US spirits exports reach $2.06bn
A new report by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has revealed that total US spirits exports reached a record $2.06bn in 2022, buoyed by the temporary halt to retaliatory tariffs, with American whiskey exports to the UK remaining lower than pre-tariff levels.
Diageo India invests in premium gin producer Nao Spirits
United Spirits Limited (Diageo India) has announced an investment of INR 31.5 crores (US$ 4.1m) to acquire a strategic minority stake in Nao Spirits.
The rise of quality RTDs
Last year’s launch of Panther M*lk, a vegan oat milk RTD made with gin, rum, brandy and overproof spiced rum, shows just how quickly the pre-mixed cocktail industry has evolved since the days of mediocre Gin & Tonics.
AB InBev surpasses pre-pandemic sales
AB InBev increased volume sales by 20.8% in Q2 as bars around the world started to welcome thirsty customers back into the fold.
Naked Wines shares drop 3% despite strong sales growth
Naked Wines stock decreased by 3% this morning after the online retailer posted an annual pre-tax loss of £10.7 million.
Canvas launches as premium cocktail delivery service
A new premium cocktail delivery service called Canvas has launched across the UK this February in partnership with a series of top end bartenders.
Indian bars send signature serves to customers' homes
In May 2020, when the lockdown was still at its strictest in India, Sidecar bar in New Delhi received the good news that it was the only Indian bar to have made it to the coveted 50 Best Bars in Asia list.
World of Zing launches 18 luxury pre-made cocktails
Premixed cocktail specialist World of Zing has launched 18 new bottled cocktails and pouches in time for the summer.
Pre-mixed Drinks Challenge 2018 results
Drinks International’s annual Pre-Mixed Drinks Challenge reflected the fast pace at which this sector is growing. Shay Waterworth reports.
Pre-mixed drinks
Consumers are starting to really embrace the convenience of a pre-mixed drink in a portable format. Hamish Smith reports
Malibu Melon Margarita to make US splash
Pernod Ricard USA will launch Malibu Melon Margarita in May, an addition to its off-trade-focused Malibu Cocktails pre-mixed range.
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.
Pernod launches Malibu pre-mixes
UK: Pernod Ricard has launched a range of pre-mixed serves for its coconut rum brand Malibu.
Pre-mixed drinks results revealed
The Pre-Mixed Drinks Challenge Awards have been announced.
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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.
