NEWSLETTER

30 November, 2023

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Eleanor Yates and Hamish Smith

Top Stories

Diageo announces global partnership with ecoSpirits

Published: 29 November, 2023

Drinks giant, Diageo has announced a global partnership with ecoSpirits to scale the distribution of the Diageo portfolio in reusable packaging to 18 markets over the next three years.

Penfolds appoints new EMEA distributor

Published: 28 November, 2023

Australian wine producer Penfolds has appointed La Place de Bordeaux as an official distribution partner for its ‘Luxury & Icon’ wines across EMEA, coming into effect in January 2024, following the brand’s 180th anniversary in the new year.

Analysis

American zest for limoncello

Published: 30 November, 2023

Italian producers don’t see California’s offerings as a threat, but Americans are embracing home-grown versions of the lemon liqueur.

Aquavit: spirit of the Nordics

Published: 27 November, 2023

Shay Waterworth dives into Norway’s aquavit pool and finds producers striking out to gain greater global recognition.

Bar news

River Wood: playing in the big league

Published: 30 November, 2023

River Wood, head of mixology & Century Bar manager at The Gleneagles Hotel, had anything but a traditional start in hospitality.