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Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy named 50 Best’s World’s Best Bar
Handshake Speakeasy from Mexico City has taken top spot in The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, the list of which was unveiled this evening as part of a live awards ceremony in Madrid, Spain.
Drinks International's Global Bar Edition featuring the official guide to The World's 50 Best Bars has launched in digital form.
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024: Under the numbers
Hamish Smith provides the annual analysis of how this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars list has panned out by city and country
Three Cents introduces Fig Leaf Soda
Beverage brand Three Cents has added a Fig Leaf Soda to its range of carbonated premium mixers.
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Pernod Ricard to sell off local Nordic brands
French spirits group Pernod Ricard has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Nordic local brand to Finnish multi-beverage company, Oy Hartwall AB.
Pernod reports sharp -26% sales drop in China
Sales for Q1 FY25 totalled €2,783m with an organic decline of -5.9% largely driven by a steep drop in China.
Independent St Andrews-based distillery Eden Mill has announced a long-term partnership with Scottish biotech company, and Earthshot Prize finalist, MiAlgae to repurpose whisky effluent to grow microalgae.
WSET appoints Regine Lee MW to board of trustees
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), has announced the appointment of Regine Lee MW to its board of trustees.
Villa Massa doubles production capacity
Zamora Company, owner of Licor 43 and Ramón Bilbao, has announced a two million euro investment to expand its Villa Massa limoncello plant on the Sorrento peninsula in Italy.
Anora Group chief executive to retire
Nordic wine and spirits brand house, Anora Group, has announced the retirement of chief executive Jacek Pastuszka.
Diageo plans Talisker distillery demolition and rebuild
Diageo has proposed a redevelopment of the Talisker distillery, which will see the previous facilities demolished if plans are approved.
World’s 50 Best Bars reveals extended 51-100 list for 2024
The World’s 50 Best Bars has revealed the extended 51-100 list ahead of the main ceremony taking place in Madrid on 22 October.
Sotheby’s and Chivas Brothers enter long-term partnership
Sotheby’s is entering a long-term partnership with Chivas Brothers to bring aged, one-off creations to auction, exclusively for Sotheby’s collectors.
Glenfiddich launches 49-year-old Gleneagles exclusive
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland has partnered with Glenfiddich to launch a 49-year-old single malt.
Chivas collaborates with sake brewery on new spirit
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky arm of Pernod Ricard, has collaborated with sake brewery Masuizumi on a new spirit.