Iain McPherson named Altos Bartenders’ Bartender ahead of 50 Best 2024
“To get on the 50 Best List is really hard, and to get an individual award is pretty mind blowing,” said Panda & Sons’ Iain McPherson on being named Altos Bartenders’ Bartender as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024.
White Claw Vodka comes to the UK
RTD and hard seltzer brand, White Claw, has released its first vodka in the UK, launching nationwide next month.
Lyaness bartender Lexie Constantinescu passes
Lyaness bartender Alexandra ‘Lexie’ Constantinescu has passed away while on holiday in Cuba after competing in a cocktail competition.
Negroni: Three-Parts Winner
From the bartenders’ handshake cocktail to being sold in cans in supermarkets and restaurants, the negroni continues to dominate menus across the globe. Millie Milliken takes a closer look at the evolution of the Italian classic.
Hard seltzer Fountain, has announced a partnership that will see the brand launch bars at some of the UK’s largest venues, including OVO Arena Wembley and AO Arena in Manchester.
Boston Beer Co. share price tumbles due to weak hard seltzer demand
Boston Beer Company saw its share price plummet by almost 10% yesterday after weak demand for hard seltzer forced it to pull its earnings guidance.
Surge in hard seltzer brands slow uptake
It has been a sobering quarter for hard seltzers. Sales of the canned RTD that disrupted the US alcohol market when it burst on to the scene in 2016 have finally stalled.
White Claw lays out international expansion plans
It’s been a sobering quarter for hard seltzer. Sales of the canned RTD that disrupted the US alcohol market when it burst onto the scene in 2016, have for the first time, stalled.
STRANGER THOUGHTS: Ambassadors
Nick Strangeway on the pros and cons for bartenders taking on an ambassadorial role in post-Covid times.
Severe frost devastates French vineyards
Vineyards across France have been hit hard by overnight frosts, partially compromising the 2021 harvest.
An ambitious start-up aims to turn hard seltzers into a hot summer drinks trend within the UK market.
Heineken's Pure Piraña hard seltzer expands into Europe
Pure Piraña, Heineken’s hard seltzer brand, has announced an expansion into Europe following its exports into Mexico and New Zealand last year.
White Claw Mango enters UK market through Tesco
Hard seltzer brand White Claw has launched its Mango variety in the UK through supermarket chain Tesco.
UK hard seltzer market could reach £75m by 2023 says new report
The UK hard seltzer market is expected to reach a value of £75m by 2023 according to a report commissioned by DRTY.
Bibendum's Saunders braces for 2013 storm
Bibendum CEO Michael Saunders has warned the UK wine trade that business conditions will remain “tough” in 2013 and voiced his “violent objections” to minimum unit proposals.