Fever-Tree co-founder dissects -3% revenue for FY20
Fever-Tree has announced full year revenue declines of 3% year-on-year for for the financial year ending 31 December 2020.
The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands 2021 will be revealed in a countdown on YouTube from 6pm GMT on April 1.
The unstoppable Holly Graham
“It sounds strange but I don’t have any definite goals right now because it feels like I’ve done great. I’m super happy with where I’m at and getting on that Bar World 100 list blew my fucking mind, I was in tears seeing my name at 26."
I Heart Wines sales exceeded 31m bottles in 2020
More than 31 million bottles of the I Heart wine brand were sold in 2020 after it enjoyed significant growth in several international markets.
World of Zing sold more than 650,000 cocktails in 2020
Premixed cocktail specialist World of Zing managed to sell more than 650,000 drinks in 2020 after successfully pivoting towards the at-home market.
Glenmorangie unveils technicolour brand campaign
Glenmorangie has reimagined six everyday experiences as wonderful moments for a new campaign shot by celebrated photographer Miles Aldridge.
Halewood opens distillery in St. Petersburg
Halewood has opened a £5 million distillery in St. Petersburg in order to boost production of its J.J. Whitley vodka.
Jack Daniel's master distiller steps down after 20 years in Lynchburg
Jack Daniel’s master distiller Jeff Arnett is stepping down after a 20-year career at the world-famous American whiskey producer.
Lebanese winery Ixsir gears up for export drive
Lebanese wine producer Ixsir is ramping up its focus on exports after the domestic market was hit by a double whammy of hyperinflation and Covid-19.
Gin brand Beefeater has launched a global advertising campaign designed to celebrate the spirit of London.
World of Zing launches 18 luxury pre-made cocktails
Premixed cocktail specialist World of Zing has launched 18 new bottled cocktails and pouches in time for the summer.
Rémy Cointreau has partnered with Flow Hospitality Training to launch a range of free online courses for bartenders.
Irish Distillers appoints new master distiller
Kevin O’Gorman will take over as master distiller at Jameson producer Irish Distillers after Brian Nation decided to move to a startup in the US.
Redbreast Dream Cask Ruby Port Edition Unveiled
Irish Distillers has unveiled a limited-edition Redbreast expression finished in a single port cask to celebrate World Whisky Day.
TFWA 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19
The Tax Free World Association has been forced to cancel the duty free sector’s biggest annual networking event due to uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.
AB Inbev slashes dividend in half
AB Inbev has slashed its proposed dividend in half due to the uncertainty, volatility and continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bacardi has set up a $3m fund to help bar owners and bartenders make ends meet during the global coronavirus lockdown.
Leading online wine retailer Laithwaite’s has assured customers that it will continue to keep them well stocked after demand shot up amid the coronavirus lockdown.
St Patrick’s Day could become a sombre affair this year as bars across the world have been forced to shut their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The World’s Best-Selling Classic Cocktails 2020
You can’t beat the classics, but every year there’s change within their ranks somewhere. Hamish Smith rounds up this year’s top 50
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India comes in from the cold
Indian whisky producers are becoming increasingly confident as drinkers recognise the spirits for their quality. now, says Dominic Roskrow, they’re set to take the next step up.
Brands Report: World Whisky
With Irish Whiskey stripped out, other countries get a chance to shine. Hamish Smith does the maths
The New Standard
Standard spirits sales are growing but small budgets mean it’s often up to the bottle to do the talking. Hamish Smith reports.
World's 50 Best Bars Brands Report: Margarita
How do you make a Margarita? The World's 50 Best Bars know a thing or two about that. They also know what tequila to use. Here's the Brands Report.
Pre-mixed drinks
Consumers are starting to really embrace the convenience of a pre-mixed drink in a portable format. Hamish Smith reports
Cox has left New Zealand Winegrowers
David Cox, director – Europe for New Zealand Winegrowers has left the organisation to pursue other interests and projects.
German wine
German wines are world class but they are predominately white and the world wants red. It is a niche player in terms of volume, so how is it doing, asks Christian Davis
Wine journalist, Tim Atkin MW and d'Arenberg owner and winemaker Chester Osborn, were both named as recipients of the Wine Intelligence 10 for 10 Business Award.
Black Grouse goes Alpha
The Edrington Group has unveiled a new version of The Black Grouse, the rich, spicy, sweet and smoky version of its mainstream Famous Grouse blended scotch whisky brand.
World of Patria takes Chase into GTR
Travel Retail operator World of Patria International has reached agreement with Chase Distillery to offer its range of spirits and liqueurs.
Heineken strengthens ties with Facebook
Heineken and Facebook have announced a global partnership, which will see the two companies collaborate on digital campaigns for Heineken’s brands around the world.
Budweiser extends FIFA sponsorship
Anheuser-Busch InBev is to extend its official beer sponsorship to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.
Heineken to sponsor 2015 Rugby World Cup
Heineken has extended its sponsorship of the Rugby World Cup to remain its official beer supplier and worldwide partner for the 2015 tournament in England.
Pilsner Urquell anoints its master
Czech lager brand Pilsner Urquell has anointed Dubliner Fearghus McCormack as its International Master Bartender 2011.
Pernod looks to Americas to overtake Diageo
Pernod Ricard is pinning hopes of further growth on the US, central and South America to undermine Diageo’s position as the number one drinks company in the world.
Stella Artois anoints UK Draught Master
Stella Artois is gearing up for its World Draught Masters final in Buenos Aires, having anointed a champion from its UK heat.
Kofi Annan speaks at TFWA Cannes
The Tax Free World Association’s World Exhibition in the famous French resort of Cannes opened today (Monday September 5). Christian Davis reports from Cannes.
Follador enters travel retail
Sparkling wine brand Follador has launched its premium range of Proseccos to travel retail.
Budweiser to partner The FA Cup
Budweiser has signed a three-year agreement with The Football Association to become the ‘lead partner’ of The FA Cup.
Follador appoints World of Patria
Prosecco winery Follador has appointed World of Patria as its travel retail and duty free distribution partner.
India to host Diageo competition
Diageo has announced a host city for the final of its World Class 2011 bartender competition. Delhi, India, will play host to the final of what has been dubbed “the Oscars of the industry”.
Cognac celebrates record shipments
Cognac has reported record-breaking shipment figures for 2010. The region reported the value of 2010 shipments to be €1.86 billion.
Constellation sells its Australian, UK and South African wine businesses
Constellation Brands, hitherto, the world's leading wine company, has announced that it has sold its Australian and UK business, (Constellation Wines Australia and Europe, CWAE), to CHAMP, an Australian private equity group.
Beefeater packs a punch in travel retail
Limited edition Beefeater Winter gin has made its European travel retail debut in the main World Duty Free store in London Heathrow Terminal 3.
Kofi Annan to speak at wine and climate change summit
Former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan will deliver the keynote address at the World Climate Change and Wine Congress 2011.
Best Bar in the World revealed
A London speakeasy has been named the best bar in the world, according to an industry poll.
Elitemarket.com launches virtual whisky cellar
Elitemarket.com has created a virtual cellar for online shoppers to view, research and buy single malt scotch whiskies.
Irish Distillers to roll out Redbreast 15 year old
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, producers of Jameson, is set to introduce Redbreast 15 Year Old Irish Pure Pot Still whiskey as a permanent expression within the range in key international markets including Ireland, USA, France and Germany.