Drinks International August 2022 Issue – Japan Rising- OUT NOW! 🌊 A message from Editor @shaywaterworth: “It’s been almost half a year since Ukraine was invaded by Putin’s Russia, and reporter @rolycod caught up with the man behind Ukrainian brand @vodkadimas to discuss the extreme conditions he’s had to endure in order to stay afloat – more on page eight. “This is followed up by the work of our newbie @eleanoryatess who takes an overall look at the Russia-Ukraine vodka market on page 16, which unveils an unexpected opportunity for the Ukrainian spirit. “Moving further east, I talked to a range of shochu producers which have recently delved into the whisky industry as the Japanese whisky sector continues to blossom overseas – you can read about this on page 20. “And staying in Japan, Tokyo resident and prosecco expert @hiro.nagashima gives us his take on how the Italian sparkling wine is performing in such a rapidly developing market, which you can read more about on page 24. “While prosecco is one of Italy’s biggest exports, the Negroni is in the peak of a renaissance, which @millie_milliken thoroughly investigates on page 28. “And for the Negroni fans out there, Italian native @carcarnevale follows up Millie’s report with a category overview on Italian bitters (page 32), before @eleanoryatess concludes our August edition by meeting The Savoy’s latest head bartender, who will likely put a twist on the Italian classic.” Click the SUBSCRIBE link in our bio...