For the 10th time in Brands Report history Tanqueray has been named the bestselling gin.

In a Brands Report first, this year’s Bartenders’ Choice is straight in at the top of the pile

The Drinks International Brands Report 2026 has officially launched online.

The Brands Report has been released every January for the past 16 years and aims to provide data analytics into the buying habits of consumers in the world’s best bars.

Beefeater gin has announced the retirement of master distiller emeritus, Desmond Payne MBE, following a career spanning almost 60 years.

Diageo has agreed to sell 100% of its shareholding in Diageo Kenya Limited, which holds 65% of the shares in EABL, to Asahi including Kenyan spirits business, UDVK.

Bacardi has introduced a trial to explore whether advanced robotics could help identify small but potentially expensive ethanol leaks in ageing warehouses.

Anora and Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) renew long-term collaboration to promote regenerative farming and protect the Baltic Sea. 

Penrhos Spirits has announced a new partnership with Fortitude Drinks UK as the brand’s first national distributor.

US-based distributor, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), has announced the appointment of Marc Sachs to permanent president and chief executive officer.

Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky arm of Pernod Ricard, has named Kevin Balmforth as its new master blender, succeeding Sandy Hyslop.  

Diageo has announced the opening of Guinness Open Gate Brewery, a new £73m visitor experience and working microbrewery in London’s Covent Garden.

UK-based distribution and brand-building company, Chimera Brand Development, has announced the addition of three brands to its portfolio.