Trade bodies react to US-EU spirit tariffs update

Published: 21 August, 2025

Distilled Spirits Council CEO Chris Swonger has urged the Trump administration to push for zero-for-zero tariffs following the release of a joint trade statement between the US and EU.

Diageo India launches craft spirits hub in Goa

Published: 20 August, 2025

Diageo India has broken ground on The Good Craft Co. Flavour Market, its destination dedicated to Indian craft spirits.

Enotria & Coe chief executive Julian Momen to retire

Published: 21 August, 2025

UK wine and spirits specialist Majestic Wine Group has announced that Enotria & Coe chief executive Julian Momen will retire and step down from his role later this year.

Kay Sake partners with Nightcap

Published: 21 August, 2025

Kay Sake has announced a partnership with UK distributor Nightcap Brands to join its portfolio of premium beverages.

Broadening the rosé proposition

Published: 21 August, 2025

Provence may still be the watchword, but Shay Waterworth finds celebrity endorsement and non-French wines moving things along

Tapping into Ceylon arrack

Published: 19 August, 2025

A coconut spirit is looking to gain wider traction through bar entrepreneur Ryan Chetiyawardana. Eleanor Yates reports

Amaro is carving out its own niche

Published: 19 August, 2025

Moving out of the shadow of their most significant serve is no easy task for lesser-known brands, but Clinton Cawood finds a sector that’s winning

Bar owners: The sweat equity

Published: 21 August, 2025

All too often becoming an independent bar owner involves being in debt to investors and constantly on the road. Danil Nevsky says it’s time for honesty to help the next generation understand what ownership really means.

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Texas Cocktail Week to debut this September

Published: 20 August, 2025

Drinks writer and 50 Best Academy Chair, Ben Mintz has teamed up with vice president of Rachel Harrison Communications, Rachel Boyd, to launch a week-long cocktail festival in Houston, Texas.