The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands awards ceremony to launch in 2019
Published: 11 October, 2018
Drinks International has announced the inaugural World’s Most Admired Wine Brands awards ceremony, which will take place during Prowein 2019.
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Ron Welsh: 'Scotch whisky laws should be relaxed'
Published: 11 October, 2018
Beam Suntory master blender Ron Welsh told Drinks International that he believes the laws on scotch whisky barrel finishing are too restricting and that there are many casks yet to be tested.
VK shows continued sales growth
Published: 11 October, 2018
Global Brands has reported a second consecutive year of on-trade growth in the UK for its flagship RTD brand VK.
LCW 2018: 'Best international turnout ever'
Published: 10 October, 2018
Hannah Sharman-Cox, MD of Drinkup.London joined Drinks International to discuss the success of the ninth edition of London Cocktail Week.
Solera Beverage Group launches Nordic distribution firm
Published: 10 October, 2018
Solera Beverage Group has launched Collection Spirits, a marketing and distribution company specialising in craft and luxury spirits in the Nordics.
Today is World Mental Health Day
Published: 10 October, 2018
The Benevolent, the charity for the UK drinks industry, presents its recommendations to safeguard employees’ mental health on World Mental Health Day
Melbourne's Marzo wins World Class
Published: 09 October, 2018
Orlando Marzo from Melbourne’s Lûmé restaurant was named the world’s best bartender by Diageo World Class last night amid wild celebrations in Berlin.
Estrella sales rise through The Luna Cinema
Published: 09 October, 2018
Estrella Damm’s partnership with The Luna Cinema has contributed to the increased UK sales of the Catalan beer brand according to Alison Cole, UK consumer brand manager.
EBS whisky expert talks signature serves
Published: 09 October, 2018
David Miles, senior whisky specialist for Edrington Beam Suntory joined Drinks International to discuss the creation of a brand’s signature serve.
Stephanie Jordan launches Drinking Out Loud
Published: 09 October, 2018
Former Tanqueray global brand ambassador Stephanie Jordan has launched a specialist drinks marketing agency to help support emerging craft wine and spirit brands.
Templeton Rye moves into South Korea and New Zealand
Published: 09 October, 2018
Templeton Rye whiskey has made an agreement with Thirsty Camel in New Zealand and Happy Spirits Korea in South Korea for the distribution of its entire portfolio.
BCB chiefs set out expansion vision
Published: 08 October, 2018
Bar Convent Berlin kicks off its new three-day format today. Hamish Smith spoke to show director Petra Lassahn and director of education, Angus Winchester, about what to expect from the show this week and into the future.
Havana Club launches rums for bartenders
Published: 08 October, 2018
Havana Club has unveiled The Havana Club Professional Edition range which has been specifically developed to target bartenders.
Maverick Drinks brings Jerry to UK
Published: 08 October, 2018
Maverick Drinks has partnered with an online beverage learning platform called Jerry to bring the software to the UK.
Analysis
Amaretto: Regaining romance
Published: 08 October, 2018
While amaretto may have a long and somewhat idyllic history, it has done little to capture consumers’ imaginations in recent times. But cocktail culture could be key to changing all that, finds Angel Brown
Scotch blends: Whisky symbiosis
Published: 08 October, 2018
The rise of single malt scotch has dominated whisky conversations on the back of the craft explosion, but blended malts have just as interesting a story to tell, says Shay Waterworth