NEWSLETTER

02 October, 2025

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Shay Waterworth, Oli Dodd, Eleanor Yates and Hamish Smith

Top Stories

New Ki No Bi distillery commences production

Published: 30 September, 2025

Pernod Ricard-owned Japanese gin Ki No Bi has announced that its new fossil-free distillery is fully operational, with the grand opening on 7 October.

Motel Mezcal enters Asia Pacific

Published: 30 September, 2025

Motel Mezcal has officially launched across six Asia Pacific markets, including Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Taiwan and New Zealand.

Analysis

Travel retail navigates the new normal

Published: 29 September, 2025

Passenger numbers are up, spending is down – 2025 has brought mixed fortunes to the travel retail liquor business this year, Joe Bates writes