There’s something quite transfixing – almost hypnotic – when it comes to looking at the latest brand figures for spirits around the world. You cannot stop. More particularly so as there seems to be so much cause for celebration in the 2011 round-up. There’s Johnnie Walker scotch whisky on an incredible 18 million cases; the Irish whiskey Jameson’s posting a 20%-plus increase and now nudging the 4 million case-mark, well I could go on, and on. But one result has really warmed the cockles of my heart – and that’s William Grant’s single malt scotch whisky Glenfiddich.
The Art of Shaking launches to educate top-level bartenders
22 April, 2022
Ever since the world was pinned down by the effects of Covid-19 there’s been a surge in online tutorials from both brands and bartenders demonstrating basic shaking techniques and the ‘perfect Mojito’. However, at the industry’s top level there’s been a drought in innovative education, until now.
Vermouth Day launched to champion the category
16 December, 2020
Renowned bartender and vermouth producer Giancarlo Mancino has created the world’s first Vermouth Day to celebrate the fortified wine.
on 03 August, 2012
Launchpad: Auchentoshan
30 July, 2012
Hamish Smith takes a closer look at a much-touted travel retail launch
Launchpad: Auchentoshan
30 July, 2012
Hamish Smith takes a closer look at a much-touted travel retail launch