NEWSLETTER

05 September, 2024

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Eleanor Yates and Hamish Smith

Top Stories

Diageo announces sustainability partnerships in Africa

Published: 05 September, 2024

Diageo has announced three new partnerships to help build resilience within smallholder communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, as part of its innovation accelerator, Diageo Sustainable Solutions (DSS).

Waterford launches flagship biodynamic whisky

Published: 05 September, 2024

Ireland’s Waterford Distillery has announced the launch of a new bottling to its core portfolio made from barley grown using regenerative biodynamic farming methods.

Ardbeg brings back 17 Years Old

Published: 03 September, 2024

Ardbeg Distillery is reviving its 17 Years Old in a limited edition shared exclusively with the Ardbeg Committee.

Analysis

External shocks knock travel retail off balance

Published: 05 September, 2024

The past two months have seen the travel retail business suffer from setbacks, but drinks brands have been determined to capitalise on one-off events such as the Olympics and the general summer getaway. Joe Bates reports.

Premium mixers: flavours with a twist

Published: 04 September, 2024

Traditional mixer flavours are facing competition from a new wave of combinations pepping up their spirit partners. Clinton Cawood looks into the latest contenders.

Bar news

Cocktail bars head west in Soho revival

Published: 04 September, 2024

London’s famously vibrant nightlife area has become even more so with a rash of recent openings. Oli Dodd drinks in the atmosphere.