2025 Spirits Award Winners

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Published: December 17, 2025   This year was not an easy one for entrepreneurs in bev-alc or adult alternatives. Consumers and investors are adjusting their relationships with alcohol, and still doubtful of the emerging adult non-alc industry. But the smartest beverage founders are meeting those challenges by digging deeper into their relationships with the industry,… Read more »

Best Booze Books to Buy

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Published: December 3, 2025 By Olivia White When the holiday season rolls around, choosing the perfect gift for the drinks lovers in our lives is no easy feat. There are endless amounts of amazing wine and spirits to choose from — not to mention the sheer amount of gadgets and stunning glassware on the market these… Read more »

Candela Mamajuana Full Rebrand

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Published: Dec. 3, 2025 PRESS RELEASE posted by Candela Mamajuana   MIAMI, FL – November 25, 2025 — Candela Mamajuana, the botanical rum brand inspired by the legendary Dominican elixir, is relaunching with a bold new visual identity and packaging. The rebrand marks a significant milestone for Candela as it continues to elevate the rum… Read more »

The Top 100 Spirits of 2025

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By Wine Enthusiast This special group was culled from hundreds sampled over the past year—thoroughly spread out, of course. Looking back, it’s been quite a journey. Selections range from single-cask bourbons to a cheeky mezcal that uses Chinese five-spice roast duck to make pechuga, a style that typically involves hanging a piece of raw chicken… Read more »

Songs With Award-Winning Drinks

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Published: November 14, 2025 By Frank Dobbins III   It’s officially Grammy season! The official nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards were announced a week ago, and the list is loaded with powerhouse artists who have been Uproxx favorites all year long. Everyone from Fridayy and Kendrick Lamar to Billie Eilish and Terrace Martin has had their work nominated across a broad… Read more »

Estate 98’s Journey

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Published: November 13, 2025 By Emily Cappiello   When brothers Jose and Andres Larin set out to create Estate 98 Licor de Café Especial, they weren’t just launching a new coffee liqueur—they were bottling generations of family history, which runs deep in El Salvador. Their story begins on the slopes of two volcanoes in El Salvador—Santa… Read more »

Drinkhacker’s Book Review

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Published: November 8, 2025 By Rob Theakston   There comes a point when the concept of “fun” morphs into things taking place before midnight. Nights once stretching into the daybreak, fueled by questionable decisions and a bottle of 151, begin to feel less like adventure and more like a painful debt still being repaid with interest,… Read more »

10 distilleries that are raising the bar

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Published October 22, 2025   Our editors and readers independently select what you see on USA TODAY 10BEST. When you buy through a link on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Gin, vodka, rum, and whiskey are all great, but the American thirst for craft spirits has grown beyond the bounds of the… Read more »

Art In The Age on FOX29

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Posted: October 21, 2025   A viral post by our QCM team led to an incredible pop-up collaboration between Art in the Age Spirits and Philadelphia’s Liberty Kitchen, and the Hoagie Martini was brought to life. Made up of Genoa salami-washed Art in the Age Vodka, Cinzano Vermouth and garnished with a slice of Liberty… Read more »

Inside The Pathfinder’s Rise

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By Ian Bell Published October 13, 2025   Alcohol sales in the U.S. have seen a continued decline driven by a trend in economic pressure, shifting consumer behaviors, and broader cultural changes. However, on the opposite end of that spectrum, non-alcoholic beverage sales have surged 67% since 2022, capturing consumers seeking taste and social experiences… Read more »