Nc’nean secures funding to grow in North American markets
Nc’nean Distillery Limited has secured a Virgin Money funding package with the backing of UK Government department, UK Export Finance (UKEF), to help the independent distillery grow in North American markets.
Double Chicken Please tops North America's 50 Best
Double Chicken Please has been crowned the best bar in North America following a live awards ceremony of North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, held on 4 May.
The Botanist Bar in Vancouver, Canada, has been named the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, part of the second annual North America’s 50 Best Bars awards 2023, sponsored by Perrier.
North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will return for a second edition in May 2023 in San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico.
Blood Monkey Irish Gin launches in Canada
Outcast Brands, the creators of Blood Monkey Irish Gin, have announced that its flagship gin is now available in Canada through the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).
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Puerto de Indias is the market leader in Spain’s strawberry gin segment, and a pioneer in creating the first gin from natural strawberries.
Severe drought puts stop to beer production in northern Mexico
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has said that beer production in northern parts of Mexico is “over” as the region faces severe water shortages.
From September this year The Drinks Trust’s Develop programme will offer a bartending certificate provided by Mixology School and in partnership with United Kingdom Bartenders’ Guild.
Attaboy named Best Bar in North America
Attaboy in New York has been crowned the winer of the inaugural edition of North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier.
New York City’s Overstory has been announced as the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award ahead of the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Bars ceremony on 7 June.
Diageo acquires female-owned flavoured Tequila brand 21Seeds
Diageo has announced the acquisition of super-premium flavoured Tequila brand 21 Seeds.
Diageo to build $245m Crown Royal distillery
Diageo has announced plans to build a new $245m distillery for its Crown Royal Canadian Whisky brand.
50 Best to launch North America list this summer
The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will launch a North America list for the first time in its history this summer.
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In less than two months wine and spirits professionals from around the world will meet in North America for the first major trade event of its kind since 2020.
Diageo reports 16% organic net sales growth
Diageo has outperformed analysts’ expectations by reporting organic net sales growth of 16% for the year to June 30.
Alcohol sales in English pubs have skyrocketed during the Euros according to data collected by UK hospitality app OrderPay.
When Stephen Davies arrived at Penderyn in 2004, the Welsh whisky industry had lain dormant for almost a century. Nowadays it’s an established category with a growing reputation for quality.
Diageo North America announces Pronghorn, a diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiative
Diageo North America has announced Pronghorn, an economic initiative to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in the spirits industry.
AB InBev has announced that North America president Michel Doukeris will succeed veteran leader Carlos Brito as chief executive this summer.
ProWein to be bigger
ProWein organisers Messe Düsseldorf, has announced that next year’s show will be bigger with the opening of an additional hall.
Patrón enlists former Diageo VP
Patrón Spirits has appointed Phil Gervasi, a former VP at Diageo, as executive vice president of sales for North America.
Asia-Pacific and Latin America spur AB InBev growth
AB InBev’s buoyant Asia-Pacific and Latin America markets have offset negative growth in North America and Europe, to spur overall revenue growth.
Arthur's Day Guinness celebrations to return
Diageo has announced the return of its Arthur’s Day celebrations for stout brand Guinness.
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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.
