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6 November, 2024

Sparkling wine veteran Josep Ferrer Sala passes

Josep Ferrer Sala, Friexenet’s honorary co-chairman and former managing director has died at the age of 99.

Familia Torres has launched a collection of vintage wines called Colección Privada aimed at highlighting the ageing potential of its wines.

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.

Living Souls, a new Scottish spirits brand specialising in small batch and single cask releases, has announced its launch.

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In the Labour government’s first budget in 14 years, chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed that duty on alcohol would increase in line with the Retail Price Index in the new year.

Ten global beverage companies have joined forces under a new industry-wide consortium designed to help accelerate renewable energy adoption across the industry’s supply chain.

The bar trade has paid tribute to drinks industry veteran Chris Patino who passed following a battle with cancer.

After nearly two centuries, Speyside’s Cabrach Distillery has begun distillation of its first single malt whisky at its new distillery.

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. 

Drinks International's Global Bar Edition featuring the official guide to The World's 50 Best Bars has launched in digital form. 

Hamish Smith provides the annual analysis of how this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars list has panned out by city and country

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.

Scotch whisky maker Compass Box has secured a £35m loan from British bank Santander in order to support the international expansion of the brand.

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.

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