Diageo acquires Ritual Zero Proof
Diageo North America has announced its acquisition of Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual).
Industry veteran Karl Too passes
Asia’s bar industry has mourned the passing of veteran bar owner Karl Too on Wednesday 18 September.
Seedlip founder launches latest project Sylva
Ben Branson, founder of Diageo non-alcoholic spirit Seedlip, has launched Sylva, a non-alcoholic distillery and maturation lab at his home in Essex.
Master of Malt once again founder-owned
AB InBev’s ZX Ventures arm has sold Master of Malt, Maverick Drinks and Atom Brands back to original founder Justin Petszaft, six years after acquiring the business.
Equal Parts introduces new menu
Owned by Michael Sager, Equal Parts the Hackney, London-based bar has launched a new menu to shine light on the diversity of grapes-based liquors and wines from various regions including Porto, Cognac and Austria.
Sidecar team announce opening of The Brook
The team behind New Delhi-based cocktail bar Sidecar, two-time member of The World’s 50 Best Bars, has announced the opening of a new venue called The Brook.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced that Georgie Bell will join its Board of Trustees this month.
Nolet Group to buy Lucas Bols for €270m
Nolet Group has agreed to acquire Lucas Bols for around €270m with all operations to remain in Amsterdam.
Maison Villevert raises funds for Wine to Water
Maison Villevert’s La Quintinye Vermouth Royal and Nouaison Gin, have launched a global fundraising initiative across 20 countries to raise money for non-profit organisation, Wine To Water.
Bruichladdich co-founder Simon Coughlin retires
Bruichladdich Distillery co-founder, Simon Coughlin, will officially retire on 31 July, after more than 23 years with the Hebridean distillery.
The Art of Shaking announces TAOS Day Florence
On Wednesday 19 April, The Art of Shaking founders Simone Caporale and Luca Missaglia will host the second TAOS Day in the capital of Tuscany, Florence, an all-day masterclass designed to inspire and educate professional bartenders.
Scapegrace Distillery releases first single malt
New Zealand spirits brand Scapegrace has announced the launch of a limited-edition range of single malts, the first whisky released by the brand.
Código 1530 announces two mezcal releases
Independent tequila brand, Código1530, has announced its entry into the mezcal category with the launch of two mezcal expressions.
Lyre’s founder joins Ful advisory board
Co-founder and chief exec of non-alcoholic spirit brand Lyre’s, Mark Livings, has joined the advisory board of Ful, a producer of climate-positive, sparkling spirulina drinks.
Trade reacts as US/EU whiskey tariffs dropped
Both parties have expressed their delight by Saturday’s announcement that the US and EU have agreed to lift retaliatory tariffs on American whiskey.
Bacardi leader dies, aged 93
Edwin H Nielsen (pictured), the great-grandson of Bacardi founder Don Facundo Bacardí Massó has died in Spain at the age of 93.