Hibiki launches its oldest ever blend
Published: 03 October, 2024
House of Suntory has announced the release of Hibiki 40 Years Old, the oldest blended whisky to ever be produced by the brand.
Top Stories
Ross Carter resigns as chief executive of The Drinks Trust
Published: 02 October, 2024
The Drinks Trust has announced the resignation of Ross Carter, who served as chief executive officer for the organisation since July 2019.
Mentzendorff appoints new director of brand management
Published: 03 October, 2024
UK-based wine importer, Mentzendorff has announced the appointment of Christine Allen as the companies new director of brand management.
Jura Islanders Expression No.3 shines in Travel Retail Awards 2024
Published: 30 September, 2024
The Jura Islanders Expressions No.3 has been crowned Supreme Champion Product at the Drinks International Travel Retail Awards 2024, the most authoritative, respected and premier drinks award for the Global Travel Retail sector.
Laphroaig appoints new distillery manager
Published: 02 October, 2024
Islay distillery Laphroaig has appointed George Campbell as its new distillery manager.
Analysis
India boosts travel retail drinks market as China’s star fades
Published: 01 October, 2024
The travel retail drinks market is experiencing a complex mix of challenges and opportunities as the industry heads to the annual TFWA World Exhibition, but there are reasons for optimism, as Joe Bates discovers.
Beyond whisky and cognac: travel retail tastes broaden
Published: 01 October, 2024
The big two categories of Scotch whisky and cognac retain their important role in the travel retail spirits sector, but the market is evolving, as Joe Bates discovers.
Bar news
Tito Pin-Perez and Álvaro García depart Rayo
Published: 03 October, 2024
Tito Pin-Perez and Álvaro García, the operational management team behind Mexico City’s Rayo, have announced their departure from the bar.
Lyaness first to achieve three pins in Pinnacle Guide
Published: 02 October, 2024
The Pinnacle Guide has revealed the latest additions to its list of pinned bars, as it marks a milestone with the first-ever three Pin bar.
Caretaker's Cottage wins Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award 2024
Published: 01 October, 2024
Caretaker’s Cottage in Melbourne, Australia has won the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024.