Brewdog appoints new spirits MD

Published: 06 November, 2018

Brewdog has appointed David Gates as managing director of Brewdog distilling after nearly 30 years working with Diageo.

Obituary: Dave Pickerell

Published: 05 November, 2018

Legendary whiskey distiller Dave Pickerell passed away on 1 November in San Francisco, aged 70.

Scottish exporter targets big China deals

Published: 05 November, 2018

Scotland’s leading exporter of craft beer and spirits JW Filshill International, has embarked on a two-week trade visit to China as it seeks to build on a series of export deals.

Diplomático named Spirit Brand of the Year

Published: 05 November, 2018

Diplomático has become the first rum brand to be been named Spirit Brand of the Year at Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Star Awards.

William Grant & Sons launches Grant's Distinction in India

Published: 05 November, 2018

William Grant & Sons has launched Grant’s Distinction, the latest variant of its leading blended scotch whisky brand, in India ahead of the festive season.

115-year-old port sets new auction record

Published: 05 November, 2018

A Guinness World Record for the most expensive port wine sold at auction was set last week with the sale of the first Niepoort in Lalique 1863 decanter.

Is the future positive or negative for big brands?

Published: 05 November, 2018

As the current consumer trends are moulding around smaller, craft brands around the world, Steve Hastings, planning partner at creative agency isobel asks whether the glass is half full or half empty for big brands.

The future's orange

Published: 06 November, 2018

The cult 1980s British film withnail & I has many quotable lines.

Bartender Profile: A new oasis

Published: 06 November, 2018

Shay Waterworth meets Max Venning as he gears up to open his latest watering hole in London

Exclusive: Orlando Marzo to open bar in 2019

Published: 06 November, 2018

World Class champion Orlando Marzo has told Drinks International that he wants to open a bar in Melbourne in late 2019.