Beam opens up barrel programme to consumers

Published: 12 December, 2024

Suntory Global Spirits is opening up its single barrel programme to private consumers, with the introduction of the Beam Private Barrel Club.

Suntory promotes VP Nobuhiro Torii to president

Published: 12 December, 2024

Suntory Holdings has appointed Nobuhiro (Nobu) Torii, the company’s current executive vice president, as the new president, effective 25 March 2025.

Bardstown partners with Brindiamo on barrel leasing programme

Published: 12 December, 2024

American whiskey distiller, Bardstown Bourbon Company, and Brindiamo, a leader in sourcing bulk whiskey, will launch an exclusive barrel leasing programme.

Ex-Campari chief executive joins Cygnet Gin as chairman

Published: 09 December, 2024

Ex-Campari global chief executive Matteo Fantacchiotti has been appointed as partner and chairman of Welsh gin brand Cygnet.

Craft stouts take on Guinness

Published: 12 December, 2024

While stout is undoubtedly dominated by one big brand, some craft producers fancy their chances of making a name for themselves in the sector, finds Eleanor Yates.

Rum’s struggles in the US

Published: 12 December, 2024

Lack of innovation is being blamed for marked declines in one of the rum category’s most important markets. By Oli Dodd.

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Menu of the month: La Petite Maison Dubai

Published: 12 December, 2024

LPM has sites all over the world, but its Dubai venue, in the heart of the city’s financial district, currently sits at No.76 in The World’s 50 Best Bars 51-100 list. 

LPM Dubai’s Tibor Krascsenics on trying to make a modern classic

Published: 12 December, 2024

The Tomatini looks set to achieve the status so many modern cocktails crave. Shay Waterworth meets the man determined to make it happen

India Bartender Week to launch in 2025

Published: 12 December, 2024

India’s first dedicated bartending platform, India Bartender Week (IBW), will launch in February next year.