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Rosemaund whisky brings Chase family home
With backing from film director Guy Ritchie, Rosemaund may seem like yet another celebrity whisky brand, but its story is far more poignant, one of family bonds, enduring passion and a long-awaited homecoming.
Diageo announces new appointment to board of directors
Diageo has appointed John Rishton to its board of directors, effective 1 November 2025.
Diageo India launches craft spirits hub in Goa
Diageo India has broken ground on The Good Craft Co. Flavour Market, its destination dedicated to Indian craft spirits.
Deirdre Mahlan returns to Diageo as interim chief financial officer
Former Diageo president of North America, Deirdre Mahlan, has been appointed as interim chief financial officer for the company.
Diageo chief executive Debra Crew steps down
Diageo has announced that Debra Crew has stepped down as chief executive officer and as a board director with immediate effect, by mutual agreement.
Diageo completes sale of majority stake in Seychelles Breweries
Diageo has completed the sale of its 54.4% shareholding in Seychelles Breweries to Phoenix Beverages Limited, a subsidiary of Mauritius-based IBL Group.
Diageo India buys majority stake in Nao Spirits
Diageo India, also known as United Spirits Limited, has announced the purchase of a majority controlling stake in Goa-based gin producer Nao Spirits for INR 130 crores (US$15.2m).
Diageo India and WSET introduce initiative for women
Diageo India has partnered with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) to offer Level 1 Spirits training sessions for women bartenders and junior professionals across the country.
Diageo swaps US Cîroc rights in Lobos 1707 exchange
Diageo has exchanged majority ownership of the brand rights for Cîroc vodka in North America, for majority ownership of tequila brand Lobos 1707.
Diageo India plans to 'build portfolio' of craft spirits
A Diageo India chief believes that the company has ambitions to "build a portfolio" of craft spirits in India.
Diageo India says tequila proving tariff-proof
At the country's first Bar Summit, Diageo India asserted that the tequila category's growth has shown no indication of slowing despite the country's high tariffs on imported beverage alcohol.
Diageo sells majority shares in Guinness Ghana
Diageo has sold an 80.4% shareholding in Guinness Ghana Breweries to Castel Group in Africa for $81m.
There are definite signs of change being afoot in brands’ popularity stakes in this always exciting category.
Diageo invests in China with new single malt distillery
Diageo has unveiled the YunTuo Single Malt Whisky Distillery, the first of its kind for the company in China.
Diageo unites luxury brands in new division
Diageo has introduced a new global division to combine ‘luxury assets’ into one portfolio including brands such as Brora and Port Ellen.
Global beverage brands form renewable energy alliance
Ten global beverage companies have joined forces under a new industry-wide consortium designed to help accelerate renewable energy adoption across the industry’s supply chain.
Diageo plans Talisker distillery demolition and rebuild
Diageo has proposed a redevelopment of the Talisker distillery, which will see the previous facilities demolished if plans are approved.
Diageo acquires Ritual Zero Proof
Diageo North America has announced its acquisition of Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual).
Diageo announces sustainability partnerships in Africa
Diageo has announced three new partnerships to help build resilience within smallholder communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, as part of its innovation accelerator, Diageo Sustainable Solutions (DSS).
Guinness 0.0 draught trials launch in GB
After a successful trial in Ireland, Guinness 0.0 is being rolled out across Great Britain on keg at a select number of pubs.
Guinness shines despite Diageo sales decline
Diageo reported a net sales decline of 1.4% to $20.3 billion for the year end 30 June 2024 which the company pinned on unfavourable foreign exchange and inflation.
Diageo ends distribution deal with Moët Hennessy in France
Diageo has recovered the distribution of all its brands in France which are currently distributed by the joint venture Moët Hennessy Diageo France.
Diageo sells Pampero rum to Gruppo Montenegro
Diageo has agreed to sell Pampero rum to Gruppo Montenegro for an undisclosed sum.
Diageo invests €100m to decarbonise Dublin Guinness site
Diageo has announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonise Guinness' home site at St. James’s Gate in Dublin.
Diageo has announced that Nik Jhangiani will join the company as chief financial officer (CFO) in autumn 2024, also joining Diageo’s board and executive committee.
Diageo settles lawsuits with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Drinks giant Diageo and rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have released a statement resolving all legal disputes between them.
Latin America and Caribbean see Diageo profit decrease
Johnnie Walker owner Diageo is expecting to see a decline in profit in the first half of fiscal 2024, due to a “weaker performance” in Latin America and Caribbean (LAC).
Diageo announces regenerative agriculture programmes across Scotch and tequila
Don Julio producer Diageo, has announced two regenerative agriculture programmes across its tequila and Scotch brands in Mexico and Scotland.
Jacob Martin wins Diageo World Class 2023
Jacob Martin of Canada was named Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2023 at the global finals in Sao Paolo on Thursday, 28 September.
Diageo sees double-digit sales increase
Diageo has announced its preliminary results, year ended 30 June, reporting net sales of £17.1 billion, increased 10.7%, primarily reflecting strong organic net sales growth, and favourable impacts from foreign exchange.
Court unseals Diddy’s racial discrimination lawsuit against Diageo
Newly unredacted documents have shed light on US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs claims of racial discrimination against drinks giant Diageo.
Diageo CEO Sir Ivan Menezes dies following short illness
Chief executive officer of Diageo, Sir Ivan Menezes, has died at age 63 after a brief illness.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sues Diageo over racism claims
US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has sued Diageo over racism allegations and undermining the partnership with Combs Wines and Spirits.
Diageo’s Ivan Menezes to step down as CEO
Diageo has announced that its chief executive officer Sir Ivan Menezes will be retiring and is set to depart from the Diageo Board on 30 June this year, following 10 years leading the company.
Diageo reports 18.4% half year sales growth
Diageo, purveyor of Johnnie Walker and Guinness, has announced half year results to 31 December 2022 with reported net sales of £9.4bn, increased 18.4%, reflecting strong organic net sales growth.
Diageo to acquire Don Papa Rum for €260m
Diageo has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Don Papa Rum for an initial €260 million.
Defending 'nice' whisky writers
A response to the notion that 'without criticism there is only marketing', by DI editor Shay Waterworth.
Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes awarded knighthood
Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes has received a knighthood in King Charles' first New Year’s Honours list, an appointment that allows him to use the title ‘sir’.
Distill Ventures’ Frank Lampen on the Diageo acquisition of Mr Black
In September, Diageo acquired Australian cold brew coffee liqueur brand Mr Black from accelerator programme, Distill Ventures. Drinks International caught up with Frank Lampen, chief executive and co-founder of Distill Ventures to talk about the purchase and what’s next for the programme.
Diageo training course supports Ukrainian refugees in accessing hospitality jobs
Diageo is celebrating the graduation of 14 students, including seven Ukrainian refugees, from its Learning for Life hospitality training programme.
Diageo World Class GB opens for entries
Diageo Reserve’s World Class bartender competition, now in its 14th year, has opened for entries in the UK.
Diageo acquires Texas whisky distiller Balcones Distilling
Diageo has announced the acquisition of Balcones Distilling (‘Balcones’), a Texas craft distiller and one of the leading producers of American single malt whisky in the United States.
Diageo acquires cold brew coffee liqueur Mr Black
Diageo has announced its acquisition of Mr Black, the Australian cold brew coffee liqueur.
Diageo launches “Elusive Expressions” 2022 special releases whisky collection
Diageo has unveiled its Elusive Expressions special releases scotch whisky collection, hand-selected by master blender Dr Craig Wilson.
Norwegian bartender, Adrián Michalčík, has been awarded the title of Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year, which saw bartenders from 50 countries take part.
Diageo sells Archers brand to De Kuyper Royal Distillers
Diageo has announced the sale of Archers, the Peach Schnapps brand, to De Kuyper Royal Distillers.
Diageo announces preliminary results, year ended 30 June 2022
Diageo has announced its preliminary results for the year, ended 30 June 2022, with strong performance and investments into long-term growth.
Diageo announces partnership with the UK’s first LGBTQ+ museum
Diageo has announced a two-year partnership with Queer Britain in London, the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum.
Diageo World Class heads to Sydney in 2022
Diageo World Class will host the 13th edition of its global finals in Sydney, Australia from 12-15 September this year.
Diageo acquires female-owned flavoured Tequila brand 21Seeds
Diageo has announced the acquisition of super-premium flavoured Tequila brand 21 Seeds.
