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Industry veteran Wayne Collins passes
Tributes have poured in from the drinks industry following the passing of veteran bartender Wayne Collins.
Hanna Lee Communications announces Global Bartender Travel Scholarship winners
Drinks International can exclusively reveal, PR and marketing agency Hanna Lee Communications (HLC) has announced the 18 winners of its second annual HLC Global Bartender Travel Scholarship.
Three Cents introduces Bar Attitude ‘barcumentary’ series
Bar Attitude by Three Cents, is a ‘barcumentary’ series, with each episode presenting a different bartender from a different city, as they share their philosophy and perspective on their respective bar and city.
NAO Spirits announces The Jay Dhawan Scholarship
In memory of its late distiller, Nao Spirits and Beverages, the craft gin distillers form India, have announced the Jay Dhawan Scholarship in association with the Gin Guild.
The Macallan announces recipients of Artisan Apprenticeship Fund
The Macallan has revealed details of four recipient businesses to benefit from its recently launched Artisan Apprenticeship Fund.
London Cocktail Week confirms dates for 2023
London Cocktail Week has announced that it will be returning to the capital between 12 and 22 October 2023.
Be Spirits at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2023
The upcoming Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris exhibition, due to take place from 13 to 15 February 2023 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, is dedicating a hall to the spirits and craft beverage arena, Be Spirits.
Soho Street Cocktails launches garnish range
Soho Street Cocktails has announced the launch of its new range of garnishes, developed in partnership with The Mixologists Garden.
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.
The leader now looks to be under challenge from a newcomer that debuted in the list last year.
Brands Report 2023: Non-alcoholic spirits
Driven mainly by the wellbeing trend, non-alcoholic spirits have found favour in bars.
A select band continues to dominate this category, where brand recognition is the all-important factor.
There’s a broad country spread when it comes to the beers stocked in the world’s best bars.
This sector is dominated by three brands, with the main selection overall coming from Italy and France.
There are many styles of sherry, but one classic brand has made itself indispensable to top ’tenders.
Brands Report 2023: Cocktail Bitters
This is a category that has seen little change since we began polling it in 2018, and the leader continues to look indomitable.
The importance of liqueurs to cocktails cannot be overstated, but it’s the classic brands that remain at the forefront.
Known mostly thanks to the Caipirinha, cachaça is a huge category but only a handful of brands have forged a name.
It’s a more competitive field than many, even if the winner remains the same as it has for the past eight years.
The annual face-off between Peru and Chile sees a draw for the number of products each country boasts.
Brandy has been separated out from cognac since 2020, and Torres has prevailed in each poll since then.
It’s a familiar-looking line-up at the top of the cognac charts, although there’s been some shift at the lower level.
The top two bestsellers have switched places this year, but the duo continue to monopolise both lists.
Brands Report 2023: World Whiskies
Japanese brands take the big plaudits, with Nikka toppling Suntory a year after the reverse happened.
Brands Report 2023: Irish Whiskey
The revival of this category has been much talked about, but the leader is ahead by quite some margin.
Brands Report 2023: Scotch Whisky
It’s a familiar tale in this category, but although the names may be familiar, their order has a new spin.
Brands Report 2023: American Whiskey
There’s a return to the top spot after a three-year hiatus, but the brands remain largely unchanged from last year.
Big brand Bacardi tops the bestsellers for the fifth year in a row – and manages second on the trending list too.
This is a category that has spawned many brands in recent years, but remains dominated by Fever-Tree.
The top spirit features in many classic cocktails, so it’s no surprise bartenders choose their pours carefully.
Brands Report 2023: Bartender’s Choice
An old-school gin tops this list, which singles out the brands most loved by those behind the stick.
The Annual Brands Report 2023 launches
The Drinks International Annual Brands Report 2023 has launched, offering the bar industry a picture of the buying habits of the world’s best bars.
China suspends beverage imports from Taiwan
China has suspended some imports of beer, liquor and other beverages from Taiwan, allegedly over a labelling issue.
Lixir becomes UK's first B Corp Tonic Water & Mixer
Tonic and mixer brand, Lixir, has announced its certification as a B Corporation, the first of its category in the UK to reach this status.
The Drinks Trust launches Energy Crisis Fund
The Drinks Trust has launched an Energy Crisis Fund to help hospitality members pay for their heating and electricity bills throughout the winter.
Caporale takes over Boadas Cocktails
Simone Caporale has acquired Barcelona’s oldest cocktail bar, Boadas Cocktails.
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.
Trade highlights for London Cocktail Week 2022
London Cocktail Week begins this Thursday, October 13, running for 11 days, incorporating two weekends, the festival will see 350 bars involved and four Little Cocktail Villages spread across the capital.
Benoit Bouillard wins 25th Giffard West Cup
Benoit Bouillard from Monsieur Moutarde in Dijon, France was crowned the winner of the Giffard West Cup 2022 during the global final held in Angers last week.
The Drinks Trust asks the industry to support its Emergency Energy Crisis Initiative
This winter, The Drinks Trust is launching a dedicated grant-giving campaign, the Emergency Energy Poverty Fund, that will run from October 2022 until the exhaustion of funds.
Norwegian bartender, Adrián Michalčík, has been awarded the title of Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year, which saw bartenders from 50 countries take part.
WSET to hold first virtual Open House
WSET (the Wine & Spirit Education Trust) is to hold its first ‘virtual open house’ event on October 19 - 20 2022 as part of an ongoing drive to raise awareness of its qualifications within the global drinks trade.
50 Best: Jean Trinh wins Altos Bartenders’ Bartender 2022
Jean Trinh, founder of Alquímico in Cartagena, Colombia, has been named the winner of Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2022.
The Drinks Trust launches bartending programme for UK's north-west
From September this year The Drinks Trust’s Develop programme will offer a bartending certificate provided by Mixology School and in partnership with United Kingdom Bartenders’ Guild.
London’s Lyaness named world’s best bar at The Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards
Lyaness at Sea Containers London took top honours as it was named World’s Best Bar at the 16th annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards at the New Orleans Ritz Carlton Hotel.
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation partners with Singapore Tourism Board
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF), organizer of drinks industry conference, Tales of the Cocktail, where new ideas, products, and techniques are exchanged, has announced its partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
Drinks International Travel Retail Awards deadline extended to 27 July
The Drinks International Travel Retail Awards has extended its deadline for entries to 27 July, as it returns for its 16th year to celebrate innovation in the travel retail drinks sector.
