Spirits

CAMUS Borderies Cognac
Blend of Single Estate Cognacs

CAMUS Borderies Special Dry – An (even more) intensely aromatic Cognac

The genesis of Borderies Special Dry starts with CAMUS pushing even further the process aimed at revealing the best of the Borderies terroir by using only grapes…
Design

Flowdesign Helps Lucky Seven Spirits Develop New Expression's

Lucky Seven Spirits are Curators of Fine Spirits that are carefully sourced and meticulously blended with the rarest bourbons. When Lucky Seven Spirits began their…
Rare single mMalt

Benromach launches second annual release of Benromach 40 Year Old

Benromach Distillery in Speyside has announced it will be launching its second annual release of Benromach 40 Year Old on Tuesday 19 July, with just over 1,000 bottles…
The Art of Shaking
Online platform

Simone Caporale and Luca Missaglia launch „The Art of Shaking“

The Art of Shaking (TAOS) is an independent global platform created by leading international drinks industry figures Luca Missaglia and Simone Caporale. Available…
New

Lochlea Distillery to launch first core single malt whisky: Our Barley

Lochlea Distillery is shortly announcing the launch of their first core single malt whisky, ‘Lochlea Our Barley.’ Launching on the 18th of July 2022, it will…
The GlenAllachie

Veteran Blender Billy Walker creates new MacNair’s Rum duo

Independently owned and managed spirits firm The GlenAllachie Distillers Company today reveals a new Jamaican rum line for its MacNair’s Exploration Rum brand.…
Warehouse and transportation

Fiege to manage logistics for Beam Suntory Deutschland

Fiege is the new logistics partner of Beam Suntory Deutschland GmbH. Starting 1 July 2022, the logistics company based in Greven in Westphalia will take charge of…
kavalan
Packaging Design

Kavalan Releases New 'King Car Conductor' Packaging

Kavalan's Double Gold award-winning King Car Conductor has unveiled a new packaging design. King Car Conductor was one of five Kavalans to scoop Double Gold at…
coca cola jack daniels
Global relationship

Coca-Cola and Brown-Forman to launch RTD Jack & Coke

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA) (NYSE: BFB) and The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) today announced a global relationship to debut the iconic Jack & Coke cocktail…
Gordons McPhail 1952
Single Malt

Gordon & MacPhail: 70 YO Whisky to honour the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Whisky creators Gordon & MacPhail have revealed a very special single malt whisky to honour the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Gordon & MacPhail…
Mackmyra Moment Virvelvind
Limited Edition

Mackmyra presents the grand finale with Moment Virvelvind

Moment Virvelvind is the last edition in the exclusive Moment series, where the unique cask have come into their own over the years in very limited editions. And…
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Transaction

Diageo sells Picon brand to Campari Group

Diageo announces the sale of Picon, the French, flavoured liqueur brand, to Campari Group, for an aggregate consideration of approximately €119 million. John…
Amber Beverage Germany Rauner
Partnership

Amber Beverage Germany signs distribution deal with Diversa

Following the establishment of its own distribution company in November 2021, the global spirits company Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has signed a distribution agreement…
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Distribution

Beam Suntory Signs Multiyear Agreement With Southern Glazer’s For Distribution In All U.S. Control States

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—announced that it has signed a four-year distribution…
Now available

Mezcal made from rare agave varieties: Perola launches the Topanito wild agave series

Topanito represents authentically Mexican Craft Mezcals of the quality category "Artesanal". The new wild agave series with its three varieties - Madre Cuishe, Tobalá…
Simply Spiked Lemonade
Full-flavor alcohol beverages

Molson Coors debuts Simply Spiked Lemonade with variety pack and four new flavors

Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP) today announces that Simply Spiked Lemonade™, the highly anticipated new lineup of full-flavor alcohol beverages…
Trademark rights

Riga Black Balsam returns home with full ownership in all territories

This month (April 2022) Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has announced that Riga Black Balsam® has achieved an important trademark acquisition in the year the brand celebrates…
Banditti Club Rum
Banditti Club Port Cask Finish

Limited edition Glasgow Rum launches following double award win

Glasgow-based contemporary urban distiller, The Glasgow Distillery, has launched its first ever limited-edition Rum following the spirit winning two medals at the…
21seeds
Acquisition

Diageo acquires female-owned, super-premium flavoured tequila brand, 21Seeds

Diageo announced it has acquired 21Seeds, a rapidly growing flavoured tequila infused with the juice of real fruits. The brand is available in three varieties: Valencia…
glenallachie
Whisky

GlenAllachie releases two Core Whiskies Extern Posteingang

The GlenAllachie Distillers Company today reveals two new product innovations for its brands’ core ranges: The GlenAllachie 8-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky…
xdar vodka
Ukrainian vodka

XDar Vodka reopens distillery in Ukraine

XDar, a world-renowned Ukrainian vodka, has safely resumed production at its distillery in this time of unrest. Translated to "gift of grain," XDar was created to…
san cosme mezcal
Expansion

Zamora Company USA Expands into Agave Spirits

Zamora Company USA announced the addition of Mezcal San Cosme, the first agave-based spirit to join the company's fast-growing wine and spirits portfolio. Zamora…
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Partnership

Southern Glazer’s Expands Distribution Relationship With Phillips Distilling Company

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol— announced that it is expanding its distribution…
bombay sapphire
King Pleasure© Exhibition

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Named The Official Spirit Partner of Jean-Michel Basquiat

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® and the Basquiat Estate are proud to announce a partnership, naming the world's number one premium gin as the "Official Spirits Partner" of the…
1770 Whisky New Bottle
Bounce back from the pandemic

New 70cl bottle: Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky comes back stronger

As Scotland begins to bounce back from the pandemic, Scotland’s biggest city is coming back bigger and better than before, and The Glasgow Distillery has the bottle…
benriach
Whisky

Benriach releases exclusive malts for Global Travel Retail

Creative Speyside Distillery, Benriach, is known for marrying heritage and innovation. To showcase its long-standing tradition of distilling classic, peated and…
MARTINI Time Best Shared Spot
Above-the-line campaign

MARTINI launches new fully integrated ‘Time Best Shared’ campaign

Bacardi-owned MARTINI announces ‘Time Best Shared’; a new, fully integrated brand campaign that will be executed through the line from March 2022. ‘Time…
GlenAllachie Virgin Oak Range 2022
Limited-edition range

Three new single malts joining The GlenAllachie Virgin Oak Series

The GlenAllachie Distillery, winner of Icons of Whisky’s Visitor Attraction of the Year, today adds three new bottlings to their Virgin Oak Series; a limited-edition…
Grand Kadoo Rum Range
Bajan rum brand

Grand Kadoo Rum launches in Germany

Bajan rum brand, Grand Kadoo Rum, is continuing to expand globally, with the full range now available to purchase from retailers in Germany. The Grand Kadoo Rum…
crown royal
New facility

Diageo Announces Plans to Build Carbon Neutral Crown Royal Distillery in Canada

Global beverage alcohol leader Diageo announced plans for a new CAD$245 million distillery to support momentum and growth ambitions for its Crown Royal Canadian…
lochlea whisky
Limited Edition

UK: Lochlea Distillery launches first seasonally inspired expression

Independently owned Lochlea Distillery is launching the first in an annual limited edition series of whiskies inspired by the changing seasons at Lochlea Farm. Sowing…
Now available

Mother’s Ruin Mediterraneo – The best Italian London Dry Gin

"Mother's Ruin Mediterraneo" is the best Italian London Dry Gin. In February 2022 the gin from Tommaso Maria Gamurrini from Arezzo received the coveted recognition…
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Analysis

Covid crisis exerted significant negative impact on Europe’s spirits sector

New analysis underscores devastating impact the Covid crisis has had on Europe’s spirits sector and the entire supply chain. COVID-19-related restrictions and…
Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2022
Limited

Benriach continues creative legacy with latest Cask Collection

Speyside Distillery, Benriach, has launched its latest single cask bottlings, Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2022. Continuing Benriach’s creative legacy, each…
The GlenAllachie 10 yo 2022
Single Malt

Next batch of revered GlenAllachie 10-year-old announced

Independently owned and managed distillery The GlenAllachie today launches the next instalment of its coveted 10-year-old Single Malt: The GlenAllachie 10-year-old…
vodka
Analysis

GlobalData: Russian vodka brands face pressure due to the ongoing crisis

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there have been calls to boycott Russian brands with the country’s most famous commodity, vodka, bearing the brunt of…
Mackmyra Limousin
Launch

Mackmyra Limousin – luxury swedish whisky with a french connection

Mackmyra continues a proud tradition by highlighting flavours and artisanship beyond the whisky world's traditional standards with Mackmyra Limousin. This edition…
rooster rojo campaign
Global campaign

Rooster Rojo Tequila launches new global campaign: SIP DON'T SLAM

Amber Beverage Group, the fast-growing global beverage group, is launching a bold and exciting advertising campaign for its brand, Rooster Rojo Tequila®. The campaign…
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Distribution

USA: Southern Glazer’s Signs Multi-State Distribution Agreement With INSÓLITO Tequila

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—announced it has signed a multi-state distribution…
Ukiyo Rice Vodka
New

Ukiyo Japanese rice vodka arrives in Germany

Super-premium Japanese spirits brand Ukiyo has just launched a distinctive rice vodka – an addition to their range which already includes two unique gins that…
simply spiked lemonade
Simply Spiked Lemonade™

Molson Coors teams up with Coca-Cola for alcoholic lemonade

Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP) has expanded its exclusive agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to develop and commercialize a brand of full-flavor alcohol…
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Collaboration

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Renews Agreement With Campari America

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has renewed its distribution…
cocktail
Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report

Bacardi’s top 5 cocktail trends for 2022

Bacardi Limited, the world's largest privately-held spirits company, releases its third annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report, looking ahead at the key trends impacting…
Hendrick's Gin DUM Keramik
Limited collaboration

Hendrick's Gin and DUM Keramik designed custom ceramic mugs

Hendrick's Gin is not only known for refreshing drinks, but also has delicious recipes ready for the fall and winter season, such as the Hot Spiced Apple. To…
cognac
Sale of a majority stake

Pernod Ricard sells a majority stake in Societe des Produits d’Armagnac

Pernod Ricard completed the sale of a majority stake in Société des Produits d’Armagnac (SPA) to Cloudsweeper GmbH, an entity wholly owned by entrepreneur Alexander…
kavalan
Awards

Kavalan Wins IWSC 'Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy'

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has awarded its Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy to Kavalan for the third time, ending a spectacular 2021 awards…
johnnie walker masters of flavour
Extremely rare Scotch

UK: Introducing Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour

Johnnie Walker launches a new extremely rare Scotch celebrating the fine art of whisky making - Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour. This exceptional Scotch is…
grey goose vodka
New multi-year partnership

GREY GOOSE® Vodka Named 'The Official Spirit Partner Of The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards®'

22Just ahead of tomorrow's highly-anticipated GRAMMY Awards® nominations, GREY GOOSE and the Recording Academy® are proud to announce a new multi-year partnership,…
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