A category that is almost entirely consumed locally, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, Indian whisky is going from (cask) strength to strength, seeing strong growth, despite global economic challenges. Most recently the category, like most, had to overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic, only to be faced with concerns of a looming recession as its growth is on the rise. In 2020 the…

The announcement follows years of loosening regulations over liquor in the city, which now sells alcohol during daylight hours in Ramadan and approved home delivery during the pandemic. “Since we began our operations in Dubai over 100 years ago, the emirate’s approach has remained dynamic, sensitive and inclusive for all,” Tyrone Reid of Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI), one of two companies which distribute…

Menezes is one of Britain’s longest serving FTSE chief executives and has “transformed Diageo into the world’s leading premium drinks company, accounting for 10% (£2bn) of the UK’s total food and drinks exports,”  the write-up for the award on the UK government website said.  The citation continued, “Diageo is one of the world’s leading companies on sustainability, receiving a Double A rating for…

Analysis by UKHospitality predicts that this month’s rail strikes will cost the sector £1.5 billion on strike days, similar to the level of disruption caused by the Omicron Covid-19 variant last year. UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls said: “The impact of rail strikes already this year has been devastating and wide-reaching, but this will pale in comparison to what we will see as…

The guest-forward drinks offering features cocktails each centred around one ingredient, using in-house components including Aquavits, gins and distillates made in the bar’s own distillery. The menu is part of Himkok’s mission to showcase Scandinavian ingredients and includes 13 cocktails highlighting Norway’s food and drink culture.  The menu’s development was led by bar manager Maroš Dzurus and head of flavour R&D Paul…

The suspension affects the island’s exports of popular beer brands and Kavalan whisky, coming soon after the Chinese customs authorities banned imports of Taiwan’s seafood, citing a failure to comply with a new customs registration system the Chinese authorities introduced last year. According to the China General Administration of Customs, among the beer and distillery items registered by Taiwanese exporters, 11 out of…

The initiative has been designed to make January, which can be a tough month for the hospitality industry and consumers, easier by encouraging people to get out and be social. To take part, guests can take a picture of the receipt which they will then be able to use to reclaim the full cost of the drink from Everleaf, after they enjoy a…

All 50 casks were sold, upping the starting cask price of £5,000 to an average sale price of £7,546, with a total sale value of over £377,000. Bidders selected their choice of three different 200 litre casks, from 30 ex-Oloroso sherry, 15 ex-bourbon and five single grain ex-bourbon casks. The casks will be filled from BrewDog Distilling Co’s brand new distillery in Ellon, Aberdeen…

The airline will be serving passengers in its Upper Class cabins ‘A Sparkling Christmas’, created using Black Cow’s Christmas Spirit topped with champagne. The complimentary cocktail will be available exclusively to passengers flying on routes from London to US, Caribbean and South Africa this festive season.  Paul Archard (Archie), co-founder of Black Cow said: “Partnering with Virgin Atlantic marks an important moment in…

Thriving sugarcane, ancient mills, and people who bring the spirit to life – Filipino rum is a category growing as fast as the cane it harnesses. Don Papa, premium aged, single-island rum, encompasses the Philippines’ history and identity, using its rich natural resources to create the liquid.  SUGARLANDIA  The Bleeding Heart Rum Company, owner of Don Papa, was founded 10 years…