This also means that overall imported spirits value is now more than double that of wine imports, after it first overtook wine in 2021. Read More
Whisky
Diageo, the maker of Johnie Walker and Bailey’s, has officially opened its first Research and Development Center in Shanghai to further its product innovation and development ambitions in China. Read More
Bearing the brunt of the ban will be undoubtedly Japanese seafood and seafood dependent restaurants but what are the implications for Japanese wine and whisky as they are categorized under ‘Food’ by Chinese authorities. Read More
Singapore Police Force has busted one of the country’s biggest money laundering cases involving about US$750 million worth of properties, luxury watches, bags as well as expensive wines and whiskies. Read More
China's thirst for imported spirits has experienced a significant surge during the first half of this year, doubling the size of the country's imported wine market. Read More
With its immense population, surging incomes, and expanding global outlook, India is rapidly becoming a hotspot of opportunity for beverage alcohol brands in the foreseeable future. Read More
Taiwan's beverage market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, as a wave of imported wine and spirits sweeps across the country, captivating the palates of its discerning consumers. Read More
Chinese drinkers' sentiment towards alcohol particularly on spirits is improving after the pandmeic as on-trade consumption resumes. Read More
South Korea's millennials and Gen-Z's love for whisky and high balls has driven the country's whisky imports to record high, accordin to official data from the Korea Customs Service. Read More
A rare bottle of 54-year-old Highland Park will be released at Bonhams Fine and Rare Wine & Whisky sale in Hong Kong on Thursday 18 May 2023 to commemorate the 225th anniversary of Highland Park Winery. Read More