Finding yourself in the desert
Hamish Smith is invited on a trip to Dubai that turns out to be bartender retreat in the UAE desert. The terrain wasn't the only changing landscape, he says.
Whitebox Cocktails partners with Artisan Spirits
Ready-to-serve cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has partnered with brand-building agency, Artisan Spirits, to expand its international distribution.
Dubai drops 30% alcohol tax in bid to boost tourism
Dubai has scrapped its 30% tax on alcohol sales for the rest of the year in an apparent bid to boost tourism, while also stopping the charge on personal alcohol licences, something residents who wish to drink at home are required to have.
London Essence launches in Dubai
London Essence has announced the launch of five of its mixers in the UAE, distributed by Dubai Refreshment Company.
Kingfisher brewer adapts to new trading conditions
Kingfisher has launched a 6x33cl can format in time for the festive trading period as it bids to ramp up off-trade sales.
Drynks Unlimited secures £1m equity investment following UAE listing
Alcohol free beer and cider specialist Drynks Unlimited has secured an additional £1 million investment in order to ramp up production.
Mangrove branches out into Asia
UK spirits and liqueur agency, Mangrove, has announced plans for expansion into the Middle East and south Asia.
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
