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We’ve been running ­the Brands Report since 2010 – the year after Agile Media launched ­the World’s 50 Best Bars – and, while it has evolved since then, taking in new categories and drawing data from an ever-rotating panel of bars, it still seeks to answer the same question. Which brands do the best bars buy – and why?

Now in its 28th year, the International Beer Challenge (IBC) has launched for 2024, calling on global brewers to submit their work for evaluation by industry judges.

Agile Media, owner of Drinks International, has agreed an exclusive deal with Imbibe Live to bring back The Sommelier Wine Awards for 2024.

Both Jura and Jäegermeister have been crowned Supreme Champions at Drinks International’s Travel Retail Awards 2022.

Following a one-year hiatus, the Drinks International Travel Retail Awards will be returning for its 16th year to celebrate innovation and excellence in the world of drinks travel retail.

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.

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.

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The International Spirits Challenge 2021 will reveal trophy winners and the overall Supreme Champion via an online awards presentation on Thursday, July 8.

Oscar Oliveras has won the prestigious Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year award for this image of Semillon grapes being gathered in Saussignac, France.

The Golden Vines Awards will celebrate the star performers in the fine wine industry when the inaugural ceremony takes place in London on October 7.

Class Bar Magazine has launched a new website which will provide the latest news and insights into the UK bar industry.

Dalmore 35 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky has been named the Supreme Champion at the International Spirits Challenge 2020 Awards. 

The winners of the International Spirits Challenge 2020 Awards will be announced via a live presentation on various social media channels at 8pm GMT on October 28.

Wine journalist, Tim Atkin MW and d'Arenberg owner and winemaker Chester Osborn, were both named as recipients of the Wine Intelligence 10 for 10 Business Award.

Su Birch, CEO of Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is the winner of Wine Intelligence’s inaugural ‘10 for 10 Business Award’.

Drinks International is pleased to announce that beer group ABInbev has joined Prosecco brand Follador as sponsors of this year's Travel Retail Awards.

The International Wine Challenge announced its winners last night at the Hilton hotel in London

Drinks International is delighted to announce that premier Italian Prosecco producer Follador is to sponsor this year's Travel Retail Awards.

The Restaurant and Bar Design Awards recognised "excellence" in design and architecture in the global hospitality industry yesterday, at a ceremony in Canary Wharf, London.

Drinks International Travel Retail Awards

TFWA World Exhibition, Tuesday 2nd October, Hotel Majestic, Cannes

The industry’s finest will gather at the Hotel Majestic, Cannes to celebrate the 12th annual Drinks International Travel Retail Awards. The winners are announced at a prestigious cocktail party which take place on Tuesday 2nd October, during the week of the TFWA World Exhibition.

Photos from the awards night courtesy of www.grantpritchard.co.uk

OPERATOR AWARDS

This year's operator awards will be conducted by industry vote. 

For more information or general enquiries please contact:

JUSTIN SMITH - Tel: +44 (0) 1293 590041 | Email: justin.smith@drinksint.com 

SUPPLIER AWARDS

Our supplier awards celebrate the quality of drinks brands and their initiatives within this luxury retail sector. Entries are welcome from spirits, wines and beer producers.

  • Drinks Launch at TFWA Cannes 2018
  • Luxury Drinks Launch of the Year
  • Travel Retail Exclusive of the Year
  • Drinks Launch of the Year
  • Drinks Innovation of the Year
  • New Packaging of a Drinks Brand of the Year
  • Repackaging of a Drinks Brand of the Year
  • Presentation Box of the Year
  • Marketing Concept of the Year

Entries must be submitted by Friday 27th July.

Click here to download the entry form.

The 2018 awards party is sponsored by:

    

    

For more information and sponsorship opportunities

Please contact:

CARMEN POEL - Tel: +44 (0) 1293 590042 | Email: carmen.poel@drinksint.com

ROB CULLEN - Tel: +44 (0) 1293 590043 | Email: rob.cullen@drinksint.com

Alternatively click here to download the Sponsorship Pack.

Click below to view previous years' results:

2017 - Shortlist published in DI and Results published in DI

2016 - Shortlist: Part One & Part Two and Awards Night

2015 - Results and Awards Night

2014 - Awards Night & 2014 - Shortlist and Medals

2012 - Part 1 & 2012 - Part 2, 2013

2007200820092010 trophy winners & 2010 medalists2011



Entries are now open for this year’s Drinks International Travel Retail Awards. The awards will take place during the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes.The magazine has announced a new venue for this year’s awards – the Bay Restaurant within the Palais des Festivals et des Congres complex.

The International Spirits Challenge winners were announced at a ceremony in London last night.

International Beverage Holdings is celebrating 49 awards in various international drinks competitions, including 13 awards in the International Spirits Challenge.

The results of the English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition are in. 

A record number of medals were awarded across the style categories by a judging panel of five Masters of Wine, chaired by Susan McCraith MW.  According to the organisers, results showed the quality of the 2009 vintage, particularly in the dry white and still rosé categories. Sparkling wines were consistently impressive.

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