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NEWSLETTER 01 May, 2025
Dear reader,
Top StoriesPernod completes wine sale to newly named VinarchyPublished: 01 May, 2025
Pernod Ricard has announced the successful completion of the sale of its portfolio of strategic international wines to Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), effective as of 30 April 2025. Handshake Speakeasy named North America’s best bar for second year runningPublished: 30 April, 2025
Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy took the top spot for the second year running in the live awards ceremony of North America’s 50 Best Bars, held at JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, Canada, last night. Women Leading Rum evolves to include spiritsPublished: 01 May, 2025
Women Leading Rum has announced the expansion of its organisation to now include those involved in spirits, becoming Women Leading Rum & Spirits. UK GI spirits see licensing fee reductionPublished: 29 April, 2025
From July, spirits protected by geographic indicator (GI) status will see current fees associated with the Spirit Drinks Verification (SDV) scheme replaced by a lower flat rate. OurWhisky Foundation Community platform launchesPublished: 29 April, 2025
The OurWhisky Foundation has introduced the OurWhisky Foundation Community, a digital platform and app designed to connect whisky industry professionals around the world. AnalysisMajor threats to global wine productionPublished: 01 May, 2025
Annual report highlights worrying trends across wine production, but a united front is urged as the way forward. Shay Waterworth reports The cocktail bitters pushing flavour boundariesPublished: 30 April, 2025
Cocktail bitters may have been around for a long time, but now they are really coming into their own as flavour imparters in the cocktail canon thanks to innovation and new producers. Shay Waterworth reports Championing craft spirits in IndiaPublished: 29 April, 2025
Indian single malt whisky is receiving heavy investment from the industry’s major players, with an eye on the country’s burgeoning middle class. Bar newsMenu of the month: Stream by The Connaught BarPublished: 01 May, 2025
The Connaught Bar’s new menu, Stream, takes a novel approach to seasonality. Mirror Hospitality Expo reveals full lineup for 2025Published: 29 April, 2025
Ahead of next week’s Mirror Hospitality Expo, the show has revealed its full lineup of seminars, masterclasses and guest shifts. |
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