International Beverage to acquire Larsen Cognac business from Anora
Published: 06 September, 2023
International Beverage has entered into an agreement with Anora Group plc to acquire its Larsen Cognac business.
Top Stories
The Macallan launches exclusive GTR collection
Published: 06 September, 2023
The Macallan has introduced The Macallan Colour Collection, a new range of age statement whiskies, exclusively available in global travel retail.
The Lost Explorer Mezcal appoints new UK brand ambassador
Published: 06 September, 2023
The Lost Explorer Mezcal has appointed Alan Uresti Silva, previously of Annabel’s, as UK brand ambassador.
Stock Spirits acquires Clan Campbell and the Dugas Group
Published: 05 September, 2023
Stock Spirits Group has announced the finalisation of two acquisitions including Clan Campbell from Pernod Ricard and the purchase of the Société Dugas.
Bladnoch Distillery expands senior leadership team
Published: 04 September, 2023
Bladnoch Distillery has appointed a new leadership team to help accelerate its global growth.
Franklin & Sons partners with De Monnik Dranken for Netherlands distribution
Published: 04 September, 2023
De Monnik Dranken (DMD) has announced its partnership with Global Brands Ltd in the Netherlands.
Brown-Forman announces Slovakia distribution business
Published: 01 September, 2023
American drinks group Brown-Forman has announced the launch of its own distribution business in Slovakia, bringing distribution in-house for the first time since the company entered the market.
The Fernet-Branca Barback Games returns to London
Published: 04 September, 2023
The Barback Games, Fernet-Branca’s annual obstacle course bartending competition has announced its return to London for a fifth year.
Analysis
Has the UK gin bubble burst?
Published: 07 September, 2023
The huge boom in UK gin sales is levelling off, with even the big-name brands experiencing sales slumps.
English wine: the new Champagne?
Published: 07 September, 2023
Investment, improved equipment, a warming climate – much has happened in recent years to elevate the quality and profile of English wine, particularly its fizz.
Bar news
The World’s 50 Best Bars announces top three finalists for The Blend Scholarship
Published: 07 September, 2023
The sophomore edition of the 50 Best Bars The Blend Scholarship has revealed the three finalists chosen through several rounds of judging by industry experts from over 600 applicants.
The Cambridge Public House hosts international bars
Published: 05 September, 2023
Drinks International can exclusively reveal that Parisian neighbourhood bar and cocktail pub, The Cambridge Public House, will host ‘The Cambridge Global Series’, in celebration of the Rugby World Cup this October.
London Cocktail Week adds new initiatives for 2023
Published: 05 September, 2023
London Cocktail Week has unveiled the Bartender Knowledge Exchange programme to help educate both local and international bartenders as part of a series of new initiatives in 2023 aimed at supporting the hospitality industry.