NEWSLETTER

06 December, 2018

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Hamish Smith, Christian Davis and Shay Waterworth

Top Stories

Baijiu dominates list of most valuable spirits brands

Published: 04 December, 2018

Leaders of the Chinese baijiu market: Moutai, Wuliangye, and Yanghe are the world’s most valuable spirits brands, according to the latest report by Brand Finance, an independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy.

Disaronno wears Trussardi

Published: 03 December, 2018

The Italian liqueur is back with its annual Disaronno Icon project, which this year sees the iconic bottle dressed in a limited-edition design by Italian fashion house Trussardi.

Stryyk launches alcohol-free vodka

Published: 03 December, 2018

Stryyk, the zero-proof ‘spirit’ brand has launched Stryyk Not Vodka to its portfolio in time for Christmas and ‘Dry January’.

Scotch whisky gets GI approval for Indonesia

Published: 30 November, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association has secured enhanced legal protection in Indonesia for “scotch whisky” as a geographical indication was successfully granted.

Analysis

Liqueurs: Twist the classics

Published: 06 December, 2018

As consumers demand more from their cocktails, Clinton Cawood sees doors opening for liqueurs to make their mark on drinkers’ palates

Pick of the Launches

Published: 06 December, 2018

Here is the pick of the launches from last month, as featured in Drinks International magazine October edition.

Comment

Securing french wines’ future?

Published: 06 December, 2018

When people make predictions about the next big grape variety, what they’re usually trying to anticipate is the next big switch in consumer taste.

Bar news