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UK introduces new wine labelling laws for 2024
The UK government is set to implement new requirements for the selling and labelling of wine nationwide from 1 January 2024.
Hi-Spirits UK announces name change
Sazerac Company has announced the renaming of subsidiary spirits distributor Hi-Spirits UK, to Sazerac UK.
Badet Clément announces new name and winemaker
Laurent and Catherine Delaunay, founders and owners of Badet Clément, have unveiled a new name for their international family wine group, Delaunay Vins & Domaines.
High Point changes name to Wavelength
High Point, the fermented non-alcoholic aperitif and digestif brand, has changed its name to Wavelength and unveiled a new logo.
50 Best: Jean Trinh wins Altos Bartenders’ Bartender 2022
Jean Trinh, founder of Alquímico in Cartagena, Colombia, has been named the winner of Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2022.
Kranebet Italian Gin Liqueur launches in the UK
Kranebet Italian Gin Liqueur, produced in Italy by Rossi d’Asiago distillers since 1924, has launched in the UK.
Elixir Distillers announces name of new Islay distillery
Ahead of Fèis Ìle festival, and six months after breaking ground, co-founders of Elixir Distillers have announced that their new Islay distillery will be called Portintruan.
Stoli launches limited-edition Ukrainian-themed vodka
Stoli Group has announced the launch of a limited-edition Ukrainian-themed vodka with all set to go to World Central Kitchen’s meals for Ukrainian refugees.
New York breweries discontinue Aqua Shiva beer after Hindu protests
Two New York breweries have apologized and swiftly discontinued a “highly inappropriate” collaboration beer named after a Hindu deity.
Ardbeg announces new distillery manager
Ardbeg has announced that Colin Gordon will take over as distillery manager after incumbent Mickey Heads retires in October.
Nyetimber owner predicts English sparkling wine production will double by 2030
A leading English sparkling wine producer has predicted that the county’s production levels will double in the next decade.
Cutty Sark Tam o’Shanter arrives in travel retail
The Edrington Group has launched a limited edition of its Cutty Sark 25 Year Old to global travel retail.
Constellation officially becomes Accolade
Costellation Wines Australia and Europe has officially become Accolade Wines - as of June 27. Accolade brands include Hardy’s and Echo Falls.
Design firm Claessens/Cartils now Cartils
Dutch branding and packaging design consultancy Claessens/Cartils has changed its name to Cartils.
ICB loses Vodkat name in court battle
Diageo Great Britain (Diageo GB) has agreed a final settlement with Intercontinental Brands (ICB) in their dispute over ICB’s Vodkat product. The settlement sees the end of litigation between the two companies that has been ongoing since 2008.
Montana becomes Brancott Estate
Pernod Ricard has decided to dump the Montana brand name and re-name New Zealand’s flagship Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott Estate.
