John Glaser announces departure from Compass Box
Published: 29 February, 2024
Compass Box founder and whisky maker John Glaser has announced he will be stepping down from the business after 23 years.
Top Stories
American whiskey drives US spirits exports to record high
Published: 29 February, 2024
Total US spirits exports hit a record high in 2023 boosted by the EU’s suspension of tariffs on American whiskey, according to a new report by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
Kirker Greer Spirits expands presence in Singapore
Published: 27 February, 2024
Kirker Greer Spirits has announced its expansion into the Singaporean market from early spring, partnering with distributor The First Pour.
Aldi loses High Court battle against M&S
Published: 29 February, 2024
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by German supermarket chain Aldi over a ruling made last year which stated the discounter copied Marks and Spencer’s festive gin bottle design.
Illva Saronno Holding acquires Engine gin
Published: 27 February, 2024
Illva Saronno Holding has announced the acquisition of Engine gin to “strengthen its presence in the gin world”.
Analysis
The women changing the modern drinks media
Published: 29 February, 2024
While it may seem one of the most equitable sectors of the industry, women still come up against challenges, as Shay Waterworth discovers.
Asia retail recovery gathers pace
Published: 29 February, 2024
A spate of upscale new liquor store openings is good news for Asia duty free, but will Chinese spending return to pre-pandemic levels?
Bar news
Menu of the month: Arq by Sidecar
Published: 29 February, 2024
Sidecar’s Arq – The Essence is the fourth iteration of its annual cocktail menu, which holds two key elements of the bar programme, sustainability and seasonality, at its core.
Minakshi Singh: breaking boundaries
Published: 29 February, 2024
A true pioneer of bartending in India, Minakshi Singh tells Sorrel Moseley-Williams how she managed to make her passion her career - in the face of all the odds.
Campari launches vermouth advocacy programme
Published: 29 February, 2024
Campari Group has launched the Vermouth Society, a new global bartender engagement programme designed around Vermouth Del Professore and 1757 Vermouth di Torino.