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Farrer named GTR managing director of Brown-Forman
Brown-Forman has announced the appointment of veteran employee Marshall Farrer to global travel retail managing director.
UK Chancellor cuts spirits duty by 2%
The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced that all spirits duty will be cut by 2% in today’s Budget Statement.
“Loyal” champagne drinkers maintain sales
The champagne shipments results released last week were in line with expectation and a cause for satisfaction, Comité Champagne told DI at the Annual Champagne tasting yesterday.
Maxxium UK appoints managing director
Maxxium UK has announced the appointment of Mark Riley as managing director.
Pernod Ricard announces executive appointments
Pernod Ricard has announced a number of appointments that will see the current CEO of Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët (MMPJ), Philippe Guettat, head Pernod Asia.
Jeremy Rockett named Marblehead MD
International drinks company Quintessential Brands has appointed Jeremy Rockett managing director of Marblehead, its UK brand development company.
The gin category will be the focus of a new Drinks International event that takes place on February 9 at Merchant House in London.
Distillery Experience Awards results announced
Bombay Sapphire won Best Visitor Centre at the inaugural Drinks International Distillery Experience Awards.
Whether for topping cocktails or sobering customers, bottled water is an indispensable part of the bar’s armoury.
Bacardi names new chief marketing officer
Bacardi has announced the appointment of Dmitry “Dima” Ivanov, as Bacardi chief marketing officer and president of Bacardi Global Brands.
Lucas Bols to launch Amsterdam IPO
Dutch spirits supplier Lucas Bols has announced plans to raise around €125 million by launching an Initial Public Offering and listing on Euronext Amsterdam.
No brand dominates Brands Report like Fever-Tree does.
Brands Report 2015: Top Trending
Gin's the thing and it's a boutique bar brand that has got bartenders around the world all fired up.
Bacardi streamlines Martini Asti bottles
Bacardi has redesigned its Martini Asti bottles as part of its sustainability initiatives.
Lords to question Jane Ellison MP on Alcohol Strategy
Jane Ellison MP will be questioned in the final evidence session of its House of Lords inquiry on the future of EU Alcohol Strategy this Wednesday (10 December).
Nicki Minaj MYX Fusions Moscato to launch in UK
James E McCabe has announced UK partnership plans with MYX Fusions Moscato, the ready-to-drink brand co-owned by international popstar Nicki Minaj.
Diageo tops Beverage sector Most Admired Companies
Diageo has topped the Beverage sector of Management Today magazine’s annual Britain’s Most Admired Companies awards.
Nicolas Feuillatte to launch in India
Nicolas Feuillatte has announced plans to launch the champagne brand in India next year.
Diageo Reserve World Class calls for British talent
Diageo Reserve World Class is calling for British bartending talent for its seventh year.
Jay Z buys Armand de Brignac Champagne
US rap star Shawn ‘Jay Z’ Carter has bought the Armand de Brignac Champagne brand.
Diageo to swap Bushmills for control of tequila Don Julio
Diageo has agreed the full global ownership and control of tequila Don Julio with Casa Cuervo in exchange for Bushmills.
Martini invests in new campaign logo tweak
Martini has invested approximately €10m on broadcast, print and digital marketing with a re-tweak of its design in the works.
Pernod Ricard sees sales rise in Q1
Pernod Ricard has posted organic growth of 2% with sales totalling €2,037 in the first quarter of 2014/15.
Jameson launches cocktail programme for bartenders
Jameson has unveiled Jameson Barrel Aged Cocktails, a programme to encourage bartenders to broaden their understanding of cocktail making and Irish whiskey.
Babycham unveils two new flavours
Accolade Wines' has released released two new additions to the Babycham range, cherry soda and cream soda.
Guy Ritchie directs Beckham in Haig Club 'Welcome'
Diageo has announced the launch of its first TV advert for its single grain Scotch whisky Haig Club, directed by Guy Ritchie.
Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff named ‘Best Global Brands’
Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff have once again earned a place on the Interbrand ranking of the top 100 most valuable global brands.
Diageo secures Investors in Young People accreditation
Diageo has achieved Investors in Young People accreditation in recognition of its work with young people.
Sake Sommelier of the Year announces semi-finalists
The Sake Sommelier Association (SSA) and Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) have announced the six semi-finalists of this year’s Sake Sommelier of the Year competition.
Pernod Ricard sends young talents to One Young World
Pernod Ricard is sending nine ‘young talents’ to the One Young World Summit in Dublin from 15-19 October.
TFWA Cannes announces Anti-Counterfeit workshop
The threat posed by the influx of counterfeit goods to the luxury goods market will be discussed at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2014.
The World's 50 Best Bars 2014 in pictures
The World's 50 Best Bars 2014 awards ceremony took place in London's Christ Church Spitafields yesterday (October 9).
The World’s 50 Best Bars All-Time Achiever announced
PDT has been named the All-Time Achiever of Drinks International’s World’s 50 Best Bars poll.
Adnams appoints new executive director
Adnams has announced Karen Hester will join its main board as an executive director in April 2015.
Artesian named The World’s 50 Best Bars champion 2014
Artesian at the Langham Hotel has been named the world’s best bar for a third consecutive year at Drinks International’s World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony in London.
It’s that time of year again, from October 6 to 12 central London will be awash with cocktail creativity. Holly Motion takes a look at what’s on the menu
Chivas Regal launches social entrepreneur global search
Chivas Regal has launched The Venture - a global search for the ‘most promising’ social entrepreneurs.
Beam Suntory completes integration of Suntory Spirits operations
Beam Suntory has announced it has completed the organisational integration of Suntory Holdings’ spirits business.
Minimum alcohol pricing 50 times more effective
Introducing minimum unit pricing on alcohol in England would be up to 50 times more effective in tackling problems caused by cheap drink than the government’s recent policy of a ban on below cost selling, according to researchers from the University of Sheffield.
Sake no Hana celebrates International Sake Day
Mayfair Japanese restaurant Sake no Hana will celebrate International Sake Day with complimentary sake and exclusive masterclasses on October 1- 4.
Fire destroys part of Dvars in Amsterdam
A fire has destroyed a previous The World’s 50 Best Bars ‘One to Watch’, Dvars in Amsterdam.
Travel Retail awards winners announced
Drinks International has announced the winners of the Travel Retail Awards.
Ballantine's Miltonduff edition rolls out
Chivas Brothers is to launch a Miltonduff edition of its Ballantine's 17 year old blended scotch.
Australian winemaker plants Greek grape variety Assyrtiko
An Australian wine producer has announced that it has planted Greek vines that produce white wine grapes, Assyrtiko – a first for Australia.
Book Review: Canadian Whisky The Portable Expert
The first book dedicated to Canadian whisky, according tohe publishers. So, not before time then.
Yes, it is that time of year: late summer/autumn when publishers start releasing books with an eye to the Christmas gifting market. Well, here’s one for anyone looking for either a coffee table book or an easy-to-read/glance at, authoritative book on whisky.
Micheal Cox is new Vintners’ master
Michael Cox, has been installed as the 518th Master of the Worshipful Company of Vintners for the forthcoming year.
The OIV to define dealcoholised wines
The International Orgisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) is to provide definitions for for beverages obtained by dealcoholisation of wine and beverages obtained by partial dealcoholisation of wine.
The general assembly of the of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV, has announced the election of Claudia Inés Quini, deputy head of research at the National Institute for Vitiviniculture of Argentina (INV), as its incoming president.
UK government pledges to intervene in alcoholics’ lives
The UK government’s Work and Pensions Secretary and former Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith, is due to announce today (May23) that “alcoholics rendered unable to work by their condition will face active intervention in their lives to make them clean and employable”.
