BCB London reveals 2025 date and venue
BCB has announced the date and venue for its 2025 London debut as it brings the bar and beverage trade show to England’s capital for the first time.
WSET appoints Regine Lee MW to board of trustees
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), has announced the appointment of Regine Lee MW to its board of trustees.
Glenfiddich launches 49-year-old Gleneagles exclusive
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland has partnered with Glenfiddich to launch a 49-year-old single malt.
Cramele Recaș invests €11m in Romanian wine
Romanian winery Cramele Recaș has announced an €11m investment plan with the aim to consolidate its position as the country’s largest wine producer.
Ardbeg brings back 17 Years Old
Ardbeg Distillery is reviving its 17 Years Old in a limited edition shared exclusively with the Ardbeg Committee.
Master of Malt once again founder-owned
AB InBev’s ZX Ventures arm has sold Master of Malt, Maverick Drinks and Atom Brands back to original founder Justin Petszaft, six years after acquiring the business.
Padrón leaves Limantour after 13 years
Licorería Limantour co-founder Benjamin Padrón has announced his departure from the Mexico City-based bar and its associated venues.
Rosebank Distillery reopens with oldest whisky to date
The Rosebank Distillery has now opened its doors after more than 30 years of closure.
50 Best Bars Roku Scholarship 2024 opens
Applications have now opened for The World’s 50 Best Bars Roku Scholarship 2024 and will remain open for two weeks.
Glen Grant master distiller to retire
Glen Grant has announced the retirement of master distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE, who will leave his role at the end of June, after a six-decade long career.
Diageo has announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonise Guinness' home site at St. James’s Gate in Dublin.
James Watt to step down as BrewDog CEO
BrewDog has announced that James Arrow, currently COO, will succeed James Watt as CEO of the company, as part of a succession plan put in place last year.
Experimental Group to launch two New York bars this spring
Experimental Group is due to open its second Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels wine bar in New York, La Compagnie Flatiron, ten years after the opening of its Soho site.
Jura distillery manager to retire
UK single malt whisky Jura has announced the retirement of distillery manager Graham Logan, following three decades of service.
2023 world wine production expected to be smallest in 60 years
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has found that in 2023, world wine production is expected to be the smallest in the last 60 years.
Everleaf launches anniversary pop-up
Everleaf non-alcoholic aperitif is launching its ‘Everleaf Home’, a pop-up at The Hide Bar, London, to celebrate its fifth birthday this November.
Concha y Toro celebrates 140 years
Chilean wine producer and exporter, Viña Concha y Toro, has kicked off its 140th anniversary celebration with a campaign calling on its consumers to ‘Make Time Memorable’.
Venice Cocktail Week returns for third edition
Venice Cocktail Week returns with its third edition this year, held in the Serenissima from 23-29 October.
Michael Hajiyianni: Ruby's great import
The cliché entry into bartending is during the university years, where a part time job to support a student loan snowballs into a career. But for some, hospitality is in their blood. Michael Hajiyianni, general manager of veteran Copenhagen bar Ruby, falls into the latter category.
Anchor to shut down after 127 years
After 127 years, having survived San Francisco’s 1906 earthquake, Prohibition and both World Wars, Anchor Brewing Company is closing down due to recent economic pressures.
Pernod Ricard veteran launches Cognac brand
Guillaume Thomas, veteran Pernod Ricard executive, will launch Martingale Cognac this autumn.
Champagne veteran joins Ferrari Trento
Ferrari Trento has announced that Cyril Brun has joined the Italian sparkling wine brand located in Trentino, Italy, as cellar master.
Diageo CEO Sir Ivan Menezes dies following short illness
Chief executive officer of Diageo, Sir Ivan Menezes, has died at age 63 after a brief illness.
The Comité Champagne has unveiled the sector’s plan for the next decade, defining a global trajectory to face the challenges of the next 10 years.
The 50 Best Bars The Blend Scholarship returns for 2023
The Blend by Beam Suntory and The World’s 50 Best Bars have announced the return of the 50 Best Bars The Blend Scholarship, offering its recipient the opportunity to train at two of The World's 50 Best Bars and attend the awards ceremony in Singapore this October.
Cutty Sark celebrates 100 years
La Martiniquaise-Bardinet has released a new Anniversary Limited Edition bottling to celebrate 100 years of Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky.
Bushmills Irish Whiskey has unveiled the tenth and final release from its current Causeway Collection, a 33 Year Old Port Cask, to be sold exclusively in World Duty-Free’s stores at Heathrow Airport.
Gin shines brightly in travel retail
Gin may have fallen out of favour in the UK, but its prospects are much brighter in travel retail.
The Drinks Trust announces Guy Lawrence as chair
The Drinks Trust has appointed Guy Lawrence, CEO of Brockman’s Gin, as the new chair of the charity following Troy Christensen’s two-year tenure.
ItalSpirits appoints advocacy director
Drinks marketing, events and brand activation agency, ItalSpirits, has appointed Roberta Mariani as advocacy director.
Defending 'nice' whisky writers
A response to the notion that 'without criticism there is only marketing', by DI editor Shay Waterworth.
Dubai drops 30% alcohol tax in bid to boost tourism
Dubai has scrapped its 30% tax on alcohol sales for the rest of the year in an apparent bid to boost tourism, while also stopping the charge on personal alcohol licences, something residents who wish to drink at home are required to have.
The Macallan unveils new guest expression
The Macallan has introduced a new single malt whisky into The Red Collection, The Macallan 77 Years Old.
Cream liqueurs: whipping up enthusiasm
Cream liqueurs may have been a fairly stuck category for a while, but new players are introducing exciting options.
Limoncello conditions turn sour
Climate change and economic challenges are taking their toll on production of Italy's favourite digestif.
What next for Royal Warrants?
On 8 September 2022 Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland aged 96.
Iichiko shochu changes US distributor
Iichiko shochu has signed an importer agreement with Shaw-Ross International Importers to expand its availability across the US.
Heineken UK takes full ownership of Beavertown Brewery
Heineken UK has announced the purchase of the remaining shares of Beavertown Brewery, having purchased a minority stake in 2018, assuming full ownership of London’s largest brewery.
The Balvenie: One Scotch brand's love affair with rum
On 1 July The Balvenie launched the latest in its Stories range, a 27-year-old single malt finished in Caroni rum casks, Drinks International caught up with brand ambassador Alwynne Gwilt to talk about the distillery's unique relationship with rum.
Comité Champagne harvest yield decision
Champagne growers and houses met in Epernay within the Comité Champagne to agree on the circumstances of the next harvest and on strategic directions for the sector.
The bitter taste of success
Italian bitters are enjoying something of a golden era as consumers’ tastes evolve.
Danish whisky brand Stauning has announced the launch of a limited-edition rye whisky matured in Marsala, Gewürztraminer and Romandalo wine casks.
1975 Ardbeg whisky sold for £16 million
A 1975 cask of Ardbeg Islay malt scotch whisky, Cask No.3, is the brand's oldest whisky ever released and was sold to a private collector in Asia for £16 million.
Shochu now sold under beer and wine license in New York
Shochu can now be sold under its own category name in the state of New York, US, after amendments to the Beverage Control Act allowing Japanese Shochu (24% ABV or under) to be sold under a beer and wine license.
Jack Daniels launches two new whiskey expressions
The Jack Daniel Distillery has introduced two additions to its core range, Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash.
Nyetimber announces new CEO Richard Carter
Nyetimber has announced the appointment of Richard Carter as CEO of the company with effect from July this year, as he joins from his role of director of global communications at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
Ferrari Trento has announced it will be the official toast of Formula 1 until the end of the 2025 season, extending its partnership from three years to five.
Building Whiskey Bridges
Trade disputes resulting in crippling tariffs have been lifted after four years, but will America and its export countries find a permanent peace?
Atlas appoints Lidiyanah K as head bartender
Singapore-bar Atlas has announced the appointment of former assistant head bartender Lidiyanah K as its new head bartender.
Destilería Serrallés launches Don Q in UK and Europe
Puerto Rican rum producer, Distillería Serrallés has launched its portfolio of aged Don Q Rums in the UK and European markets.