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Drinks International’s annual Pre-Mixed Drinks Challenge reflected the fast pace at which this sector is growing. Shay Waterworth reports.

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In our new series, Cihan Anadologlu, head bartender at Schumann’s Bar (number 23 in the World’s 50 Best Bars), gives the lowdown on the Munich scene

In the latest of our World's 50 Best Bars spin-off features, we delve into the world's best tequila bars. 

Fluid Movement has closed its north London bar Dach & Sons.

Global spirits groups and aspiring brands were present at the second annual Moscow Bar Show (MBS) this week to capitalize on Russian bartenders and distributors’ growing interest in international spirits. 

Courvoisier has crowned bartenders from 8 Bar in Falmouth winners of its Courvoisier Cocktails on a Grand Scale competition.

When: Tuesday June 26 and Wednesday June 27: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

French bartender Julien Escot became the Havana Club Grand Prix cocktail champion for 2012 yesterday, after prevailing from a field of 40 bartenders.

Moscow Bar Show is to return for a second year from 25-27 September 2012.

The Bols brand is calling for entries into its Bols Around the World global bartending competition.

Four Roses bourbon has taken over the downstairs bar at Shaker & Company, London, for the month of February.

Malta: The Maltese Bartenders’ Guild (MBG) has appointed a new president. Wine and spirits retailer Joseph Farrugia took the post in October.

Shaker BarSchools, the international bartender training company, has moved into bar operating with the opening of a bar in London.

Diageo GTME, the global travel and Middle East division of the world’s largest drinks company, has unveiled its latest initiative to grab a greater slice of the travel retail alcoholic liquor market.

The opening of a Captain Morgan branded bar on a tiny Bahamian island this last weekend signals Diageo GTME (Global Retail Middle East) division’s opening assault on the cruise line sector.

Amaretto brand Disaronno has hosted the final of its first Mixing Star cocktail competition in London.

A London speakeasy has been named the best bar in the world, according to an industry poll.

Dutch beer Grolsch has announced a partnership with British Airways and has opened a bar in one of the airline’s lounges in Terminal 5.