South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has reinstated the country’s ban on alcohol sales in a bid to free up beds for Covid-19 patients.
Delhi scraps 70% "special corona fee" on liquor sales
The Delhi government has decided to withdraw the 70% “special corona fee” that it imposed upon alcoholic beverage sales from May 5.
Thailand urged to end alcohol sales ban
Thailand’s beer, wine and spirits industry has implored the government to lift a ban on alcohol sales during the national state of emergency.
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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Bottled cocktails: The dos and don'ts
Pre-made cocktails have always carried a stigma, which I find odd. The romance of watching bartenders make drinks from scratch left pre-batched cocktails feeling cheap to many consumers, but lockdowns have forced this attitude to change.
