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Royal Salute launches 52 Year Old Single Cask Finish
Royal Salute has launched one of its most exclusive whiskies to date with an RRP $30,000 to international markets.
Champagne faces crippling US tarrifs
A GlobalData representative has claimed the threat of 100% US tariffs on champagne could be critical to the exports of powerful champagne houses.
Heaven Hill appoints Proof Drinks for UK distribution
Heaven Hill has appointed Proof Drinks as its UK distributor to look after its spirits portfolio.
Prosecco Consorzio celebrates 10 years of success
The Consortium for the Protection of the Prosecco Denomination of Origin (Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC) is celebrating 10 years of success.
Javier Pagés: Cava targets middle ground
The Cava DO is seeking to redefine itself to claw back the middle ground in sparkling wine, between champagne at the top end and prosecco at entry level.
Pippa Guy announces US move in 2020
Former American Bar senior bartender Pippa Guy will begin working in New York early next year.
Domaine de Bordeneuve gets visit from Asian documentary team
A team of documentary makers from Asia visited Domaine de Bordeneuve to film the distillation process of its armagnac.
Ron Matusalem launches Insolito Wine Cask
Ron Matusalem has launched a Spanish grape Tempranillo Solera aged rum called Ron Matusalem Insolito Wine Cask.
Langstane Liquor launches Glasshouse Whisky
Langstane Liquor Company has launched Glasshouse Whisky which has been specifically designed to be complement long drinks.
The Macallan re-opens Taiwan travel retail outlet
The Macallan has launched its new luxury retail experience in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport as part of the brand’s global Boutique programme in Asia.
Budweiser brings dispense service in-house
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I has announced it will be bringing its drinks dispense service in-house from 1 April 2020.
Cramele Recas set for record harvest
Romanian wine producer Cramele Recas has predicted a record harvest for 2019 with almost 30,000 tonnes of grapes.
WSET partners with The Wine Show
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust has announced a three-year deal with The Wine Show to be its official wine education partner.
Moore chooses happiness over Coupette
Chris Moore has left Coupette, one of London’s most celebrated bars, because it made him unhappy, Drinks International can exclusively reveal.
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