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For the past 20 years the rye whiskey market in the US has been undergoing a revival. What was once an almost forgotten category has become big business and, according to research by Accio, the US rye market is set to increase from $1.2bn in 2024 to $2.5bn by 2033. Michter’s, the reigning World’s Most Admired Whiskey, is one of the leading American rye producers…

Bollinger’s UK distributor Mentzendorff filed the letter against the advert, promoting Folc, which read: “None of the same old Bollie … It’s not champagne, it’s pink champers.” Folc co-founder Tom Cannon told The Caterer: “The advert was intended as a bit of British wit, celebrating English sparkling wine and having fun with the language around Champagne. “We were surprised by the aggressive response from Bollinger’s distributor,…

Lima, Peru, is a city known for world-class dining. On the current list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, are in Lima, including the current number one. However, until recently only Carnaval had made it on to the bar equivalent ranking – that is, until Lady Bee arrived. Alonso Palomino, his wife Gabi León and her sister Alejandra opened the bar in Lima in 2021,…

The blend consists of malts from sherry and port casks married with bourbon cask-aged grain whisky and is the second oldest blend in Cutty Sark’s range. “To create this rich blend, we first selected fine, aged Highland and Speyside single malts, and married them together for 17 months in hand-picked sherry and port casks,” said Stephen Woodcock, master blender of Cutty Sark. “Then we united…

The premium tonic water category has been on a consistent rise ever since the arrival of Fever-Tree in the early noughties. Over the subsequent 20 years the brand has seen a huge revenue boost, with sales increasing from £16m in 2012 to £364m in 2023. However, for the first time we’re seeing signs of frailty for tonic. In fiscal year 2024, Fever-Tree reported a 3%…

“Becoming cellar master of Maison Telmont is a tremendous honour,” said Bezin. “With both enthusiasm and humility, I take up the mantle from Bertrand Lhôpital. I will be dedicated to perpetuating the Maison’s unique style while continuing its environmental commitments.” Originally from Champagne, Bezin began his career in 2015 in California’s Napa Valley, after obtaining his National Diploma in Oenology. After a stint in Canada…

The new space will sit across two floors in the French Concession region of Shanghai and is due to open in late Autumn. “At ground level it’s inspired by the Italian sports bar from the 1970s and 80s,” said Antinori. “Football is a big identity of the original Bar Leone so that element will remain, but it will be lighter and brighter. “We’ve been busy…

The 200ml RTD cans have two expressions; a sparkling white and sparkling rosé – and Eisberg partnered with artist Samuel Thomas for the design of the range. “Be Free is a range that breaks down barriers and invites more people to enjoy alcohol free wine on their own terms,” said Dan Harwood, managing director for Eisberg’s SW Wines Europe. “Our collaboration with Samuel Thomas has…

In late 2019 Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law to dismantle the state-owned monopoly of alcohol production which operated under the name Ukrspyrt. Up until then Ukrspyrt ran more than 70 facilities across Ukraine, but in 2016, Yevhen Chernyak, chief executive of Global Spirits, accused the enterprise of using illegal “shadow alcohol”. Other signs of corruption spilled over in 2017 when a former Ukrspyrt…

Panaïotis had held the role since 2007 and Fiot will be effective in the role from 1 January 2026. “It is a profound honour to continue shaping the Ruinart style, following in the footsteps of Frédéric Panaïotis. I share Champagne’s deep-rooted respect for time, and I’m proud to take my place in the history of a maison guided by a visionary spirit since 1729,” said…