American whiskey could face 50% EU tariffs from January
Distillers are calling for the permanent removal of EU imposed “debilitating tariffs” on American whiskey, which are scheduled to be reimposed and doubled to 50% on 1 January 2024.
The Dead Rabbit announces plans for third location
The Dead Rabbit has announced 2024 plans for the third location of its Irish pub in Washington DC.
Mr Lyan to host multi-venue takeover for 10th anniversary
Mr Lyan is hosting a takeover of Sea Containers in London to celebrate 10 years since the opening of the company’s first venue.
Alex Lawrence Milia named MD of Mr Lyan group
Alex Lawrence Milia has been promoted to managing director of Mr Lyan group and is now co-owner of the company’s venues.
London’s Lyaness named world’s best bar at The Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards
Lyaness at Sea Containers London took top honours as it was named World’s Best Bar at the 16th annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards at the New Orleans Ritz Carlton Hotel.
Mr Lyan to open Seed Library in East London
Ryan Chetiyawardana, known as Mr Lyan, and his team is due to open a new venue in East London called Seed Library in early 2022.
Diageo’s catalyst for change
Diageo has announced the launch of Catalyst, a stand-alone group that will focus exclusively on what it describes as high potential brands.
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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.
