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Bladnoch Distillery releases The Samhla Collection
Bladnoch Distillery, the oldest privately-owned Scotch whisky distillery in the Lowlands, has announced the launch of its new collection of whiskies: The Samhla Collection.
Oriole’s last hurrah at Albie at The Hoxton
Oriole bar, formerly of Smithfield Market, London, has announced it will be having its last night at the mezzanine, Albie, at The Hoxton, Southwark on Saturday 1 July.
Outcast Brands joins forces with bbb drinks for UK Distribution Partnership
Outcast Brands, the company behind Blood Monkey Gin and Two Shores Rum, has announced their partnership with bbb drinks for the distribution and brand activation of their premium spirits in the UK market.
Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge winner announced
Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge, the global bartending competition which aims to celebrate art-inspired aperitivo cocktails, has announced Fabrizio Candino, from Sartoria Cocktail Bar, Italy, as the global winner.
Joseph Cartron announces UK winner of its cocktail competition
Spiribam-UK and its fruit liqueur, eaux-de-vie and vermouth company, Joseph Cartron, have announced the UK winner of its Cartron Unexpected Cocktail Competition, Keoghán Taylor of Kiki Lounge.
Pernod Ricard buys majority stake in Skrewball whiskey
Pernod Ricard USA has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in peanut butter-flavored American whiskey brand Skrewball.
SubAstor announces new cocktail menu
São Paulo, Brazil's SubAstor, has announced its new cocktail menu ‘Six Biomes of Brazil’.
Camus Cognac joins Speciality Brands’ portfolio
Speciality Brands has announced that it will become the exclusive UK distributor of French Cognac house, Camus.
Luxardo launches Espresso Liqueur in the UK
Amber Beverage UK has announced it will be launching Luxardo Espresso Liqueur in the UK this Spring.
NAO Spirits announces The Jay Dhawan Scholarship
In memory of its late distiller, Nao Spirits and Beverages, the craft gin distillers form India, have announced the Jay Dhawan Scholarship in association with the Gin Guild.
Soho Street Cocktails launches garnish range
Soho Street Cocktails has announced the launch of its new range of garnishes, developed in partnership with The Mixologists Garden.
BCB announces Education Committee
US-based on-trade show, Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB), has announced its Education Committee for 2023, as well as opening submissions for its Education Sessions.
Toku Saké launches Junmai Daiginjo in UK on-trade
Toku Saké, a new super premium saké, has announced the release of Junmai Daiginjo, its debut liquid.
Funkidory announces second venue
The team behind the Peckham, London neighbourhood bar Funkidory has announced a second site opening for early 2023.
Alexandre Gabriel on renaming Plantation Rum: "It's a daunting and lengthy process"
In the summer of 2020, after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sparked protests and conversations about racism, Maison Ferrand announced it would be renaming Plantation rum, two years on and the name persists, Drinks International caught up with Alexandre Gabriel for the update.
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.
The Islay Boys secure planning for Islay’s 12th whisky distillery
The Islay Boys have announced plans to create Islay's 12th whisky distillery, Laggan Bay Distillery, at Glenegedale in Laggan Bay on Islay.
50 Next heads to Bilbao in 2022
The organisation behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars today announced the return of 50 Next, an annual list of young people shaping the future of gastronomy.
The Single Malt Shop launches in the UK with WhistlePig exclusive
Dublin-based online whisky store, The Single Malt Shop, has announced that they will now deliver to the UK and to celebrate the launch, delivery costs to the UK will be free until the end of May.
The Macallan and Bentley Motors announce partnership
The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and Bentley Motors have announced a partnership with a key focus on sustainability.
Analysis: Diageo's recovery mode in 2021
Diageo shareholders were toasting chief executive Ivan Menezes after he said they can expect to receive billions of pounds in share buybacks or special dividends. The Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and Guinness producer announced that organic profit should grow by at least 14% in the year to 30 June.
Coupette launches Apples in RTD form
Internationally awarded London bar Coupette has announced the launch of its Apples cocktail in RTD form from Saturday 29 May.
Beefeater introduces lower-abv botanical spirit drink
Beefeater has announced Beefeater Botanics Lemon & Ginger, a 27.5% abv spirit drink.
Bollinger to acquire US-based Ponzi Vineyards
The Bollinger family has announced the acquisition of Oregon-based Ponzi Vineyards which will be its first winery in the US.
Bombay Sapphire botanicals set for sustainable recognition in 2021
Bombay Sapphire has announced that all of its 10 botanical ingredients will be certified sustainable in 2021.
UK government announces duty freeze on spirits, wine and beer
The UK government has announced a second consecutive duty freeze on spirits, wine, beer and cider.
Asia's 50 Best Bars announces virtual ceremony dates
The sixth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will be announced in a virtual ceremony on 6 May.
Naked Wines' new UK managing director outlines strategic priorities
Naked Wines announced that chief financial officer James Crawford will take over as managing director of its UK business when it delivered its full-year results this morning. We caught up with him to learn more about his plans for the business, the opportunities ahead and the challenges that must be overcome.
Brintex, organisers of the London International Wine Fair (LIWF), have announced the appointment of Ross Carter as exhibition director, replacing James Murray who resigned after 10 years in the role.
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.
Pernod posts best growth since before recession
Pernod Ricard has achieved its highest-level of growth since before the global recession, thanks to strong sales in Asia and a rallying performance in mature markets.
Wine economist to speak at Nederburg Auction
The organiser of South Africa’s famous Nederburg Auction, has announced that US economics professor and ‘wine economist’, Mike Veseth, will make a keynote speech on Saturday September 29 at Nederburg in Paarl.
SAB Miller reports solid growth
SABMiller plc has announced group revenue grew by 7% and group revenue per hectolitre was up 4% for the year to March 31, 2012.
WSTA appoints new chief executive
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association, the lead body for the UK wine and spirits sectors, has announced the appointment of Miles Beale as its new chief executive.
La Martiniquaise finalises QFS deal
French spirits group La Martiniquaise has finalised negotiations to take over Quartier Français Spiritueux. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. La Martiniquaise first announced their intention to acquire the company in early 2011.
Pernod Ricard and Southern strike Washington deal
Pernod Ricard USA has announced the appointment of Southern Wine & Spirits of America as its spirits and wine distributor in the state of Washington.
Bacardi announces UK Legacy competition finalists
Bacardi has announced the finalists of the UK heat of its global Legacy Cocktail Competition.
Russia: Label 5 to be distributed by CEDC
La Martiniquaise, the French spirits group, has announced that, Russian Alcohol Group the Russian subsidiary of CEDC, will be the exclusive distributor of Label 5 scotch whisky in Russia from January. Label 5 claims to be the fast-growing tenth largest worldwide scotch brand.
Pernod and Ne-Yo join forces for Malibu Red
Pernod Ricard USA has announced a tie-up with US R&B artist Ne-Yo for the launch of Malibu Red, a liqueur made from rum and tequila.
Beam announces management changes
Beam Inc has announced a new commercial structure in its Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) region.
The winners of the International Spirits Challenge trophies have been announced.
The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced 11 new masters of wine.
Campari buys Sagatiba and posts 14% growth
Gruppo Campari has announced the acquisition of Brazilian cachaça brand Sagatiba and half-year sales growth of 14.2%.
Fortune Brands has announced the boards of directors for Beam and Fortune Brands Home & Security, the standalone public companies to result from the planned separation of its businesses.
G'Vine gin cocktail connoisseur announced
G’Vine has announced the winner of its Gin Connoisseur competition. Gegam Ghazaryan of Xandom Bar in Alicante, Spain took the title after a week of challenges including blending gin, aroma exams and speed drink making. The final took place in G’Vine’s home town of Cognac.
Heineken and Google have announced an advertising partnership which will begin with the launch of worldwide digital campaigns on YouTube and mobile phones.
Brown-Forman adds to duty free team
Brown-Forman Duty Free has announced the appointments of Pierre-Hubert Plessis, Susanna Leslie and Hannah Lyons, effective immediately.
Bushmills to launch global comp’ on St Patrick’s day
Bushmills has announced that it will launch a global competition on St Patrick’s day, called Make it 2 Bushmills.
Diageo appoints new Guinness boss
Diageo has announced a new global brand director for Guinness. Oliver Loomes has been appointed to the role, following Brian Duffy’s promotion to global category director for beer.
