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news2026-07-03
US spirits producers target Tokyo and Taiwan
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) recently led a trade tour involving 18 US distilleries to East Asia, in a bid to champion American spirits in the region. The post US spirits producers target Tokyo and Taiwan appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones2 views
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news2026-07-02
Baijiu plays game of risk and reward
Many baijiu brands are effectively state-owned, which means they can be conservatively run, unwilling to break into new territories The post Baijiu plays game of risk and reward appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Nicola Carruthers1 view
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news2026-07-02
Diageo sale of East African Breweries is on the rocks
An agreed sale of East African Breweries to Japanese beer maker Asahi has hit a major roadblock as multiple lawsuits have been filed to stop it going through. Ron Emler reports. The post Diageo sale of East African Breweries is on the rocks appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Ron Emler1 view
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news2026-07-01
Saint Wine and Cru Wines join forces
Australian fine wine distributors Saint Wine and Cru Wines have formed a new partnership to expand their national footprint, boost customer service and provide stronger representation for their producers. The post Saint Wine and Cru Wines join forces appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones0 views
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news2026-07-01
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti collection sells for nearly €500,000 at iDealwine
A collection of 124 bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti from a collection "in a league of its own" achieved nearly €500,000 at an iDealwine auction this week - well above the expected pre-sale estimate. The post Domaine de la Romanée-Conti collection sells for nearly €500,000 at iDealwine appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Arabella Mileham1 view
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news2026-06-30
Vinexpo Asia is moving permanently to Hong Kong; Singapore responds
After just two editions in Singapore, Rodolphe Lameyse of Comexposium has pulled the plug on Singapore, committing to Hong Kong from 2027. db hears the case from other sides. The post Vinexpo Asia is moving permanently to Hong Kong; Singapore responds appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Nimmi Malhotra0 views
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news2026-06-30
Thailand reviews alcohol dispenser rules to close retail loopholes
Thailand's government is reviewing alcohol sales regulations in an effort to tighten controls on self-service alcohol dispensers, amid concerns that some retailers have exploited gaps in existing rules. The post Thailand reviews alcohol dispenser rules to close retail loopholes appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones0 views
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news2026-06-26
A Family Journey to Korea: Discovering The Mother Land
As many of you may know, my wife is Korean-American; she was born in the U.S. to two immigrants from Korea who both came here in there young-adulthood as their parents fled the Korean peninsula for reasons associated with that … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist3 views
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news2026-06-22
Indian drinks group seeks level playing field ahead of tariff cuts
India’s leading alcohol industry body has urged state governments to review tax concessions for imported spirits before the first UK trade deal tariff reductions take effect next month. The group argues that existing state incentives, combined with lower import duties, could place domestic producers at a competitive disadvantage. The post Indian drinks group seeks level playing field ahead of tariff cuts appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Ron Emler2 views
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news2026-06-22
Foam cocktails make a comeback in Asia’s bars
From Hong Kong to Osaka and Bangkok, bartenders are reviving foam-topped cocktails as drinkers seek more immersive, multisensory experiences. Once a hallmark of the molecular mixology boom, foam is being used to add visual drama to cocktails in an era where, once again, more is more. Rebecca Lo reports. The post Foam cocktails make a comeback in Asia’s bars appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Rebecca Lo2 views
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news2026-06-17
#224 | Leaving a Legacy
When you’ve worked in the fields of technology, restaurants, modelling and music management, where do you turn next? For Michel Lu, that meant the world of drinks. And he’s on a mission to bring the diverse, rich tapestry of Asia, and the untold myriad of flavours it boasts, to consumers through a series of drinks...
by Tim2 views
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news2026-06-11
Korean Adventure: From Seoul to Busan
As many of you may know, my wife is Korean-American; she was born in the U.S. to two immigrants from Korea who both came here in there young-adulthood as their parents fled the Korean peninsula for reasons associated with that … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist10 views
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news2026-06-10
Musee du Vin Ryugan 2024 Review – Delicate Japanese Wine
When we visited Japan in early 2026, I made sure to reserve some luggage room to bring home some unique Japanese varietals. One such grape was Ryugan, often called Zenkoji-shu due to its cultivation near the Zenoji Temple in Nagano. While distinctly different from a similar Japanese white grape, Koshu, which we also tried, they ... Read more
by Jeremy5 views
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news2026-06-08
Naga Indochinese 10 YO Rum (Thailand) – Review
We’ve run into Naga and its rums before, back in 2019 at the Paris Rhumfest that year, when we tried their Indonesian lineup. There’s a reason those rums and not the ones from Thailand were there, and that backstory is so interesting (and lengthy) I have elected to include it below this review, so let’s [Click here for the full review...]
by Ruminsky2 views
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news2026-06-04
Japanese wine for sushi, why not?
Fatty salmon sashimi, iron-rich tuna nigiri, cucumber maki, fish roe gunkan… these are the takeaways I crave most when temperatures hit 30°C. And what better to pair them with than a crisp and mineral bottle of Japanese wine? Here are some fun facts and six wines to try.
by Sylvia Wu1 view
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news2026-05-26
Making the most of sake’s ‘blank slate’ potential
In her work at Akashi-Tai, Miho Komatsu regularly faces misconceptions and confusion about sake. But, rather than simplifying the category, she sees its future success being built on education and embracing its “entirely distinctive” profile. The post Making the most of sake’s ‘blank slate’ potential appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Michael Huband2 views
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news2026-05-20
Sakura Sake Shop launches Japan’s first low-carbon sake
Sake retailer Sakura Sake Shop, has teamed up with global carbon management platform Zevero, to launch 作 for 2126 (ZAKU for 2126) – which it claims is Japan’s first low-carbon sake. The post Sakura Sake Shop launches Japan’s first low-carbon sake appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones2 views
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news2026-05-12
Chateau Musar 1998 Rouge Review – Our Origin Wine
For those who are seriously into wine, we can hazard a guess you likely remember the exact bottle that made you stop and go “wow, wine can taste this good?!” For us, we can remember it like it was yesterday. We were trying some premium pours at Wine Bar George and it was suggested to ... Read more
by Jeremy4 views
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news2026-05-05
Space-brewed sake snapped up for £517k
A bottle of Japanese sake made using space-fermented mash has fetched almost ¥110 million (£517,000), and things are still looking stellar for its producer, Dassai, which now has its sights set on making the drink on the moon. The post Space-brewed sake snapped up for £517k appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones2 views
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news2026-04-16
Japan whisky and sake exports hit ¥95 billion in 2025
Japan’s combined whisky and sake exports have soared by 289% over the last 10 years – peaking at ¥95 billion (around £500 million) in 2025 – data from the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has revealed. The post Japan whisky and sake exports hit ¥95 billion in 2025 appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones2 views
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news2026-04-14
Sparkling ambitions: Yamanashi Meijo steers sake forward
From Champagne-esque expressions to an upcoming rosé, Yamanashi Meijo is pushing the boundaries of sake making. Rebecca Lo speaks to the brewery's president, Tsushima Kitahara, to discover how the Shichiken producer is reshaping the future of Japan’s iconic drink. The post Sparkling ambitions: Yamanashi Meijo steers sake forward appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Rebecca Lo2 views
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news2026-03-16
Phraya “Deep Matured” Aged Thailand Rum – Review
The top end release of the Phraya triptych of aged rums that is released by Sang Som distillery in Thailand clearly seeks to dominate the premium aged rum space in Asia, and proudly boasts of the 8 gold medals it has won in various spirits competitions from 2012 to 2024. The bottle is handsome to [Click here for the full review...]
by Ruminsky4 views
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news2026-03-13
Phraya “Elements” 8YO Thailand Rum – Review
In a previous review I looked at the entry level Phraya aged rum from Thailand, called “Elements”, and this one is not too far distanced from that one, except in so far that it has a definitive age statement – 8 years. However, it is an ongoing blended rum, so there is not a year [Click here for the full review...]
by Ruminsky4 views
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news2026-03-10
Phraya “Elements” Thailand Rum – Review
With the release of the Shakara rum by Velier a couple of years ago, and small-distillery bottlings made by Chalong Bay and Issan, Thailand has come into the spotlight as an Asian rum producer to which we should perhaps be paying more attention. For now the rums we know about are made mostly by such [Click here for the full review...]
by Ruminsky5 views
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US spirits producers target Tokyo and Taiwan

Baijiu plays game of risk and reward

Diageo sale of East African Breweries is on the rocks

Saint Wine and Cru Wines join forces

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti collection sells for nearly €500,000 at iDealwine

Vinexpo Asia is moving permanently to Hong Kong; Singapore responds

Thailand reviews alcohol dispenser rules to close retail loopholes

A Family Journey to Korea: Discovering The Mother Land

Indian drinks group seeks level playing field ahead of tariff cuts

Foam cocktails make a comeback in Asia’s bars

#224 | Leaving a Legacy

Korean Adventure: From Seoul to Busan

Musee du Vin Ryugan 2024 Review – Delicate Japanese Wine

Naga Indochinese 10 YO Rum (Thailand) – Review

Japanese wine for sushi, why not?

Making the most of sake’s ‘blank slate’ potential

Sakura Sake Shop launches Japan’s first low-carbon sake

Chateau Musar 1998 Rouge Review – Our Origin Wine

Space-brewed sake snapped up for £517k

Japan whisky and sake exports hit ¥95 billion in 2025

Sparkling ambitions: Yamanashi Meijo steers sake forward

Phraya “Deep Matured” Aged Thailand Rum – Review

Phraya “Elements” 8YO Thailand Rum – Review

Phraya “Elements” Thailand Rum – Review