Michter’s, which was declared the bestseller in a quarter of the poll, has now made it a hat trick of titles having slowly climbed…
Michter’s, which was declared the bestseller in a quarter of the poll, has now made it a hat trick of titles having slowly climbed…
The presence of Johnnie Walker in the world’s best bars is significant, with almost half using it as a top-three option by volume. The Macallan was once again the runner-up with the second most bars declaring it their bestseller, an impressive statement for a brand which demands a premium. It also topped the trending list with almost double the number of votes than…
The move marks GHF’s first brand acquisition and sees Fielden join the group under new ownership. Tristram Coates, founder and chief executive of GHF, said: “We have long admired the Fielden brand and have followed its development closely, believing it to be something truly special. A genuine challenger, doing whisky differently. Fielden has strong credibility with bartenders, retailers and whisky enthusiasts through its…
Once again the established rum brands have demonstrated their influence in the industry’s top bars. Bacardi, Havana Club and Planteray have retained their podium spots and were collectively the house pour in two thirds of the bars polled. However, while the order of the top three remains the same as 2025, the gap is narrowing with just a few bars separating the brands. There’s…
Don Julio has maintained its dominance as the bestselling tequila brand in the world’s best bars. Diageo’s flagship brand has taken poll position in the Brands Report in every edition since 2016, but it’s never been this tight at the top. This year Don Julio only held on to its position by virtue of more often being the house pour, it was the…
The partnership will support the bottler’s continued growth as it joins Skylark’s portfolio of rums. “The team at Skylark is driven to elevate the rum category and broaden choice and understanding through authentic, craft and unique rums whilst supporting the trade in stepping away from the over reliance of mainstream rum brands. Their deep category knowledge alongside events, tastings and trade partnerships will help…
The chair is appointed for a two-year term and leads the association’s council of 16 representatives from member companies, which plays a central role in shaping the strategic direction and policy priorities of the Scotch whisky industry. “Rita’s expertise in commercial excellence and strategy will be crucial as we navigate a challenging period for the Scotch whisky industry. Scotch whisky is being significantly…
The launch marks the return of founder Hannah Lanfear, who joins co-founder Rose Brookman to expand the brand’s footprint beyond education. Launching officially on 12 January, the Studios will offer consultancy, advocacy, education, creative marketing, product development and content creation. “We’ve spent almost a decade delivering the best spirits education in the world. It’s now time to apply our deep understanding of…
