Key regions and Bourbon boost Beam Suntory results
Strong performances in the US and Japan helped Beam Suntory register mid-single-digit revenue growth in 2018, when Maker’s Mark Bourbon surpassed sales of two million cases for the first time
Cognac star performer in French spirits exports
French spirits exports rose 1.8% to €4.4 billion (US$4.9bn) in 2018, but Cognac was the only category to record both value and volume growth
Wine & Spirits Show names first exhibitors for 2019
The Spirits Business and the drinks business have revealed the first spirits exhibitors for the upcoming Wine & Spirits Show in April
The week in pictures
As the drinks industry turned pink for Valentine’s Day, SB sampled the new Swift menu, Arizona’s on-trade prepared for its annual cocktail celebration and a throng of competitions began their search for the next best bartender
Upcoming Competitions
The Luxury Masters Asia 2019
Deadline: 28 February 2019
The Asian Spirits Masters 2019
Deadline: 21 March 2019
