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06/11/2024

Located in one of the 12 Great Wine Capitals of the world, Hawke’s Bay winery Church Road showcases the diversity of wine coming out of this small part of New Zealand.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/11/church-road-from-bordeaux-influence-to-new-zealand-excellence/

30/10/2024

Fine wine merchant Solomon Vintners is bringing Tuscan winemaking family Biondi Santi’s latest Castello di Montepò project to Hong Kong
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/solomon-vintners-brings-new-biondi-santi-family-wines-to-hong-kong/

30/10/2024

The Drinks Business Asia Masters 2025 is open for wine and spirits entries, with a special rate for group submissions.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/the-drinks-business-asia-masters-gets-a-new-look/

30/10/2024

Kathleen Willcox wonders if Bhutan could become the world’s next great wine region as climate change, economic realities and shifting tastes upend accepted assumptions about what is possible in the world of wine.

Kathleen Willcox wonders if Bhutan could become the world’s next great wine region as climate change, economic realities and shifting tastes upend accepted assumptions about what is possible in the world of wine.

22/10/2024

the drinks business Asia is open for entries to its Asian Wine and Spirits Masters 2025, with a special rate for group submissions.

The competition sees all entries judged exclusively by style and price using a panel of leading wine experts, sommeliers and senior buyers based in Asia.
For the first time this year, chairs of the Global Wine & Spirits Masters, Patrick Schmitt MW and Melita Kiely will be heading to Hong Kong to lead the judging process.

All entries will be tasted ‘blind’ and the panel will award the best wines and spirits with medals from Bronze through to Gold, with the opportunity to be rewarded a Master for exceptional products.

The results of The Asian Masters will be published in the drinks business Asia magazine and website, as well as on all of our social media platforms. The medallists will also feature in both our English and Chinese newsletters, which reach tens of thousands of inboxes weekly.

For information about The Asian Wine and Spirits Masters, please visit https://www.globalwinemasters.com/the-drinks-business-asia-masters/

11/10/2024

Ahead of this year’s event, ProWine Shanghai project director Josh Gu talks db Asia through what to expect from the three-day trade fair.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/show-time-what-to-expect-from-prowine-shanghai-2024/ ProWein

Ahead of this year’s event, ProWine Shanghai project director Josh Gu talks db Asia through what to expect from the three-day trade fair.

09/10/2024

Pernod Ricard-owned Chivas Brothers has launched a new spirit which combines blended Scotch whisky and Japanese sake, created specifically for Asian markets.

Chivas Brothers has launched a new spirit which combines blended Scotch whisky and Japanese sake, created specifically for Asian markets.

08/10/2024

Leona de Pasquale speaks to Kinou Lo, the man turning wonky sweet potatoes into Taiwanese spirits — and using grilled sausages to sell them.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/from-ugly-duckling-to-liquid-gold-taiwans-wonky-sweet-potato-spirits/

03/10/2024

Ahead of the premiere of the second season of Squid Game later this year, Diageo-owned Johnnie Walker has launched a limited-edition version of its Black Label blended Scotch whisky inspired by the hit Netflix series.

Ahead of the premiere of the second season of Squid Game later this year, Diageo-owned Johnnie Walker has launched a limited-edition version of its Black Label blended Scotch whisky inspired by the hit Netflix series.

02/10/2024

Hong Kong’s first homegrown gin label is opening its own distillery in Hokkaido, Japan that will include single malt whisky production; and it’s calling for investors.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/hong-kong-gin-brand-opens-distillery-in-japan/

02/10/2024

Gary Low spotlights Asian wines and winemakers at his new bar in Singapore. Nimmi Malhotra hears from the seasoned sommelier about his ambition to “expand the palate”.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/asian-wines-take-centre-stage-at-vitis-singapores-newest-wine-bar/

27/09/2024

Thailand has signed a trade deal with the UK designed to boost trade and investment between the two nations and open the country up to British businesses, and Scotch is set to benefit.

Thailand has signed a trade deal with the UK designed to boost trade and investment between the two nations, and Scotch is set to benefit.

27/09/2024

South Seas Distilleries and Breweries Pvt. Ltd. has launched two spirits made using the mahua flower, a plant banned in India under British colonial rule, with one expression available only on allocation.

South Seas Distilleries has launched two spirit expressions made using the mahua flower, a plant banned in India under British colonial rule.

20/09/2024

Congratulations Gin 1689 on winning the Gold Medal at The Drinks Business Asia Gin Masters 2024

We are thrilled to share that our 1689 Dutch Dry Gin has been honored with the Golden Medal at the esteemed Gin Master Asia 2024 in Hong Kong, organized by The Drinks Business!

Thank you for your unwavering support and recognition,

18/09/2024

HiteJinro, the highest-selling spirits brand in the world, has signed a deal to become the exclusive importer and distributor of US brand Tito’s Handmade Vodka in South Korea. Hitejinro Beverage USA

HiteJinro, the highest-selling spirits brand in the world, has become the importer and distributor of US brand Tito's vodka in South Korea.

18/09/2024

Mixers maker Double Dutch has secured distribution in the APAC region via a new deal with Hong Kong-based Nimbility.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/double-dutch-signs-apac-deal-with-nimbility/

18/09/2024

It is peak holiday season in China as the long weekend gives way to the ‘Golden Week’ holiday at the start of October. What does it mean for alcohol? Ron Emler investigates.

As China's 'Golden Week' holiday begins at the start of October, what does it mean for alcohol? Ron Emler investigates.

13/09/2024

August brought with it a range of exciting events celebrating the legacy of China’s Longyu wine, exciting opportunities for Pisco in Shanghai and a gin & tonic party in Korea.

August brought with it a range of exciting events celebrating the legacy of China's Longyu wine, exciting opportunities for Pisco in Shanghai and a gin & tonic party in Korea.