http://www.drinksint.com Drinks International - The global choice for drinks buyers en Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:20:47 GMT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:20:47 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PFPS version 2.47 http://www.drinksint.com/images/rss.gif http://www.drinksint.com http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12357/Patrick_Piana_named_president_of_SpiritsEurope.html Patrick Piana, managing director Europe at Campari Group, has been appointed president of SpiritsEurope. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12357 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12338/The_Millionaires_92_Club_2026:_the_world_92s_bestselling_tequila_brands.html There are no fireworks this year, but the signs point to greater upcoming competition between mainstream and premium brands  Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12338 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12352/Spirits_overtake_wine_in_total_global_volumes.html For the first time since IWSR records began in 1990, the total volume of spirits consumed worldwide exceeded the total volume of wine consumed. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12352 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12340/The_Millionaires_92_Club_2026:_the_world_92s_bestselling_Scotch_brands.html Scotch whisky had a difficult year in The Millionaires’ Club, with combined volumes among the Scotch brands falling from 69.5 million to 67.4 million cases.  Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12340 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12353/Marta_Vidal_named_president_of_the_Cava_DO.html The Regulatory Council of the Cava Designation of Origin has elected Marta Vidal as its new president for the next four years.  Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12353 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12337/The_Millionaires_92_Club_2026:_the_world_92s_bestselling_rum_brands.html Decline among the top names is the main subject of the picture, but some new entries make for interesting reading Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12337 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12350/Stoli_Group_announces_revamp_of_Bayou_Rum_portfolio.html Stoli Group has announced it has started production overhauling Bayou Rum’s core portfolio. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12350 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12348/Former_Bacardi_executive_joins_Drinksology_Kirker_Greer.html Belfast-based spirits business, Drinksology Kirker Greer (DKG), has appointed Mike Birch as non-executive director, strengthening its board as the group accelerates its international growth strategy. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12348 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12347/Lucas_Bols_grows_US_distribution.html Lucas Bols USA has selected Johnson Brothers, Martignetti Companies, Reyes Beverage Group and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits as its new distribution partners throughout the US. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12347 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12346/Gonzalez_Byass_UK_expands_portfolio_with_G.H._Martel.html González Byass UK has announced that it is now the UK distributor of G.H. Martel’s Champagne brands, G.H. Martel, Maison Vieille France and Cuvée Victoire, from 1 July 2026. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12346 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12339/The_Millionaires_92_Club_2026:_the_world_92s_bestselling_Indian_whisky_brands.html Indian whisky remains one of the most important engines of The Millionaires’ Club, with brands growing from 157.9 million to 163.1 million cases – a 3.3% increase.  Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12339 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12334/The_Millionaires_92_Club_2026:_the_world_92s_fastest_growing_million-case_spirits.html Domestic speci­ficity seems to be leading the major growth this year while international markets cope with disruption from various quarters Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12334 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12343/Botivo_joins_the_Mangrove_portfolio.html Non-alcoholic brand Botivo has joined the Mangrove Global portfolio of spirits, world whiskies and non-alcoholic drinks. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12343 http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12331/Bardinet_acquires_minority_stake_in_Spanish_liqueur_Plata_o_Plomo.html Bardinet, the Spanish subsidiary of La Martiniquaise-Bardinet, has entered into a strategic partnership with Street Liquors, the company behind liqueur brand Plata o Plomo. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/12331