It’s been something of a month in gin terms. It kicked off with the International Spirits Challenge gin tasting. Chaired by Beefeater master distiller Desmond Payne this was indeed something of a ‘challenge’, with no fewer than 58 gins to slurp, taste and rate...
Suntory Spirits has won the International Spirits Challenge 2024 Supreme Champion award with The Yamazaki 12.
Barcelona Wine Week 2023 led by 80 experts
Barcelona Wine Week 2023, the trade fair for Spanish wine, will be bringing together nearly 80 Masters of Wine, sommeliers, producers and experts from the world of wine in a program of activities with more than 50 presentations and tastings.
New Zealand Wine Trade Hub Launches
New Zealand Winegrowers has launched an online portal designed to support the trade in major export markets around the world.
Treasury Wine Estates to acquire Frank Family Vineyards
Treasury Wine Estates, one of the world’s largest wine companies, has announced an agreement to acquire Frank Family Vineyards including the historic winery, brand and vineyard holdings.
Whisky Exchange to put on October tasting show
The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show will take place at Vinopolis in London in October.
Irish Distillers launched Yellow Spot, ‘son of Green Spot’, last night in London. The great and the good of whisk(e)y’s fourth estate crammed into a bar in the sumptuous Connaught Hotel for the unveiling and tasting.
Pre-mixed Drinks Challenge results are published
The 2012 Pre-mixed Drinks Challenge was Drinks International’s fourth examination of the category and our most wide-ranging yet.