Wine Institute of California’s London office to close
Published: 18 August, 2016
It has been announced that the UK office of the Wine Institute of California in London, is closing.
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Malic is Diageo Global Travel’s best bartender
Published: 18 August, 2016
Andrej Malic of Celebrity Cruises has been crowned Diageo Global Travel’s ‘best bartender’ at the Diageo Reserve’s World Class competition heat held last night in the Diageo 396 Bar, Miami.
La Part Des Anges cognac auction
Published: 17 August, 2016
The 10th La Part Des Anges’ auction will take place on Thursday September 22 in Cognac. For the first time bidders from outside of Cognac were allowed to compete for the exclusive lots.
Eisberg to sponsor the Tour of Britain
Published: 17 August, 2016
Eisberg, the UK’s leading alcohol-free wine brand, has agreed a three-year partnership to become the ‘Official Wine Partner’ for the Tour of Britain cycle race.
Australian wine exports grow by 11%
Published: 17 August, 2016
Wine Australia, the generic body for the Australian wine industry, has announced that the value of exports grew by 11%, driven by bottled exports, particularly at higher price points, from July 2015 to June 2016.
42Below Cocktail Earth Cup Competition
Published: 17 August, 2016
The final of the 42Below Cocktail Earth Cup starts on Monday (August 22) in Queenstown, New Zealand.
UK is BCB’s country of honour
Published: 16 August, 2016
Bar Convent Berlin organisers have announced that the UK will be this year’s ‘country of honour’.
Kefraya's founder Michel de Bustros, has died
Published: 15 August, 2016
Michel de Bustros, founder and CEO of Château Kefraya has died. He was 87.
Dubai Duty Free wins CSR awards
Published: 15 August, 2016
Dubai Duty Free has won the Best CSR (corporate social responsibility) Practices and Best Community Action at the recent 6th Asia Best CSR Practices and Sustainability Excellence Awards held in Singapore.
Analysis
Vodka brands are in the pink
Published: 22 July, 2016
From being a stigmatised and marginalised group, the LGBT community is now sought after by all manner of marketers – not least in the alcohol industry. Holly Motion reports
Trending now
Published: 01 August, 2016
Given the nature and spread of cocktail bars, it’s tough to pinpoint global trends. but Hamish Smith gets some insights from the experts
Emerald Aisles
Published: 01 August, 2016
Irish whiskey is on a roll, reports Christian Davis, with increasing numbers of consumers discovering its charms worldwide
Comment
Heading off the Christmas avalanche
Published: 18 August, 2016
So here we go again – I got my first Christmas press release on July 25.
Bar news
LAB to close and reopen under new ownership
Published: 16 August, 2016
Iconic London cocktail bar LAB will close next month to make way for a new venue co-owned by bartenders Bobby Hiddleston and Mia Johansson and Nightjar and Oriole owners Rosie Stimpson and Edmund Weil.