As the category experiences a period of stagnation in its wider context, in bars, gin is very much in, as found in the 2024 Drinks International Cocktail Report. The spirit was the most popular in bars for the ninth consecutive year, primarily driven by the G&T, while the Dry Martini continues its renaissance. Consumers are also looking to premium familiar favourites, so it’s no…

Buchanan brings 30 years of experience in the drinks industry, having held senior commercial and marketing roles at Bacardi, Beam Suntory, Treasury Wine Estates and BrewDog.  Ryan McFarland, chief commercial and strategy officer at Drinksology Kirker Greer, said: “Over the past 24 months, we have been strategically strengthening our team, building out long-term plans, and steadily advancing into our next phase of growth.

For this section, our bars were asked to name one brand which puts a twinkle in their eye, a brand they like working with above all others, across any category. Over the past 16 years the same names have come up time and again, highlighting the bond some brands have with the bartending elite. Tanqueray has now taken top spot in exactly half the editions…

Investors include drinks industry experts such as US-based InvestBev and Jean-Sebastien Robicquet of Maison Villevert. Alex Watson, co-founder and chief executive of Renais, said: “We’ll be investing in talent and strategic hires to expand our market presence, capitalising on the momentum from our launches in California and New York this year. While the gin market has traditionally been led by heritage brands, gin is…

The £12m distillery will be the largest single private investment made on the island and the brand, which initially made gin, was founded by natives Katie and Michael Morrison (pictured) in 2017. “It feels especially significant as 2024 has been so positive for the business – we’ve secured new listings in major supermarkets around the UK, brought in five new members to the team and…

The distillery will focus on two product lines; premium single malt whiskies and herbal whiskies infused with traditional Chinese herbs. According to the companies, the distillery will combine ancient baijiu fermentation processes, French blending techniques and Scottish oak maturation. “At Guqi, we believe that greatness comes from drawing inspiration across time and cultures. Through the combination of ancient Chinese wisdom and modern Western techniques, we…

The new site, known as Hacienda Cazcabel, will employ more than 500 people with women making up 50% of the distillery workers, offering flexible working policies, training and development opportunities. “The unveiling of Hacienda Cazcabel marks an incredible journey for us, the Vazquez family. We are the fourth generation of agave farmers and tequila producers, and every generation has been equally committed to growing agave,”…