The Whyte & Mackay brand impressed the panel of judges with its originality, storytelling and connection to the island of Jura. This new expression is the first in a series of three whiskies set to roll out in Travel Retail and its impressive show earned the Scottish single malt a Trophy and the title of Travel Retail Exclusive of the Year. The Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection…

Now in its twelfth year, the Report is a snapshot of the buying habits of the world’s best bars. Predicated on a global survey of a 100-strong sample of the world’s best bars – those which have been nominated or won international awards – the Report offers insight into the drinks brands used at the elite end of the bar trade. Respondents – bar owners,…

Based in the UK, McGurk will be responsible for the global development of The Boatyard Distillery while also strengthening its presence in local markets. McGurk’s seven-year spell as bar manager at The Savoy’s American Bar ended earlier this year having taken the bar to number one in The World’s 50 Best Bars in 2017. “I fell in love with the…

The new design will be introduced to markets across Europe in September 2020 and the artwork pays homage to its new distillery which opened in 2018 on the west coast of Denmark. The bottle volume has increased from 50cl to 70cl and Stauning collaborated with Danish artist Asbjørn Staunstrup Lund to create the new design. Stauning co-founder Alex Munch…

Figgins will continue with the distillery’s gin production and take forward an aged spirits programme, including the development of Fynoderee’s expansion into Manx single-malt whisky. Figgins has joined from XO Alambic, a whisky and brandy producer in Walla Walla, Washington and comes from the wine-producing family behind Leonetti, Figgins and Toil Oregon wine estates. “This appointment represents…

Ever After replaces Petis Pois, which closed in December and is located directly above Burgess’ 50 Best Bar Happiness Forgets in Hoxton Square, London. “Ever After is 100% a bar, but with food,” said Burgess. “We offer small plates for sharing but there’s also a 21-strong cocktail menu on offer. “Funnily enough it’s my smallest venue but it has…

Launched in September 2017 on the site of Mr Lyan’s first bar, White Lyan, the award-winning restaurant was innovative in its approach of providing guests with a drinks-led dining experience. Its focus on sustainability looked at minimising waste as well as challenging larger food systems and supply chains, creating dishes and drinks out of ‘abundant’ ingredients, demonstrating that luxury doesn’t have…

Amid a raft of redundancies across London’s hotel bars following COVID-19, the departure of McGurk – widely recognised as the American Bar’s figurehead – would have been scarcely imaginable six months ago. Head bartender of the American Bar, Maxim Schulte, has also left the Savoy. McGurk was widely considered a pivotal figure in bringing the historically important American Bar back to the forefront of the…

Jameson Caskmates is a collaboration between the Midleton Distillery and micro-brewer, Franciscan Well Brewery in Cork. Dave Quinn, Midleton master of whiskey science, told DI’s Holly Motion: “This is not another flavoured whiskey. It is a whiskey that has gone through maturation and finished in the beer barrels. This has not come about by design. It came about by accident.” Pernod Ricard said the idea…

Lundberg was speaking to Drinks International at a recent St Patrick’s Day celebration in Dublin Selling 4.3 million cases in the last fiscal year, Lundberg said: “There is a dynamism among whole category, and I want to see Irish whiskey growing. There still remains great opportunity.” The brand director pointed to the opportunity of geographic expansion in North America and Europe, opportunities in Latin America…