Andrew Ho, founder and co-owner of Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou, has been named the winner of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2025, as part of Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
Campari buys stake in Bunnahabhain owner CVH Spirits
Campari Group has acquired a minority stake in the owner of single malt whisky brand Bunnahabhain.
Illva Saronno buys majority of Sagamore Spirit
Italian drinks company and owner of Disaronno and Tia Maria, Illva Saronno Group, has bought a majority stake in US rye whiskey brand and distillery, Sagamore Spirit.
Two Schmucks' bar team quits amid Moe Aljaff departure
The Two Schmucks bar team worked its last shift last night, after all but one of the Barcelona bar’s bartenders quit.
Kenya’s Procera Gin announces partnership with Axiom Brands
Kenyan ultra-premium spirits producer, Procera Gin has announced a partnership with Axiom Brands to accelerate growth in the UK on- and off-trade.
Bols calls for bartender competition entries
The Bols brand is calling for entries into its Bols Around the World global bartending competition.
Sazerac buys 17 brands from Corby
Buffalo Trace bourbon owner the Sazerac Company has agreed to purchase 17 brands from Pernod Ricard‘s Corby Distillers.
Poliakov goes red
French vodka brand Poliakov has extended its line in the European on-trade to include a ‘red fruit’ liqueur.
Islay.com domain to be sold on ebay
The owner of website domain name islay.com has announced that it will be sold on ebay.
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Hazel: The second release from Sylva
As the name suggests, we’ve used hazel wood as the hero of this edition alongside other familiar, native broadleaf trees, including silver birch and oak from our own forest.
