The $15 million facility, situated in the Barossa Valley, features “state-of-the-art dealcoholisation technology” and “world-first patent pending processes for treating the aromatic component of wine that locks in flavour”. “This world-leading facility cements our position as a global pioneer in winemaking,” said Treasury Wine Estates chief supply and sustainability officer Kerrin Petty. “This state-of-the-art technology and proprietary process for de-alcoholisation is our latest step in…
A HyClyde Auchentoshan spokesperson revealed the project, a joint venture between Suntory and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni, was discontinued after it could not secure government support. A statement from the project said: “In April 2024, HyClyde Auchentoshan applied for Government funding through the Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2) decarbonisation fund, managed by the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ). Unfortunately, HyClyde Auchentoshan was unsuccessful…
Hosted by Serbian bartender and manager of Josephine Cocktail Bar, Vladimir Simić, the festival will welcome bar figures from across Central and Eastern Europe. The Radisson Old Mill will play host to much of the educational portion of the festival including lectures, masterclasses, and tastings, while guest shifts will take place at both the Radisson venue and citywide across Belgrade’s cocktail bars. Among the lineup…
For any brand looking to engage with the on-trade, advocacy is fundamental. Beyond the obvious benefit of introducing your products to the people who you want to make drinks with them, if done correctly it can give a brand something far more valuable – a sense of community. When it comes to trade advocacy, Coca-Cola-owned Schweppes has been busy. Last year the brandannounced a full roster of ambassadors at both individual market…
In a statement, the company said: “We understand that concerns have been raised. As a responsible and sensitive organization, we have decided to withdraw the brand. “This is not just a business decision, it is a gesture of respect, reflection, and our unwavering commitment to honour the sentiments of our people and our country.” The word Trikal comes from Sanskrit, the sacred language of Hinduism,…
Cognac is a spirit built on export. Last year, according to the category’s trade body, the BNIC, 96.8% of all the spirit was consumed outside of its homeland, generating a hair’s breadth short of €3bn for the region. Being such an overseas sensation has created a huge industry in a small corner of western France. Today, it’s not only the country’s largest white wine region,…
This year, the longest-running dedicated spirits competition in the world, the International Spirits Challenge, turns 30. Over the past three decades, the competition has grown beyond any expectations that were laid out in 1995 and now receives thousands of entries from over 70 countries across more than 20 categories. The secret behind the ISC’s strength and longevity lies within its panels of expert judges and…
Lots of bars are good, some are even great, but of the thousands of bars that have existed a few have crossed over into timeless. Take the Sazerac Bar in New Orleans, La Floridita in Havana or the American Bar in London’s Savoy Hotel – these are examples of venues that have had such an impact on the medium that they have transcended into locations…
The plaintiffs – Avi Pusateri, Sushi Tokyo Inc and Chaim Mishulovin – allege that Diageo North America has sold “adulterated tequila to consumers” and argue that “plaintiffs paid super-premium prices for Casamigos and Don Julio tequila, but they received neither a premium product nor 100% Blue Weber Agave tequila. Instead, an investigation of Casamigos and Don Julio tequilas has shown that they consist of significant…
While maintaining the same set of 10 drinks throughout the entire lifespan of the menu, it will follow one recipe from April to October, at which point the drinks will be tweaked. Each cocktail will maintain its DNA, but some ingredients will be replaced and reworked according to the changing seasons and new ideas from the team. Connaught Martini If the modern cocktail world had…
