Global Drinks Intel Magazine – November 2025

In the November issue of Global Drinks Intel magazine:

• We’re in medal-giving mood as we name and congratulate not only the winners of our inaugural New Product Awards but also the companies and brands that emerged victorious from this year’s ESG Awards
• There’s an in-depth look at the under-reported bulk spirits industry, which, while not immune from market headwinds and regulatory changes, is modernising fast with a renewed focus on digitisation and efficiency
• On the spirits category front, we take a closer consideration of bitters, bourbon and global malt whiskey/whisky
• To Türkiye for our regular country analysis, where beverage alcohol has to walk a tightrope of strict regulatory measures and a resilient wave of premiumisation, craft innovation and booming tourism
• Our interview pages feature the usual embarrassment of senior industry executives, including the MD of Suntory Global Spirits’ James B Beam Distilling Co unit, Rashidi Hodari, American Whiskey Association CEO Michel Bilello and Mohit Singh, the co-founder of Desi Daru Vodka

All this, plus our regular round-up of the latest alcohol news stories and brand owner marketing activities, as well as the most recent product launches in spirits, backed by commentary from drinks marketing expert Chris Tyas and on-premise data whizz Charlie Mitchell.