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Michter's retains top spot in Most Admired Whiskies 2024
Michter’s has retained its title as The World’s Most Admired Whiskey brand in the fourth edition of the annual top 50 list released by Drinks International.
Bar trade pays tribute to Chris Patino
The bar trade has paid tribute to drinks industry veteran Chris Patino who passed following a battle with cancer.
Whisky production returns to The Cabrach after more than 170 years
After nearly two centuries, Speyside’s Cabrach Distillery has begun distillation of its first single malt whisky at its new distillery.
Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy named 50 Best’s World’s Best Bar
Handshake Speakeasy from Mexico City has taken top spot in The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, the list of which was unveiled this evening as part of a live awards ceremony in Madrid, Spain.
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Drinks International's Global Bar Edition featuring the official guide to The World's 50 Best Bars has launched in digital form.
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024: Under the numbers
Hamish Smith provides the annual analysis of how this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars list has panned out by city and country
DISCUS warns of renewed spirits tariffs
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has sounded an alarm over the potential return and doubling of the EU’s retaliatory tariff on American whiskey in a new report.
Compass Box receives £35m for global expansion
Scotch whisky maker Compass Box has secured a £35m loan from British bank Santander in order to support the international expansion of the brand.
Ongoing Russia-Ukraine War continues to impact vodka
As the conflict in Russia and Ukraine continues, it has been reported that The Kremlin has been urged to increase prices of vodka, in order to match inflation driven by the war.
Three Cents introduces Fig Leaf Soda
Beverage brand Three Cents has added a Fig Leaf Soda to its range of carbonated premium mixers.
Pernod Ricard to sell off local Nordic brands
French spirits group Pernod Ricard has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Nordic local brand to Finnish multi-beverage company, Oy Hartwall AB.
Pernod reports sharp -26% sales drop in China
Sales for Q1 FY25 totalled €2,783m with an organic decline of -5.9% largely driven by a steep drop in China.
Independent St Andrews-based distillery Eden Mill has announced a long-term partnership with Scottish biotech company, and Earthshot Prize finalist, MiAlgae to repurpose whisky effluent to grow microalgae.
WSET appoints Regine Lee MW to board of trustees
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), has announced the appointment of Regine Lee MW to its board of trustees.