Debuting in the U.S. June 1, with international availability this fall
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fee Brothers, the fifth‑generation, family‑owned flavor house, is launching a first‑of‑its‑kind line of water‑soluble Fat Washes that make savory cocktails faster, more consistent, and easier for bars to execute. The line debuts in three flavors—bacon, roasted duck, and browned butter—giving bartenders a simple, shelf‑stable way to add depth, aroma, and velvety mouthfeel without the traditional fat‑washing process.
"Our love of savory cocktails had us fat washing at home," said Jon Spacher, president and CEO of Fee Brothers. "Once we cracked a water-soluble version with the same flavor and mouthfeel, sharing it was an easy call."
Fat washing has long been used to add richness and complexity to cocktails, but the method requires hours or days of infusion, freezer space, straining, and product loss. Fee Brothers Fat Wash removes those barriers while preserving the flavor and texture bartenders expect. The water‑soluble line integrates seamlessly into cocktails without oiliness or separation. A few dashes add weight and roundness, delivering a luxurious mouthfeel.
As savory cocktails continue to grow in popularity, bars are looking for ways to offer these flavors without slowing service or increasing labor. Fee Brothers developed Fat Wash to help operators introduce savory cocktails in high‑volume environments while maintaining consistency across shifts and locations.
"An absolute game changer," said Matt Green, founder and operator of Aqua Vitae. "It delivers pure efficiency with zero mess."
Operational efficiency was a core focus during development. This innovation helps reduce ingredient and preparation costs while providing an opportunity to increase margins by eliminating the need to fat wash an entire bottle of spirits. By eliminating labor‑heavy prep, Fee Brothers Fat Wash helps operators protect margins and introduce savory cocktails more reliably. It gives bars a way to elevate the guest experience without adding back‑of‑house strain.
All three flavors will be available in 5‑oz dash cap bottles. The line is gluten‑free and formulated for flavor stability. When stored properly, Fat Wash has a recommended shelf life of three years from the date of manufacture.
The U.S. debut is June 1, with broader availability through distributors and select online retailers to follow. The European Union launch will take place in October at Bar Convent Berlin, where Fee Brothers anticipates strong interest from craft cocktail bars and high‑volume venues.
About Fee Brothers
Founded in 1864, Fee Brothers is a fifth‑generation, family‑owned company based in Rochester, New York, crafting premium bitters, botanical waters, mixes, brines, and cordial syrups. Trusted by bartenders worldwide, Fee Brothers combines craftsmanship, consistency, and innovation to elevate the art of drink making. Learn more at feebrothers.com and view the media kit.
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Fee Brothers Launches Water-Soluble Fat Wash, Unlocking Savory Cocktails at Scale
Arrival further strengthens the firm's premier Antitrust & Competition Practice in Europe and enhances its unrivalled global platform.
PARIS, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins is pleased to announce that Victor Levy has joined the firm's Paris office as partner in its Antitrust & Competition Practice. Levy advises on competition law matters, with particular experience in merger control filings before the European Commission, the French Competition Authority, and other competition authorities globally, as well as complex antitrust investigations and follow-on damages claims before competition authorities and Courts.
Levy has extensive experience across sectors including aerospace and defense, consumer goods, and industrials.
"We are thrilled to welcome Victor to the firm," said Thomas Margenet-Baudry, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in Paris. "Our Paris office is a powerhouse in the French market, with exceptional strength across our transactional and regulatory practices. Antitrust and competition is central to that success, an essential component of our market-leading transactional and litigation platforms and a formidable go-to practice. Victor brings deep experience in complex domestic and cross-border antitrust matters for French and international clients that complements our existing strengths and further enhances the sophisticated, integrated advice we provide to clients in France, across Europe, and globally. His arrival reflects our ambition to continue investing in the very best talents and to remain at the forefront of the market for years to come."
Latham's Antitrust & Competition Practice is widely recognized as one of the world's premier antitrust platforms, delivering sophisticated, coordinated advice across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm advises and represents clients on many of their most significant and complex global transactions, cartel investigations, and disputes, combining deep antitrust experience with market-leading litigation and trial capabilities. The Paris competition practice, like that of the Brussels office, is ranked Band 1 / Tier 1 in the legal directories. The addition of Levy further strengthens the firm's European and Paris bench and enhances its ability to guide clients through an increasingly complex and interconnected global competition and regulatory landscape.
"The addition of Victor underscores the continued strength and momentum of our global practice," said Lawrence Buterman, Global Chair of Latham's Antitrust & Competition Practice. "Our platform brings together leading antitrust lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia who are increasingly called upon by our clients to lead and coordinate representations on complex transactions and litigation matters spanning multiple jurisdictions. Victor brings outstanding credentials and deep experience that will further strengthen our ability to deliver integrated and global solutions at the highest level."
"We have known Victor for many years and have long held him in the highest regard," said Jacques-Philippe Gunther, Antitrust & Competition partner in Paris. "He is definitely one of the best of his generation, and his unique combination of economic and legal expertise makes him a real additional strength to our talented team."
Paris Antitrust & Competition partner, Adrien Giraud also commented: "Victor brings extensive experience across merger control, foreign investment screening, antitrust investigations, litigation, and State aid. At a time when antitrust and regulatory considerations are playing a critical role in shaping strategic business decisions, his arrival further enhances the breadth and depth of our offering in Paris."
"I am delighted to join Latham & Watkins in Paris, especially at this critical time when competition authorities are becoming increasingly active and coordinated across jurisdictions. The firm's global platform and market-leading capabilities provide an exceptional opportunity to help clients navigate their most complex matters," said Levy. "I look forward to working closely with the teams across practices and geographies to further develop Latham's antitrust and competition offering."
Levy joins Latham & Watkins from Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. He holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, a Master's degree in European Business Law from Paris Panthéon-Assas University, and an LL.M. from New York University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Paris and New York.
About Latham & Watkins (lw.com)
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Latham Expands Market-Leading Antitrust & Competition Practice with Paris Partner Victor Levy
