Westons Cider announces £2m investment in new presses
Published: 11 January, 2023
UK cider maker, Westons Cider, has announced details of a £2 million investment to enhance its fruit pressing capacity.
Top Stories
Former Carlsberg global marketing director joins non-alcoholic drinks brand
Published: 12 January, 2023
Stephanie Illgner, former global marketing director of Carlsberg, has joined ISH, a non-alcoholic brand established in 2018 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Liviko expands distribution to Denmark
Published: 11 January, 2023
Estonian spirits producer, Liviko, and Conaxess Trade Beverages have signed a distribution agreement for Denmark.
Brands Report 2023: Champagne
Published: 05 January, 2023
A select band continues to dominate this category, where brand recognition is the all-important factor.
Brands Report 2023: Non-alcoholic spirits
Published: 05 January, 2023
Driven mainly by the wellbeing trend, non-alcoholic spirits have found favour in bars.
Brands Report 2023: Beer
Published: 05 January, 2023
There’s a broad country spread when it comes to the beers stocked in the world’s best bars.
50 Best team to launch The World’s 50 Best Hotels
Published: 10 January, 2023
50 Best has announced the launch of The World’s 50 Best Hotels, set to debut in September 2023.
The Lakes Distillery appoints new whisky maker
Published: 10 January, 2023
The Lakes Distillery has appointed Sarah Burgess as its new whisky maker, taking over the role from Dhavall Gandhi.
Takamaka Rum launches in Taiwan
Published: 10 January, 2023
Trois Frères Distillery, the makers of Takamaka Rum in the Seychelles, has announced that it is launching into Taiwan through boutique importer and distributor Bring The Rocks.
Southern Glazer’s e-commerce platform surpasses US$3bn
Published: 10 January, 2023
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has announced that its e-commerce platform, Proof, has passed the $3 billion revenue mark in 2022.
Brands Report 2023: Liqueurs
Published: 05 January, 2023
The importance of liqueurs to cocktails cannot be overstated, but it’s the classic brands that remain at the forefront.
Brands Report 2023: Sherry
Published: 05 January, 2023
There are many styles of sherry, but one classic brand has made itself indispensable to top ’tenders.
Brands Report 2023: Vermouth
Published: 05 January, 2023
This sector is dominated by three brands, with the main selection overall coming from Italy and France.
Brands Report 2023: Cocktail Bitters
Published: 05 January, 2023
This is a category that has seen little change since we began polling it in 2018, and the leader continues to look indomitable.
Analysis
Defending 'nice' whisky writers
Published: 12 January, 2023
A response to the notion that 'without criticism there is only marketing', by DI editor Shay Waterworth.
Two Drifters’ Gemma Wakeham: “There has to be accountability for sustainability goals”
Published: 10 January, 2023
Since Devon-based husband-and-wife team Russ and Gemma Wakeham launched the carbon-negative Two Drifters rum in 2019, the brand has gone from strength to strength – despite not necessarily doing things the easy way.
Top-end producers face mixed future
Published: 04 January, 2023
A recent IWSR report suggests that premium-plus producers are in for an economic rollercoaster.
Dan Gasper: ardent incubator advocate
Published: 04 January, 2023
Known for his time with Distill Ventures, Dan Gasper now has a new business stateside. He shares his vision for the company with Shay Waterworth.
Bar news
Drinks Distilled launches partnership with Crossip and Seed Library
Published: 09 January, 2023
Recently launched spirits, bar, and drinkware site Drinks Distilled has announced a partnership with non-alcoholic spirits brand Crossip and the Ryan Chetiyawardana-founded Seed Library.