, ultimately becoming one of the best-selling and most popular spirits in the U.S. Admittedly, that momentum is starting to slow down, coinciding with greater spirits and alcohol consumption trends. And tequila , specifically, is facing something of a reckoning: Are there too many celebrity brands?

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2025

Background image credit: Jo Hanley / OurWhisky Foundation Scotch whisky often seems like a much more expensive product compared to bourbon. While American whiskeys have certainly had their time in the premium spotlight, much of the culture around them remains proudly blue-collar, offering great quality whiskeys at 45% or 50% ABV from a wide range of brands.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

The UK and India have signed a trade deal to slash tariffs on whisky, gin, soft drinks and some ingredients.

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Mix That Drink

MAY 6, 2025

A balanced mix of Campari, Amaretto, and fresh orange juice creates the South Beach Cocktail, perfect for warm days and casual evenings.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Crescent 9 THC Seltzer is a highly satisfying and deliciously refreshing alternative to alcohol thats available online and through beverage distributors in more than 15 states. Created in New Orleans, Crescent 9 has become the fastest-growing THC beverage brand in the country, dominating the Southeast. “With Crescent 9 THC Seltzer, we are making high-quality and affordable cannabis products that are accessible to adults everywhere,” says Joe Gerrity, CEO of Crescent Canna, the manufa

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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2025

Zephyr is a new gin brand made in England and designed with a singular, defining, additional ingredient in both of its expressions: elderberries. With that focus established (and considering we don’t know a whole lot more about these products), let’s dive into the experience. One item of note is that a lot of the paint on the underside of the (standard) Zephyr Gin cap rubbed off on the top of the glass decanter before we opened the bottle.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 7, 2025

Thomson Whisky will launched in the UK in May with four bottles from their collection, including their Manuka Smoke Single Malt. Photo: Speciality Brands Speciality Brands continues to expand its premium world whisky collection with a significant new addition from the Southern Hemisphere. Thomson Whisky is New Zealand’s most awarded whisky producer and it will join Speciality Brands to launch in the UK from May 12, 2025.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

The Dutch brewer Heineken is investing 40m in its UK pub arm Star Pubs to reopen and refurbish local venues.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 7, 2025

(Photographer: Chris Pearce) I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sofie McKeever-Ford, a passionate rising star in the bartending world at Baptist St Rec Club. While Sofie was mixing up cocktails, we discussed passion, techniques, trends, and challenges faced within the hospitality industry. Here’s a glimpse into our conversation. What made you get into the bartending game?

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PUNCH

MAY 8, 2025

North Americas 50 Best Bars were recently announced. We looked at the awardees cocktails, prices, locations and more to see whats trending.

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2025

After trudging through the whiskey glut of the late 20th century, the global whiskey industry bounced back tremendously over the past 20 years. With that boom came innovation; we’ve seen new styles of whiskey emerge, Scotch brands release expressions with 50-plus-year age statements , and bourbon distillers embrace experimental cask finishes. But even the mightiest of trends are cyclical.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 6, 2025

Partner Content: 90+ Cellars With nearly two decades of experience making great wine accessible, 90+ Cellars is now entering a new frontier: non-alcoholic wine. The brands move into this fast-growing category is led by Alexandra Shaughnessy, Wine Director, and Terry Lozoff, VP of Marketing, who bring deep industry expertise and long-standing winery relationships to the table. 90+ Cellars aims to deliver full-flavored, approachable bottles that stay true to their reputation (and retail for $15 or

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

Cathead Distillery have launched the Estate Collection pot distilled 7 year aged whiskey. Photo: Cathead Distillery Cathead Distillery marks a milestone this month with the release of its Estate Collection Straight Wheat Whiskey, the first 100% wheat whiskey produced entirely in Mississippi to reach markets beyond state lines. The Jackson-based operation, which holds the distinction as Mississippi’s oldest legal distillery, cultivated, distilled, aged, and bottled this premium spirit using

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

US spirits company High Basin Brands (HBB) has acquired Can-Tini, a ready-to-drink (RTD) espresso martini brand infused with nitrogen.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 4, 2025

(Image: The Summit Brisbane) Brisbanes The Summit restaurant has reopened at Mt Coot-tha, following a multimillion-dollar transformation by the Mantle Group. The historic site has been reimagined into a dining and drinking destination, spearheaded by Godfrey Mantle, Mantle Group founder. With sweeping views across the city and out to Moreton Bay, the venue now offers a refined restaurant, vibrant outdoor verandah, and a sleek, design-led bar.

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PUNCH

MAY 1, 2025

The Ferrari, the 50/50 shot of fernet and Campari, belongs in your Americano cocktail. Here's how to make the easy, bittersweet aperitivo.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Following the launch of Value for Venues by Greene King and Belhaven breweries in 2023, the tailored support package for independent businesses has now expanded its Value Hub to support customers with more exclusive offers and savings which could save independent outlets over 5,000 per year*. Value for Venues is a unique package for free trade outlets that includes a catalogue of products, logistics support, business management, and financial support all in one place and is a partnership for bus

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Drinks International

MAY 6, 2025

A class action lawsuit filed in the US District Court of the Eastern District of New York has alleged that Diageo North America has falsely marketed its tequila brands as 100% agave.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2025

Aston Martin and Bowmore Unveil ARC-54 ‘Iridos Edition’ a one of a kind version of the collaboration that will be available to by through Sotheby’s May 15, 2025. The luxury whisky market continues to embrace high-profile brand collaborations as Sotheby’s announces its upcoming auction of the Bowmore ARC-54: Iridos Edition. This one-of-a-kind 54-year-old whisky is housed in a bespoke decanter designed by Aston Martin and is being sold to raise money for communities around

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

Stricter regulation on alcohol labelling could negatively impact brands with 0% abv line extensions, Big Drop's CEO said.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 1, 2025

Suntory Global Spirits Advocacy Team. Back Row (L-R): Mitch Gurrin, Ella Jones, Kevin Griffin, John Galiatsatos, Valentine Maguire. Front Row (L-R): Callum Dann, Rhianna Lucas, Sophie Smallwood, Alice Newport. Its time to reinvigorate the retro with Club Suntory. 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.

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PUNCH

MAY 9, 2025

This Cynar amaro and 99 Bananas highball cocktail recipe is a tropical drink and a bubbly, bittersweet digestif in one.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class. Since its founding in 2008, the Cocktail Apprentice Program has offered rising bar professionals the opportunity to work side-by-side with hospitalitys most respected minds during the annual Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans. Now entering its 17th year, the program has mentored over 570 apprentices from more than 60 countries and continues to be a catalyst for professional growt

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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2025

The temperature is going up, and with summer coming, we are approaching my favorite time of the year to pour Moscato dAsti. If you arent familiar with this Italian style of wine, it is typically sweet, light bodied, low alcohol (5-6% abv), lightly fizzy, and fairly affordable. It pairs very well with desserts, but I personally love to drink it alongside spicy foods.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2025

Few whiskies provoke such powerful reactions as Laphroaig. This legendary distillery has built its reputation on a distinctive style defined by medicinal iodine notes, intense peat smoke from local bogs, and maritime influences from its Atlantic shore location. These characteristics have made Laphroaig a benchmark against which other peated whiskies are measured.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

Sainsbury's has announced plans to re-adopt Fairtrade certification for black tea products in its own-label range.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 5, 2025

(Image: Carito’s Bangkok bar) Bangkok welcomes Caritos, a modern Latin American venue, by the Sarnies Group. Nestled in the newly refurbished Sukhumvit 22 shophouse, the menu delivers vibrant dishes and a bold drinks menu. Dishes to expect include the six-hourBeef Shank Barbacoa, and the Sea Bream Aguachilewith watermelon agua chile and chamomile salt.

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Drinks International

MAY 6, 2025

Spirits distributor Speciality Brands is growing its world whisky portfolio with the addition of New Zealand’s Thomson Whisky.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), the global leader in drinks education, celebrated a major milestone yesterday as it honoured its most globally diverse cohort of WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines graduates. The annual ceremony and prize reception took place at the Guildhall in the City of London for the last time the sixteenth graduation WSET has hosted at this historic venue.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2025

Perched high above the bourbon landscape, Buzzards Roost has carved out a unique vantage point in American whiskey. Master Blender and co-founder Jason Brauner first opened Bourbons Bistro in 2005a trailblazing establishment that quickly became a roosting ground for serious whiskey lovers and industry insiders alike. Through deepening relationships within the bourbon world, Brauner eventually took flight on a new journey, launching Buzzards Roost whiskey in 2019.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

This Blair Athol, rarely seen as a single malt, was bottled by Cask Masters and showcases decadent sherry cask maturation. A brilliant effort from Brave New Spirits.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

CFB has unveiled a new distribution strategy for its spirits portfolio across both off-premise and on-premise channels.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 1, 2025

(Image: Bar Planet, BFFs cocktails) Acclaimed Enmore martini bar, Bar Planet, has launched a new cocktail menu BFFs, created in collaboration with local producers A.P Bakery, Goldstreet Dairy, and Rooftop Bees. The three-drink lineup uses hyper-local ingredients, sour whey, baguette syrup, and fermented hot honey. Creative Director of the MUCHO Group, Jeremy Blackmore says the new menu is cementing their place in the heart of the Inner West.

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