NEWSLETTER

02 February, 2023

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Eleanor Yates and Hamish Smith

Top Stories

Crossip breaks into new markets

Published: 01 February, 2023

Non-alcoholic spirits brand, Crossip, has expanded into new markets across Europe, GCC and North America, alongside key local distribution partners.

Empirical launches two new spirits

Published: 31 January, 2023

Flavour company Empirical has announced the UK launch of its two latest spirits, SOKA (43% abv) and Symphony 6 (40% abv).

Be Spirits at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2023

Published: 30 January, 2023

The upcoming Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris exhibition, due to take place from 13 to 15 February 2023 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, is dedicating a hall to the spirits and craft beverage arena, Be Spirits.

Analysis

Baijiu evolves

Published: 25 January, 2023

Largely misunderstood outside of its domestic market, baijiu could be finding new routes to globalisation.

Scottish drinks face restriction

Published: 25 January, 2023

The possibility of a clampdown on alcohol promotions has ruffled feathers in Scotch whisky quarters. 

Bar news

Bartender RTDs excel in premium

Published: 25 January, 2023

Lockdown-led innovation has resulted in a new wave of top-end RTDs that tick many boxes. Shay Waterworth finds the brands that have rapidly become big hits.

The Schmucks Miami pop-up

Published: 27 January, 2023

Internationally renowned bartenders Moe Aljaff and Juliette Larrouy will be hosting a two-month residency, The Schmucks at Moxy South Beach, to bring their ‘five star dive bar’ concept to life in Miami.