NEWSLETTER

24 October, 2024

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Eleanor Yates and Hamish Smith

Top Stories

DISCUS warns of renewed spirits tariffs

Published: 24 October, 2024

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has sounded an alarm over the potential return and doubling of the EU’s retaliatory tariff on American whiskey in a new report.

Ongoing Russia-Ukraine War continues to impact vodka

Published: 24 October, 2024

As the conflict in Russia and Ukraine continues, it has been reported that The Kremlin has been urged to increase prices of vodka, in order to match inflation driven by the war.

Pernod Ricard to sell off local Nordic brands

Published: 17 October, 2024

French spirits group Pernod Ricard has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Nordic local brand to Finnish multi-beverage company, Oy Hartwall AB.

Analysis

Fawn Weaver: history in the making

Published: 23 October, 2024

Fawn Weaver is the first African American to own a major spirits brand – and the person who unveiled the truth about Jack Daniel’s black master distiller. Shay Waterworth meets a woman on a mission to change the face of American whiskey.

Irish Distillers: bridging the gap

Published: 22 October, 2024

With interest in Irish whiskey – and single pot still versions in particular – on the rise, Irish Distillers is investing to ensure availability of permanent editions. 

Bar news

The road to B Corp

Published: 24 October, 2024

The Cambridge Public House became the first bar to receive B Corp status. Its co-founder Hyacinthe Lescoët takes us on the journey.