Tim Etherington-Judge, founder of Healthy Hospo and co-founder of Avallen Spirits, has announced the launch of Alkatera, a digital sustainability tool for the drinks industry.
Calvados brand Avallen becomes a certified B Corporation
Calvados brand Avallen has become a certified B Corporation, a for-profit business that has been verified to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Madonna and Smirnoff combine in Nightlife Exchange
Smirnoff have completed the New York leg of the Nightlife Exchange Project, an event that saw live music and Madonna judge a dance competition.
42 Below announces cocktail winners
Team Italy has won the 2011 42 Below Cocktail World Cup.
Maker's Mark wins wax seal trademark case
Maker’s Mark has won a trademark infringement case against Cuervo tequila. A judgment has confirmed that the whiskey’s free-form red wax seal coating is a well-known and valid trademark.
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The vision behind Crystalgold
In late 2025, Drinks International editor Shay Waterworth questioned the launch of Chivas Regal Crystalgold.
