Iain McPherson named Altos Bartenders’ Bartender ahead of 50 Best 2024
“To get on the 50 Best List is really hard, and to get an individual award is pretty mind blowing,” said Panda & Sons’ Iain McPherson on being named Altos Bartenders’ Bartender as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024.
Scarfes Bar’s Arturo Burzio crowned 2022 elit Martini Master
Scarfes Bar at The Rosewood assistant head bartender, Arturo Burzio has been crowned 2022 elit Vodka’s Martini Master following the global final held in Athens.
DJ Carl Cox joins team behind Islena
Spanish drinks group Vantguard has announced a three-way partnership with DJ Carl Cox and investment group B-Ikonik with Ibiza-inspired brand, Islena.
50 Best: Jean Trinh wins Altos Bartenders’ Bartender 2022
Jean Trinh, founder of Alquímico in Cartagena, Colombia, has been named the winner of Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2022.
Moe Aljaff: The Schmuck who hit gold
From living a borderline homeless existence in Amsterdam and handing out leaflets while living off Burger King and cheap pints, Moe Aljaff recently opened his third venue in the hipster hotspot of Barcelona’s El Raval, making him one of the hottest properties in global bartending right now.
Two Schmucks team announce the launch of new Barcelona venue
The Schmuck or Die group, the team behind the acclaimed cocktail bar Two Schmucks and restaurant Fat Schmuck, have announced the launch of a third site, a dive bar and karaoke room called Lucky Schmuck.
ZX Ventures: Tracking tastes in innovation
A direct-to-consumer site allowed AB InBev’s global investment and innovation group to continue gathering vital consumer feedback during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ferrari Trento plans global expansion after Formula One deal
Drinks International caught up with Ferrari Trento chief executive Matteo Lunelli to learn more about the brand’s new Formula One sponsorship deal.
Martin Miller's Winterful celebrates the brand's 20th anniversary
Drinks International caught up with Martin Miller’s new brand ambassador to learn more about the brand’s new seasonal gin.
Darren Gough unveils Care for Wild wine range
England cricket legend Darren Gough has officially launched his eagerly anticipated Care for Wild wine range in partnership with Freixenet Copestick.
Agora aims to reignite a passion for vermouth
A vermouth lover aims to bring finesse and balance to the category with the launch of his small-batch Agora Vermouth.
The Covid-19 pandemic has wrought havoc on the global drinks industry presenting business owners with a formidable set of challenges. Yet for winemakers in Lebanon it represents just another obstacle in a long list of trials and tribulations they have overcome in recent times.