Bar Leone co-founder Lorenzo Antinori has provided further details on the new site in Shanghai which was announced by Drinks International in September.

Loch Lomond Group (LLG) has announced the acquisition of The New York Distilling Company (NYDC).

Chivas Brothers has launched an agriculture programme supporting sustainable farming practices among Scottish barley growers.

The first set of Pinnacle Guide ‘Pins’ have been announced with 37 bars across seven countries making it onto the initial honours list.

Trois Frères Distillery, the makers of Takamaka Rum in the Seychelles, has announced that it is launching into Taiwan through boutique importer and distributor Bring The Rocks.

Bacardi has announced the appointment of Ron Anderson as senior vice president and chief commercial officer.

Monarq Group is to distribute Tia Maria and Disaronno in the Caribbean domestic and duty free markets.