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Bar Leone named Asia’s best bar for second year running
Bar Leone from Hong Kong has been named the best bar in Asia for the second year in a row, at the tenth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in a live ceremony held in Macau.
Global hospitality community platform launches
A new purpose-built digital networking platform designed specifically for hospitality professionals has launched.
Dominican Republic’s Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs has announced the expansion of its distribution into the Caribbean, Central America and travel retail through a new agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.
Bladnoch Scotch whisky distillery has partnered with premium spirits distributor Maison Villevert to accelerate growth of the single malt whisky brand in France.
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A pair of additional class action lawsuits have been filed against Diageo North America accusing the company of falsely marketing its Casamigos and Don Julio tequila brands as 100% agave.
Gordon Motion retires from Highland Park after 27 years
Edrington has announced that after 27 years, Gordon Motion is retiring as master whisky maker of Highland Park.
Drinks industry not-for-profit, Celebrate Her, has revealed the findings of a global survey, conducted in partnership with Allara Global and CGA by NIQ, that shows the reality of working in the hospitality industry.
Familia Torres appoints new general manager
Vilafranca del Penedès-based wine group Familia Torres has announced the appointment of Fabrice Ducceschi as the company’s new general manager.
Diageo has completed the sale of its 54.4% shareholding in Seychelles Breweries to Phoenix Beverages Limited, a subsidiary of Mauritius-based IBL Group.
Wales-based Hensol Castle Distillery has announced an agreement with Molson Coors Beverage Company to list a portion of its spirits across the UK.
Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 launches for 2025
Asia’s 50 Best Bars has announced the extended 51-100 list for the fifth year running.
Edrington full-year sales fall by 10%
Scottish spirits company Edrington has announced its financial results for the year to 31 March 2025, which saw revenue fall by 10%.
Online auctioneer Whisky Hammer, founded by Scottish brothers Craig and Daniel Milne, has announced the opening of its first operational base in The Netherlands.
Edinburgh’s Iain McPherson has been voted the most influential figure in the global bar industry, according to Drinks International’s Bar World 100 in association with Perrier.