Brands Report 2026: Scotch

Published: 14 January, 2026

Diageo’s Johnnie Walker is once again the bestselling whisky from Scotland with 23% of the poll naming it the house pour.

GHF acquires Fielden Whisky

Published: 14 January, 2026

Brand development agency GHF has announced the acquisition of English whisky brand Fielden for an undisclosed sum.

Brands Report 2026: Rum

Published: 13 January, 2026

Two new brands debut as bestsellers, adding to the pool of premium brands slugging it out for a place in top bars

Borsa Vini returns to London

Published: 13 January, 2026

After a two-year hiatus, the Italian wine showcase, Borsa Vini, returns to London with a trade tasting featuring over 300 wines from the region.

SWA names Rita Greenwood as council chair

Published: 12 January, 2026

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Rita Greenwood, chief investment officer at William Grant & Sons, as the new chair of the SWA Council.

Brands Report 2026: Tequila

Published: 12 January, 2026

It’s never been a more closely fought battle for the top spot in tequila as it was this year.

Enotria appoints Phillip White as chief executive officer

Published: 12 January, 2026

Wines and spirits distributor Enotria has announced the appointment of Phillip White as its new chief executive officer.

House of Rum signs distribution agreement with Skylark Spirits

Published: 12 January, 2026

Independent bottler House of Rum has announced a distribution agreement with Skylark Spirits to target on and off-trade channels across the UK. 

De Kuyper launches 20-litre KeyKegs for draught cocktails

Published: 12 January, 2026

De Kuyper Royal Distillers has announced the launch of its De Kuyper cocktails in KeyKeg in a 20-litre format.

Bringing baijiu to the west

Published: 15 January, 2026

Cheng International is on a mission to introduce China’s national spirit to an international audience. Oli Dodd has the details

Global prospects for Irish whiskey

Published: 13 January, 2026

Jack Teeling talks to Oli Dodd about the opportunities for Irish whiskey to continue its growth despite 15% tariffs from the States.

Sotiris Konomi on bringing secrecy back to the speakeasy

Published: 15 January, 2026

Shay Waterworth meets the man who has returned the speakeasy bar to its original format. And the hush-hush tactics are proving profitable

Menu of the month: The Spy Bar

Published: 15 January, 2026

The Old War Office was the first UK building invested in by Raffles, and The Spy Bar itself sits in old high-security vaults once used to store agents’ identity papers in the early 20th century. 

Double Dutch's Female Bartending Scholarship returns for 2026

Published: 09 January, 2026

Double Dutch, producers of mixers and tonics, has launched its Female Bartending Scholarship Programme for 2026, marking the programme’s sixth year.