NEWSLETTER

18 August, 2022

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Eleanor Yates and Hamish Smith

Top Stories

St-Rémy announces expansion into new global markets

Published: 17 August, 2022

French Brandy company, St-Rémy, is celebrating the success of its St-Rémy Signature which launched in 2020 and is showing growth in its pioneering markets of Canada, USA and Australia, as it continues to expand into new markets.

Jinro announces first Korean spirit sponsorship of major UK festival

Published: 16 August, 2022

The world’s number one selling spirit brand Jinro soju has announced it will be sponsoring Luno presents All Points East festival this month, the first time a Korean spirit brand has supported a major UK festival, making history for the global drinks market.

The UK drinks market key gin insights

Published: 16 August, 2022

The UK’s on-trade and hospitality outlets are preferring to serve leading brands of gin and tonic as their house products instead of supporting local and small-batch counterparts, as market researcher Shepper finds. 

Mexican mezcal brand MayaJules comes to the UK

Published: 16 August, 2022

Mezcal brand MayaJules, crafted through sustainable practices by women who have perfected the art of distilling agave, is set to arrive in the UK this September.

2022 Harvest Report from Jackson Estate

Published: 11 August, 2022

With the 2022 harvest now completed, the team at Jackson Estate have reflected on the last few months, describing it as “a vintage of challenge”.

Analysis

Marcus Black: Capturing Harrogate’s spirit

Published: 18 August, 2022

Drinks International sits down with Spirit of Harrogate co-founder Marcus Black to talk heritage, sport, and how to create a gin that stands out from the crowd.

The view from Cocktails in the City

Published: 15 August, 2022

Cocktails in the City has returned to London for a series of garden parties featuring some of London’s finest bars. 

Bar news