Returning after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the live competition took place in the brand home of Bologna, Italy with a theme of ‘Sharing the Essence’. Sudmeier said: “It hasn’t yet sinked in. It was such a day and it was an honour to win with so many incredible talents on the stage yesterday. This whole experience has been incredible and I…
Double-digit organic growth continued into the third quarter, due to brand momentum and pricing, with performance led by aperitifs in their key peak season, benefitting from favourable weather conditions, as well as brown spirits. Bob Kunze-Concewitz, CEO, said: “Overall, our strong topline performance continued over the key summer season thanks to strong brand momentum, continued on-premise strength and favourable weather as well as…
The Balvenie Sixty is the first McKechnie signed as a malt master, as the whisky was selected by her for Stewart on his anniversary. The two share a strong bond, as McKechnie noted that she is “extremely humbled to have learned from David, an incredibly knowledgeable and patient man, and a living whisky legend”. McKechnie was first appointed to the position of Apprentice…
The venue, with “multiple souls” as Querci describes it, will be teaming up with two London bars every Thursday during November for pop ups that will gather bartenders from around the world in a celebration of London’s influence on mixology and the heritage of hospitality. Drinks International caught up with Moebius’ owner Lorenzo Querci to talk about the Milan bar scene and the London…
The competition returned to a live final format for the first time in three years, taking place in Licor 43’s home-from-home, Gran Canaria. Zamora Company global marketing and innovation director for spirits, Julian Fernandez, said: “Gran Canaria is home to the plantation we source coffee from for our Licor 43 Baristo expression so it’s a natural home for us. This trip is always…
The broadened Penfolds Cellar Reserve offering consists of three new varietals: Penfolds 2021 Cellar Reserve Shiraz, Penfolds 2021 Cellar Reserve Grenache Shiraz Mataro (GSM) and Penfolds Cellar Reserve 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon. Lina Lim, global customer marketing manager, GTR, said: “The launch of this new range within the Penfolds Cellar Reserve portfolio is not only about broadening consumer appeal, but it also plays a…
The Founders’ Club offers three tiers of membership and allows its members exclusive benefits and a rare insight into what it takes to produce a premium English Whisky. Co-founder and master distiller at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, Seb Heeley-Wiggins, said: “The launch of the Founders’ Club is a key milestone in the One Point Six story. The club gives a unique opportunity…
China and India saw strong growth, with travel retail rebounding, as the US experienced distributor depletions with shipments impacted by phasing. There was continued dynamism in Europe, enhanced by a good tourist season that supported growth in the on-trade. Alexandre Ricard, chairman and CEO, said: “Our performance continues to be broad-based with growth across many markets and diversified across our portfolio with all…
This new investment into the fast-growing agave category, mainly driven by the US market, complements the Group’s portfolio across price points and occasions. Alexandre Ricard, chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard, said: “Código’s range of tequilas reinforces our offer of ultra premium plus agave products in the US, where the category is enjoying a very strong momentum. “It is a privilege to…
The fully immersive masterclass is designed to inspire professional bartenders, imparting the knowledge of the duo’s experience in some of the best bars in the world. The event has been designed by international bartender Simone Caporale, founder of Barcelona’s Sips Drinkery House, to introduce attendees to his systematic process for the creation of cocktail menus and experiences. Dedicated to the expression of bartenders’ creativity and…
