Guinness brewery in Chicago opens to the public

Published: 28 September, 2023

The Chicago Guinness Open Gate Brewery has opened to the public, marking the Diageo-owned brewery’s second location in the US following the 2018 brewery opening in Baltimore.

Beam Suntory strengthens European presence with new French subsidiary

Published: 27 September, 2023

Multinational spirits group Beam Suntory has announced plans to launch Beam Suntory France in January 2024, establishing the Maker’s Mar and Yamazaki owner’s own route-to-market in Europe’s largest whisky market.

Plantation Rum launches Sealander expression

Published: 28 September, 2023

Plantation Rum has launched ‘Sealander’, consisting of a blend of rums from Barbados, Mauritius and the Fiji Islands.

Mr Lyan to host multi-venue takeover for 10th anniversary

Published: 27 September, 2023

Mr Lyan is hosting a takeover of Sea Containers in London to celebrate 10 years since the opening of the company’s first venue.

Glenfiddich and Aperol take top honours at the Drinks International Travel Retail Awards 2023

Published: 26 September, 2023

Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection has been crowned Supreme Champion Product at the Drinks International Travel Retail Awards 2023, the most authoritative, respected and premier drinks award for the Global Travel Retail sector.

Weather blesses champagne harvest

Published: 28 September, 2023

While extremes of heat and plentiful rain have caused disasters around the world, producers of champagne are celebrating a bumper harvest.

GN Chan on winning Altos Bartenders’ Bartender 2023

Published: 26 September, 2023

GN Chan, co-founder of New York’s Double Chicken Please has been named the winner of Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2023 ahead of The World’s 50 Best Bars announcement next month in Singapore. 

New World rye strikes a chord

Published: 20 September, 2023

The American whiskey style has seen a boost in its fortunes in the US, and now it’s catching the eye of distillers across the globe.

London Cocktail Week makes commitment to community in its 14th edition

Published: 28 September, 2023

­This October, London Cocktail Week returns to the capital for its 14th year and will debut a number of initiatives dedicated to building community and supporting the industry.