Double Chicken Please tops North America's 50 Best

Published: 05 May, 2023

Double Chicken Sammy has been crowned the best bar in North America following a live awards ceremony of North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, held on 4 May.

The Cocktail Report launches

Published: 04 May, 2023

Drinks International has launched The Cocktail Report, a sister magazine to the Brands Report. 

Lagavulin and Caol Ila launch limited edition bottlings for Fèis Ìle

Published: 04 May, 2023

Islay distilleries Lagavulin and Caol Ila have announced the launch of two single malts to celebrate the return of the island’s music and whisky festival Fèis Ìle.

Emma Watson and brother Alex launch Chablis-inspired gin

Published: 02 May, 2023

Actress Emma Watson and brother Alex have partnered to launch a gin brand inspired by the Chablis wine region, where their father has operated as a winemaker for more than 30 years.

TFWA Asia Pacific: confidence in Asia

Published: 28 April, 2023

This month’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition takes place at a time of rebirth for the region’s travel retail business after years of Covid-related misery.

Uncle Nearest: creating a legacy

Published: 28 April, 2023

The uncovering of a family history has led to one of the biggest success stories in American whiskey history.

Rayo’s Tito Pin-Perez and Álvaro García on creating North America’s best new bar

Published: 05 May, 2023

Rayo was opened in Mexico City in January 2022 by two ex-pats wanting to champion Mexican ingredients, a little over a year later and the bar placed number 17 on North America’s 50 Best Bars 2023 and was named Best New Opening. Drinks International caught up with its founders, Tito Pin-Perez and Álvaro García.