Brands Report 2023: Rum
Published: 05 January, 2023
Big brand Bacardi tops the bestsellers for the fifth year in a row – and manages second on the trending list too.
Top Stories
Brands Report 2023: American Whiskey
Published: 05 January, 2023
There’s a return to the top spot after a three-year hiatus, but the brands remain largely unchanged from last year.
Brands Report 2023: Scotch Whisky
Published: 05 January, 2023
It’s a familiar tale in this category, but although the names may be familiar, their order has a new spin.
Brands Report 2023: Irish Whiskey
Published: 05 January, 2023
The revival of this category has been much talked about, but the leader is ahead by quite some margin.
Tito’s Handmade Vodka expands global presence with new distributors
Published: 05 January, 2023
Tito’s Handmade Vodka has strengthened its presence in Eastern Europe and Central Asia with the appointment of new distributors in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Global Brands Limited purchases Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef brands from Molson Coors
Published: 05 January, 2023
Global Brands Limited has announced it has purchased the Hooch, Hooper’s, and Reef trademarks from Molson Coors Beverage Company.
Brands Report 2023: Gin
Published: 04 January, 2023
The top spirit features in many classic cocktails, so it’s no surprise bartenders choose their pours carefully.
Brands Report 2023: Mixers
Published: 04 January, 2023
This is a category that has spawned many brands in recent years, but remains dominated by Fever-Tree.
Brands Report 2023: Bartender’s Choice
Published: 04 January, 2023
An old-school gin tops this list, which singles out the brands most loved by those behind the stick.
The Annual Brands Report 2023 launches
Published: 03 January, 2023
The Drinks International Annual Brands Report 2023 has launched, offering the bar industry a picture of the buying habits of the world’s best bars.
Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes awarded knighthood
Published: 04 January, 2023
Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes has received a knighthood in King Charles' first New Year’s Honours list, an appointment that allows him to use the title ‘sir’.
Dubai drops 30% alcohol tax in bid to boost tourism
Published: 04 January, 2023
Dubai has scrapped its 30% tax on alcohol sales for the rest of the year in an apparent bid to boost tourism, while also stopping the charge on personal alcohol licences, something residents who wish to drink at home are required to have.
Analysis
What the future holds
Published: 04 January, 2023
The IWSR Drinks Market Analysis has provided its insight into the future of the industry’s biggest trends. the eight listed have been key to shaping the industry in recent times, but now they’re being moulded and twisted by current events and global issues.
Plastic push for wine
Published: 04 January, 2023
It’s got a bad rep for many reasons, but one winery owner thinks plastic is the way forward for more sustainable bottling.