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Bar Convent London returns for its second edition from 11-12 May with a renewed sense of purpose. Set against the industrial backdrop of Tobacco Dock, the show will place a sharp focus on sustainability, profitability and changing consumer behaviour – three pillars that have become impossible for operators and brands to ignore. Elliot Ball has been appointed the show’s new director of education and curated…

The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) declared that annual revenues fell by 13.4% to €2.7bn in the year ending 3 July 2025, while volumes declined 4.2% to 154.6 million bottles. According to a report by Indexbox, “this downturn was driven by a sharp 24.4% drop in exports to China, largely due to an anti-dumping investigation, and a 4.6% decline in North American revenues despite…

Regenerative viticulture in a winemaking sense is the practice of encouraging a diversity of plants among a vineyard in order to generate soil health.

The deal announced on Tuesday 29 April gives Sazerac exclusive distribution rights in the US and this news comes a week after the same company offered $15 billion to merge with Pernod Ricard. “Tequila continues to be a bright spot in spirits, driven by strong consumer interest across a growing range of occasions and price points,” said Sara Saunders, chief marketing officer of Sazerac,…

In Drinks International’s annual Brands Report, Angostura remains the definitive cocktail bitters brand used in the world’s best bars. It’s so popular that you could argue it acts as a proprietary eponym for the segment, with many consumers believing all bitters are Angostura. For more than 200 years Angostura has been trading its bitters, but they haven’t always been the essential seasoning in an Old…

Twenty of the top 50 came from the two cities including the entire top five, Disaronno highest new entry (Bar Snack), Three Cents best new opening (Schmuck) and Rémy Martin legend of the list (Handshake Speakeasy).

The tequila is bottled without dilution and made only using the traditional tahona stone in production. “We’re seeing a real shift in what bartenders and tequila drinkers are looking for,” said Samantha Newby, global vice president of innovation & sustainability at Patrón. “People are paying closer attention to how tequila is made and gravitating toward deeper, more authentic agave flavours. At Hacienda Patrón, we have…

Corpinnat is a collection of 22 wineries in Penedès which was formed in 2018 and demands some of the strictest regulations for sparkling wines. To qualify, a wine brand must use 100% hand-harvested organic grapes, carry out on-estate vinification with long ageing periods, have a commitment to historic grape varieties and have estate-owned vineyards with long-term contracts with a guaranteed minimum price for winegrowers. “Our…

The decrease is largely driven by a downturn of more than 3% in the US, the biggest export market for the French fizz. “The US market remains a stronghold for Champagne despite ongoing economic and geopolitical headwinds,” said Lori Russo, director of the Bureau du Champagne, US. “The versatility and diversity of Champagne wines make the region’s famous bubbles suitable for any moment, whether elevating a casual meal among friends or enhancing life’s most significant milestones.”…

Big trade shows have life cycles. When I joined Drinks International in 2017 I witnessed the demise of Vinexpo Bordeaux after 15 years of dominance, which led to the subsequent reign of Prowein in Düsseldorf. A decade later and Prowein’s time as the industry leader is over. Since the pandemic attendance has roughly halved and this year’s show was 25% down on 2025 – witnessing…