In March, in response to a 50% tariff threatened by the EU on American whiskey set to be introduced on 1 April, Trump said he would retaliate with a 200% tariff on champagne, taking to his Truth Social platform to warn: “If this tariff is not removed immediately, the US will shortly place a 200% tariff on all wines, champagnes and alcoholic productions coming out…
The new venue, on Mentmore Terrace, has been described by the brand as “an altar to new world whisky” and alongside the company’s commercial offices the space will house a “custom lab to spearhead new product development”, a “whisky blending room designed to welcome both consumers and drinks industry professionals”, and “facilities to run WSET Levels 2 and 3 training for the drinks trade”. The…
It’s the third time in consecutive years that the Japanese whisky producer has collected the top award following the success of The Yamazaki 12 in 2024 and of The Yamazaki 25 in 2023. The Yamazaki 18 has won at least a gold every time it has entered the competition, making it one of the most successful spirits in the history of the ISC. A series…
Where many budding bartenders learn to balance drinks through classics, the pair’s approach is almost entirely flavour led, with many of the bar’s inventions taking direct inspiration from dishes and flavour combinations from the culinary world. This melding of disciplines is on show in the bar’s extensive drinks list, which reads more like a menu in a trendy bistro than a cocktail bar. “We designed…
Bangkok is changing. For decades, its reputation as a tourist destination has been that of a bustling metropolis of street vendors, night markets and backpackers on the Khao San Road. But the last few years, it’s quietly emerged as one of the world’s greatest cities for high-end eating and drinking. In the latest ranking of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, the city had six venues…
Agrovoltaics is the dual use of land for both solar energy generation and agriculture, and this pilot initiative will aim to “assess the technical and economic viability of integrating agriculture with photovoltaic energy”. The producer, which was named The World’s Most Admired Wine Brand in 2024, has installed solar panels, elevated five metres above ground to allow for harvesting, over an area of 1000…
The opening, located on the lower ground floor of the Hotel Park Ave, will mark the first permanent bar in the city from Chetiyawardana. The venue will draw inspiration from the original Seed Library, which opened in 2022 in east London, promising to the Lyan team’s “signature blend of hospitality, curiosity, and flavour, with the trademark Lyan inclusivity and warmth”. The cocktail list will also…
The programme will feature more than 30 participating venues, each contributing a signature CTCW serve, alongside guest shifts and masterclasses. Festival goers with a CTCW wristband will be able to enjoy the signature serves for R50 (roughly £2.10, $2.90). “Cape Town has an incredible cocktail scene, and CTCW encourages locals and holidaymakers to explore it when the city is at its finest,” says CTCW founder…
The one-month partnership will see the bar become a canvas for the artist with his signature handstyle featuring across on-site installations, design elements and glassware. To mark the collaboration, the Double Chicken Please team has created two cocktails, Sunrise and Sunset, with Faust. “Inspired by George Bernard Shaw’s quote, that ‘whiskey is liquid sunshine’, the cocktails are a take on the Garibaldi and New York…
Geary, who has previous experience in senior positions at Edrington, had been serving as an interim chief exec but will now take on the role permanently. “Gordon & MacPhail is a company with an exceptional heritage and an ambitious vision for the future,” said Geary. “I am excited to be joining the team at such a pivotal time and look forward to contributing my experience…
