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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Getmyboat & Cutwater Partner to Celebrate Summer
The #1 spirits-based canned cocktail and the world's largest boat rental marketplace join forces for the Cutwater Getmyboat Sweepstakes MENLO PARK, Calif., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest boat rental marketplace and the #1 spirits-based canned cocktail brand on the market1 are joining forces to help you enjoy a summer by the water. Getmyboat and Cutwater are teaming up to offer customers, 21+, a chance to win a captained boat charter experience in their preferred location with the Cutwater Getmyboat Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes will launch on June 2nd, 2025, and run through September 7, 2025. Winners will be selected on September 9, 2025. The lucky 21+ winners will work with Getmyboat to find and book a captained boat charter of their choice, up to $3,000 USD. Now is the time to gather your boat squad and enter to win! Getmyboat and Cutwater make enjoying all aspects of the season easy. From stocking a cooler with real, perfectly mixed cocktails to enjoy on the dock to finding the best local boating experiences, it's never been easier to enjoy a summer day. "We are thrilled to come together with Cutwater to celebrate the best part of summer - being by the water with friends and family while enjoying the best, quality refreshments. By offering captained charters, we want our customers to have easy access to the safest, easiest, and fun day possible," noted Jeff Koenig, CMO of Getmyboat. Customers can enter to win starting today at this link. Disclosures for the National Sweepstakes: CUTWATER GETMYBOAT SWEEPSTAKES No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+. Begins on 6/2/25 and ends on 9/7/25. Visit for free entry and Official Rules. Message and data rates may apply. Void where prohibited. Disclosures for the Regional Sweepstakes: CUTWATER GETMYBOAT REGIONAL SWEEPSTAKES No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+. Begins on 6/2/25 and ends on 9/7/25. Visit for free entry and Official Rules. Message and data rates may apply. Void where prohibited. 1Source: Circana FY'24 About Getmyboat Getmyboat is the world's largest marketplace for fun, safe, and easy boat rentals of all kinds. Launched in 2013, over 2 million customers have used the platform to get out on the water with 180,000+ boats across 184 countries, and thousands of 5-star reviews for boat owners and captains. You can find a boat to rent and navigate yourself, or browse charters with a professional captain, which account for 70 percent of all Getmyboat trips, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your boat day. Media Contacts Cutwatermedia@ GetmyboatVal Streifval@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Getmyboat Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Forbes
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
SF World Spirits Competition Crowns The World's Top Blanco Tequila
The Blanco Tequila finalists from the 2025 SFWSC Five Tequilas are finalists for the World's Best Blanco Tequila at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The SFWSC is among the world's largest and most prestigious spirit judging events. Consumers and the beverage industry closely follow its results. The Top Shelf 2025 Awards Gala, a highly anticipated whiskey industry event, will announce the winner on November 9 at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. Below are brief backgrounds and tasting notes on the finalists. The Tequila is crafted using traditional methods: stone/brick ovens for cooking, roller mill extraction, fermentation in stainless steel tanks without fibers, and double distillation in stainless pot stills with copper coils. The Tequila is rested for 15 days in stainless steel tanks before bottling to ensure a smooth palate. On the nose, the Tequila offers aromas of cooked agave, citrus, herbal notes, and a hint of savory character. It's smooth and creamy on the palate, showcasing cooked and green agave, black pepper, subtle caramel, and a trace of earthiness. The finish is long and slightly sweet, with lingering spice notes. Cutwater's Tequila is produced by Orendain, one of Mexico's well-known and historic family distillers. The label features a hand-drawn skull of a Rayador, a Black Skimmer sea bird, which reflects its maritime-inspired branding. Cutwater's Tequilas have been perennial medalists in international spirit competitions. The Tequila presents cooked agave notes of caramel and butterscotch, alongside herbaceous hints of raw agave and cut grass on the nose. The palate exhibits pronounced sweet and caramel flavors of cooked agave. The finish is long and sweet, featuring lingering caramel and herbaceous notes. An Australian-owned brand, Sesión Tequila is produced in Mexico under the supervision of master distiller Francisco Quijano. The Tequila is light and fresh on the nose, with subtle cooked agave, caramel, and spice notes. It's sweet and herbaceous, featuring citrus, both cooked and raw agave, green pepper, and mint. The finish is long, with lingering white pepper notes. Blanco Tequila shots with salt and lime slices Don Vicente Tequila is made at the El Pandillo Distillery in Jesús María in the Jalisco Highlands. Renowned Master Distiller Felipe Camarena crafts it. This high-proof Tequila showcases traditional and innovative production methods, resulting in a robust and flavorful spirit. With an ABV of 54%, it is just under the maximum of 55% ABV allowed for bottling Tequila. The Tequila is aromatic and fruity on the nose, with a crisp, wet stone minerality. It features citrus zest, fresh apple, cooked agave notes of caramel and butterscotch, and herbaceous hints of raw agave. It's earthy and herbaceous on the palate, showcasing damp compost, wet moss/forest floor, chocolate, nuts, and assorted herbal and fruity notes. The finish is smooth, sweet, and fruity, with lingering notes of cooked agave. The Tequila is produced from piñas sourced from the Lowlands (Tequila Valley) and Los Altos (Jalisco Highlands) regions. The Tequila claims to be additive-free, although the CRT doesn't recognize or certify this designation. The Tequila has a fresh and crisp aroma, featuring a slight minerality, both cooked and green agave notes, some earthiness, and hints of tropical fruit and vanilla. The cooked agave notes are more prominent on the palate, accompanied by citrus and tropical fruits, a touch of anise/licorice, and a mild pepperiness. The finish is long and sweet, with lingering citrus, spice notes, and a hint of black pepper. These Blanco Tequilas each present a distinct expression of agave craftsmanship, showcasing their respective distilleries' diverse production and sourcing methods. All five are exceptional and work equally well served neat or as a cocktail base. If you enjoy Blanco Tequila, these five finalists are worth exploring.
Forbes
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The World's Best Tequila And Mezcal, According To The American Distilling Institute
Shots of Mexican Tequila with lime and salt getty Every year, the American Distilling Institute organizes an International Spirits Competition. This prestigious event recognizes excellence in craft spirits and is open to U.S. and international distilleries. Below is a brief background and tasting notes on the "Best of Class" and "Best of Category." Tequila and other agave spirits winners from the recently completed 2025 competition. The Rosales family crafts ArteNOM Selección de 1123 Blanco Histórico at Destilería Cascahuín in El Arenal, Jalisco. This expression pays homage to early 20th-century Tequila production methods, where Blanco Tequilas were occasionally rested briefly in barrels. After the traditional production processes, this tequila is conditioned for 21–28 days in brandy casks that previously held Oaxacan mezcal, imparting unique characteristics to the spirit. The nose features roasted pineapple, warm butter, baking spices, smoked pepper, and cider. The Tequila is viscous on the palate, exhibiting cinnamon, black pepper, sweet potato, vanilla, licorice, almond, and hardwood smoke flavors. The finish is long and slightly sweet with lingering pepper and seasoned oak notes. Like its Añejo sibling, Cutwater's Reposado Tequila is made using traditional methods from 100% blue agave by Orendain. It is then rested in Cutwater whiskey barrels, allowing the rich cooked agave flavor to meld with hints of vanilla and oak. The nose features cooked and green agave notes, some caramel, hints of vanilla, and seasoned oak. The palate exhibits sweet notes of cooked agave, barrel wood spices of cinnamon, pepper, and clove, honey, and some vanilla. The finish is short to medium with lingering spice notes. A field of Agave tequilana. In the background is the famous Volcán de Tequila Getty Herencia de Plata is produced at the Casa Tequileña distillery in Tequila. The Reposado expression is aged in oak barrels, balancing the vibrant agave flavors with subtle wood influences. The Tequila is rich and fruity on the nose, featuring lime, lemon, and pineapple. The palate showcases vanilla, raisin, and oak spice flavors. The finish is long, spicy, and fruity with lingering citrus and wood spice notes. Cutwater Spirits, based in San Diego, California, is known for its innovative approach to spirits. Their Añejo Tequila is crafted by Orendain, one of Mexico's oldest Tequila producers, in Jalisco using traditional methods, including slow cooking in brick ovens, open fermentation, and double distillation in stainless and copper stills. The tequila is then aged for over a year in Cutwater's whiskey barrels shipped from San Diego to Jalisco, imparting unique flavors to the spirit. Rich aromas of caramel, roasted agave, and toasted oak, with hints of vanilla and dried fruit, are featured on the nose. The palate exhibits complex oak, caramel, and bourbon-tinged vanilla notes, complemented by subtle dark chocolate and spice flavors. The finish is long and smooth, with lingering oak and sweet agave flavors. Tres Cuatro Cinco is an exceptional Extra Añejo Tequila, among the pinnacle of highland super-premium tequilas. This masterpiece is the brainchild of Enrique Fonseca, a renowned distiller and master blender. It is meticulously crafted at Distilleria Tequileña in Tequila. It's a blend of 30% three-year-aged, 40% four-year-aged, and 30% five-year-aged Extra Añejo tequilas, all aged exclusively in French oak barrels. The tequila is presented in crystal decanters, each designed, signed, and numbered by iconic Mexico City artist Alonso Gonzalez Jr. The Tequila is rich and aromatic on the nose, featuring milk chocolate, caramel, seasoned oak, and black pepper. It's complex on the palate, exhibiting chocolate, caramel, oak, and pepper flavors, with subtle fruity and coffee hints. The finish is long and smooth, with lingering notes of oak and spice. The Best of Class, Agave Spirits included ImpEx Beverage, Mezcal Madrecuixe Felipe, (Artisinal Mezcal) and Republica del Cocuy, Verdor Cocuy Claro, (Cocuy). Also winning Best of Category were Bandero Tequila, (Flavored Tequila); Cutwater Spirits, Mezcal Joven, (Mezcal); and Perra Suerte Raicilla, (Racilla). End of Days Distillery, Castillo 1815 Blanco was designated America's Greatest Agave Spirit. This category is for American grown agave and does not include Mexican spirits. The American Distilling Institute is a leading trade organization for craft and independent distillers in the United States. Founded in 2003, ADI supports the growth and success of small-scale distillers through education, advocacy, networking, and promotion of best practices in the industry. ADI's annual spirits competition often highlights up-and-coming brands, many of which have yet to establish national distribution. For the Tequila and mezcal connoisseur, the competition offers an excellent insight into what will likely be tomorrow's top-rated Tequila and mezcal .
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Anheuser-Busch invests $300M in US manufacturing amid beer optimism
This story was originally published on Food Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Food Dive newsletter. Anheuser-Busch announced it will spend $300 million on boosting manufacturing jobs at its U.S. facilities in 2025 through technology advancements and worker training programs. The investment builds on $2 billion that Anheuser-Busch spent over the past five years to enhance its U.S. operations. The latest $300 million will go toward technical training programs to upskill the workforce. The announcement comes as the company gained volume share in the struggling beer category in its most recent quarter, including for brands like Michelob Ultra and Busch Light. Anheuser-Busch is also seeing strengthening momentum for RTD canned cocktails including its Nütrl and Cutwater brands, according to the company's earnings report last week. Despite warning signs about the state of U.S. beer consumption, Anheuser-Busch is investing heavily in its manufacturing capabilities to fuel growth in the coming years. On the company's quarterly earnings call last week, CEO Michel Doukeris told investors that consumers remain cautious amid economic uncertainty, but underscored the company's faith in the beer category. 'What we see is that beer is more resilient than some other categories. And of course, it's an everyday affordable category,' Doukeris said. 'Our brands grew and grew the equivalent of 6 million consumers within the last quarter.' Anheuser-Busch's earnings report painted a mixed picture with a 6.4% decline in volumes in the first quarter of this year, which the company attributed to bad weather in the winter months. The brewer's revenues in North America declined 4.7% in the quarter. Industry-wide beer volumes declined 6% in February, Anheuser-Busch said, citing Circana data. Despite the dip, which took place amid a larger decline in consumer alcohol consumption, Anheuser-Busch remains confident that it can grow beer sales, particularly among adults nearing their 30s, including younger millennials and older Gen-Zers. When asked about declining sales of beer among younger consumers, Doukeris noted the 'COVID generation' is evolving at a different pace than previous cohorts did when they reached drinking age. He said people that are now 24 and 25 years old are catching up on the behaviors they missed out on, like going to musical festivals and sporting events. 'Participation is stronger in the older cohorts because people are … going out more often, spending more money,' Doukeris said. While the brewer works to regain market share in the traditional alcohol segment, it's seeing substantial growth among its nonalcoholic offerings. Revenue of nonalcoholic beer grew 34% in the first quarter of 2025, with Doukeris pointing to strong sales of Michelob Ultra Zero in the U.S. since its launch last fall. The CEO said the company is focused on expanding products viewed as healthier — including zero sugar, low-carb and nonalcoholic drinks — in order to make its beverages resonate more widely. Anheuser-Busch is emphasizing its U.S. production as the Trump administration institutes wide-ranging tariffs in an effort to push companies to reshore domestic manufacturing. On the earnings call, Doukeris told investors the company will see minimal exposure to tariffs, due to 99% of its volumes being locally produced. The beer giant has looked to play up its U.S. roots, particularly after a boycott of Bud Light among conservatives caused sales to tank. In 2024, Anheuser-Busch debuted bottles and cans with 'U.S. Farmed' labels for brands like Busch Light. Recommended Reading Anheuser-Busch invests $16M in facility to boost drinks 'beyond beer' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
