US champagne imports down 19% in 2020

Published: 01 April, 2021

According to the Champagne Bureau USA, the exports of champagne to the US fell almost 19% in 2020 year-on-year.

Bacardí opens duty free whisky boutique in China

Published: 01 April, 2021

Bacardi’s global travel retail department has opened a luxury seasonal boutique for its whisky portfolio in China.

MO BAR wins Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award

Published: 01 April, 2021

MO BAR at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has been awarded the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award from the Asia’s 50 Best Bars Academy.

Gordon & MacPhail lands distribution deal for South Korea

Published: 01 April, 2021

Premium spirits producer Gordon & MacPhail has appointed Allied Young Fortune Brands as its distribution partner for the South Korean market.

Strykk gets Canada and Netherlands deals

Published: 31 March, 2021

Non-alcoholic spirits brand Strykk has secured new distribution agreements in the Netherlands and Canada.

Imbibe Live 2021 set to go ahead

Published: 30 March, 2021

Imbibe Live 2021 will go ahead from 13-14 September at Olympia London, organiser Reed Exhibitions has announced.

Glen Moray appoints Stephen Woodcock head of whisky creation & stocks

Published: 30 March, 2021

Glen Moray has appointed Stephen Woodcock as head of whisky creation & stocks and will therefore be responsible for developing the range and maturing and marrying casks.

Freixenet Copestick signs distribution deal with The Garage Wine Co.

Published: 30 March, 2021

Freixenet Copestick has expanded its portfolio by signing an exclusive distribution partnership with Chilean producer The Garage Wine Co.

The Famous Grouse launches new bottle for British & Irish Lions tour

Published: 30 March, 2021

The Famous Grouse has launched a limited-edition label to celebrate the brand’s role as the official sponsor of The British & Irish Lions.

Rhum Barbancourt enters new distribution deal for LATAM and US

Published: 30 March, 2021

Rhum Barbancourt, a family-owned distillery established in 1862, has entered a new distribution deal with MONARQ Group for Latin American and the Caribbean as well as duty free in the US.

Jura launches new rum cask finish

Published: 29 March, 2021

Jura single malt whisky has launched a new rum cask finish as the latest member of the Jura Cask Editions.

The rise of Rioja’s carbonically macerated reds

Published: 29 March, 2021

It’s December 2020 and I’m holding in my hands a Rioja whose vintage bears the same year. And it’s one of the brightest, freshest, easiest to drink wines I’ve had since moving to the area.

Tito's signs new Italian distribution deal

Published: 29 March, 2021

Tito’s Handmade Vodka has entered a new distribution agreement with Genova-based Velier S.p.A for the Italian market.

New Zealand wine: Covid's highs and lows

Published: 29 March, 2021

While New Zealand has managed the pandemic better than most, a lack of tourism and difficulties with shipping have taken a toll on wine sales. Martin Green reports.

Japan's new whisky regulations: What do they mean?

Published: 29 March, 2021

Plans to protect the reputation of Japanese whisky have been inveiled, but do they go far enough? Shay Waterworth looks at the implications.

Safety is paramount for female bar staff

Published: 30 March, 2021

Nick Strangeway on the duty of care which bars must have to their female staff and customers.

Ara Carvallo: Soul of the industry

Published: 30 March, 2021

Ara Carvallo is described as a ‘serial entrepreneur’ in Drinks International’s Bar World 100 list, but few people manage to combine business growth with environmental sympathy as successfully as she does.