NEWSLETTER

29 March, 2019

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Hamish Smith, Christian Davis and Shay Waterworth

Top Stories

Dave Wilson retires from Patron

Published: 27 March, 2019

Dave Wilson, global president and CEO of Patrón Spirits International and The Patrón Spirits Company, will retire as of April 1, 2019.

Quintessential Brands launches North America business

Published: 27 March, 2019

International spirits company, Quintessential Brands Group, has announced the reorganisation of its North American operations, forming a stand-alone business entity to serve the North American market called Quintessential Brands North America.

Tequila gets European GI approval

Published: 26 March, 2019

The European Commission has approved the addition of Tequila into the EU register of geographical indications.

Chelsie Bailey wins Bacardí Legacy UK

Published: 21 March, 2019

Bristol bartender Chelsie Bailey has been named UK finalist in the 2019 Bacardí Legacy Cocktail Competition and will now travel to Amsterdam to compete at the global final in May.

Analysis

Cava: Quality compares

Published: 26 March, 2019

Cava has suffered with a perception problem in the shadow of champagne and prosecco, but that could be about to change, finds Chris Wilson

Aperitivo Bitters: Spirit of the spritz

Published: 26 March, 2019

Aperitivo bitters have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. Philip Duff examines the factors that have led to this rejuvenation

Bulk punches above weight

Published: 26 March, 2019

Reporting from the World Bulk Wine Exhibition, Shay Waterworth found an innovative and informative global community

Wine: China et al

Published: 26 March, 2019

Is the chinese dragon acquiring a taste for wine? Christian Davis reports from Prowine China, Shanghai

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