Tag Archive for: Spirits

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Distribution

Brown-Forman Announces Launch of Own Distribution Business in Japan

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB), one of the largest American-owned spirits companies, is launching its own distribution business in Japan today, bringing…
Interview

Takamaka Rum: Bernard d'Offay about the number 1 spirit from the Seychelles

Takamaka rum epitomises the spirit of the Seychelles. Each bottle is produced and bottled at the Trois Frères Distillery, which was opened in 2002 by brothers Bernard…
Award

Brown-Forman named one of the 2024 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 2024 World’s…
Interview

Polish craft gin: Andrzej Weclawski about Breslauer Spirits

Breslauer Spirits handmakes Polish Gin in their own distillery in Wrocław. These 4 gins surprise consumers with wonderfully original tastes and outstanding intensity.…
Personnel

Brown-Forman: William Brooks Is New Global Brand Ambassador for Tequila Herradura

Tequila Herradura, one of the most historic and renowned tequila producers in the world, announces the appointment of William Brooks to Global Brand Ambassador. Born…
Interview

Berlin Packaging: Matteo Vitale about innovative and sustainable packaging solutions

Berlin Packaging is the world's largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, specializing in the supply of glass, plastic and metal packaging and closures. Headquartered…
Interview

First female Master Blender in the brand's 200-year history: Dr. Emma Walker about Johnnie Walker

When Johnnie Walker introduced the new Master Blender on January 1, 2022, it was like a small revolution in an industry still dominated by men. Dr. Emma Walker is…
Memorandum

Campari Group and Wuliangye Group starting strategic cooperation

On November 22, Campari Group and Sichuan Yibin Wuliangye Group Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation in Wuliangye, Yibin City,…
Whisky and rum

Berry Bros. & Rudd has released its third seasonal release of 2023

Britain’s oldest spirits and wine merchants Berry Bros. & Rudd has released its third seasonal release of 2023. The collection exhibits a well-varied range…
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…
M&H Distillery
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…
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…
Munich based startup

Spiritory – the new all-in-one platform for whisky lovers, collectors and investors

Munich based startup Spiritory GmbH announced the launch of its new platform www.spiritory.com. Spiritory provides users a smart and secure way to trade and manage…
In Germany and Austria

SPRITHÖKER takes over import and distribution of the French brand MELIFERA

It is with great pleasure to inform that SPRITHÖKER and MELIFERA – Oléron, France have agreed to, and entered in a strategic distribution partnership in Germany…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Compagnie des Indes
Interview

Authentic rums from all around the world: Florent Beuchet about Compagnie des Indes

How international can a rum brand be? Compagnie des Indes answers this question like this: A Frenchman founded a company in 2014 after working in New York. He sources…
“The Rum of Mayan Gods”

El Salvador's only rum producer: Master Blender Gabriela Ayala about Cihuatán Rum

Cihuatán Rum is described as "The Rum of the Mayan Gods". The word "Cihuatán" means "next to the woman". Legend has it that many centuries ago a Mayan goddess…
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Moscow

Luxurious Beluga Caviar Bar opens its doors at Sheremetyevo International Airport

BELUGA GROUP presents a brand new, luxurious Beluga Caviar Bar located in the departure area of Sheremetyevo International Airport's Terminal С. Just like the…
Interview

Whisky with a Viking Soul: Senior Brand Ambassador Martin Markvardsen on Highland Park

Highland Park Distillery is the northernmost whisky distillery in Scotland. It is located on the Orkney Islands – where the climate is harsh and wild. These characteristics…
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All the Spirit, None of the Alcohol

STRYKK™ Non-Alcoholic Spirits Brand Announces US Launch

Distilled and bottled in the UK, non-alcoholic spirits brand, STRYKK™, featuring an impressive range of the highest quality alternative-alcohol options, is…
Non-alcoholic spirits

Shooting star from "Down Under" – LYRE'S founder Mark Livings in interview

As the world's most awarded non-alcoholic spirits producer, the Australian company Lyre's is one of the leading non-alcoholic spirits brands worldwide. Behind this…
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Renaming

Amber Beverage Group announces new names for its production companies

In order to expand its footprint as a global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG) continues renaming its companies by adding…
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Investment

Pernod Ricard takes minority stake in U.S. based Sovereign Brands

Pernod Ricard is delighted to announce the signing of a minority stake investment in Sovereign Brands and its portfolio of fast-growing super premium wine and spirits…
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Strategic partnerships

Axia Spirit Signs Global Distribution Agreements in the UK, US and Greece

Axia Spirit, the world's first extra dry spirit strength mastiha, announced three new distribution agreements for its launch in the UK, US and Greece. Axia is now…
Encounter between land and sea

Caprisius Gin: Founder Luca Stabile about the official gin of the island of Capri

Caprisius Gin by Luca Stabile creates the perfect marriage between land and sea. The official gin of the island of Capri is made with local botanicals such as juniper,…
Catoctin Creek Range
With Evergreen Beverage

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company begins distribution to Canada

Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., The Virginia Rye Whisky ℠, announces its new partnership with Evergreen Beverage Canada, a national wine, beer and spirits distribution…
From the Netherlands

Sir Edmond Gin: Fleur Vonk about the Gin, the Vanilla and the Flamingo

From the Netherlands has come with Sir Edmond a gin, which has a more than unusual character. Meant, however, not only the taste, but the entire appearance. Named…
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Collaboration

Pernod Ricard Collaborates with Lafayette Imports to Strengthen Brand-building capabilities

Pernod Ricard announces a collaboration with Lafayette Imports, a new company founded by Biggar & Leith partners Elwyn Gladstone and Mark Teasdale. The new venture…
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People

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Promotes Steve Lee to Senior Vice President, General Manager - Northern California

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits - the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol - announced that it has promoted Steve Lee to Senior Vice President,…
alcohol
Acquisition

Diageo completes acquisition of Chase Distillery

Further to the announcement on 26 October 2020 and the Competition and Markets Authority’s confirmation of regulatory clearance on 11 February 2021, Diageo today…
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New three-year agreement

Harahorn Gin: still served on SAS flights

The successful Norwegian spirit, Harahorn Gin, will continue to be served on SAS flights. The distillery in Grimstad and the airline have signed a new three-year…
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