India will begin cutting its 150% import tariff on British whisky and gin this month under a landmark free trade agreement with the United Kingdom, opening the world's largest whisky market further to overseas producers while offering domestic distillers a decade to adjust. Read More
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China is slashing whisky tariff down to 5%, which is expected to generate £250 million in economic benefits for the UK over the next five years. Read More
Bonhams, the international auction house, has appointed Amayès Aouli as its new Global Head of Wine and Spirits, a position he will assume with immediate effect from his base in France. Read More
Australian wine exports surged 4% on steady global demand in the 12 months ended in September amid a pandemic and tariff threats from its most profitable market - China. Read More
Greene King, UK’s largest pub chain and brewer owned by Hong Kong’s richest man Li Ka-shing, will suspend operation at 79 of its locations, permanently … Read More