Bar Leone co-founder Lorenzo Antinori has provided further details on the new site in Shanghai which was announced by Drinks International in September.

In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine which sparked the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II. Over the subsequent years, drone attacks and combat fighting have dominated the news, but for the vodka industry there’s a completely different narrative less told.

Patrón tequila has undergone a full packaging redesign of its core range for the first time in 36 years.

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.

The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, has announced its 51-100 list in the build up to the awards ceremony in Hong Kong on October 8.

London Cocktail Week will return this autumn from 9-19 October 2025, with the announcement of two new initiatives, Tiny Cocktails and Home Grown.

New World wine is a recognised category, and now a similar movement is evolving for one of Italy’s classic liqueurs.

Lion has announced the appointment of Anubha Sahasrabuddhe as chief executive officer and the creation of Lion ANZ business.

The Lakes Distillery has announced the appointment of Brendan McCarron as its new whiskymaker.

The UK government is introducing new rules to fast-track licensing for venues and protect them from noise complaints.

Washington DC’s Silver Lyan, currently ranked 48th in North America’s 50 Best Bars, has launched its latest cocktail menu titled ‘The Butterfly Effect’.

East London bar Nightjar has introduced Recalling, a new cocktail menu celebrating the evolution of mixology through the ages.

Peruvian bar Sastrería Martinez has introduced its new menu titled Collection 25/26.

Dominican Republic’s Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs has announced the expansion of its distribution into the Caribbean, Central America and travel retail through a new agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

Diageo has completed the sale of its 54.4% shareholding in Seychelles Breweries to Phoenix Beverages Limited, a subsidiary of Mauritius-based IBL Group.

Desa Potato Head’s bar has launched Roots Revived, a new conceptual menu inspired by Indonesia’s culture and heritage.

Asia’s 50 Best Bars has announced the extended 51-100 list for the fifth year running.

Online auctioneer Whisky Hammer, founded by Scottish brothers Craig and Daniel Milne, has announced the opening of its first operational base in The Netherlands.

Spiritseurope has appointment Mark Titterington as its new director general, effective 1 September 2025.

The Whisky Exchange has appointed Natalie Tennent as its new managing director which will be effective from 7 July 2025.

The Rémy Cointreau board of directors has announced Franck Marilly as its new chief executive, taking office on 25 June 2025, succeeding Éric Vallat.

Loch Lomond Group (LLG) has announced the acquisition of The New York Distilling Company (NYDC).

After months of negotiations, the UK and EU have agreed on a new post-Brexit trade deal, with talks still continuing on a youth mobility scheme.

As far as bar collaborations go, it doesn’t get much bigger than this. The founders of number two and number three in The World’s 50 Best Bars, Lorenzo Antinori and Simone Caporale, have joined forces to launch Montana in Hong Kong.

Minakshi Singh and Yangdup Lama, the team behind 50 Best Bars regular Sidecar, have announced a new concept in Kathmandu, their first international foray.