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Whisky icon John Campbell on Lochlea and the new Cask Strength Batch 1

Lochlea stands for premium single malt whiskies from the heart of Ayrshire in Scotland. The independent family business grows and harvests 100% of its own barley,…
Vodka

Brown-Forman announces sale of Finlandia Vodka to Coca-Cola

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announces today that it has reached an agreement to sell its Finlandia Vodka brand to Coca-Cola HBC AG for $220 million,…
Invest

Munich-based start-up Spiritory secures a six-figure amount for online whisky marketplace

The start-up Spiritory has secured a six-figure amount from investors. The young Munich-based company plans to use this capital to democratize and make the whisky…
Mourning

Diageo: CEO Ivan Menezes has passed away

Following the announcement on 5 June 2023 that Debra Crew would replace the ailing CEO, Diageo announces that Sir Ivan Menezes has passed away following a brief…
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People

Franklin & Sons welcomes two new Brand Ambassadors to their UK and International teams

Creators of remarkable mixers since 1886, Franklin & Sons have welcomed Tommaso Cicala, UK Brand Ambassador, and David Robinson, Global Brand Ambassador, to…
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People

Diageo Board appoints Debra Crew Interim CEO

Debra Crew will replace the ill Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes, who had originally planned to step down at the end of the month, with immediate effect. Originally, the…
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Partnership

Bombay Sapphire Partners With Artists To Transform London's Iconic Bars

Visual artists Tishk Barzanji and Shaquille-Aaron Keith are set to take over renowned London bars Sketch and Silverleaf this summer with their creative visions,…
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Distribution

Brown-Forman announces distribution change

Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies, announces today its plan to distribute its own brands in Japan, effective…
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Investment

Brown-Forman announces Casa Herradura expansion

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announces plans to expand its Casa Herradura tequila distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. The approximate $200 million USD investment…
Gin

The Gardener Gin – created by Brad Pitt, the Perrin Family and Tom Nichol

Brad Pitt, the Perrin Family and Tom Nichol launched The Gardener Gin, which was officially presented at the Carlton during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. To celebrate…
New

Ellie Goulding's SERVED Launches Cocktails in a Can

SERVED, the award-winning ready-to-drink brand, co-owned by Ellie Goulding will launch a new range of 8% ABV bar-quality cocktails in 250 ml cans. The premium range…
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Interview

„Made by nature, not by rules“ – Annabel Thomas about the Nc’nean Distillery

Nc'nean is an award-winning, independent organic whisky distillery in Scotland. Founded by Annabel Thomas in March 2017, it is revolutionizing the whisky industry…
EUROGLAS Top 100
Glass packaging

Consistently sustainable – EUROGLAS is a TOP 100 innovative company

[Advertorial] EUROGLAS, a specialist in glass packaging, is demonstrating what the future of the packaging industry can look like. The second-generation family-run…
Sake

Frankfurt International Trophy 2023: Gold for Sake Startup Go-Sake

Berlin based Sake Startup Go-Sake was awarded with Gold at the Frankfurt International Trophy 2023. The prestigious award as the best Japanese submission highlights…
New product

Hopwater - The new ‘Beer Alternative Alternative’ to refresh the Summer

Drinking a beer alongside a canal, in a park or at your favorite Open Air is a pleasure enjoyed by people across Germany. There is no exception to this in Wedding,…
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Artificial Intelligence

Bombay Sapphire launches world’s largest mass participation AI Art event

Launching on World Creativity Day, 21st April 2023, at the Design Museum in London before travelling to Chelsea Factory in New York in May, Bombay Sapphire and Baz…
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Whisky

Scottish distillery Lochlea awarded global Single Estate of the Year 2023

Lochlea Distillery has been named the global winner of Single Estate Distillery of the Year 2023 at the Icons of Whisky Awards, hosted by Whisky Magazine. The…
Interview

NYKUR VODKA: Founder Nixon Bui about the most awarded spirit from Denmark

NYKUR VODKA comes from Denmark, is made with water from the Faroe Islands and grain from northern Italy and has recently become available in Germany. The Bremer…
Vodka

White Claw introduces the World’s First Triple Wave Filtered Vodka

White Claw®, the creator of the nation’s number one-selling hard seltzer, today announces the launch of new White Claw™ Premium Vodka, the world’s first…
Honor

Brown-Forman Named one of the 2023 World's Most Ethical Companies

Brown-Forman has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2023 World’s…
Interview

"A whisky unlike any other": Founder David Vitale about Starward Whisky

When David Vitale founded the Starward Whisky Distillery in Melbourne in 2007, he had a clear goal in mind: to develop a whisky unlike any other. 16 years later,…
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People

Carlsberg Group: CEO Cees 't Hart has decided to retire

After a distinguished international career, including eight successful years as CEO of the Carlsberg Group, Cees ’t Hart has decided to retire and has informed…
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Rum

The Kraken Rum Launches A New Gold Spiced Rum

Today, the world’s first and top-selling black spiced rum brand, The Kraken® Rum, emerges from its lair in the depths of the ocean to enter into the gold spiced…
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Beer competition

European Beer Star celebrates its 20th anniversary

For 20 years now, the European Beer Star has been on the quest to find the best beers in the world. The registration phase for this year's edition of the renowned…
Rum

19% within the last seven years: Ron Barceló grows in Europe and Asia

Barceló Ron Dominicano is the world's most exported dark rum.[1] Within the last seven years, the rum producer could grow in Europe and Asia by an overall rate…
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Whisky

Glasgow 1770 Whisky releases latest small batch expression

The Glasgow Distillery has announced its latest ‘Small Batch Series’ bottling, amping up its commitment to flavour experimentation by marrying together two distinct…
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Beer

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% brings superior Italian taste to the non-alcoholic category

Peroni Nastro Azzurro is bringing its superior Italian taste to a new category that helps fans live every moment. Introducing Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%— a premium…
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Sponsoring

Amber Beverage Group continues Ukrainian men's basketball team sponsorship

The global producer and distributor of fine beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has announced it will continue the sponsorship of the Ukrainian men’s national…
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Cream-liqueur

Mariah Carey's Black Irish expands distribution internationally

Black Irish Cream Liqueur by Mariah Carey will officially launch in areas of South America and the Caribbean this Spring. This marks the brand's first international…
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Whisky

Icons of Whisky and World Whiskies Awards: M&H Distillery wins numerous awards

M&H Distillery (Milk and Honey), Israel's first award-winning distillery, has received eight prestigious titles in the 2023’s Icons of Whisky and World Whiskies…
Interview

"Challenge the whisky world": Alex Munch about Stauning Danish Whisky

Stauning wants to challenge the whisky world with its products. Because in the opinion of the nine founders, a whisky does not have to taste like a Scottish single…
Interview

Coffee enjoyment made in Italy - Leopoldo De Luca about Gruppo Cimbali

Gruppo Cimbali is a leader in the design and manufacture of professional machines for espresso and milk-based beverages, as well as equipment for cafés and catering.…
Lochlea Ploughing Edition 2023
Whisky

Lochlea Distillery to launch first peated whisky, Lochlea Ploughing Edition

The team at Lochlea Distillery are delighted to reveal their fourth limited seasonal release, Lochlea ‘Ploughing Edition’. Launching on the 25th January 2023,…
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People

Amber Beverage Group appoints Ewan MacLean as Global Chief Operations Officer

The fast-growing global spirits group, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has appointed Ewan MacLean as its Global Chief Operations Officer. He becomes a member of ABG’s…
Opening

PepsiCo Beverages North America: opening of the new 238,000 square foot warehousing

PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) celebrated the opening of its new 238,000 square foot warehousing facility in Goodyear, Arizona with local government representatives,…
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Deal

Lucas Bols, De Kuyper and Refresco announce the completion of the sale of Avandis

Lucas Bols N.V. (“Lucas Bols”, Euronext: BOLS) and De Kuyper Royal Distillers (“De Kuyper”), two leading global cocktail spirits companies, and Refresco…
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Energy Drinks

Monster Energy Launches Monster Energy Zero Sugar

Twenty-one years after Monster Energy first ripped onto the scene and changed the beverage industry forever — it's finally here: Monster Energy Zero Sugar. With…
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Whiskey

Zamora Company USA Introduces Fercullen Irish Whiskey in the U.S.

Fercullen Irish Whiskey from the Powerscourt Estate, one of Ireland's most-visited locations, will now be available across the U.S. thanks to a new distribution…
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New product

Roxie: Molson Coors Beverage Company releases zero-proof canned cocktail

Has your Dry January started to feel like Drab January? Fear not. Just because you’re taking a break from the booze doesn’t mean you can’t let loose. Molson…
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Global Brands Limited announces the purchase of the Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef

Global Brands Limited has announced its purchase of the Hooch, Hooper’s, and Reef trademarks from Molson Coors Beverage Company. The brands have been produced…
Limited-edition

Desperados offers refreshing take on true flavours of Christmas with launch of festive beer

It’s that time of year again. The Christmas lights are up, the weather is getting colder, the pile of presents under the tree grows, and plans for people to come…
Interview

A contemporary, vibrant, and creative Irish Whiskey: Alice Carroll about Foxes Bow

Alice Carroll has spent her entire career to date in the world of whisk(e)y. She was Jameson Brand Ambassador in Europe, worked in the Canadian market for Pernod…
Interview

Talk with: Adrian Michalcik, DIAGEO WORLD CLASS Global Bartender 2022

The WORLD CLASS Competition is considered the most prestigious bartending competition in the world. Organizer DIAGEO has made it its mission with the competition…
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Whisky

The Glasgow Distillery Expands Small Batch Serien Single Malt Range

The Glasgow Distillery has stepped up to meet increasing demand for its ‘Small Batch Series’, debuting two new limited edition expressions of its Glasgow 1770…
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People

Brown-Forman: Marshall Farrer add Chief Strategic Growth Officer responsibilities

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announced that Marshall Farrer, President, Europe, will expand his leadership responsibilities and be named Executive Vice…
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Mixer

Franklin & Sons launch ‘Drinks In Trade’ vodcast series

On December 5th, Franklin & Sons celebrates the remarkably independent and vibrant hospitality industry with the launch of its new vodcast series ‘Drinks In…
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Collaboration

Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collaborates with Designer Chrissa Amuah

Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a treasured spirit from Scotland's Speyside region, has partnered with Chrissa Amuah to create a brilliant light fixture for…
Gin

Formerly ‘Old Curiosity’, the Rebranded Secret Garden Distillery: A Must-Try Scottish Gin

‘Old Curiosity Gin’ – a staple choice for premium quality gin lovers across the UK and global markets – rebranded in recent years to their current moniker…
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