Trump lifts whisky tariffs following King’s visit
Donald Trump will be lifting tariffs on whisky from the UK, the US president said yesterday via Truth Social.
Boatyard expands into US
The Boatyard Distillery has announced a new partnership with Banfi Vintners to become the exclusive sales agent in the US for its Boatyard Double Gin.
The United Arab Emirates relaxes laws on alcohol
On Saturday, the United Arab Emirates announced new laws removing punishments for the consumption, sales and possession of alcohol for those 21 and over.
Washington State Wine goes from strength to strength
Horse Heaven Hills could be the next region from Washington State to take the wine world by storm, according to an industry expert.
Bars to reopen in South Australia on June 8
Bars in South Australia will reopen on June 8 after the number of active coronavirus cases in the state plummeted.
Liquor stores will be permitted to remain open in New York, New Jersey and California during the coronavirus pandemic after they were declared “essential businesses”.
Diageo North America appoints presidents
The US Spirits division of Diageo North America has appointed Mark Hubler as president of Open States and Greg Armstrong president of Control States and National Accounts.
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The bar industry community is dead
Danil Nevsky mourns the demise of a time when contact was physical, not digital, and when connections meant more than a swipe of a screen. But he holds out hope that real community will return for younger generations
