NEWSLETTER

30 March, 2023

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

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Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Eleanor Yates and Hamish Smith

Top Stories

Published: 30 March, 2023

Diageo’s Ivan Menezes to step down as CEO

Published: 28 March, 2023

Diageo has announced that its chief executive officer Sir Ivan Menezes will be retiring and is set to depart from the Diageo Board on 30 June this year, following 10 years leading the company.

Louis XIII unveils Rare Cask 42.1

Published: 27 March, 2023

A decade after the release of Rare Cask 42.6, Louis XIII has introduced its Rare Cask 42.1, the first edition to be presented as a ritual set.

Laphroaig launches UK phase of Taste Trailblazers

Published: 27 March, 2023

Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky is launching The Laphroaig Market in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens, forming the UK phase of ita global initiative, Taste Trailblazers.

Jura releases bourbon cask expression

Published: 27 March, 2023

Single malt Scotch whisky, Jura, is looking to further its success with a refreshed entry-level expression, Jura Bourbon Cask.

Analysis

Soderbergh directs singani to a win

Published: 30 March, 2023

Steven Soderbergh has dipped into the oceans of spirits and secured his favourite Bolivian drink its own classification.

Wine auction raises €3.6m

Published: 30 March, 2023

Historic event supported by Maison Edouard Delaunay nets record amount for Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges.

Women’s History Month with Uncle Nearest

Published: 30 March, 2023

To mark Women’s History Month, Drinks International caught up with female powerhouse Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to look at its success in the traditionally male dominated space that is the whisk(e)y industry. 

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