Julie Nguyen wins Flor de Caña Sustainable Cocktail Challenge 2024
Published: 08 February, 2024
Julie Nguyen from Opium Bar in Thailand has won the third edition of Flor de Caña’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge.
Top Stories
Paragon to exclusively distribute Zamora brands in the UK
Published: 08 February, 2024
Drinks importer and distributor, Paragon Brands, has announced its new role as the exclusive distributor of Zamora Company spirits and liqueurs in the UK.
The Drinks Trust annual industry survey now open
Published: 08 February, 2024
The Drinks Trust has launched its annual industry survey aimed at achieving a better understanding of the wider drinks industry and hospitality community.
Penfolds launches inaugural grant programme
Published: 08 February, 2024
Penfolds has launched its inaugural Evermore grant round in Australia, inviting applicants to apply for a share of $200,000 to support projects that contribute to community and culture.
Tito's makes UK changes and supports Equal Measures
Published: 06 February, 2024
Tito’s Handmade Vodka has appointed Spirit Cartel as its new distributor for the UK and signed a sponsorship deal with Equal Measures.
Yann Munier appointed Maison Mumm cellar master
Published: 06 February, 2024
Champagne house Maison Mumm has announced Yann Munier as its new cellar master from 8 April 2024.
Analysis
Julia Massies: Pernod UK chief's priorities and ambitions
Published: 01 February, 2024
Pernod Ricard UK managing director Julia Massies joined Shay Waterworth at Scarfes Bar in The Rosewood Hotel, London, to discuss her formative months in the role and the future.
Premium mixers: reducing waste
Published: 01 February, 2024
Taking steps towards greater sustainability has become unavoidable across the drinks industry, with premium mixers no exception. Clinton Cawood rounds up some of the most impactful initiatives of recent times.
A journey through the Loire
Published: 01 February, 2024
The wines of the Loire Valley are bucking international trends with their single variety diversity. Shay Waterworth visits the region.
Chartreuse devotees find alternatives
Published: 01 February, 2024
Following the news that the famous monk-made liqueur was going to be harder to come by in quantities, several pioneers have stepped forward to carry the banner for a classic cocktail substitute.
Bar news
Industry names to lead Schweppes brand ambassador programme
Published: 08 February, 2024
Schweppes has announced the launch of its European-wide brand ambassador programme.
Little Red Door figureheads leave positions
Published: 07 February, 2024
Ex-bar director Alex Francis and former head bartender Barney O’Kane have announced their departure from the Parisian bar.