This year has been a record-breaking one for high temperatures. Starting in January, Australia experienced two major heatwaves that saw temperatures approach 50°C in parts of the country. The following month, Argentina and Chile experienced extreme summer heat accompanied by serious wildfires.
Italian drinks brand owner Campari Group has entered an agreement with Ireland-based Cobblestone Brands to offload Bisquit & Dubouché cognac and Cabo Wabo tequila.
Guangzhou’s Hope & Sesame has taken top honours in Asia’s 50 Best Bar 2026 in a ceremony held at Wynn Palace, Macau.
The spirit has entered a new period of high-end popularity thanks to a return to its roots and the adoption of premium packaging, writes Oli Dodd…
US drinks group Brown-Forman has announced that it has rejected a proposal from Sazerac to acquire the Jack Daniel’s owner for a reported $15 billion, or $32 a share.
The Whisky Exchange has announced the departure of Dawn Davies MW, who has stepped down from her role as commercial buying director after more than a decade at the company. Her tenure at the company has seen Davies become one of the UK industry’s most influential voices and the driving force behind The Whisky Exchange’s trade events. “Since she came on board…
The World’s Best Bar, Hong Kong's Bar Leone, has announced a glassware collection in collaboration with Swedish designer BOBO.
Portraits of Britannia is a cocktail menu that takes its inspiration from pivotal figures in the Britannia Hotel’s two-century lifetime.
A hotel bar in Trondheim is proving that even in a lesser-known city, cocktail culture can thrive and achieve recognition when it’s well executed. Oli Dodd reports…
President Donald Trump has announced 50 percent tariffs on “most” Canadian imports, including beer, wine, cider and whisky.
