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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.
Rishi Sunak calls new Guinness microbrewery "a vote of confidence" in London
Diageo is investing £73 million in a Guinness microbrewery and “culture hub” in the heart of London.
London Wine Fair moves to June to avoid Prowein clash
The London Wine Fair will now take place from June 7-9 in order to avoid a direct clash with Prowein.
Diageo reports 15.8% first-half sales growth
Diageo reported that first-half net sales increased 15.8% to £8 billion as the on-trade rebounded and off-trade demand remained strong.
London Wine Fair slams "extremely aggressive" move from Prowein amid clash of dates
London Wine Fair director Hannah Tovey has branded Prowein's decision to move the Dusseldorf-based show to May "a direct attack" on the UK drinks trade.
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.
The World's Best-Selling Classic Cocktails 2022
Once again, we asked our 100 global bars to rank their best-selling classic cocktails and a new champion has emerged this year.
Brands Report 2022: Bartenders' Choice
Probably of all the leagues in the Annual Brands Report, a place in the Bartenders’ Choice list is the most sought-after among brands.
Brands Report 2022: How We Did It
Brands Report editor Hamish Smith explains the methodolgy behind the report's polling system.
The Brands Report 2022 launches
The Drinks International Annual Brands Report 2022 has launched.
Norway bans bars from selling alcohol
Norway has banned alcohol sales in bars and restaurants for a month in a bid to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.
Brown-Forman raises sales guidance
Brown-Forman has raised its full-year sales outlook in anticipation of supply chain disruption easing in the months ahead.
DI's Global Bar Guide 2021 launches
Drinks International's Global Bar Edition, which includes the official guide to The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021, has launched in digital form.
Connaught Bar named World's Best Bar 2021
Connaught Bar from London was named the World’s Best Bar for the second year running in The World’s 50 Best Bars list, which was unveiled at the annual ceremony at Roundhouse in London tonight (December 7).
Ecommerce alcohol sales expected to grow by 66% over the next five years
Online sales of alcoholic beverages in 16 key global markets will increase by 66% over the next five years, according to projections from IWSR.
AB InBev targets 4% to 8% medium-term growth
The new chief executive of AB InBev has set a core profit growth target of 4% to 8% for the medium-term.
Midleton Very Rare expression boosts forest conservation efforts in Ireland
Irish Distillers recently introduced the fourth release in its eagerly anticipated Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach collection.
AB InBev agrees 20-year deal to replace Heineken as JD Wetherspoon's largest supplier
AB InBev has signed a 20-year deal to replace Heineken as the main beer supplier to UK pub giant JD Wetherspoon.
Scotch Whisky Association announces new chief executive
The former British ambassador to Argentina will succeed Karen Betts as the chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association.
Glenfiddich and Goodwood join forces for dementia charity auction
Glenfiddich has teamed up with the Goodwood sporting estate for an auction that will raise money for the Race Against Dementia charity.
Diageo provides strong medium-term guidance
Diageo’s share price increased this morning after the company revealed that it expects to enjoy organic net sales growth of at least 16% in the six months to December 31, 2021.
Fok Hing Gin warned over offensive branding
Fok Hing Gin has fallen foul of the industry-funded UK drinks industry watchdog for using offensive language.
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.
50 Best releases shortlist for Best Cocktail Menu
The World’s 50 Best Bars has released the shortlist for its inaugural Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu award.
Monaghan wins first Flor de Caña Rum Sustainable Cocktail Challenge
Manachain Monaghan from the UK has been crowned global champion of Flor de Caña Rum’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge with his ‘Steamship’ cocktail.
Amarula launches vegan variant
South African cream liqueur brand Amarula has launched a vegan variant to serve the growing proportion of consumers that are adopting plant-based diets.
Graham Beck releases Yin & Yang Artisan Collection
Leading Cap Classique producer Graham Beck has released a double bill of South African sparklers called Yin & Yang.
Drinks Trust to host Cream of the Crop auction
Industry charity The Drinks Trust is holding its first annual charity auction, ‘Cream of the Crop’, to raise funds for those who produce and pour drinks across the UK.
The Dalmore fetches $1.1m at Hong Kong auction
A rare collection of six Highland single malts from The Dalmore fetched a record $1,124,000 bid at an auction in Hong Kong.
Berkmann Wine Cellars chair discusses vision for the agency
Alison Levett, the former chief executive of Enotria, was recently appointed to the role of non-executive chair at leading wine supplier Berkmann Wine Cellars. She discusses her vision for the company and the key traits and values required for a wine agency to thrive in the years ahead.
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.
George T. Stagg will not be released this year
Buffalo Trace Distillery will not release a George T. Stagg expression this year after deciding that the 15-year-old barrels do not meet the right taste standards.
Balmain x Chivas XV collection unveiled
Chivas Brothers has teamed up with luxury fashion house Balmain to launch a limited-edition Balmain x Chivas XV collection.
Prince Charles officially opens Johnnie Walker Princes Street
Prince Charles has officially opened the new Johnnie Walker store and global visitor centre in Edinburgh.
Hatch Mansfield appoints new MD after McGrath becomes chairman
Hatch Mansfield managing director Patrick McGrath MW is stepping up to the newly created role of chairman.
Women of the Vine & Spirits launches non-profit foundation
Women of the Vine & Spirits has announced a new non-profit arm which has awarded scholarships to 59 candidates, totalling $159,700 in 2021.
Cantine Sgarzi bolsters canned wine range
Italian winery Cantine Sgarzi had launched two canned wines into the European market under its Ciao range.
The American Bar at The Savoy set to reopen
The American Bar at The Savoy in London will reopen for business on October 4.
Kweichow Moutai former chairman sentenced to life in prison
The former chairman of baijiu giant Kweichow Moutai has been sentenced to life in prison for taking 112.9 million yuan ($17.5 million) in bribes.
Royal Tokaji hails 2017 as one of its greatest vintages
Royal Tokaji believes its 2017 Aszú wines are on a par with the greatest vintages in its history: 1993, 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2008.
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.
Tidal Rum launches crowdfunding campaign
Tidal Rum aims to raise at least £150,000 after launching an equity crowdfunding campaign on the Seedrs platform.
Bushmills unveils The Causeway Collection 2021
Irish whiskey producer Bushmills has unveiled a collection of 12 rare single malts aged in a variety of casks.
Cape Wine to return in October 2022
Popular trade show Cape Wine will return to Cape Town from October 5-7, 2022.
Canada on-trade sales exceed pre-pandemic levels
On-trade sales in Canada have climbed 4% higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from CGA.
DoorDash launches alcohol delivery service in the US, Canada and Australia
DoorDash is taking on Uber and Instacart by launching an alcohol delivery service in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Pernod Ricard buys The Whisky Exchange
Spirits giant Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to acquire The Whisky Exchange from founders Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh.
