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Amaro Santoni announces rebrand

Amaro Santoni has announced a rebrand, introducing Santoni L’Aperitivo alongside a new bottle design inspired by Florentine architecture.


Anheuser-Busch invests $5.8m in Williamsburg VA brewery

Anheuser-Busch (AB), American manufacturer and maker of Michelob Ultra, Busch Light, Budweiser, and Bud Light, has announced a $5.8 million investment in its Williamsburg, Virginia brewery. 


Bacardi names US brand ambassador

Bacardi Rum has named bartender and mixologist Darnell Holguin, as its new national brand ambassador in the US.


Woven Whisky introduces new blending facility

Edinburgh-based Woven Whisky has announced plans to launch a new whisky blending facility in Leith, alongside a dedicated visitor experience.


Damm UK acquires Old Speckled Hen brands from Greene King

Damm UK, the British arm of Barcelona-based brewer SA Damm and owner of Estrella Damm, has agreed to acquire the Old Speckled Hen family of beer brands from Greene King.


Sazerac backs SipMargs RTDs

Sazerac has announced an exclusive distribution relationship with ready-to-drink sparkling margarita brand SipMargs, as well as acquiring an equity interest in the brand.


Altamura Distilleries launches in Japan

Altamura Distilleries has announced its entry into Japan through a strategic partnership with N.Experience Ltd.


Diageo officially opens Littleconnell Brewery

Diageo has officially opened its new Littleconnell Brewery in County Kildare, Ireland representing an investment of almost €300 million. 


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Brown-Forman rejects Sazerac’s $15bn takeover bid

Jack Daniel’s owner Brown-Forman has allegedly rejected a reported US$15 billion takeover bid from Sazerac, weeks after merger talks with Pernod Ricard ended.


Illva Saronno Holding rebrands to Disaronno Group

Illva Saronno Holding has rebranded into Disaronno Group as it looks to strengthen its global presence.


Hoxton sees first move into the US

London-based spirits company Hoxton has launched in California, marking its first move into the US and a major step in its international expansion.


C&C Group merges Matthew Clark and Bibendum

C&C Group plc has announced it will bring together Matthew Clark and Bibendum to form a single, integrated route‑to‑market proposition, Matthew Clark Bibendum (MCB). 


The Ada Coleman Project announces inaugural Mentorship Lounge at Tales Of The Cocktail 2026

The Ada Coleman Project, the global advocacy initiative dedicated to advancing women and non-binary professionals in the drinks industry, has announced the launch of its Mentorship Lounge in collaboration with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.


Diageo launches mini canned cocktail range

Diageo has launched a new line of 100ml canned RTD cocktails in the US as part of ‘The Cocktail Collection’.



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