According to the group’s latest performance report, sales in China for Q1 FY25 were down -26% due to weak consumer demand over the summer particularly for Martell cognac and Scotch. “Further to the announcement by MOFCOM (The Ministry of Commerce, People’s Republic of China) for the implementation of temporary duty deposits effective from Friday 11 October, actions are being taken to mitigate the impact on…

The lists features 12 new bars and spans 35 different cities with the USA leading the list with seven bars included across New York, Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles. “This extended ranking gives us another incredible opportunity to celebrate the relentless dedication and unparalleled hospitality of the world’s best bars on an even greater scale and to welcome bars from even more destinations to…

Centred around this year’s theme ‘9 Steps to Success’, the programme will include brand development and professional headshots and media relations designed to elevate bartenders’ professional journeys. Berg said: “This year’s programme is designed to inspire and empower bartenders, helping them reach new heights in their careers. As creative director, being part of Campari Academy is incredibly important to me. The industry needs…

During his tenure, Carter played a pivotal role in driving The Drinks Trust’s mission to support individuals within the drinks and hospitality industry, particularly those facing financial hardship and wellbeing difficulties.  Guy Lawrence, chairman of the board of trustees, said: “Ross and his team have done a great job at The Drinks Trust over the past few years. They have made significant efforts…

A series of rigorous bling tasting featuring panels of the industry’s most renowned and influential experts awarded a total of 45 trophies spanning Scotch and Japanese whisky, American and Irish whiskey, agave spirits, vodka, gin, fruit distillates, Asian spirits, speciality spirits, rum, liqueurs, pre-mix drinks, and low or no alcohol distilled spirits. The Yamazaki 12 was honoured at an awards ceremony held in One Great…

The research, experimentation & development of Sylva is led by Branson and Jack Wareing, and sees a new approach to making premium dark spirits (<0.5% ABV), with the first experimental release available to pre-order from mid-September. At Sylva, Branson and Wareing have developed a process to not only extract the full flavour profile of traditional barrel wood and grain varieties, but explore the use of…

DSS launched four years ago to invest in new technologies and partnerships with innovators to develop sustainability solutions. The company invests both resources and funding to enable innovations to adapt Diageo’s supply chain and grow its brands in a more sustainable way. John Cant, head of DSS, said: “One of the key challenges for smallholder farmers in Africa is their exposure to climate change…