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Maker's Mark appoints new UK brand diplomat
Edrington UK has announced the appointment of its latest UK brand diplomat for Maker’s Mark bourbon, Charlotte Pederson.
Burnt Faith partners with Proof Drinks
Burnt Faith has partnered with drinks specialists, Proof Drinks, to drive interest in British brandy houses across the UK.
Agile Media acquires rights to Sommelier Wine Awards
Agile Media, owner of Drinks International, has agreed an exclusive deal with Imbibe Live to bring back The Sommelier Wine Awards for 2024.
SommCon debuts newly expanded trade show
SommCon, the San Diego, California-based conference for wine, beer and spirits education has announced the launch of its newly expanded trade show for import, distribution and on and off-premise alcohol beverage buyers.
Ramón Bilbao introduces Spanish Wine Master competition
Rioja’s Ramón Bilbao is introducing a professional competition to find its ‘Spanish Wine Master’, as the brand continues on its mission to educate the trade about Spanish wine.
The Drinks Trust announces Guy Lawrence as chair
The Drinks Trust has appointed Guy Lawrence, CEO of Brockman’s Gin, as the new chair of the charity following Troy Christensen’s two-year tenure.
Liviko expands distribution to Denmark
Estonian spirits producer, Liviko, and Conaxess Trade Beverages have signed a distribution agreement for Denmark.
Toku Saké launches Junmai Daiginjo in UK on-trade
Toku Saké, a new super premium saké, has announced the release of Junmai Daiginjo, its debut liquid.
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How one gin brand, packed with Spanish spirit and real strawberries, is taking the UK by storm
Puerto de Indias is the market leader in Spain’s strawberry gin segment, and a pioneer in creating the first gin from natural strawberries.
Drinks International’s Guide to London Cocktail Week
London Cocktail Week kicks off on Thursday 13 October and for 11 days it promises to be the biggest yet, involving 350 bars spread across the capital.
UK Government freezes alcohol duty in mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced that planned increases in alcohol duty have been ditched in his mini-budget.
Diageo announces preliminary results, year ended 30 June 2022
Diageo has announced its preliminary results for the year, ended 30 June 2022, with strong performance and investments into long-term growth.
With Patrón discontinuing its popular XO Café, the tequila liqueur category has opened up to other brands – and it’s a popular space, finds Shay Waterworth.
Trade disputes resulting in crippling tariffs have been lifted after four years, but will America and its export countries find a permanent peace?
Old Mout launches limited edition cider glasses for WWF campaign
Old Mout is launching its biggest campaign yet to spread awareness of its partnership with WWF by introducing limited edition cider glasses.
Talking the challenges of cocktail weeks
Having recently returned from the US visiting both Oakland and Arizona Cocktail Weeks I was amazed by the differences in approach. In Oakland there was a much bigger trade focus and it felt more relaxed, whereas in Arizona it was one massive party for consumers.
Roma Bar show to return in 2022
The Roma Bar Show has announced that it will return for a second edition as a two-day event on 30 and 31 May.
Green to leave lasting legacy beyond DI
The announcement of Martin Green’s departure from Drinks International marks the end of an era for Agile Media and a significant loss for the wider drinks trade.
Russian vodka boycotts in US have little impact on war, says expert
An industry expert believes that boycotts on Russian vodka across the US will have little impact on the war due to the divide between ‘control states’ and those under the three tier system.
Pernod Ricard reports strong H1 growth
Surging demand for premium spirits powered Pernod Ricard’s 17% year-on-year sales growth in the six months to December 31, 2021.
New Zealand Wine Trade Hub Launches
New Zealand Winegrowers has launched an online portal designed to support the trade in major export markets around the world.
Quintessential launches innovation Spirit Centre to the trade
Quintessential Brands has launched its ‘Spirit Centre’ - an innovation hub for all channels which aims to improve customer collaboration.
The organisers of Prowein have decided to push the trade show back from March to May in response to the rapid spread of the omicron variant of Covid-19.
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Vinexpo America and Drinks America Debut on March 9-10
In less than two months wine and spirits professionals from around the world will meet in North America for the first major trade event of its kind since 2020.
Camden Town Brewery launches festive ad campaign
Camden Town Brewery aims to save Christmas from bad gift givers in its first ever festive TV ad campaign.
How one gin brand, packed with Spanish spirit and real strawberries, is taking the UK by storm
Puerto de Indias is the market leader in Spain’s strawberry gin segment, and a pioneer in creating the first gin from natural strawberries.
Drinks International’s Guide to London Cocktail Week
London Cocktail Week kicks off on Thursday 13 October and for 11 days it promises to be the biggest yet, involving 350 bars spread across the capital.
UK Government freezes alcohol duty in mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced that planned increases in alcohol duty have been ditched in his mini-budget.
Diageo announces preliminary results, year ended 30 June 2022
Diageo has announced its preliminary results for the year, ended 30 June 2022, with strong performance and investments into long-term growth.
With Patrón discontinuing its popular XO Café, the tequila liqueur category has opened up to other brands – and it’s a popular space, finds Shay Waterworth.
Trade disputes resulting in crippling tariffs have been lifted after four years, but will America and its export countries find a permanent peace?
Old Mout launches limited edition cider glasses for WWF campaign
Old Mout is launching its biggest campaign yet to spread awareness of its partnership with WWF by introducing limited edition cider glasses.
Talking the challenges of cocktail weeks
Having recently returned from the US visiting both Oakland and Arizona Cocktail Weeks I was amazed by the differences in approach. In Oakland there was a much bigger trade focus and it felt more relaxed, whereas in Arizona it was one massive party for consumers.
Roma Bar show to return in 2022
The Roma Bar Show has announced that it will return for a second edition as a two-day event on 30 and 31 May.
Green to leave lasting legacy beyond DI
The announcement of Martin Green’s departure from Drinks International marks the end of an era for Agile Media and a significant loss for the wider drinks trade.
Russian vodka boycotts in US have little impact on war, says expert
An industry expert believes that boycotts on Russian vodka across the US will have little impact on the war due to the divide between ‘control states’ and those under the three tier system.
Pernod Ricard reports strong H1 growth
Surging demand for premium spirits powered Pernod Ricard’s 17% year-on-year sales growth in the six months to December 31, 2021.
New Zealand Wine Trade Hub Launches
New Zealand Winegrowers has launched an online portal designed to support the trade in major export markets around the world.
Quintessential launches innovation Spirit Centre to the trade
Quintessential Brands has launched its ‘Spirit Centre’ - an innovation hub for all channels which aims to improve customer collaboration.
The organisers of Prowein have decided to push the trade show back from March to May in response to the rapid spread of the omicron variant of Covid-19.
Vinexpo America and Drinks America Debut on March 9-10
In less than two months wine and spirits professionals from around the world will meet in North America for the first major trade event of its kind since 2020.
Camden Town Brewery launches festive ad campaign
Camden Town Brewery aims to save Christmas from bad gift givers in its first ever festive TV ad campaign.
UK gin producers lobby for tax break
UK gin producers have called upon Chancellor Rishi Sunak to freeze duty on spirits after revealing that exports have plummeted 35% as a result of the pandemic.
London Cocktail Week 2021 trade schedule released
London Cocktail Week has once again been extended to the whole month of October for 2021 and the full trade schedule has been released.
Cape Wine to return in October 2022
Popular trade show Cape Wine will return to Cape Town from October 5-7, 2022.
RumFest set for physical event in October
RumFest will return in person with a real life event for 2021 taking place between 15-17th October in London.
Edrington UK to host trade events series for London Cocktail Week
Edrington UK has announced a series of workshops and events for the London trade as part of October’s London Cocktail Week.
RumFest returns as physical event for 2021
Following 2020’s successful hybrid events, RumFest has announced its physical return for October 2021.
WSTA calls for immediate end to US whiskey tariff
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has called for the UK government to swiftly remove tariffs on US whiskies.
Edrington reports year-on-year profit decline
Edrington has reported that pre-tax profit decreased 21% year-on-year to £178.4 million for the year ending 31 March 2021.
UK off-trade sales finally decline as bar trade rebounds
Sales of beers, wines and spirits have finally started to decline in the UK off-trade after bars were permitted to open their doors once again.
VSPT Wine Group reports strong Q1 sales
South American wine producer VSPT Wine Group posted a 27.6% sales increase during the first quarter of 2021 in spite of poor exchange rates.
US scotch whisky tariffs suspended for five years
A deal has been struck between the UK and US to end retaliatory tariffs on malt whiskies for five years.
WEBB Banks launches CBD and wellness subsidiary
Leading Caribbean and Central American drinks distributor WEBB Banks has created a subsidiary that will focus on supplying CBD and wellness products to the trade.
How the industry has changed since travel limits
Nick Strangeway looks at how travel restrictions have left a permanent impression on the global bar trade.
Californian wine: Trouble in paradise
California is the latest major wine-producing region to struggle with Mother Nature after a drought emergency gripped the Golden State.
Belvedere launches Organic Infusions range
Belvedere has stepped into the organic category with a trio of flavoured expressions that infuse the Polish rye vodka with organic fruits and botanicals.
UK proposes new tariffs on US wine imports
US wine imported into the UK could become one of several American products to be levied with new tariffs as part of the ongoing trade war.
Poland and Italy drive sales growth for Stock Spirits
Stock Spirits Group increased volume sales by 2% to 8.3 million 9-litre cases in the six months to March 31.
Armagnac: How US tariff relief poses long-term questions
A synchronised sigh of relief was heard right across the Armagnac region last year as the news broke of Donald Trump’s defeat in the US election.
Lucas Bols reports 32% drop in revenue in 2020
Lucas Bols has reported an estimated 32% year-on-year decline in revenue for the 2020/21 financial year after widespread on-trade closures and travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
New Zealand wine: Covid's highs and lows
While New Zealand has managed the pandemic better than most, a lack of tourism and difficulties with shipping have taken a toll on wine sales. Martin Green reports.
Fever-Tree co-founder dissects -3% revenue for FY20
Fever-Tree has announced full year revenue declines of 3% year-on-year for for the financial year ending 31 December 2020.
London Cocktail week 2021 extends to full month of October
London Cocktail Week has announced that the 2021 festival will once again be extended to the full month of October and not host The Cocktail Village.
Beefeater to launch new TV ad campaign
Pernod Ricard has announced a new multi-million-pound marketing campaign for Beefeater starting on 19 April targeting 25-34-year-olds.
Scotch whisky producers celebrate suspension of US single malt tariff
Scotch whisky producers are celebrating after the US government announced it would suspend tariffs on various UK goods for four months.
Port sales in the UK saw impressive category growth throughout 2020, with the largest volume of off-trade sales since 2015.
