Interviews

Joshua Tan: What Spirits Brands Need to Know About Winning Bartenders and Consumers in Asia

28/09/2026 | Assistant Bar Manager at The Old Man HK shares why international spirits brands need to think beyond traditional marketing, understand local communities, and build genuine relationships with bartenders, venues, and consumers across Asia.

Interviews

Simone Rossi On Bringing Ratafia Rossi To Asia’s Spirits Market

28/09/2026 | Simone Rossi discusses building Ratafia Rossi, reviving an Italian tradition, and navigating the commercial realities of Asia’s evolving spirits market.

News

Meet Asia Ratings at the HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair

22/09/2026 | Visitors are invited to meet the Asia Ratings team and taste a selection of top award-winning wines, beers and spirits.

Interviews

In Conversation with Amir Javaid: What Makes a Spirits Brand Stand Out in Asia?

15/09/2026 | From shaping beverage programs across the UK, Thailand and Hong Kong to working with leading spirits brands and bars, Amir Javaid shares insights on what makes spirits relevant to bartenders, buyers and Asian consumers.

Insights

Marco Maiorano on Luxury Hospitality, Premium Spirits, & Building Successful Spirits Brands in Asia

07/09/2026 | DarkSide at Rosewood Hong Kong's Bar Manager shares insights on premium spirits trends, what luxury bars look for in new brands, and how international distilleries can succeed across Asia's evolving hospitality landscape. 

Interviews

Nicola Mangiacapra: What Spirits Brands Need to Know About Asia’s Premium Hospitality Market

01/09/2026 | Langham Hospitality Group’s Nicola Mangiacapra on consumer trends, market entry, hotel partnerships and what it takes to succeed in Asia’s premium spirits market.

Interviews

Inside Cherrapunji Gin With Founder Mayukh Hazarika

25/08/2026 | From Northeast India to the wider spirits world, Mayukh Hazarika discusses entrepreneurship, brand storytelling, sustainability, and the future of craft spirits.

Interviews

Inside Asia’s Agave Boom With East West Asia And Brian Werner

10/08/2026 | Brian Werner discusses Asia’s growing appetite for agave spirits and why education, market presence, and strong partnerships are essential for success.

Interviews

How Kavalan Continues to Redefine Asian Whisky

23/07/2026 | Zerose Yang on science, climate and Taiwanese whisky.

Interviews

Inside Ki One: How Bryan Do Built Korea's First Single Malt Whisky From Scratch

11/07/2026 | Terroir, patience, and the pursuit of a distinctly Korean single malt