Elements of Islay is releasing its Beach Bonfire, a limited edition of 288 bottles which will be exclusively available at Islay’s festival Fèis Ìle on 26 May to 3 June 2023.
Bira 91 raises $10m from Japan’s MUFG Bank
Premium beer company, Bira 91, has raised $10m from MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG Bank), Japan's largest bank, as the brand continues to grow at a rapid pace, tripling its market share from pre-covid levels.
Kyrö secures UK expansion with Waitrose listing
All-rye Finish distiller, Kyrö Distillery Company has secured a nationwide listing with UK supermarket Waitrose with the brand’s Kyrö Dairy Cream and Kyrö Ginnow available for purchase in-sotre and online.
Rhum Agricole: Quality Guaranteed
When it comes to the production of rhum agricole, terroir is key to quality. Oli dodd meets those at the forefront of this lesser-known spirits category.
BrewDog opens 25 bars in India
Scottish brewer and retailer BrewDog is set to open 25 more bars in India, growing its presence in the craft beer market.
Vodka
Vodka can be all things to all people. Christian Davis reports on the premiumisation of the most global of spirits
Vodka Cocktails
Although vodka can be mixed with anything and everything, producers in eastern and central Europe prefer the light touch when it comes to cocktails. Patience Gould checks out the action...
Smirnoff goes for Gold
Diageo has launched a cinnamon spiced vodka in travel retail.
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
