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Mayor of Tequila arrested for extorting distillers in cartel scheme
Mexican authorities have arrested the mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, for allegedly extorting major distillers in collusion with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
GlenWyvis gets £500k in funding amid dispute with landlord
Scotland’s first community-owned distillery, GlenWyvis, has secured half a million in funding to expand its whisky production and create new jobs.
Ag Barr acquires Fentimans for £38m
Multi-beverage business Ag Barr, owner of brands such as Irn-Bru and Funkin Cocktails, has bought soft drinks and mixers brand Fentimans for £38m.
Brother's Bond Bourbon partners with Maverick Drinks for UK launch
American whiskey brand, Brother’s Bond Bourbon, has launched in the UK through a distribution partnership with Maverick Drinks.
Goslings Rum joins Paragon Brands in the UK
Paragon Brands has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor for Bermudian rum Goslings.
For a decade, Campari has reigned over the liqueurs list, holding the number one spot consistently since 2016.
Starward founder fully acquires Australian whisky business
Starward Whisky has announced that founder David Vitale has fully acquired the business, concluding Diageo and other shareholder involvement in the business.
Brewdog to shut down distilling business
Scottish brewer Brewdog will stop operations at its distillery in Aberdeenshire and cease production of its spirits brands.
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Long-standing category champion Del Maguey has finally been toppled by Siete Misterios
It’s tight across the entire board when it comes to this category, with often just a handful of bars separating rankings.
Cawston Press acquires Loah beer
British soft drinks business Cawston Press has bought Loah beer for an undisclosed sum, as the company expands into the no and low space.
Slingsby Gin owner enters administration
UK-based Spirit of Harrogate, owner of Slingsby, will enter administration with the businesses’ assets being put up for sale.
Great British Drinks Company acquires Black Sheep Brewery
The newly formed Great British Drinks Company, backed by the family entrepreneurs behind Paramount Retail Group, has acquired Yorkshire’s Black Sheep Brewery in a £6.5m restoration deal.
Brands Report 2026: American whiskey
The bestselling American whiskey ranking is largely the same as last year. Old Forester has replaced Jim Beam in the top 10, while the other nine are either the same or one place adrift.
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