While there is no signs of reopening in Hong Kong's bar scene, the following good news may cheer up the bar community - Coa from Hong Kong has won the no.1 spot of Asia’s 50 Best Bar for the second time in a row. Read More
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English sparkling wine producer, Rathfinny Wine Estate, which has taken over the world’s greatest restaurants, is now partnering with Hong Kong-based importer Fine Vintage to conquer the Asia wine hub. Read More
Japan's drinks giants Asahi and Suntory have announced price hikes of up to 28% for its main beverages from beer to whisky. Read More
Despite volume decline, Japan's wine import value climbed in 2021, writes Mari Yasuda. Read More
The Gongbei Customs in Shenzhen has busted a Macau driver smuggling 12 bottles of Hennessy X.O in his modified car stereo system.. Read More
Sotheby's wine and spirits sales boomed in 2021, though Asian wine buyers' dominance wanes. The auction house also announced key leadership changes. Read More
The Yamazaki 50-Year-Old First Release, considered the king of Japanese whisky for its rarity, will be offered at the upcoming Bonhams Fine and Rare Wine and Whisky Sale in Hong Kong on 20 May 2022. Read More
Japan's second largest wine group has just appointed Shinji Hori as its new president. Read More
To support the restoration of Cîteaux Abbey - the birthplace of the Cistercian Catholic order - in Burgundy, Sotheby's is holding a charity wine auction in April. Read More
Mercian Corporation (“Mercian”), a leading wine importer and producer in Japan owned by Kirin, has announced the launch of a new wine brand called “Mercian Wines”, as it tries to energize local wine market after slumping wine sales in 2021. Read More