Pernod Ricard reports double-digit growth in H1 results

Published: 16 February, 2023

Havana Club owner, Pernod Ricard, has reported 19% organic sales growth in the first half of fiscal 2023, with all spirits segments seeing double-digit growth.

Loch Lomond Group launches new whisky brand

Published: 16 February, 2023

Loch Lomond Group has launched Noble Rebel, a new blended malt Scotch whisky brand, available in three distinct expressions, Orchard Outburst, Smoke Symphony and Hazelnut Harmony.

The Boatyard Distillery gains B-Corp certification

Published: 15 February, 2023

Irish spirits maker, The Boatyard Distillery, has announced it has earned B-Corporation certification.

Hannah Lanfear joins Speciality Drinks as advocacy manager

Published: 15 February, 2023

Premium spirits supplier Speciality Drinks has announced the appointment of The Mixing Class founder Hannah Lanfear in a newly-created advocacy manager role.

The Glenrothes launches The 42

Published: 13 February, 2023

The Glenrothes has launched The 42, a limited release single malt whisky, inspired by the colour and character of the distillery’s Highland home.

Rémy Cointreau GTR unveils The Botanist Hebridean Strength

Published: 13 February, 2023

Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail has unveiled The Botanist’s inaugural liquid innovation for global travellers.

NAO Spirits announces The Jay Dhawan Scholarship

Published: 10 February, 2023

In memory of its late distiller, Nao Spirits and Beverages, the craft gin distillers form India, have announced the Jay Dhawan Scholarship in association with the Gin Guild. 

Rhum agricole seeking a new audience

Published: 25 January, 2023

Producers need to switch up their educational efforts around the sugarcane spirit to broaden its appeal.

Bordeaux struggles

Published: 25 January, 2023

With red wine consumption dropping, the region’s producers face tough challenges.

Flor de Caña Sustainable Cocktail Challenge winner Carlos Ferron on sustainability and Panamanian cocktail culture

Published: 15 February, 2023

In a global final held on an island in Lake Nicaragua, Carlos Ferron from Panama won the Flor de Caña’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge earning a prize of US$10,000 and the title of The World’s Most Sustainable Bartender. Drinks International caught up with the newly-crowned champion.

William Grant & Sons announces the return of its 1887 Collective for 2023

Published: 15 February, 2023

William Grant & Sons UK has celebrated the return of its 1887 Collective for 2023 by welcoming this year’s intake of 26 bartenders.

Himkok introduces new addition to RTD range

Published: 13 February, 2023

Cocktail bar and distillery Himkok has announced the release of the newest addition to its RTD range, Oslo Paloma.