Double Chicken Sammy 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.

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).

09 November, 2022

Puerto de Indias is the market leader in Spain’s strawberry gin segment, and a pioneer in creating the first gin from natural strawberries.

Diageo has announced the acquisition of super-premium flavoured Tequila brand 21 Seeds.

Diageo has announced plans to build a new $245m distillery for its Crown Royal Canadian Whisky brand.

The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will launch a North America list for the first time in its history this summer.

20 January, 2022

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 has outperformed analysts’ expectations by reporting organic net sales growth of 16% for the year to June 30.

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.

Diageo managed to grow organic sales by 1% in the six months to December 31 despite suffering from restrictions on the on-trade and travel retail.

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30 July, 2012

Lucy Britner on livening up tequila

Ivan Menezes has been appointed to the Diageo board as an executive director with effect from July 2.

Patrón Spirits has appointed Phil Gervasi, a former VP at Diageo, as executive vice president of sales for North America.

AB InBev’s buoyant Asia-Pacific and Latin America markets have offset negative growth in North America and Europe, to spur overall revenue growth.

LVMH has appointed a new CEO for Maison Moet et Chandon.

Diageo has announced the return of its Arthur’s Day celebrations for stout brand Guinness.

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