On the third Saturday of May each year, whisky lovers of the world unite to celebrate a momentous annual event – World Whisky Day (WWD). It's a day to celebrate whisky and whiskey from near and far, of brands big and small, of different countries, price points, style and history. So important is this celebration

World Martini Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of every June, so get your glasses chilling now. Whether you're a dirty, dry, wet or a Gibson drinker, it's a wonderful day to celebrate a wonderful drink.

The world's largest cocktail conference will once again be taking place in New Orleans. This year, TOTCF has chosen the theme ‘Evolve’ as a call to action for the global drinks industry to embrace growth through the collective sharing of ideas and energy. Head to the Tales of the Cocktail website for more information.