NEWSLETTER

24 June, 2021

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Martin Green, Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Hamish Smith and Angel Brown

Top Stories

Pernod Ricard increases profit guidance to 16%

Published: 23 June, 2021

Pernod Ricard’s share price increased 2% this morning after the firm raised its profit growth estimate following “greater than expected business dynamism”.

Analysis

Tequila's calling for celebrity mixto

Published: 23 June, 2021

Stars continue to flock to give their endorsement to 100% agave brands, but sustainability has become an issue as consumer demand has risen.

Takamaka: The Seychelles rum turns 20

Published: 23 June, 2021

Shay Waterworth talks to brothers Bernard and Richard d’Offay about their Takamaka rum brand as it hits the ripe age of 20.

Bar news

Two Schmucks reopens, Fat Schmuck launches doors away

Published: 21 June, 2021

The critically acclaimed “five-star dive-bar” Two Schmucks has re-opened the doors to its original site in El Raval in Barcelona, just days after the launch of the bar-brand’s casual dining sequel: Fat Schmuck.