NEWSLETTER

11 July, 2024

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Eleanor Yates and Hamish Smith

Top Stories

Carlsberg agrees £3.3bn takeover fee of Britvic

Published: 08 July, 2024

Danish company Carlsberg has agreed a £3.3bn deal to buy the UK business of Britvic as well as the remaining 40% share in its joint brewing venture with Marston’s.

Nemiroff expands into Canada

Published: 08 July, 2024

Ukrainian vodka brand Nemiroff has announced its expansion into Canada through a partnership with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

Analysis

New World agave: Mexico's noisy neighbours

Published: 10 July, 2024

In what looks like a mirror movement of wine some 50 years ago, agave spirits are finding their feet in unlikely quarters, finds Shay Waterworth.

Sambuca’s new takes

Published: 09 July, 2024

Clinton Cawood finds sambuca remains a traditional category but one that is being promoted via creative cocktail serves.

Bar news

Menu of the month: Biomes of Brazil by Sub Astor

Published: 09 July, 2024

For 15 years Sub Astor has been a popular spot in São Paolo. Over that time the bar has welcomed some of the industry’s biggest names to conduct guest shifts and its latest menu is the sixth edition of its Biomes of Brazil concept. 

Swift Borough introduces new menu

Published: 10 July, 2024

London’s Swift Borough has launched its new cocktail menu titled South of The River, showcasing 14 cocktails that explore underrated parts of South London.