Seven bartenders and seven bar backs were crowned at the Kick-Off Gala of New York Bartender Week. From more than 100 entries, 13 bartenders and 13 bar backs were selected as finalists. Each entry shared a personal story about their journey into the bar world and the challenges they have overcome. The awards, which are judged by 13 international drinks journalists from…
Already representing the Brown-Forman portfolio in Estonia and Latvia, Liviko will expand to Lithuania, strengthening its position as a leading premium alcohol company in the Baltics. “The start of cooperation with Brown-Forman in Lithuania is a long-awaited and strategically important milestone for us. This partnership allows us to combine the strengths of both companies – Liviko has deep knowledge of Lithuania, Latvia, and…
The appointment includes Ewan Andrew, Diageo’s president of global supply chain and procurement, and chief sustainability officer, and Norman Murray, a Heriot-Watt University alumnus and former chairman of The Edrington Group. Heriot-Watt is looking to raise £35m in order to build the CSBD on its Edinburgh campus, which aims to utilise low carbon technologies and sustainable practices for the university to evolve its…
The northern Italian wine region of Franciacorta in the province of Brescia boasts some 3,634ha under vine (Franciacorta Consortium). The area earned DOC status in 1967 and later achieved DOCG (Controlled & Guaranteed Designation of Origin) status in 1995. To put that into context, Italy’s best-known sparkler, prosecco, includes around 28,100ha in the DOC area, which produced 616 million bottles in 2023 compared with Franciacorta’s…
Conceptualised by industry stalwarts Vikram Achanta, Minakshi Singh, and Yangdup Lama, India Bartender Show’s Bar Summit will be held on 25-26 February 2026 at Le Méridien, Gurgaon. “India Bartender Show is an important platform as it fills a gap in the current beverage industry. Last year proved how ready Indian bartending is for a wider stage, so this year we are widening the…
The company confirmed the suspension will have no impact on staff, who have been redeployed to other sites or roles. “We have temporarily paused production at Roseisle Maltings as we look to balance capacity against current demand. We continue to assess production volumes and will communicate future plans as part of the normal planning cycle,” said a Diageo spokesperson. The company said…
Originally from South Korea, Jang moved to Singapore in 2015 where he joined Jigger & Pony as a bartender two years later and has since worked across several of the group’s venues. In 2024 Jang was made creative director of the Jigger & Pony Group, and was recently crowned the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars awards for…
On 26 November, Swift Soho will enter its tenth year, as the new menu builds on years of research and creativity. “Having helped guide Swift through the past nine years, I’m acutely aware of its evolution. This menu has been created to both celebrate our heritage, our dedication to a distinctly London style of classic cocktail full of fresh, homemade ingredients, our love…
Available now in over 20 markets, the partnership will enable Crossip to have a presence across India’s high-end retail, bars, and hospitality. Tim Blake, chief executive of Crossip, said: “India’s drinks scene is bursting with creativity and ambition. The bars, bartenders, and venues here are among the most exciting anywhere in the world, and Crossip fits naturally into that energy. Our liquids give…
Bringing experience from some of The World’s 50 Best Bars such as London’s The Connaught and Scarfes Bar, Maiorano is joined by assistant bar manager Ian Lui and senior bartender Cynthia Wong. Lui joins the team from Rosewood Bangkok, with Wong joining from OBE Bar, based at fine wine and dining members club, Club Bâtard Hong Kong, having previously worked at Scarfes.
