It’s been something of a month in gin terms. It kicked off with the International Spirits Challenge gin tasting. Chaired by Beefeater master distiller Desmond Payne this was indeed something of a ‘challenge’, with no fewer than 58 gins to slurp, taste and rate...
New Zealand Wine Trade Hub Launches
10 February, 2022
New Zealand Winegrowers has launched an online portal designed to support the trade in major export markets around the world.
Treasury Wine Estates to acquire Frank Family Vineyards
18 November, 2021
Treasury Wine Estates, one of the world’s largest wine companies, has announced an agreement to acquire Frank Family Vineyards including the historic winery, brand and vineyard holdings.
Whisky Exchange to put on October tasting show
14 August, 2012
The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show will take place at Vinopolis in London in October.
Pre-mixed Drinks Challenge results are published
06 January, 2012
The 2012 Pre-mixed Drinks Challenge was Drinks International’s fourth examination of the category and our most wide-ranging yet.
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Tess Posthumus
Staffing crisis could open opportunities
The pandemic has thrown many challenges at bar owners over the past couple of years and the ones that survived the various lockdowns and restrictions deserve a pat on the back. However, while revenues are returning and bars are beginning to recruit once more, we’ve come up against a whole new set of problems, one of which is a global starring crisis.
