Praphakorn Konglee crowned Bacardí Legacy champion 2021
Published: 01 July, 2021
Praphakorn Konglee from Thailand’s Find the Locker Room bar has won the Bacardí Legacy Cocktail Competition 2021 with is drink ‘Out of Sight’.
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Asia Pacific beverage sales set to return to growth in 2021
Published: 01 July, 2021
Beverage alcohol in Asia Pacific markets is expected to gain more than +2% in volume and more than +4% in retail value by the end of 2021, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
International Spirits Challenge 2021 Awards Set for July 8
Published: 01 July, 2021
The International Spirits Challenge 2021 will reveal trophy winners and the overall Supreme Champion via an online awards presentation on Thursday, July 8.
The Glenlivet opens visitor centre following refurbishment
Published: 01 July, 2021
The Glenlivet has opened its newly refurbished distillery and visitor centre in Speyside after undergoing 18 months of renovations.
Sales of beer and Jägerbombs soar in England during the Euros
Published: 30 June, 2021
Alcohol sales in English pubs have skyrocketed during the Euros according to data collected by UK hospitality app OrderPay.
Edrington reports year-on-year profit decline
Published: 30 June, 2021
Edrington has reported that pre-tax profit decreased 21% year-on-year to £178.4 million for the year ending 31 March 2021.
Havana Club launches Tributo 2021
Published: 30 June, 2021
Havana Club has unveiled the sixth instalment in its prestigious Tributo series of limited-edition rums.
European spirits exports declined 19% in 2020
Published: 29 June, 2021
The European spirits industry has urged governments to rebuild transatlantic ties and fight protectionist measures following a 19% export decline in 2020.
UK off-trade sales finally decline as bar trade rebounds
Published: 29 June, 2021
Sales of beers, wines and spirits have finally started to decline in the UK off-trade after bars were permitted to open their doors once again.
South Africa imposes another ban on alcohol sales
Published: 28 June, 2021
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the country’s fourth ban on alcohol sales since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
International Spirits Challenge 2021 results for liqueurs, Asian spirits, premixed drinks and spirits tourism
Published: 28 June, 2021
Dutch liqueur producer De Kuyper Royal Distillers earned an impressive haul of two double gold medals and three golds at the International Spirits Challenge 2021.
VSPT Wine Group reports strong Q1 sales
Published: 28 June, 2021
South American wine producer VSPT Wine Group posted a 27.6% sales increase during the first quarter of 2021 in spite of poor exchange rates.
The Macallan Concept No.3 launches
Published: 28 June, 2021
Scotch whisky producer The Macallan has teamed up with esteemed graphic designer David Carson to launch a travel retail exclusive called Concept No. 3.
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Pink Prosecco: not fizzling out
Published: 29 June, 2021
Drinks international catches up with the founder of The Emissary Prosecco, Ed Smith, to find out whether talk of a Rosé Prosecco shortage is cause for concern.