Glenmorangie's 'The Thirty', by LVMH, has collected the top accolade at the International Spirits Challenge 2026, the first time a Scotch whisky has claimed the title for six years.

Rosewood Hong Kong has announced the launch of an exclusive new bar concept created in partnership with Lorenzo Antinori and Justin Shun Wah, the team behind Bar Leone, opening in November 2026.

The industry has urged prime minister Andy Burnham to use his first Budget to bring transparency and proportionate regulation to the cask whisky market.

For its 29th edition, the international final took place on 29-30 September 2026, at Giffard’s new production site in Saint-Léger-des-Bois, near Angers.

Areeya joined the pre-opening team last year, and will now take on a leadership role, running the bar, leading daily bar operations, delivering high-end cocktails, assisting in menu creation and ensuring service standards are met.

Scotland’s Levenbank Distillery is set to introduce the West African grain Fonio to its distilling for the first time, with the launch of a series of grain whiskies.

Hawaii-based Kōloa Rum Company has announced the appointment of Duke Yadao as head of distillery operations.

The war in Ukraine has dealt another blow to brandy producer Aznauri, destroying approximately 8,000 square metres of warehouse space for the second time in a year.

Following its inaugural programme in Hong Kong, Rosewood is bringing Rise to the Table to London from 7-13 March 2027, with applications now open for emerging female talent across beverage and hospitality.

González Byass has appointed Enrique Murillo, currently the company’s international business director, as its new general manager.