industry-news
Diageo names John O’Keeffe as North America CEO
Johnnie Walker owner Diageo has appointed John O’Keeffe as its North America president and CEO to replace Sally Grimes The post Diageo names...
Vodka
industry-news
IWSR: spirits ‘worst performing’ category in 2025
Total beverage alcohol volumes fell by 2% in 2025, with spirits suffering the biggest value drop, according to IWSR data The post IWSR:...
industry-news
High fidelity blend: Traveller Whiskey
Chris Stapleton has teamed up again with Harlen Wheatley, the master distiller of Buffalo Trace Distillery, to amp up the volume of...
data-trends
Season’s best: The SB Spring Blind Tasting 2026 results
As the weather warms up in the Northern Hemisphere, we look at the best spirits with which to greet the sunshine The post Season’s...
industry-news
The best (of the worst) industry April Fool’s jokes 2026
We’ve rounded up 10 of the best drinks industry pranks that have been doing the rounds this April Fool’s Day The post The best (of the...
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Johnny Depp moves into spirits with Three Hearts Rum
Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny Depp has entered the spirits industry with a Caribbean rum brand called Three Hearts The post Johnny...
regulation-policy
ASA bans Sazerac’s Fireball ad for promoting doubles
The UK’s advertising watchdog has banned a bus poster for Sazerac’s Fireball whisky liqueur over its link to excessive drinking The post ASA...
industry-news
Angel’s Envy sees double with cask strength whiskeys
Bacardi-owned Angel’s Envy has brought back its Cask Strength Bourbon alongside the debut of a 10-Year Cask Strength Rye The post Angel’s...
data-trends
US whiskey exports to EU plunge 35% in 2025
Exports of US spirits declined by 3.8% last year, driven by a double-digit drop for American whiskey in Europe, Canada and Japan The post US...
industry-news
Ex-Casamigos CEO creates Por Qué No RTDs
Beverage Management Group, led by former Casamigos Tequila CEO Lee Einsidler, has launched a ready-to-drink brand called Por Qué No The post...