Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy took the top spot in the live awards ceremony of North America’s 50 Best Bars held in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, last night. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

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Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the opening of a central London visitor centre, the distillery’s first official home outside of Kentucky. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

Beam Suntory has rebranded to become Suntory Global Spirits, as the company marks 10 years since Suntory Holdings acquired Beam Inc in 2014. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

BrewDog has announced that James Arrow, currently COO, will succeed James Watt as CEO of the company, as part of a succession plan put in place last year. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

The World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony, sponsored by Perrier, will be held in Madrid, Spain on Tuesday, 22 October 2024. m.drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

US-based whiskey brand Uncle Nearest has announced the acquisition of Square One Organic Spirits. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

The Millionaires’ Club 2024 has revealed that 44% of the world’s major spirits producers showed volume declines in 2023 as global recession and inflation takes effect. m.drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

The Rosebank Distillery has now opened its doors after more than 30 years of closure. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

Suntory Global Spirits has officially submitted plans for the redevelopment of its distillery on Islay to expand production by more than one-third. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

Tokyo’s Virtù has been named the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

Diageo has announced that Singapore-based consumer group Tolaram is set to acquire Diageo’s 58.02% shareholding in Guinness Nigeria. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

Spirits volumes declined by 5% in the UK last year amid excise duty changes, the cost-of-living crisis, and a trend towards moderation according to a new report from IWSR. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

Hugo Gallou and Hyacinthe Lescoët, co-founders of The Cambridge Public House in Paris, have acquired Little Red Door following a period of administration. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

WineGB has released its first wine tourism report which shows that visits to UK vineyards and wineries have risen by 55% in two years. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

Seoul’s Dohyung ‘Demie’ Kim, co-founder of Zest, No.5 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023 and No.18 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023, has been named the winner of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2024. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

Licorería Limantour co-founder Benjamin Padrón has announced his departure from the Mexico City-based bar and its associated venues. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

Danish company Carlsberg has agreed a £3.3bn deal to buy the UK business of Britvic as well as the remaining 40% share in its joint brewing venture with Marston’s. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has announced the formation of a global brand company, North American Distillers (NADL), which will house it American whiskey portfolio. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…

Bar Leone from Hong Kong has been named the best bar in Asia at the ninth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in a live ceremony held in Hong Kong. drinksint.com/news/fullstory…