As the Patrón Perfectionists global final event approaches, Patrón tequila has unveiled the panel of judges travelling to Hacienda Patrón, Jalisco, Mexico, from 24 to 30 March 2023.
Graham’s Port announces return of its Blend Series Cocktail Competition
Graham’s Port has announced the launch of its global competition aimed at bartenders and mixologists for a second year running.
Drinks International can exclusively reveal, PR and marketing agency Hanna Lee Communications (HLC) has announced the 18 winners of its second annual HLC Global Bartender Travel Scholarship.
Rémy Cointreau GTR unveils The Botanist Hebridean Strength
Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail has unveiled The Botanist’s inaugural liquid innovation for global travellers.
Scarfes Bar launches global bar tour
Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London has kicked off its first global bar tour to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Global Brands Limited has announced it has purchased the Hooch, Hooper’s, and Reef trademarks from Molson Coors Beverage Company.
Global mezcal market expected to reach $2.1 billion by 2031
The global mezcal market is expected to reach $2.1 billion by 2031, new data by Straits Research has revealed.
East London Liquor Co joins Mangrove Global portfolio
Mangrove Global, the premium UK spirits distributor, has announced the addition of East London Liquor Company to its portfolio.
Adrián Michalčík wins world's best bartender at the Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year competition
Norwegian bartender, Adrián Michalčík, has been awarded the title of Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year, which saw bartenders from 50 countries take part.
Scarfes Bar at The Rosewood bartender to represent UK at elit Martini Masters global final
London’s Arturo Burzio, assistant head bartender at Scares Bar at The Rosewood, has been announced as elit Martini Masters cocktail competition global finalist.
Campari Group acquires a stake in Howler Head whiskey
Campari Group has acquired an initial 15% interest in Howler Head Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, after the signing and closing of an agreement with Catalyst Spirits.
Rum: The White Choice
White rum has long been a star ingredient of cocktails and with consumers now demanding better quality drinks, it is ripe for premiumisation.
Allied Market Research: Global tequila market projected to reach $24.19 billion by 2031
A recent report by Allied Market Research has shown that the global tequila market garnered $12.89 billion in 2021, and is estimated to generate $24.19 billion by 2031.
Vodka Takes a Stand
Businesses all over the world have boycotted Russian vodka in a show of solidarity with Ukraine, but what does this mean for the wider vodka market?
Shane Lowry appointed new Jameson brand ambassador
Jameson has announced that professional Irish golfer, Shane Lowry, is to be the new brand ambassador, as they come together for a three-year global partnership.
Tequila's Coffee Break
With Patrón discontinuing its popular XO Café, the tequila liqueur category has opened up to other brands – and it’s a popular space, finds Shay Waterworth.
Global alcohol market value surpasses 2019 levels
The value of the global alcohol market grew by 12% to reach US$1.17 trillion in 2021, making up for the 4% covid-driven losses in 2020, new data from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis has found.
Cantina OK!’s Harrison Kenney crowned winner at 2022 Patrón Perfectionists cocktail competition
Harrison Kenney of Sydney’s Cantina OK! has been crowned winner at the 2022 Patrón Perfectionists cocktail competition global final at Hacienda Patrón in Jalisco, Mexico.
The Dubliner Irish Whiskey has announced the launch of a new cinnamon and chilli flavoured whiskey liqueur variant.
Yellow Tail tops global wine brand power list
The Wine Intelligence Global Wine Brand Power Index 2022 has reported that Yellow Tail is again the world’s most powerful wine brand with Casillero del Diablo meaning an unchanged top two.
Diageo World Class heads to Sydney in 2022
Diageo World Class will host the 13th edition of its global finals in Sydney, Australia from 12-15 September this year.
Ron Santiago de Cuba appoint new global brand ambassador
Cuban rum brand Ron Santiago de Cuba has announced the appointment of Antonio Naranjo as new global brand ambassador.
A 'Michelin' for the bar industry, The Pinnacle Guide launches
London Cocktail Week founders Siobhan Payne and Hannah Sharman-Cox, alongside Global Bartending’s Dan Dove, have announced the launch of the Pinnacle Guide, a new one, two and three ‘Pin’ recognition system for the world’s best bars.
DI's Global Bar Guide 2021 launches
Drinks International's Global Bar Edition, which includes the official guide to The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021, has launched in digital form.
Tackling the modern challenges of bulk wine distribution
Logistics companies within the global drinks industry have been battered by an unprecedented confluence of headwinds during the past 18 months.
Monaghan wins first Flor de Caña Rum Sustainable Cocktail Challenge
Manachain Monaghan from the UK has been crowned global champion of Flor de Caña Rum’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge with his ‘Steamship’ cocktail.
Amarula launches vegan variant
South African cream liqueur brand Amarula has launched a vegan variant to serve the growing proportion of consumers that are adopting plant-based diets.
Diageo 2030 emissions targets validated by SBTi
Drinks giant Diageo have had their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets, to achieve net-zero direct emissions by 2030, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as meeting the criteria for the 1.5oC pathway.
US named 'most attractive' wine market in Global Compass report
The United States has once again topped the list of the most attractive wine markets in the world, according to a new report from Wine Intelligence.
Absolut Vodka unveils new bottle design
Absolut Vodka has announced a new bottle, the brand’s biggest design update since 1979.
Trivento has been revealed as the world’s best-selling Argentine wine brand in a report by IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Flor de Caña Zero Waste Month goes live
Flor de Caña has launched a global initiative called ‘Zero Waste Month’ for July which invites eco-conscious bars, restaurants and consumers to reduce food waste.
Brighter days ahead for the industry
Global alcohol consumption is expected to increase by 2.9% this year, according to new IWSR projections. Martin Green reports.
European spirits exports declined 19% in 2020
The European spirits industry has urged governments to rebuild transatlantic ties and fight protectionist measures following a 19% export decline in 2020.
The global drinks industry is showing positive signs of recovery and will grow in volume by 2.9% by the end of 2021, according to new IWSR forecasts.
Hollywood star Pedro Pascal has signed up as the new global ambassador for Chilean wine brand Casillero del Diablo.
Kahlúa launch new coffee-inspired label design
Kahlúa has unveiled a new label design, inspired by the coffee culture of the brand’s native Veracruz, Mexico.
The global cocktail trends brought on by Covid-19
While the pandemic has been felt universally, the unevenness of lockdown restrictions has lent wildly different experiences to bar owners and cocktail drinkers around the globe.
Industry economics showing promise for 2021
The global economy is now expected to grow by 6% this year after developed nations ramped up the Covid-19 vaccination drive, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Global Bartending Talent Agency launches online marketplace and Helping Hospitality initiative
Global Bartending Talent Agency is launching an online marketplace that connects cocktail lovers with some of the world’s best bars.
Borco adds to global business development team
Hamburg based Broco-Marken-Import has appointed new members of its global business development team as part of its international focus for expansion.
Peroni Libera 0.0% sponsors Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One team
The Peroni Libera 0.0% logo will take pride of place on Aston Martin Cognizant’s new Formula 1 car this season as part of a multi-year sponsorship deal. Drinks International caught up with Richard Ingram, global brands director at parent company Asahi Europe & International, to learn more about its plans for the partnership.
Avallen gains global distribution deal
Avallen has announced a global partnership with UK-based Charter Brands to drive new routes to market beyond Europe, Hong Kong & Australia.
Martin Miller's Gin launches "From Madness To Genius" campaign
Martin Miller’s Gin has unveiled a new ad campaign that tells the story of the brand’s “transformation from a mad idea to a genius gin”.
IWSR purchases Wine Intelligence
Global drinks industry data provider IWSR has purchased consumer insights firm Wine Intelligence for an undisclosed sum.
Famous Grouse unveils new global advertising campaign
The Famous Grouse has launched a global ad campaign encouraging viewers to focus on “occasions and the outdoors”.
IWSR forecasts alcohol industry to perform better than expected in 2020
The global drinks industry will enjoy a better than expected performance in 2020 as a result of dynamism in ecommerce and retail, according to new IWSR forecasts.
Concha y Toro reports huge growth during Q3
Leading Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro managed to increase consolidated sales by 28% year-on-year during Q3.
Harrods head of wine and spirits moves to Mocktail Beverages
Ed Gerard has left his role of head of wines and spirits at upmarket retailer Harrods to join Mocktail Beverages as global business development director.
Global Bartending Talent Agency launches with 16 clients
A former Diageo marketing executive has launched the world’s first dedicated talent agency for influential bartenders.