The massive boom has quietened down, and now it’s up to the sector to self-regulate and ensure consumers get the quality they expect. Oli Dodd reports

Despite tariff wars and rising prices, champagne remains important to US consumers, but producers are aware that they need to adapt to the changing market.

Hamish Smith provides the annual deep dive into the details behind the ranking

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.

More than 100 wine and spirits companies will be exhibiting at this month’s show, but what should buyers be on the lookout for? Joe Bates investigates

Passenger numbers are up, spending is down – 2025 has brought mixed fortunes to the travel retail liquor business this year, Joe Bates writes

In such a competitive market as duty free, drinks companies need sppecific strategy. Shay Waterworth speaks with La Martiniquaise Bardinet managing director of group development Sylvia Bernard about the company’s approach.

With backing from film director Guy Ritchie, Rosemaund may seem like yet another celebrity whisky brand, but its story is far more poignant, one of family bonds, enduring passion and a long-awaited homecoming.

Drinks International sat down with Salvatore Calabrese aka ‘The Maestro’ at the Terrazza Bar in Villa Igiea Palermo, after a guest shift with Giorgio Bargiani of The Connaught Bar.

Tourism is defying the gloomy geopolitical backdrop, offering opportunities for the travel retail drinks business, says Joe Bates

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

Clinton Cawood looks at the trajectory of an all time classic

The grain’s the thing when it comes to vodka’s flavour profile, and one style in particular is proving the Martini go-to for many mixologists.  Shay Waterworth reports

Despite what some headlines would suggest, Gen Z isn’t suddenly drinking more – and neither are earlier generations.

Without the backing of a major drinks company, the apple brandy continues to struggle for recognition, but it’s pinning its hopes on a signature serve, finds Shay Waterworth 

With prosecco driven by the Aperol Spritz for some time, the industry’s top bars still need some convincing. By Eleanor Yates

Provence may still be the watchword, but Shay Waterworth finds celebrity endorsement and non-French wines moving things along

A coconut spirit is looking to gain wider traction through bar entrepreneur Ryan Chetiyawardana. Eleanor Yates reports

Moving out of the shadow of their most significant serve is no easy task for lesser-known brands, but Clinton Cawood finds a sector that’s winning

While there is much to cheer for leading EU brandy producers after the Chinese government’s anti-dumping ruling, the date of any reopening of sales to the country’s duty free stores remains unclear, writes Joe Bates

Quintessential and quality gins are proving the best proposition as consumers settle into their drinking habits following the spirit’s big boom, finds Oli Dodd

While it remains to be seen whether lawsuits brought against Diageo’s Don Julio and Casamigos have any merit, they have put a spotlight on the flagship tequilas.  Oli Dodd examines the current state of play

Angel Ambrose caught up with Illva Saronno CEO Marco Ferrari as Disaronno turns 500 years old.

More brands are emerging as the thirst for Japanese whisky grows, and innovation is rife in the category, finds Eleanor Yates

Italy‘s classic liqueur is suffering both domestically and overseas, but Clinton Cawood finds sambuca producers remain resolute in fighting its corner