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Cachaça: Breaking out of Brazil
For many drinkers outside of its native Brazil, cachaça is a largely mysterious category, perhaps known as the star of a Caipirinha and nothing more. In its homeland, however, cachaça’s popularity borders on religious.
There’s a buzz about Italian spirits in many markets. Campari and Aperol are kicking up a storm in aperitif drinking occasions through spritz and other mixer serves, while amaro is getting some love on the back of the wider trend for herbal, digestif-style liqueurs.
Foursquare Redoubtable Named Supreme Champion at International Spirits Challenge 2021
Foursquare Distillery in Barbados has won the coveted International Spirits Challenge 2021 Supreme Champion award for its Redoubtable 14 Year Old rum.
International Spirits Challenge 2021 Awards Set for July 8
The International Spirits Challenge 2021 will reveal trophy winners and the overall Supreme Champion via an online awards presentation on Thursday, July 8.
International Spirits Challenge 2021 announces whisky results
The International Spirits Challenge 2021 has awarded 11 double gold medals to the finest Scotch whiskies in the world.
Pétrus wine aged in space expected to sell for $1million
A bottle of Pétrus 2000, which has spent 14 months aboard the International Space Station, is to be offered for sale by Christie’s.
Borco adds to global business development team
Hamburg based Broco-Marken-Import has appointed new members of its global business development team as part of its international focus for expansion.
Celebrate Her to 'raise glasses' for International Women's Day celebrations
Celebrate Her, an initiative to support gender parity, diversity and inclusion in the UK hospitality industry, will virtually champion the #ChoosetoChallenge campaign for International Women’s Day.
International Spirits Challenge 2020 Awards: Winners Announced
Dalmore 35 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky has been named the Supreme Champion at the International Spirits Challenge 2020 Awards.
International Spirits Challenge 2020 Awards date revealed
The winners of the International Spirits Challenge 2020 Awards will be announced via a live presentation on various social media channels at 8pm GMT on October 28.
Halewood opens distillery in St. Petersburg
Halewood has opened a £5 million distillery in St. Petersburg in order to boost production of its J.J. Whitley vodka.
Drinks International digital edition available for subscription
Global drinks buyers, bartenders, business owners and managers can now enjoy a digital edition of Drinks International each month by following our online application process.
Here is the pick of the launches from last month, as featured in Drinks International magazine August edition.
Here is the pick of the launches from last month, as featured in Drinks International magazine January edition
The Millionaires' Club 2014
Brintex, organisers of the London International Wine Fair (LIWF), have announced the appointment of Ross Carter as exhibition director, replacing James Murray who resigned after 10 years in the role.
World Cup finalist, UEFA Champions League, FA and League Cup winner… and now rum brand owner. Christian Davis tackles French international footballer Mikaël Silvestre
Bergersen becomes Pilsner Urquell’s International Master Bartender
Bartender Kim Daniel Bergersen of Norway prevailed from a field of 11 finalists at Pilsner Urquell’s International Master Bartender (IMB) competition.
International Wine Challenge results
The International Wine Challenge held is annual bash at the Hilton on London’s Park Lane last night at which all its trophy winners were announced.
We have teamed up with Brand Finance to reveal the world’s biggest wine and spirits brands by value. Christian Davis highlights trends in the sector
Drinks International to celebrate 40th birthday
Drinks International will celebrate its 40th birthday with the great and the good of the UK drinks industry on Thursday in London.
International varietals could be the future for Portuguese wine
CEO of Sogrape Vinhos, Francisco Ferreira, has ventured that the planting of further international varietals could help to attract more consumers to Portuguese wine.
SPI signs up Telford for Stoli's distribution in China
SPI Group has signed a five-year agreement with Telford International Company for the distribution of its Stolichnaya portfolio in China.
Danny DeVito’s Limoncello poised for world markets
Danny DeVito’s Limoncello is about to be rolled out to international markets, following its US launch in 2011.
More than 40,000 visit ProWein
The trade wine fair ProWein attracted over 40,000 visitors, according to its organisers Messe Düsseldorf.
World of Patria takes Chase into GTR
Travel Retail operator World of Patria International has reached agreement with Chase Distillery to offer its range of spirits and liqueurs.
Johnnie Walker takes 1st place in Brands by Value list
Johnnie Walker has taken first place in Brands by Value, a list of the world’s 50 most valuable drinks brands.
Patrón Spirits takes XO Café to China
Patrón Spirits International will introduce its XO Café variant to China following an agreement with the Shanghai-based Telford Wine & Spirits.
International Cider Challenge open for entries
Entries are now being taken for the International Cider Challenge.
Altia Plc is buying the Xanté Company and the Xanté spirits brand from the Swedish Tilander family.
There is unlikely to be any ice wine from Germany this year because of the mild winter north west Europe is experiencing.
Peroni to gain from craft's rise, says brand director
The rise of craft beer in the US can benefit Peroni Nastro Azzurro, says the lager's global brand director Andrew Walker.
Asia-Pacific to become the fastest-growing alcoholic drinks region over the next five years
International Wine & Spirit Research (IWSR) says that Asia-Pacific will be the fastest-growing region for the alcoholic beverage markets over the next five years.
Patience Gould returns to Drinks International
Drinks International is delighted to announce that Patience Gould, its former editor and a well known figure in the drinks industry, is returning to write a regular column.
Patience Gould returns to Drinks International
Drinks International is delighted to announce that Patience Gould, its former editor and a well known figure in the drinks industry, is returning to write a regular column.
Martell targets Asian TR for Millésimes debut
Cognac house Martell has announced it will unveil the first expression of its Millésimes Collection in Asian duty free on November 23.
Halewood goes Down Under with Crabbie’s
The UK's Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer has touched down in Australia in the first stage of a planned global roll out.
The September edition of Drinks International is now online and can be downloaded as a digital magazine by clicking here.
Foursquare takes top gongs at Golden Rum Barrel Awards
UK Rumfest has announced the winners of the Golden Rum Barrel Awards 2011, with Foursquare Distillery of Barbados taking home two of the top prizes.
Halewood International founder dies
John Halewood of Halewood International has died. He passed away on October 15.
French distributor DIVA (Distribution Internationale de Vins et Alcools) has created DIVA South Africa to market some of the country’s ‘premium’ wines to an international audience.
Pilsner Urquell anoints its master
Czech lager brand Pilsner Urquell has anointed Dubliner Fearghus McCormack as its International Master Bartender 2011.
Constellation acquires Ruffino wine brand
Constellation Brands has purchased the remaining 50.1% of Italian wine brand Ruffino from MPF International.
DJ designs Olmeca tequila bottle
Russia: Pernod Ricard has teamed up with DJ Ferry Corsten to launch a limited edition bottle of Olmeca tequila. The product will be exclusive to Russia, where Olmeca holds a 41% market share.
ABInbev named Travel Retail Awards sponsor
Drinks International is pleased to announce that beer group ABInbev has joined Prosecco brand Follador as sponsors of this year's Travel Retail Awards.
Follador to sponsor Drinks International’s Travel Retail Awards
Drinks International is delighted to announce that premier Italian Prosecco producer Follador is to sponsor this year's Travel Retail Awards.
StarBev eyes international expansion for Staropramen
StarBev has announced ‘significant investments’ in its Staropramen brand, as it eyes international expansion.
