Ran Van Ongevalle wins Bacardi Legacy 2017
Ran Van Ongevalle has been named the 2017 Bacardi Legacy champion in Berlin with his Clarita cocktail.
Bacardi Legacy gets 'insane' coverage in China
More than 200,000 Chinese residents tuned in to the Taiwan and China performances in the semi-final of the Bacardi Legacy cocktail competition in Berlin.
Ian Burrell praises standards at Bacardi Legacy
Global rum ambassador Ian Burrell has praised the standard of competition after the opening day of semi-finals of the Bacardi Legacy cocktail competition in Berlin.
BrewDog launches new spirits range LoneWolf
BrewDog has launched a new spirits range called LoneWolf which will be available in all BrewDog bars and online.
William Grant & Sons appoint new commercial director
Spirits company William Grant & Sons UK has appointed Neil Barker as commercial director.
Distillers' City Debate prepares for London return
Tickets have been released for the sixth annual Distillers’ City Debate on Tuesday 16 May 2017 at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, London.
Brexit can boost spirits exports says WSTA chief
WSTA chief executive officer Miles Beale believes the UK can use Brexit to boost spirit export numbers after 45 new distilleries emerged in 2016.
Toorank becomes Dutch Spirits
Dutch distiller, Toorank, has announced a full rebrand and new corporate name, Dutch Spirits.
Bon Vivant Tonic Syrup readies for UK launch
Owner of Reàl, American Beverage Marketers, has teamed up with drinks consultant Giuseppe Gallo to create Bon Vivant Tonic Syrup.
DISCUS: April is Alcohol Awareness Month
US body the Distilled Spirits Council has launched a campaign to make April ‘Alcohol Awareness Month’, aimed at reminding adult consumers in the US to embrace moderation year-round.
Bacardi named 84th most reputable global brand
Bacardi Limited has been named among the 100 most reputable companies in the world in Forbes magazine for the fifth year in a row.
Star of Bombay seeks 'leadership role' in gin industry
Bombay Sapphire wants to ‘demonstrate a leadership role’ in the gin industry with the launch of Star of Bombay.
Armagnac Academies debuts in San Francisco
Armagnac Academies will make its debut in San Francisco on May 22 to educate members of the trade.
ZECA to unveil new cachaca sugarcane varieties
ZECA Cachaca will unveil its new hybrid sugarcane varieties at the Brazilian embassy in London on April 11.
Funkin launches Bramble mix
Funkin is expanding its range of cocktail mixers with the addition of Funkin Bramble this month, bringing the classic English cocktail to the on-trade in an "easy-to-use" format.
The fourth John Walker Private Collection
Diageo has unveiled the fourth John Walker & Sons Private Collection expression.
Diageo: currency pressures won’t push up prices
Diageo has said that a weak pound would not see immediate changes in its prices.
DISCUS calls on Trump to aid exports
The Distilled Spirits Council has said it looks forward to working with the Trump administration to expand access for US agricultural exports, including distilled spirits, in foreign markets.
DI Annual Bar Report: How we did it
The Drinks International Annual Bar Report looks to gauge the buying habits of the best bars in the world by conducting a survey of their owners, head bartenders and bar managers.
UK's first birch spirit launches
Freya, billed as the UK's first birch sap spirit, will launch this November.
BCB celebrates record numbers
Berlin Convent Berlin received record numbers of visitors this month, taking in 11,604 trade professionals over two days, an increase of 15% on last year.
The Global Drinks Forum
Leaders of the global drinks industry assembled in Berlin on October 10 to discuss the future of the industry. Here is a selection of what was said.
Le Nechet wins World Class
France’s Jennifer Le Nechet has been crowned the world’s best bartender at the World Class Bartender of the Year Global Final 2016, the first female bartender to win the award.
Copenhagen By The Glass dates announced
Copenhagen By The Glass launches next month, in collaboration with Copenhagen Cooking and Food Festival.
Montenegro takes Cuervo brands to Italy
Gruppo Montenegro, the owner of Amaro Montenegro and Vecchia Romagna brandy, has finalised exclusive distribution agreements in the Italian market for Jose Cuervo, the world’s number-one tequila, Bushmills, Irish whiskey, The Kraken Black Spiced rum and Boodles British gin.
Millionaires' Club: The spirits market overview
Hamish Smith gives us his take on the spirits market – things look better than last year but it’s far from plain sailing.
The Millionaires' Club 2016 launches online
The Millionaires' Club, Drinks International's report on the largest selling spirits brands, is now available to download.
Millionaires' Club: Soju
Drinks International's annual league of million-case brands returns. Here is a list of the world's best-selling Soju brands in 2015.
Millionaires' Club: Bitters
Drinks International's annual league of million-case brands returns. Here is a list of the world's best-selling Bitter brands in 2015.
Millionaires' Club: Ones to watch
Drinks International's annual league of million-case brands returns. Here is a list of the ones to watch for next year.
Millionaires' Club: The Major Players
A rundown of the companies with the most million-case brands in the Millionaires' Club 2016.
Millionaires' Club: Fastest Growing Spirits
Drinks International's annual league of million-case brands returns. Here is a list of the world's fastest growing brands in 2015.
The Indian Ocean Company and Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits have announced the launch of the first VSOP release from the Medine Distillery, a VSOP bottling of Penny Blue Mauritian Rum.
Craft Spirits City Debate
Authenticity, heritage and craftsmanship – those were the keynote themes of this year’s City Debate hosted by the Worshipful Company of Distillers.
Diageo launches Cîroc Pink Grapefruit
Diageo Reserve has unveiled the first citrus offering in its Cîroc UK portfolio, Pink Grapefruit.
Beam Suntory launches Jim Beam Double Oak
Beam Suntory has released a ‘new take’ on Jim Bean Kentucky Straight Bourbon into the UK.
Craft spirits – friend or foe?
The Worshipful Company of Distillers’ City Debate this year tackles the controversial subject of ‘Craft Spirits – Friend or Foe of Global Brands?’
Sazerac Company partners with Linie Aquavit
The Sazerac Company has announced a partnership with aquavit Lysholm Linie and ArcusGruppen as its sole importer in the US.
Whyte & Mackay to distribute Camus
Whyte & Mackay and Cognac House Camus have entered into a new partnership to manage the distribution of Camus cognacs and Ungava gin in the UK.
Beam Suntory unveils latest Booker’s Bourbon
Beam Suntory has unveiled its latest Booker’s Bourbon for the US market, Batch 2015-06 ‘Noe Secret’.
Whisky to push global spirits consumption to 3.2bn by 2020
The global spirits market will pass the 3.2bn-case mark by the year 2020, according to the IWSR.
Mezcal sales growing at 22%
Mezcal sales value is growing at 22% and now amounts to $88m a year, according to the Consejo Regulador del Mezcal.
Diageo hopes Millennials can turn Smirnoff’s fortunes around
Diageo is hoping to “re-imagine” Smirnoff as a true challenger rather than a tired leader by appealing to Millennials.
House of Cocktails premixes launch
Global Brands has launched House of Cocktails, a new range of premixed cocktails available to the UK off trade.
Last call for 22nd annual Cocktail Challenge
Drinks International is still accepting entries to its new-look Cocktail Challenge.
Turkey investigates Diageo’s Mey Icki
Diageo’s Turkish operation Mey Icki is under investigation by Turkey’s antitrust authority, according to reports.
Analyst's view: The Global Spirits Market
After the release of The Millionaires' Club 2015, contributor and Euromonitor International's senior drinks analyst Jeremy Cunnington gives us his take on the spirits market's performance in 2014.
Jameson bitters launches
Pernod Ricard unveiled Jameson Wild Sloe Berry Bitters at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans last week.
The Millionaires' Club 2015 launches online
The Millionaires' Club, Drinks International's report on the largest selling spirits brands, is now available to download.
Crème de Casis takes ISC Supreme Champion award
Lejay Noir de Bourgogne was named Supreme Champion at the 20th International Spirits Challenge ceremony yesterday.