NEWSLETTER

16 January, 2020

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Christian Davis, Shay Waterworth, Hamish Smith and Angel Brown

Top Stories

Diamond P: New look for Powers Irish whiskey

Published: 15 January, 2020

Irish Distillers has unveiled a new look for its Powers Irish whiskey brand. The rebrand is meant to attract a new generation of drinkers to, historically, one of Ireland’s key whiskey brands.

Brands Report 2020: Tequila

Published: 14 January, 2020

Don Julio has retained its crown as the bestselling tequila brand in the world’s best bars.

Brands Report 2020: World whisky

Published: 13 January, 2020

This catch-all category, taking in global whiskies (outside of American, scotch and Irish) tends to be dominated by Japan.

Brands Report 2020: Brandy

Published: 14 January, 2020

Torres has been named the bestselling brandy in this year's Brands Report.

Brands Report 2020: Vodka

Published: 13 January, 2020

Ketel One has retained its position as the bestselling vodka brand in the world, with 32% of elite bars declaring it the number one choice.

Brands Report 2020: Pisco

Published: 14 January, 2020

The ongoing debate over the origins of pisco – and therefore the most authentic choice of brands – will probably never conclude. One thing which cannot be argued is that Chilean pisco is more popular with bartenders than it used to be. 

Brands Report 2020: Cognac

Published: 13 January, 2020

Elevated to its own category in the Brands Report, the new cognac list still has a familiar order.

Brands Report 2020: Irish whiskey

Published: 09 January, 2020

In the bar channel, Irish whiskey might take a back seat to American styles, and even scotch, but few venues don't have a small collection on their back bar.

Loch Lomond expands GTR team

Published: 09 January, 2020

Independent distiller, Loch Lomond Group has expanded its global travel retail team with the creation of two new roles.

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