Also featured in this year’s report are recipes for those bestselling classics from those award-winning bars.

The report features the 2026 list of the bestselling classics at the world’s best bars alongside a review of the bestselling spirits categories in those bars and an analysis of the geography of the classics.

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).

With a multi-million case annual production capacity, Diageo Montgomery comes with the aim to “build greater resiliency and agility into the company’s supply chain footprint in North America, while making its operations more sustainable”, the company said. “The opening of Diageo Montgomery marks an important step forward in building the agile, future‑ready supply network that our business demands. This site reflects our long‑term…

Having operated in the US since 2020, the appointment of Endurance Brands comes as the brand looks to accelerate growth and increase distribution. The partnership will increase Franklin & Son’s presence from 13 states currently to a target of 30 states by the end of 2026. Key focus markets include the Midwest and West Coast. Franklin & Sons is also expanding its…

The data shows that RTDs generated AU$2.5bn of spending in 2025 which is 12% up from 2024 and 35% more than in 2023, making it the fastest growing category in the country’s third largest category by value. Ryan Winslade, client associate director for Australia at NIQ, said: “The RTD category is one of the hottest parts of Australia’s on-premise at the moment. From price to convenience to refreshment and much more, RTDs tick a lot of boxes for consumers and we’re likely to see more growth throughout…

New Shift will operate as a free platform that will connect displaced hospitality professionals across the region with venues, groups, and opportunities worldwide.  “The Middle East hospitality community has shown real resilience through everything that’s been happening across the region. Our people are safe – and that matters more than anything else. But I won’t pretend the short-term reality hasn’t been…