US drinking rate hits new low
Published: 14 August, 2025
The percentage of US adults who say they drink alcohol has fallen to its lowest since polling began in 1939.
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Harvey’s Old Ale named Supreme Champion at the International Beer Challenge
Published: 13 August, 2025
UK-brewery Harvey & Sons has been awarded Supreme Champion for taste at the International Beer Challenge 2025 for its Old Ale.
Treasury Wine Estates sees profits rise as Penfolds expands in China
Published: 13 August, 2025
Australian wine group Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has reported a 16% growth in its annual underlying profit results for fiscal 25.
Brendan McCarron joins The Lakes Distillery as whiskymaker
Published: 11 August, 2025
The Lakes Distillery has announced the appointment of Brendan McCarron as its new whiskymaker.
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Cognac houses wait for clarity on Chinese duty free market
Published: 14 August, 2025
While there is much to cheer for leading EU brandy producers after the Chinese government’s anti-dumping ruling, the date of any reopening of sales to the country’s duty free stores remains unclear, writes Joe Bates
As gin’s aura fades it’s the classic styles that continue to shine
Published: 13 August, 2025
Quintessential and quality gins are proving the best proposition as consumers settle into their drinking habits following the spirit’s big boom, finds Oli Dodd
Bar news
The Cambridge Global Series returns
Published: 13 August, 2025
This September, Parisian bar The Cambridge Public House will welcome the third edition of its Global Series, an annual industry event which celebrates and champions the global bar industry.
Menu of the month: Line
Published: 13 August, 2025
Line was founded by The Clumsies co-owners Vasilis Kyritsis, Nikos Bakoulis and Three Cents co-founder Dimitris Dafopoulos in 2022 and was an instant hit with the industry.