1+ hour, 28+ min ago  (233+ words) New data from Access Hospitality and Design My Night predicts that spend across the Fifa World Cup 2026 will be up by more than 150% compared with Euro 2024. Bookings in UK venues are already 52% higher than they were ahead of the Euros,…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago  (682+ words) Philadelphia's Alexis Ortega has claimed the title of 2026 US Bartender of the Year and will advance to the global final of Diageo World Class. Ortega is the head bartender at Static Bar in Philadelphia. He took the crown after triumphing…...

2+ hour, 33+ min ago  (381+ words) Scottish family-owned Levenbank Distillery has redesigned its West Highland Spirits range and launched its first ready-to-drink (RTD) line. The relaunched range includes a new Highland cow logo as well as bottle designs and labels for the brand's Scottish Dry Gin,…...

3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (346+ words) Cuban rum Ron Matusalem's master blender, Cynthia Vargas, is set to travel to cities across Europe and Asia to strengthen the brand's positioning in the market. The third edition of the Master Blender Tour will visit nine capital cities: seven…...

3+ day, 27+ min ago  (226+ words) Noblewood Group has collaborated with the Principality of Monaco to create a limited edition bottle for Beluga Noble Vodka. Beluga Noble Summer Monaco is a destination-led release that builds on the success of Beluga Noble Winter, a collaboration with the…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (884+ words) Three bartenders are departing Japan as the winners of the Sip Supernova cocktail challenge after an immersive and intense six-day experience. For 2026, Pernod Ricard opened up entries into its Sip Supernova challenge to bartenders globally, not just in Asia. A…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (439+ words) The Portman Group's Independent Complaints Panel (ICP) has upheld a complaint against Cactus Jack's, with a member of the public alleging that the product names and designs appeal to under-18s. Cactus Jack's produces a range of alcoholic schnapps, with the…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (319+ words) MG Destiler'as has partnered with BBC Spirits to launch its ready-to-drink (RTD) brand Coppa Cocktails in France. Coppa Cocktails makes its French debut this month with four flavours: Pi'a Colada, Passion Fruit Martini, Mojito and Margarita. Each cocktail is presented…...

3+ day, 18+ min ago  (116+ words) Nancy's is set to open in London Bridge with a 'market-to-glass' cocktail menu inspired by the local area, including Borough Market....

3+ day, 17+ min ago  (433+ words) In a premium spirits market increasingly obsessed with provenance, age and authenticity, some of the most compelling opportunities are no longer emerging from new brands, but from forgotten categories waiting to be rediscovered. Across the drinks industry, buyers and drinkers…...