Spence takes top gong at Rum Barrel Awards
Published: 27 October, 2016
The Golden Rum Barrel awards returned on Sunday (October 23rd), celebrating the brands and people that have made a significant contribution to the rum industry.
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Conviviality Retail partners with P&H
Published: 28 October, 2016
Conviviality Retail has entered into a supply agreement with Palmer and Harvey McLane, one of the UK’s leading delivered wholesalers.
WSET to open Hong Kong office
Published: 27 October, 2016
The Wine and Spirits Education Trust will open WSET Asia Pacific in Hong Kong, its first international office, in response to high demand for wine and spirit education in China.
Frapin's Max Cointreau dies aged 94
Published: 25 October, 2016
Cognac Frapin has announced Max Cointreau died on Wednesday October 19 in his home town of Gensac la Pallue, near Cognac, at the age of 94.
Alex Turner joins Burleigh’s gin
Published: 26 October, 2016
45 West Distillers, makers of Burleigh’s London dry gin, has appointed ex-bartender Alex Turner as commercial director.
Analysis
Portfolio Refresh
Published: 13 October, 2016
Ed Cottrell, new managing director for global travel retail at William Grant & Sons, is convinced of the need to constantly renew the company’s product portfolio, the former soldier talks to Joe Bates
Golden Opportunity
Published: 24 October, 2016
Wine Vision, the conference about the future of the wine industry, takes place from December 5-7 in California. Christian Davis reports
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The next big wine thing?
Published: 27 October, 2016
Like many people who work in what might be called the ‘non-productive’ side of the wine business (from sommeliers to merchants to writers), i’m often asked if i’d like to try my hand at making the stuff myself.
Bar news
Alive and kicking
Published: 27 October, 2016
New York’s Dead Rabbit has been named the world’s best bar. Hamish Smith catches up with co-owner Jack Mcgarry to see what’s next for the winning team