Kate Wake-Walker is Chief Operating Office, Marketing Editor and Director for the magazine and oversees social media, marketing of the brand, subscriptions, presence at industry events;  creates collaborative partnerships with wines and spirits global festivals and shows.  

Global Drinks Intel is a must-read trade digital and print magazine for the global drinks business which is read by over 16,000 industry decisionmakers in more than 121 countries worldwide. Founded by highly experienced journalist Alex Smith, the publication focuses on the wine and spirits sector. At a time of unprecedented societal change, it aims to be a one-stop shop for the busy drinks executive, offering an independent and unparalleled mix of global coverage, industry insights and high-level interviews. The drinks industry is overwhelmed with information. Intel. curates that information for drinks executives, bringing to light in a concise manner the ‘how and why’ behind the top-line numbers.

The magazine features a mix of cutting-edge interviews, detailed category reports and insightful market analysis and works closely with leading market research firms such as IWSR research, Wine Intelligence and on-premise consultancy CGA. It takes a full-market approach, interviewing not only suppliers, but also distributors, retailers and on-premise establishments to give you a 360-degree market view. Global Drinks Intel has a strong focus on travel retail. Kevin Rozario is our Retail Editor. Published monthly, current distribution is to duty free buyers, agents, travel retail buyers, global drinks brands, market analysts, financial institutions, international and domestic retail buyers, bar owners, mixologists and bar tenders and stores.

Website: drinks-intel.com

May 2025 magazine edition