US alcohol sales decrease as non-alc thrives

Published: 13 February, 2025

Alcohol sales across the US are shrinking, according to NielsenIQ, with off-premise beer, wine and spirits (excluding RTDs) all losing ground.

Tres Monos owners to open Victor

Published: 11 February, 2025

The owners of Buenos Aires’ Tres Monos - Sebastian Atienza, Charly Aguinsky and Gus Vocke – are days from opening restaurant-bar Victor in partnership with restaurant Niño Gordo.

United Spirits to close Hyderabad facility

Published: 11 February, 2025

Diageo’s Indian arm, United Spirits Limited (USL) has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Jinro to build first distillery outside Korea

Published: 10 February, 2025

Korean beverage producer, HiteJinro, has announced the development of a new production facility in Vietnam.

González Byass invests in Los Danzantes mezcal

Published: 07 February, 2025

Emperador Group and González Byass have formed a joint venture called Casa Pedro Domecq which has injected capital into Los Danzantes mezcal.

Has the luxury whisky bubble burst?

Published: 13 February, 2025

While super-expensive bottles have lost some margin, there is still demand for the right offerings, as Shay Waterworth discovers.

Ben Branson: Why non-alcoholic pricing is right

Published: 13 February, 2025

There are many different elements to consider when launching a non-alcoholic spirits brand. Aside from creating the liquid, the bottle design and communication are also crucial touchpoints.

The bar hopper’s guide to Sri Lanka

Published: 13 February, 2025

Anna Sebastian trawls Sri Lanka’s burgeoning bar scene, sampling some of the inventive cocktails that are being created with local ingredients

Hacha to open Bermondsey venue ahead of Brixton site closure

Published: 11 February, 2025

London-based agaveria Hacha has announced a new bar in Bermondsey, which will see the closure of its second site in Brixton.