Hannah Thompson

What makes "the original Greek spirit" a travel retail favourite? Discover how Metaxa 12 Stars' new look and immersive airport experiences bring its heritage to life.

How did Clonakilty double US sales while Irish whiskey exports fell? Galley Head's rapid rise offers the answer.

What happens when a single barrel meets the strict standards of the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act? Redemption's first bonded bourbon delivers the answer this fall.

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What happens when the makers of Buffalo Trace buy a Welsh vodka brand famous for its solid gold bottles? Sazerac's latest acquisition reveals its global ambitions.

What happens when former NSYNC stars host a mixology showdown backed by one of America's biggest spirits companies? Meet E!'s new series Cocktail Wars.

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Can a rye whiskey taste like crème brûlée? Branch & Barrel's first-ever Straight Rye brings bourbon sensibilities to a corn-forward Colorado recipe. Here's the story.

Which surprising European markets are driving Irish Whiskey's export boom? Volumes to Greece surged 88% and Italy 68% as the EU appetite for Irish spirits grows.