The increased distribution will see Franklin & Sons listed across Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and Colorado, as it looks to grow its footprint across key states in the US. Keith Beattie, international sales director at Global Brands, owner of Franklin & Sons, said: “It’s our ambition to expand our international distribution for Franklin & Sons, bringing the brand to more homes and bars…

Tennent previously spent 30 years at Berry Bros & Rudd where she is credited with developing the spirits division and most recently held the role of chief commercial officer. In her new role, Tennent will oversee The Whisky Exchange, Speciality Drinks and Whisky.Auction. Following a three-and-a-half-year tenure managing the transition of the company into Pernod Ricard, Olivier Gasperin, deputy managing director, will return to Pernod…

Titterington is co-founder and currently director of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture, where he has played a leading role in growing the organisation and expanding its partnership base of value chain companies and NGOs. In addition to his work in food and agriculture, Titterington is a former chief executive of engineering UK and has held a range of advisory positions including at the…

In Aprill the US president announced a series of trade tariffs on many goods, including beverages, but a three-judge panel has now ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority. The Trump Administration has appealed the decision, which means it will likely go to the Supreme Court. A statement by The White House read: “It is not for unelected judges to decide how to properly address…

The new space on 108 Hollywood Road, one street down from Antinori’s thriving Bar Leone, combines the hedonistic vibes of the 1970s with Cuba’s historic cocktail culture, which brought a crossover between disco energy and Daiquiris. “Hong Kong has a huge appetite for quality cocktails, but also having fun. With Simone’s deep understanding of Cuba’s historic cocktail scene and my knowledge of Hong Kong, we…

The move comes as the company takes on its first sake brand, strengthening its Japanese drinks offering. Tom Wilson, co-founder of Kanpai London Sake, said: “The UK’s sake scene has been evolving rapidly, and we’re determined to continue with our endeavour to make this centuries old Japanese drink accessible everywhere. Working with Speciality Brands means more people can experience domestically produced sake without…

The annual ranking, which features bars from the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, saw New York City’s Superbueno take second place, also for another year running, while Mexico City’s Tlecān follows in third.  Emma Sleight, head of content for North America’s 50 Best Bars, said: “This year’s list is a powerful testament to the relentless drive, creativity, and world-class talent that define…