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It’s now three years since Russian tanks crossed into Ukrainian territory under the command of Vladimir Putin, resulting in the tragic loss of many thousands of innocent lives. Away from the much-documented fight at the front, ordinary people from all walks of life are also caught in the crossfire. Ukraine’s bar industry continues to face a daily fight to operate. At Hendrick’s Bar in Kyiv,…
In last year’s deep dive into sake, Oli Dodd explained how premium brands hitting European markets have targeted the wine space by offering alternatives for food pairings in top restaurants. This remains the case, particularly in the UK, but with weakness in sake’s Japanese regulations there are also production opportunities overseas. While most booze is categorised by age, alcohol content or sugar level, sake is…
As global wine consumption continues to decline, we’re seeing a change in attitude from traditional winegrowing regions. According to IWSR, continental European markets have seen declines for decades, while UK volumes peaked in 2009, Australia in 2012 and the US in 2017. The world is drinking less still wine. Competition from premium beer and spirits is one factor, but the moderation of younger consumers is…
Now in its 17th edition, The World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony will be held at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, marking the second year in which the final has been held in Asia. This year’s programme will also see the return of 50 Best Signature Sessions: a series of takeovers in some of Hong Kong’s top venues. The 51-100 list will…
The term ‘B Corporation’ refers to a for-profit corporation certified for its social impact by B Lab, a global non-profit organisation. Of the 9,000 companies with B Corp status globally, just 1% are wineries and the evaluation process measures overall business performance across five key impact areas: workers, community, environment, suppliers and customers. Raventós Codorníu comprises 15 wineries in Spain, Argentina, and California including Raimat,…
The new resource will log cocktail menus from bars around the world which can be browsed by country, bar name, year and key words and is accessible to hospitality professionals. With more than 100 so far, the Cocktail Menu Collection aims to provide an outlook on ingredients and recipes used in bars globally, while offering inspiration for menu concepts, drinks and design. Every menu included…
The latest menu at its original Barcelona site is called Mysteries of the World and features a wide range of cocktails in the elaborate house style of Paradiso, with extravagant drinking vessels and flamboyant garnishes. Supercool Martini The Supercool Martini sits in The Classics section of Paradiso’s current menu, having first been developed by Giannotti in 2019. The cocktail is made using a technique called…
The company has credited the positive performance with higher sales, favourable exchange rate and price adjustments. “Last year proved to be a very positive one for Viña Concha y Toro, marked by robust sales and margin performance that set us apart in a challenging year for the alcohol industry,” said Eduardo Guilisasti, the company’s CEO. “This highlights our capacity to deliver exceptional wines while also…
Taylor has replaced James Arrow, who after taking over as CEO in 2024, stepped down for personal reasons. “James has been an instrumental leader at BrewDog, steering the financial strategy and laying a strong foundation for profitable growth,” said Allan Leighton, chairman of BrewDog. “His deep understanding of our business, coupled with his proven track record in operational excellence, makes him the ideal choice to…
The alcohol-free spirits sector is rapidly developing, both in terms of quality and the number of brands coming to market. It all started in 2014 with the launch of Seedlip, which sat within the premium gin space, and non-alcoholic alternatives have since percolated into the different spirits categories from Almave in agave, Sylva occupying whisky to Lyre’s covering cane spirits. However, one of the late…
