NO.3 LONDON DRY GIN
ALICIA STARK has been named global brand ambassador for No.3 London Dry Gin. In her new position, she will lead the Berry Bros & Rudd-owned brand’s global trade advocacy, championing No.3’s “pursuit of perfection” through training, bartender collaborations, and event activations across key international markets. In addition, Stark will host... Read More
RÉMY COINTREAU
FRANCK MARILLY has been appointed CEO of the group, succeeding ÉRIC VALLAT who resigned in April. Throughout his 30-year career, Marilly has successfully navigated high-stakes environments, establishing himself as a strategist with the ability to unite and transform. Under his leadership, the group will pursue its value strategy as well... Read More
LOFTED SPIRITS
DAN CALLAWAY has been promoted to Master Distiller. In this role, he will oversee blending duties for Bardstown Bourbon and Green River Distilling Co as well as the company’s contract business. Previously, he was the vice-president of product development at Bardstown Bourbon Company. In 2022, Bardstown Bourbon acquired Green River... Read More
SIPPING INTO SUMMER…
By Seema Tikare Sometimes it is difficult to know if you are a trend follower or not. For the past few years, since my wine studies have ramped up to the Master of Wine level, people have asked me which wine regions I find most intriguing. For some time now,... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-THE NOME COCKTAIL
By Pink Lady Warm weather is here, and while I enjoy drinking gin all year round, it’s especially refreshing to raise an ice-cold glass of gin in the warmer months. Our gardens are finally abloom, so why not stir up a drink with one of my most beloved herbal liqueurs:... Read More
A DRINK WITH NED KING
By Maia Merrill Gosselin You could say that history is in Ned King’s DNA. The Western Mass native was studying history in college, contemplating his next move, when he happened upon a YouTube channel called “The Cocktail Spirit” hosted by Robert Hess (think Bob Ross for libations). He was instantly... Read More
A LEGACY LEADER IN CRAFT BEER-DOGFISH HEAD
By Andy Crouch Founded in 1995 by husband-and-wife team Sam and Mariah Calagione, the Dogfish Head Brewery grew from a tiny nano operation into one of the biggest names in American craft beer. Embracing an ethos of experimental brewing and eccentric marketing, the pair pushed boundaries in brewing, with focuses... Read More
TRIPLE CROWN COCKTAILS-BEYOND THE MINT JULEP
By Kirsten Amann TRIPLE CROWN COCKTAILS The Kentucky Derby is the most famous, and most well attended, of all the annual Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Races, legendary for the volume of Mint Juleps consumed there, about 120,000. But the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes offer an opportunity to reprise... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-THE PREAKNESS
By Pink Lady The Triple Crown is under way this month, which means it’s time to drink cocktails in a fancy hat! While it might not be the official cocktail of the Preakness Stakes, the drink that shares a name with this second jewel of the Triple Crown is a... Read More
TULLIBARDINE DISTILLERY
DAVID MYLES is retiring as distillery manager after 20 years at the Highland company. As his replacement, he has named MINNIE PARMITER who joins with a wealth of distilling knowledge. Her experience extends to Echlinville Distillery in Northern Ireland, Diageo’s Roseisle Distillery in Speyside and Brewdog. Her most recent work... Read More