Monica Berg tops Bar World 100 2023

Published: 27 June, 2023

Monica Berg has been named the most influential person in the bar industry, according to Bar World 100 2023 in association with Perrier.

Caspar MacRae named new Glenmorangie and Ardbeg chief executive

Published: 28 June, 2023

After five years in the position, The Glenmorangie Company president and chief executive Thomas Moradpour is stepping down to be replaced by Caspar MacRae, the current global marketing and business development director.

Beam Suntory launches new premium blended Scotch

Published: 28 June, 2023

Beam Suntory has launched Ardray, a new blended scotch created by Beam Suntory’s chief blender Calum Fraser in collaboration with the Suntory blending team from Japan.

What makes a member of Bar World 100?

Published: 27 June, 2023

Hamish Smith drills down into the results and how they reflect what’s important to the bar industry.

Pernod Ricard UK announces distribution agreement with Sovereign Brands

Published: 27 June, 2023

Pernod Ricard UK has announced that, from 1 July, it will distribute the Sovereign Brands wine and spirits range which includes brands Luc Belaire, Bumbu Rum, McQueen & The Violet Fog and Villon.

Baijiu sales falter in first half of 2023

Published: 23 June, 2023

Sales of China’s national spirit were slower in the first six months of 2023 compared to the same period last year according to a poll conducted by China Alcoholic Drinks Association.

Verdant Spirits to enter liquidation

Published: 23 June, 2023

Scottish gin producer Verdant Spirits in the face of financial problems brought on by Brexit and the Covid pandemic.

Celebrities set tequila sector alight

Published: 28 June, 2023

While they put a focus on the spirit, some experts believe the explosion of brands backed by famous faces does the category and quality expectations no favours.

Rémy Cointreau brings in new travel retail boss

Published: 27 June, 2023

Rémy Cointreau and Whyte & Mackay have both named new duty free heads as the peak summer travel season heralds a flurry of new exclusives.

Beckaly Franks wins Bartenders’ Bartender Award in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023

Published: 27 June, 2023

Hong Kong bar legend and co-founder of The Pontiac Beckaly Franks has been named the Altos Bartender’s Bartender in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023.

Oriole’s last hurrah at Albie at The Hoxton

Published: 29 June, 2023

Oriole bar, formerly of Smithfield Market, London, has announced it will be having its last night at the mezzanine, Albie, at The Hoxton, Southwark on Saturday 1 July.