Ross Carter, CEO of The Drinks Trust, said: “In what has been a year of turmoil for the industry we have received thousands of requests for support from colleagues in need. Many of these individuals have been left without incomes and facing significant wellbeing challenges. We are grateful to all the businesses, and to the industry workforce community, who have donated to The Drinks…
The initiative has been designed to help foster up-and-coming female talent in the drinks industry in the form of training, mentoring and financial support. Raissa de Haas, co-founder of Double Dutch, said: “We’re very excited to be launching this programme as we have seen so much talent and creativity from women when it comes to mixology. “Unfortunately, women are still very under-represented in the drinks…
This is the seventh edition of the supplement, which is produced in collaboration with champagne expert Giles Fallowfield, and Louis Roederer beat Charles Heidsieck to the top spot while last year’s number one Pol Roger completes the top three. The Drinks International Academy of professional wine experts now has more than 300 members who all vote in the definitive survery, which dictates the list of…
Headed up by second generation CEO Tamara Roberts and her brother, head winemaker, Simon Roberts, 2020 is expected to be a great year for the English wine producers. In Spring a new winery will officially open at the estate, allowing production to double in order to keep up with increased demand, May will also see a new label launched to the collection. Tamara Roberts, CEO,…
Continuing De Kuyper’s signature collection of liqueurs made by top bartenders for bartenders worldwide, Acqua Bianca is created using natural ingredients such as lemon, bergamot, peppermint and rose, with essence of ambergris (a substance from the intestine of the sperm whale). Mark de Witte, CEO of De Kuyper Royal Distillers, said: “The co-creation of liqueurs with leading bartenders is a key pillar of our global…
Tell us little about Tulum’s drinking culture. What are the traditional drinks and how are things changing? It is amazing how quickly Tulum has evolved. A few years ago, Margaritas and Piña Coladas were indispensable. Nowadays, due to the boom in tourism, bartenders feel the need to experiment with different ingredients and flavours to please visitors from all over the world. Our local favourite…
Turner who is currently trading director with Heineken UK, will join St Austell Brewery to lead the company’s own beer and wholesale drinks business. Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive said: “I am delighted that Andy will be joining St Austell Brewery. With almost 20 years’ experience and success gained within Heineken UK, he brings the ideal experience, talents and personality to compliment the skills of the…
William Grant & Sons has unveiled Hendrick’s Lunar to the UK in the first instance, a small batch, limited release gin which is the second release from the Cabinet of Curiosities designed to enhance and accentuate the existing elements of the Hendrick’s Original house style. Hendrick’s new Lunar Gin follows the launch of ‘Midsummer Solstice’ in early 2019. Describing Hendrick’s Lunar Gin, Gracie said: “There is…
Sip and Savour brings together five industry leaders with more than 60 combined years’ experience comprising: Jamie Walker, managing director; Ints Haquani, sales director on-trade; David Price, creative director; Chris Bowen sales director off-trade and Lewis Bowen, brand development director. The UK-based business will harness the team’s expertise across an array of key areas to support premium and super premium clients through individual brand building…
Now in our eleventh year of polling, the Brands Report provides insight into the buying and selling behaviour of the world’s best bars. Each respondent – bar owners, bar managers and head bartenders – was asked to rank their three best-selling products in each category of spirits (plus champagne, beer and water), giving us insight into the brands that are selling best. The Trending lists offer…
