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Marie Brizard expands Polish partnership
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits has announced that it is expanding its partnership with the Polish distributor Eurocash to strengthen the presence of its flagship brands.
Benromach offers Single Cask exclusive to trade customers
Benromach Distillery has launched an ‘exclusive opportunity’ for trade customers to bottle a single cask of whisky and customise the packaging.
Bacardi cuts greenhouse gas emissions in half
Bacardi has cut its global greenhouse gas emissions in half, more than a year earlier than its end of December 2017 target.
The Telegraph Whisky Experience returns for 2016
The Telegraph Whisky Experience will return to London for its fourth year, hosted at One Whitehall Place on December 5-6.
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association says it met Brexit minister David Jones last week to discuss how the industry can best protect trade and prosper when the UK leaves the EU.
Symington family announces new Douro estate acquisition
Symington Family Estates has purchased a new property in the northeastern area of the Douro valley.
The World's 50 Best Bars 2016 in pictures
The World's 50 Best Bars, which took place at Christ Church Spitafields yesterday (October 6th), saw nine awards presented to the best bars in the world.
Dead Rabbit named winner of World's 50 Best Bars 2016
Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grogg from New York has taken the title of World’s Best Bar 2016 at the annual World’s 50 Best Bars Awards in London.
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association met with international partners in Canada, last week, as part of the FIVS Ottawa meetings for talks on developing post-Brexit trade agreements.
Travel Retail Challenge winners announced
Heineken Brew Lock was named supreme champion at Drinks International’s tenth annual Travel Retail Challenge last night.
Villa Massa to double market share by 2020
Villa Massa, the 'first premium Limoncello brand to commercialise globally', is aiming to increase its market share by 50% by 2020.
Stellenbosch has potential to rival Napa
Stellenbosch has the potential to become as significant as the Napa Valley, according to Visit Napa Valley president and CEO.
Ahead of The World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony, Drinks International has released the list of bars that finished in places 51-100 in the 2016 poll.
Eisberg to sponsor the Tour of Britain
Eisberg, the UK’s leading alcohol-free wine brand, has agreed a three-year partnership to become the ‘Official Wine Partner’ for the Tour of Britain cycle race.
BDA welcomes HMRC’s flexibility for alcohol production
The British Distillers’ Alliance has replied to HMRC’s consultation on revised and consolidated guidance for the licensing and approval of distillers, rectifiers and compounders on the deadline of August 5 .
Former trade minister to address WSTA conference on Brexit
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has announce that former minister for trade and minister for Europe, Lord Francis Maude, will be the keynote speaker at its annual conference.
Bar Convent Berlin adds additional hall
The Bar Convent Berlin organisers have announced that there will be an additional hall this year.
Cocktails in the City returns this summer
Cocktails in the City will return with a summer edition later this month.
Balvenie’s malt master receives MBE
The Balvenie’s malt master, David Stewart, has been awarded an MBE for services to the Scotch whisky industry at a ceremony in The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Desmond Payne receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Beefeater’s Desmond Payne received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 21st annual International Spirits Challenge last night.
Akvavit wins ISC Supreme Champion
An akvavit has been named the International Spirits Challenge Supreme Champion 2016.
Sherry is changing with a new, evolving consumer base, according to sherry's Consejo Regulador.
Jura unveils Tastival 2016 bottling
Jura has revealed its Tastival 2016 bottling, a limited edition expression to mark the distillery’s annual island whisky festival.
Jinro dominates Millionaires' Club list again
Soju brand Jinro has been named the top-selling spirit in the world in the Millionaires’ Club 2016, after selling 73.8m 9-litre last year.
Conviviality hails transformational year
Conviviality, the UK’s leading independent alcohol wholesaler, has reported group sales increased by 137% to approximately £864m in a ‘transformational year’.
LWF overwhelming positive despite a drop in visitors, says show director
London Wine Fair feedback has been 'overwhelmingly positive' despite a fall in visitor numbers, according to show organisers.
New responsible drinking guidelines completely out of kilter, says WSTA chief
The UK chief medical officer’s responsible drinking guidelines are entirely out of kilter with the rest of the world and out of touch with reality, according to WSTA’s Miles Beale.
Leaving the EU would lead to a more uncertain trading environment, loss of access to the single market and the absence of a UK voice at the table to shape EU regulation by which the industry would still be bound, according to the WSTA chief executive.
Sandeman unveils 'radical departure' in aged tawny design
Sandeman unveiled a preview of its repackaged aged tawny range at London Wine Fair this week.
Marie Brizard announces "sharp" increase in 2015
Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits has announced that its 2015 annual results are “sharply up and in line” with 2018 ambitions.
28 Hongkong Street wins Asia's 50 Best Bars
28 Hongkong Street of Singapore has taken first place in Drinks International’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars awards, the first regional spin-off of The World’s 50 Best Bars.
Old Forester joins Bacardi Brown-Forman
Bacardi Brown-Forman has announced that it will take over the UK distribution of Old Forester Kentucky Bourbon from Mangrove.
Diageo launches Guinness Africa Special
Diageo is introducing a new beer created for the ‘next generation’ of Guinness drinkers, Africa Special.
Artesian and head bartender Hanson say toodle pip
The World’s Best Bar 2015 Artesian has parted company with head bartender Pip Hanson.
Drinks International launches its annual ProWein Preview, a 12-page guide to the Düsseldorf show, which runs from 13-15 March.
Bar industry pays tribute to Dick Bradsell
The bar industry’s leading lights have paid tribute to Dick Bradsell after the cocktail legend passed away at the weekend.
The Drinks International Challenge Series launches
This month sees the launch of the Drinks International Challenge Series, a vibrant mix of seven competitions that celebrate innovation and excellence in the global drinks industry.
Drinks International will publish its first regional spin-off of the World’s 50 Best Bars, with the launch of Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
Diageo invests £10m in Stauning Danish whisky
Diageo will invest £10m in Danish whisky brand Stauning through its Distill Ventures programme.
William Grant & Sons to expand Glenfiddich distillery
William Grant & Sons has announced plans to increase the capacity of its Glenfiddich distillery in Speyside, Scotland.
Emperador buys Beam Suntory brands for €275m
Beam Suntory has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Jerez-based brandy and sherry business to Emperador inc.
Young people ‘may be drinking alcohol to cope’
Some young people are drinking to help them cope with problems, according to latest Drinkaware research.
Distell boosts US footprint in deal with Terlato Wine Group
Distell Group looks set to boost its US profile after signing a major deal with Terlato Wine Group.
Cognac Renault unveils 180th anniversary limited edition
Cognac Renault has launched Carte Noire Extra Old Limited Edition to mark its 180th anniversary this year.
The Glenrothes launches Vintage Vinyl with an Extraordinary Cask 1969
The Glenrothes unveiled the fourth release in its Extraordinary Cask Series, Glenrothes 1969 Extraordinary Cask #11483, at the inaugural Vintage Vinyl Sessions last night.
Bouvet Ladubay regains independent status
The Loire-based Bouvet Ladubay has announced that the Monmousseau family has re-acquired ownership of the company from United Spirits.
Brands 'face demise' due to lack of mature Irish whiskey
Smaller Irish whiskey brands may face demise due to a lack of supply of mature whiskey, according to a recent report.
London Beer Week returns for a second year
London Beer Week will return for a second year, following a successful debut this year.
United Spirits has appointed Sanjeev Churiwala as its chief financial officer.
Number One Drinks announces plans for 'Japan's first' gin distillery
Number One Drinks Company Japan has unveiled plans to build "Japan's first" artisan gin distillery.
