Bollinger renews Royal Warrant
Bollinger champagne has had its royal warrant renewed by King Charles marking 140 years of continuous supply to the Royal Household.
UK tax freeze brings short-term relief for wine sector
The UK government has announced a freeze on alcohol duty in the Spring Budget which was declared on Wednesday 6 March.
Limoncello conditions turn sour
Climate change and economic challenges are taking their toll on production of Italy's favourite digestif.
Elements of Islay reimagines core range
Elements of Islay has introduced a re-imagined core range of blended malt whiskies.
Staffing crisis could open opportunities
The pandemic has thrown many challenges at bar owners over the past couple of years and the ones that survived the various lockdowns and restrictions deserve a pat on the back. However, while revenues are returning and bars are beginning to recruit once more, we’ve come up against a whole new set of problems, one of which is a global starring crisis.
Brands Report 2022: Pisco
Barsol reigns supreme in the pisco category. The Peruvian brand took a whopping 31% of the first-choice votes and 23% of the top-three pours in the World’s Best Bars.
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.
India's growing penchant for homegrown drinks brands
Not long ago, India was known as a country that produced whisky from molasses, and the majority of sales came from the category of spirits called IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor).
Gin 1689 targets Latin America
Dutch producer Gin 1689 has appointed specialist firm GinBuilders to distribute the brand in Latin America and the Caribbean.