Non-alcoholic drinks brand Crossip has partnered with DryDrnks, a distributor of alcohol-free spirits and mixers, to launch into India.

Diageo has announced an investment of up to £5m over five years to help restore up to 3,000 hectares of degraded peatland across Scotland.

Drinks United has launched a cross-industry EDI resource hub, support line, and safeguarding support bot to help build a safer, more inclusive drinks industry.

Taken from our 2025 Cocktail Report, this latest edition of our bestselling classics list is the result of a poll of award-nominated or award-winning bars from around the world.

In the 30th edition of the International Spirits Challenge, Suntory Spirits has won the 2025 Supreme Champion award with The Yamazaki 18.

Bar De Vie has opened in Paris on the same site as fine dining restaurant Comptoir De Vie and retail space Cave De Vie.

Enotria & Coe has rebranded as Enotria, as it returns to its roots as a premium wine and spirits specialist.

Drinks United, the partnership between the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), and The Drinks Trust, has announced the launch of an industry-wide survey.

Diageo has appointed John Rishton to its board of directors, effective 1 November 2025.

Hong Kong cocktail bar Bar Leone has announced plans to open a second venue in Shanghai, China this Autumn, Drinks International can exclusively reveal.

Rosewood Hotel Group and Rosewood Foundation have announced Rise to the Table, a new annual programme designed to empower the next generation of female hospitality leaders.

Lion has announced the appointment of Anubha Sahasrabuddhe as chief executive officer and the creation of Lion ANZ business.

Altamura Distilleries Vodka has launched a new culinary cocktail competition in collaboration with Hilton.

Brown‑Forman has announced that Leanne Cunningham, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire next year after more than 30 years with the company.

Distilled Spirits Council CEO Chris Swonger has urged the Trump administration to push for zero-for-zero tariffs following the release of a joint trade statement between the US and EU.

The percentage of US adults who say they drink alcohol has fallen to its lowest since polling began in 1939.

The UK government is introducing new rules to fast-track licensing for venues and protect them from noise complaints.

Long-serving member of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Gareth Lawrence has passed away following a long period of poor health.

A new purpose-built digital networking platform designed specifically for hospitality professionals has launched.

Bar Leone from Hong Kong has been named the best bar in Asia for the second year in a row, at the tenth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in a live ceremony held in Macau.

Diageo has completed the sale of its 54.4% shareholding in Seychelles Breweries to Phoenix Beverages Limited, a subsidiary of Mauritius-based IBL Group.

East London speakeasy Nightjar Shoreditch is celebrating its 15th anniversary by partnering with Woodford Reserve for a Europe-wide tour of seminars, workshops, and bar takeovers.

Asia’s 50 Best Bars has announced the extended 51-100 list for the fifth year running.

Edinburgh’s Iain McPherson has been voted the most influential figure in the global bar industry, according to Drinks International’s Bar World 100 in association with Perrier.

UK-based tonic, mixer and soft drinks brand, Franklin & Sons, has expanded its distribution across the US through a partnership with Empire Distributors.

Spiritseurope has appointment Mark Titterington as its new director general, effective 1 September 2025.

The Whisky Exchange has appointed Natalie Tennent as its new managing director which will be effective from 7 July 2025.

The drinks industry has been left in suspense after a trade court in the US blocked Donald Trump from imposing global import tariffs.

As far as bar collaborations go, it doesn’t get much bigger than this. The founders of number two and number three in The World’s 50 Best Bars, Lorenzo Antinori and Simone Caporale, have joined forces to launch Montana in Hong Kong.

Spirits distributor Speciality Brands has announced the addition of Kanpai, the London Craft Sake Brewery, to its portfolio.

Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy took the top spot for the second year running in the live awards ceremony of North America’s 50 Best Bars, held at JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, Canada, last night.

Drinks International has launched The Cocktail Report 2025, the third standalone edition of the annual cocktail roundup.

Lorenzo Antinori and Simone Caporale have announced the opening of a new bar in Hong Kong called Montana, Drinks International can exclusively reveal.

In what has been dubbed ‘Liberation Day’, US president Donald Trump has announced steep reciprocal tariffs.

ItalSpirits, the independent Italian spirits company founded by Giuseppe Gallo, has announced that it will not take part in the organisation of the upcoming 2025 edition of Roma Bar Show.

UK-based specialist wine retailer, Majestic, has entered into a formal agreement to acquire wine and spirit supplier, Enotria & Coe. 

The Lucas Bols Company has announced that Frank Cocx, current chief financial officer, will take over as chief executive of the company.

Argentinian wine producer Catena has been The World’s Most Admired Wine Brand 2025 in the 15th edition of the ranking.

Beverage brand Three Cents has appointed Proof & Company as its distributor in Singapore and Hong Kong as it seeks to boost its presence in Asia.

The organisation behind The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, sponsored by Perrier, has announced that this year’s live ceremony will take place in Hong Kong on 8 October.

Spanish spirits producer Beveland has launched Aigin, a gin which used artificial intelligence in the creation of its recipe.

The first edition of India Bartender Week (IBW) took place from 20-27 February and Drinks International was there to meet the founders.

Bacardi has launched a new bottle design for its Martini vermouth range as it continues to target the ‘aperitivo moment’ globally.

Celebrate Her has teamed up with hospitality training platform Allara Global and consumer intelligence expert CGA by NIQ to launch a Data Census Survey for the drinks industry.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood London is collaborating with global community Celebrate Her to host ‘Accelerate Action’, Drinks International can exclusively reveal.

The owners of Buenos Aires’ Tres Monos - Sebastian Atienza, Charly Aguinsky and Gus Vocke – are days from opening restaurant-bar Victor in partnership with restaurant Niño Gordo.

Emperador Group and González Byass have formed a joint venture called Casa Pedro Domecq which has injected capital into Los Danzantes mezcal.

Pernod Ricard has recorded a 4% sales decline for H1 FY2025 as the premium spirits market continues to show a downward trend globally.

US president Donald Trump has agreed to halt the introduction of the 25% tariffs on Canadian imports to the States until 4 March.

Diageo chief executive Debra Crew addressed the implementation of US tariffs as part of the company’s six month interim results to 31 December 2024.