NEWSLETTER

28 August, 2025

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Eleanor Yates and Hamish Smith

Top Stories

Gordon & MacPhail completes warehouse expansion

Published: 26 August, 2025

Scotch whisky and spirits specialist, Gordon & MacPhail, has completed a multi-million-pound warehouse expansion at Benromach Distillery, as part of a long-term investment.

Callington Mill expands into Europe

Published: 26 August, 2025

Tasmanian distillery Callington Mill has partnered with four European distributors, as it looks to enter established markets across Europe.

Analysis

The truth about moderation

Published: 28 August, 2025

Despite what some headlines would suggest, Gen Z isn’t suddenly drinking more – and neither are earlier generations.

Calvados seeks its big chart hit

Published: 27 August, 2025

Without the backing of a major drinks company, the apple brandy continues to struggle for recognition, but it’s pinning its hopes on a signature serve, finds Shay Waterworth 

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