Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF), organizer of drinks industry conference, Tales of the Cocktail, where new ideas, products, and techniques are exchanged, has announced its partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
Andrea Di Chiara: reopening American Bar
Drinks International sat down with the acting bar manager of the American Bar at The Savoy, Andrea Di Chiara, to talk about the closure, reopening and a new dawn at the UK’s oldest surviving cocktail bar.
The West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association (WIRSPA), a grouping of Caribbean rum producers, welcomed several new members at its annual general meeting (AGM).
The bitter taste of success
Italian bitters are enjoying something of a golden era as consumers’ tastes evolve.
Shane Lowry appointed new Jameson brand ambassador
Jameson has announced that professional Irish golfer, Shane Lowry, is to be the new brand ambassador, as they come together for a three-year global partnership.
Familia Torres acquires new Pontevedra winery
Familia Torres has consolidated its vinicultural project in the Rías Baixas appellation of origin, with the acquisition of a new winery in the province of Pontevedra.
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.
Spier Wine Farm joins Freixenet Copestick’s portfolio
Spier Wine Farm, one of South Africa’s oldest wineries, has joined the Freixenet Copestick portfolio from this month.
London’s Oriole launches new cocktail menu
Jazz club and cocktail bar Oriole has launched its latest cocktail menu this month which celebrates the ingredients and traditions of the Old World, the New World and the Orient.
St. Lucia Distillers has launched its ‘spiritourism project’ the Saint Lucia Rum Experience, a continuation of development for the single rum distillery on the island.
Little Red Door launches new menu for 2022
Parisian bar Little Red Door has launched a new menu for 2022 called Flourish, using directly sourced produce at the core of each cocktail.
Slingsby releases new RTD vodka can
Yorkshire, England, spirit brand Slingsby has expanded its ready-to-drink range with a Slingsby Solo vodka, lime & soda can.
Gǒng at Shangri-La The Shard, London, has partnered with Diplomático Rum and Canaïma Gin this summer, two sustainable, smallbatch Latin American spirits brands.
Modernising Calvados
The apple-based spirit’s newest incarnations are at odds with outdated consumer perceptions, but a new breed of producer is working to change this.
Attaboy named Best Bar in North America
Attaboy in New York has been crowned the winer of the inaugural edition of North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier.
Craft spirit producer Scapegrace Distilling Company has announced plans to develop New Zealand’s largest-ever distillery project in the Central Otago region.
Acclaimed new London hotel bar Silverleaf has announced its first international takeover, at New York rooftop bar Overstory.
Masahiro Urushido of Katana Kitten in New York City has been named the Altos Bartenders' Bartender at the inaugural North America's 50 Best Bars awards.
New York City’s Overstory has been announced as the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award ahead of the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Bars ceremony on 7 June.
Ahead of Fèis Ìle festival, and six months after breaking ground, co-founders of Elixir Distillers have announced that their new Islay distillery will be called Portintruan.
Flor de Caña launches new reforestation campaign
To celebrate Earth Month, Flor de Caña, a carbon neutral and Fair Trade certified rum, is launching a year-long, global reforestation campaign that aims to ensure a greener future for generations to come.
Suffolk-based brewery Adnams has announced that it will be collaborating with the California-based Sierra Nevada to launch a new transatlantic pale ale.
Beverage producer Curius has launched with the promise of bringing a “fashion-like perspective” to drinks brand-building and three new product launches in 2022.
Applications open for Drinks Community Mentor Programme 2022
Drinks Community, The Drinks Trust’s networking platform, has opened mentor and mentee applications for its 2022 Mentor Programme.
Takamaka enters 11 new markets across Europe
Trois Frères Distillery, the makers of Takamaka Rum in the Seychelles, will launch into 11 new markets as the brand continues its global expansion plans.
The Irishman Whiskey announces bottle redesign with the release of new range of single malts
Walsh Whiskey has announced the release of new additions to The Irishman’s range of Irish single malt whiskey, featuring a new bottle design.
50 Best to launch North America list this summer
The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will launch a North America list for the first time in its history this summer.
Javier Pijoan named new Zamora Company CEO
Spain’s Zamora Company has appointed Javier Pijoan as its new CEO to replace former chief executive Emilio Restoy.
New Zealand Wine Trade Hub Launches
New Zealand Winegrowers has launched an online portal designed to support the trade in major export markets around the world.
Diageo is investing £73 million in a Guinness microbrewery and “culture hub” in the heart of London.
Mexico City’s Hanky Panky announces a calendar of takeovers
Mexico City’s Hanky Panky has announced a takeover series that will see the bar play host to some of the world’s most celebrated bars before embarking on their own world tour.
Taj opens new hotel bar and restaurant at 51 Buckingham Gate
Indian hospitality and hotel brand Taj have announced the opening of a new bar and restaurant at the five-star Taj 51 Buckingham Gate in central London.
Medahuman founder Adam Feldheim on "what to drink when you’re choosing not to drink"
The UK’s CBD market is now the second-largest in the world and following a period of regulatory red tape, the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry claims that the UK now has the most evolved regulatory framework for CBD in the world. Coupled with a growing consumer trend away from alcohol, CBD-infused functional beverages could be set to explode this year.
Mancino acquired by The Lucano Group
Mancino Vermouth has been acquired by The Lucano Group for an undisclosed fee and joins a wide portfolio of premium spirits brands.
Swift launches new Legends menu
Swift Soho has launched a new cocktail menu called Legends drawing inspiration from famous drinkers throughout history.
Mr Lyan to open Seed Library in East London
Ryan Chetiyawardana, known as Mr Lyan, and his team is due to open a new venue in East London called Seed Library in early 2022.
Maison Ferrand builds new distillery for Citadelle Gin
French spirits producer, Maison Ferrand, has built a new distillery at the Château de Bonbonnet to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Citadelle Gin brand.
London’s Lyaness launches its third menu
London-based Lyaness, the bar created by Ryan Chetiyawardana and the team behind the former world’s best bar, Dandelyan, has launched its third menu.
Guinness launches at-home draught tap
Guinness has announced the limited first release in the UK of a draught tap for homes this Christmas.
The Dead Rabbit to take over Ritz Carlton Miami
Renowned New York bar The Dead Rabbit will take over the Lapidus Bar at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Miami for the whole of December.
Amarula launches vegan variant
South African cream liqueur brand Amarula has launched a vegan variant to serve the growing proportion of consumers that are adopting plant-based diets.
RTD category volume share forecasted to double in next five years
Demand for ready-to-drink (RTD) products continues to grow amongst consumers, with the category expected to account for 8% of total beverage alcohol by 2025 according to a new report from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Villa Maria acquired by Indevin
Indevin New Zealand has completed the purchase of 100% of the shares of Villa Maria Estate for an undisclosed fee.
The American Bar at The Savoy set to reopen
The American Bar at The Savoy in London will reopen for business on October 4.
Paul Hsu: Heading Shenzhen's bar scene
The sheer scale of China’s population and geography is almost incomprehensible to the western world and second-tier city Shenzhen, located in the south east, is being bookmarked as a potential future giant of the bar trade.
Vocation Brewery unveils major redesign
UK craft brewer Vocation has invested in a redesign for its entire range.
Pernod Ricard UK predict that lockdown trends will drive premium spirits and wine sales this Christmas
Pernod Ricard UK has highlighted the consumer trends accelerated by the last 18 months and urged retailers to “capitalise on the huge opportunity within premium spirits and wines this Christmas”.
Glenmorangie open experimental distillery
Glenmorangie single malt has opened the Lighthouse, the brand’s first innovation distillery created for experimentation.
Absolut Vodka unveils new bottle design
Absolut Vodka has announced a new bottle, the brand’s biggest design update since 1979.
Port of Leith Distillery launches white port
The Port of Leith Distillery company has launched a new white port alongside its Portuguese partner Martha’s Wines.