Arena International is proud to present the 11th annual Spirits Strategies Conference being held in London! After the whirlwind year or so the Spirits industry has had, there is so much to discuss and explore in
ProWein 2022
ProWein is the world’s leading trade fair for wine and spirits, the largest industry meeting for professionals from viticulture, production, trade and gastronomy. Three days of concentrated business and a highly promising ancillary program prove that ProWein is THE
Vinexpo America
Experience the most dynamic trade only event in the world’s largest market: Vinexpo America! In 2010 the US became the largest wine consuming nation, and is a net importer of wine. 2016 marked the 24th
Virtual Whisky Show: Old & Rare 2022
Virtual Whisky Show: Old & Rare 2022 It’s that time again. As February rolls around, whisky fans from around the globe usually get ready to head to the UK to find some of the finest
Easy Cocktails to Make at Home for Whisky Drinkers
After multiple lockdowns many of us have become experts at making cocktails at home. All those long nights in with no access to a bar or pub led to us getting creative in the beverage
Having fun at the Johnnie Walker Princes Street
Diageo’s Johnnie Walker Princes Street attraction was opened to the public in late 2021 and we took the opportunity to take part in the Whisky Makers’ Cellar Experience. The 8-storey building is a shrine to
The 22nd Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
I was privileged to have attended this international event as one of its drinks judges, sampling and rating spirits from across the globe such as whiskies, cognacs, brandies, rums, vodkas, gins, piscos, grappas, baijius and
New Product: J.G. Thomson & Co small batch spirits
Hailing from Scotland’s capital, J.G. Thomson & Co’s first collection of small batch spirits includes a bold Jamaican rum, a citrus dry gin, three blended malt Scotch whiskies featuring Sweet, Smoky and Rich expressions, and two limited edition
New Product: Stobcross Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Clydeside Distillery has launched its inaugural Single Malt and long-awaited first expression after almost four years of quiet maturation. Stobcross is a Lowland Single Malt matured in American and European oak casks and now
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
The doors to Speyside’s world famous distilleries open, inviting visitors from across the globe to meet the makers, taste the world’s finest whiskies and discover the passion behind them.
Drinks and Cocktail Books from the early 1900s
If you are interested in Drinks and Cocktail books from the past, here are some free to access books that have been digitised and are available to anyone with access to the internet. These days,
The Wine & Spirits Show
After two previous sell-out shows, The Spirits Business and the drinks business will once again join forces to host The Wine & Spirits Show in London. What’s on? After welcoming more than 1,500 wine
Bar Convent Berlin
International Bar and Beverage Trade Show Since its inception in 2007, Bar Convent Berlin has grown into one of the leading international trade fairs for the bar and beverages industry. Each year the “Who’s Who”
The Keepers of the Quaich – a Celebration of Scotch Whisky
The global success of Scotch Whisky has been celebrated with new members of the Keepers of the Quaich being inducted into the international society at a private ceremony held at Blair Castle in Blair Atholl.
An Inside the Cask chat with…Swedish Whisky Girl, Moa Nilsson
Moa Nilsson is a Swedish whisky enthusiast and the person responsible for Swedish Whisky Girl, the Icons of Whisky Communicator of the Year 2021. Moa is also sharing creative content, hosting educational spirit tastings and
