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Try a Koji Negroni during Negroni Week, 9/22-28
Hot on the heels of the official launch of iichiko Saiten in Japan, Campari Japan and iichiko maker Sanwa Shurui have teamed up to push a “Koji Negroni” into your hand during this year’s upcoming Negroni Week, running from September 22 to 28. We once again visited the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo in Roppongi for a Koji […] The post Try a Koji Negroni during Negroni Week, 9/22-28 appeared first on Nomunication .
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Belgium Beer Week 2025 – lots on this weekend
Belgian beer culture is being celebrated around the world once again during the last week of August in recognition of its UNESCO’s designation as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. […] The post Belgium Beer Week 2025 – lots on this weekend appeared first on Beer Idiots .
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2025 FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10: JUDGES IMPRESSED BY DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY
South Africa’s leading showcase of Sauvignon Blanc is underway, with no less than 167 entries from 98 producers competing for a coveted place in the 2025 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10. Now in its 19th year, the competition presented by Sauvignon Blanc South Africa along with Top 10 title partner FNB and platinum partner […] The post 2025 FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10: JUDGES IMPRESSED BY DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY appeared first on Sauvignon Blanc South Africa .
by Isabeau Botha5 viewsin-the-newsnews - news
WM Cadenhead’s: Scotland’s Oldest Independent Whisky Bottler.
If you’re a whisky enthusiast, chances are you’ve heard of WM Cadenhead’s – Scotland’s oldest independent bottler. Founded in 1842, this legendary name has built a reputation for bottling some of the most unique, and characterful whiskies available today. Image courtesy of WM Cadenhead’s Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your whisky journey, […] The post WM Cadenhead’s: Scotland’s Oldest Independent Whisky Bottler. appeared first on The Old Barrelhouse .
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Why sake deserves a place next to wine in the beverage world
As sake develops a stronger following, are we doing enough to make sake understandable to the new consumer? Nimmi Malhotra attended a sake masterclass in Singapore to investigate. The post Why sake deserves a place next to wine in the beverage world appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Nimmi Malhotra3 viewsheadlinesnewsasiajapanjapan-sake-and-shochu-makers-associationpartner-content - news
Andrea Seeger: craft in the Black Forest
Andrea Seeger owns and runs the Craftbeer Lodge in Freiburg, Germany. She has been keeping the spirit of craft thriving in the Black Forest region by being one of the few outlets for brewers to sell their beers and also by creating a few collabs under the Beer Lodge brand. The post Andrea Seeger: craft in the Black Forest appeared first on Beer Idiots .
by Ahmed ElAmin5 viewsabout-beeridiot-s-troveblack-forestcraft-beerfeaturedgermany - news
Laphroaig Releases 2025 Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength
Laphroaig's 2025 Cairdeas release is Lore Cask Strength, an update to the classic Lore expression that's bottled straight out of the cask at 59.6% ABV. The post Laphroaig Releases 2025 Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength appeared first on Bevvy .
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The Drinks Trust reopens WSET bursary
The reinstatement of the scheme, which provides fully-funded training for drinks sector employees, comes as the hospitality industry grapples with recruitment and retention issues, with recent data revealing more than 80,000 vacancies across hospitality roles. The post The Drinks Trust reopens WSET bursary appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones3 viewsnewshospitalityrecruitmentsakespiritsstaff - news
Sake moves beyond the sushi bar
As UK demand for artisanal sake surges, Akashi-Tai is showing how the drink fits into cocktails, cheeseboards, and fine dining menus alike. The post Sake moves beyond the sushi bar appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Sophie Arundel3 viewsnewsjapanese-sakelucky-catsakeversatility - news
Old Grand-Dad Releases Its 7-Year-Old Bonded Bourbon
Each year, Old Grand-Dad releases its 7-Year-Old Bonded Bourbon, which is produced from a single distillation season in accordance with the Bottled-In-Bond Act. The post Old Grand-Dad Releases Its 7-Year-Old Bonded Bourbon appeared first on Bevvy .
by Bevvy5 viewsdrinksnewsspiritswhiskeyfeaturedold-grand-dad - news
Jim Beam Launches Second Edition of Its Lineage Bourbon
Lineage is a new, limited-edition Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey that's a collaboration between Fred Noe and his son Freddie Noe. The post Jim Beam Launches Second Edition of Its Lineage Bourbon appeared first on Bevvy .
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Japan’s rice crisis: how a table rice shortage is taking a toll on sake
Price hikes are putting strain on Japan's sake producers, many of whom are already feeling the pressure. But what, if anything, is the government willing to do? Eloise Feilden reports. The post Japan’s rice crisis: how a table rice shortage is taking a toll on sake appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Eloise Feilden3 viewsfront-page-draw-innewsasiajapanjapan-sake-and-shochu-makers-associationjapanese-sake - news
Event Report: iichiko Saiten Japan launch
Shochu giant Sanwa Shurui announced the launch of iichiko Saiten here in Japan on June 17, 2025. Part of the media strategy for the launch included putting on the ritz at Tokyo’s own Ritz-Carlton Hotel. As a member of the shochu media and personal fan of shochu, cocktails, and the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, I of course […] The post Event Report: iichiko Saiten Japan launch appeared first on Nomunication .
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What is Soca Music?
If you don’t know what Soca is or haven’t experienced the vibe and energy at a Linganore festival before, here’s a little explanation from the soca King, Machel Montano. Watch the full clip here or continue reading below. Video courtesy of https://www.instagram.com/sprangintl/ Soca music can be best described as “jump up music”, coming out of Trinidad and Tobago, mixes East Indian rhythms with African rhythms and calypso to formulate this high-powered music. During carnival time we party or as we say FETE, we jump in the streets and soca music is definitely the driving force. Get your tickets to... Read More » The post What is Soca Music? appeared first on Linganore Wines .
by Dena Purvis5 viewshighlightednewsuncategorizeddrinklocalmdwinewine - news
Japan’s alcohol producers put on united front at the Kokushu Fair 2025
For the first time, the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association presented sake, honkaku shochu, awamori and other koji-based alcohols at a single two-day event. The post Japan’s alcohol producers put on united front at the Kokushu Fair 2025 appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband3 viewsnewsasiaawamorijapanjapan-sake-and-shochu-makers-associationjss - news
Sake vending machine comes to Japanese rail station
One of the largest private railway companies in Japan has launched a self-service sake dispenser inside its Tobu Nikko Station, with four different brands to try. The post Sake vending machine comes to Japanese rail station appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Sarah Neish3 viewsnewsasiadbasiajapannikkosake - news
Japan releases rice from emergency stockpile, but just for food
Japan will release another 200,000 tonnes of rice from its reserves to counter serious shortages and doubling prices. But will this impact sake producers? The post Japan releases rice from emergency stockpile, but just for food appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Eloise Feilden3 viewsfront-page-draw-innewsasiajapanjapanese-sakerice-shortage - news
Marco Cervetti: Brussels, beer and borscht
Marco Cervetti, an Italian chef in Kyiv, Ukraine, describes how he made his Brussels Borscht, which he unveiled at Cantillon's Quintessence. The post Marco Cervetti: Brussels, beer and borscht appeared first on Beer Idiots .
by Ahmed ElAmin5 viewsabout-beeridiot-s-trovebelgiumbrusselscraft-beerfeatured - news
Carien Touwen: a taste of Hoppiness
Carien Touwen, a beer sommelier and beer guide based in Jette, Brussels talks about the business of beer guiding and hosting tastings. The post Carien Touwen: a taste of Hoppiness appeared first on Beer Idiots .
by Ahmed ElAmin5 viewsabout-beeridiot-s-trovebelgiumbrusselscraft-beerfeatured - news
Sake meets mixology at Fukuju’s inaugural cocktail competition
The inaugural Fukuju Sake Cocktail Competition in Kobe, Japan, celebrated both tradition and creativity, showcasing the evolving role of sake in contemporary cocktails. The post Sake meets mixology at Fukuju’s inaugural cocktail competition appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by James Bayley3 viewsnewsfukuju-sake-cocktail-competitionjapankobesake - news
Tennessee’s Wine QAP Program Expands with New Competitions and Faster Reimbursement
The post Tennessee’s Wine QAP Program Expands with New Competitions and Faster Reimbursement appeared first on Tennessee Wines .
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Are we on the cusp of a sake shortage?
Sake producers are lobbying for price equity between rice varieties as farmers switch to growing rice more suitable to cooking than brewing, leaving drinks makers without key ingredient. The post Are we on the cusp of a sake shortage? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Sarah Neish3 viewsheadlinesnewsasiadbasiajapanrice-wine - news
Tennessee Wines Partners with University of Tennessee to Launch Wine & Ag Tourism Scholarship Supporting Future of Tennessee Winemaking
The post Tennessee Wines Partners with University of Tennessee to Launch Wine & Ag Tourism Scholarship Supporting Future of Tennessee Winemaking appeared first on Tennessee Wines .
by Mal Alder3 viewsnews - news
Guac on the Rock Is Back – Teremana Tequila Will Pick Up the Tab for Appetizers in May
From May 1 through May 31, Teremana Tequila will reimburse customers up to $10 for any appetizer purchased with a Teremana cocktail. The post Guac on the Rock Is Back – Teremana Tequila Will Pick Up the Tab for Appetizers in May appeared first on Bevvy .
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