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Trump lifts whisky tariffs following King’s visit
Donald Trump will be lifting tariffs on whisky from the UK, the US president said yesterday via Truth Social.
Franklin & Sons furthers its expansion in the Baltics
UK-based tonic, mixer and soft drinks brand, Franklin & Sons, is furthering its distribution in the Baltics, as it announces a new partnership with Lithuanian-based MV Group Distribution.
Sazerac invests in Kendall Jenner's 818 tequila
Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila brand has received an undisclosed investment from US-based spirits company Sazerac.
The bestselling classic cocktails at the world’s best bars 2026
Taken from our 2026 Cocktail Report, this latest edition of our bestselling classics list is the result of a poll of award-nominated or award-winning bars from around the world.
Global Brands acquires low-calorie beer Skinny Brands
Global Brands has acquired low-calorie, gluten-free beer and cider brand, Skinny Brands for an undisclosed sum.
WSET celebrates diploma graduates across 45 countries
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has celebrated the achievements of its latest cohort of Level 4 Diploma in Wines graduates at its annual graduation ceremony and prize reception in London on 27 April.
Enotria introduces first Chinese wine to its portfolio
Wine and spirits distributor Enotria has introduced its first Chinese wine to its portfolio, Changyu-Moser XV from winemaker, Lenz M Moser.
The 2026 Cocktail Report launches
Drinks International has launched The Cocktail Report 2026, the fourth standalone edition of the annual cocktail roundup.
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NYC and Mexico City dominate North America's 50 Best Bars
New York City and Mexico City have emerged as a duopoly in the North American edition of The World’s 50 Best Bars.
Diageo opens $415m Alabama manufacturing site
Diageo North America has opened a new 360,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery, Alabama.
World Class Global Final moves to Scotland
Diageo World Class has announced the 2026 global final will no longer take place in Dubai as conflict continues to disrupt the region.
Arette Tequila joins Mangrove Global
Mangrove Global has been appointed as UK distributor for tequila brand Arette’s range of tequilas, expanding its portfolio.
Sazerac makes $15 billion offer for Brown-Forman as Pernod Ricard says merger talks “ongoing”
US spirits group Sazerac has reportedly offered to purchase Brown-Forman for $15 billion, according to Reuters.
Pernod Ricard Q3 sales stabilise as volumes return to growth
French spirits group Pernod Ricard has reported a return to volume growth in Q3, but with ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has predicted organic net sales to decline by 3-4% for the full year.
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