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Grant’s gives sherry and ale whiskies a new finish
William Grant & Sons has repackaged its Grant’s Sherry Cask Finish and Ale Cask Finish expressions.
Asia-Pacific and Latin America spur AB InBev growth
AB InBev’s buoyant Asia-Pacific and Latin America markets have offset negative growth in North America and Europe, to spur overall revenue growth.
Laphroaig to roll out Triple Wood
Scotch distiller Laphroaig has announced the global roll out of its Triple Wood expression.
Rémy in talks with EPI over champagne sale
The Rémy Cointreau Group has announced that it has entered into “exclusive negotiations with EPI” to sell its champagne division.
US distributors Glazer’s has appointed Robert Swartz as chief operating officer and Phil Meacham as executive vice president malt beverages.
Brown-Forman sells Fetzer to Concha y Toro
Brown-Forman has sold its Fetzer wine business to Concha y Toro for US$238 million. The transaction is expected to close in April 2011.
Greenall’s revamps gin for 250th birthday
UK gin distiller G&J Greenall has celebrated its 250th birthday by redesigning its Original London Dry Gin.
Clink! appoints operations manager
Clink! Wines, distributors to the UK and mainland Europe, has appointed Mariola Martinez as operations manager.
Fortune sees ‘bright and prosperous’ future for Beam
Fortune Brands has said it sees a “bright and prosperous future for Beam Global as an independent spirits company”.
The South African government has increased excise duty on spirits by 10% and wine by 8%.
Glengoyne spurs Ian Macleod growth
UK spirits group Ian Macleod Distillers has recorded a 41% profit, buoyed by the growth of Glengoyne single malt whisky.
BBPA and WSTA defend UK drinking record
UK: Trade bodies Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) and the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) have denied that UK alcohol consumption is rising.
A drink a day could keep the doctor away
Moderate drinking can help prevent heart disease, according to a new report in the British Medical Journal. The report, which is a review of research published over 30 years, said individuals who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely to develop heart disease compared to non-drinkers.
E&J Gallo has introduced a red wine that has been blended specifically so it can be drunk chilled.
Chivas receives Westwood styling
Scotch brand Chivas Regal and designer Vivienne Westwood have collaborated to launch a new limited edition whisky.
Diageo acquires Turkish spirits firm
Diageo has struck an agreement to acquire Turkey's "leading" spirits company, Mey Içki.
Master of Malt launches single malt liqueur
Whisky retailer Master of Malt has launched a liqueur made from single malt scotch whisky.
Nemiroff celebrates strong sales
Nemiroff has reported strong growth in 2010. The Ukrainian vodka brand said sales volumes rose to $473.6 million – $56.8 million (13.6%) up on the previous year. The company said the largest growth areas were Ukraine and Poland.
Pernod Ricard has reported a sales increase of 13% to €4.28 billion in its half year results.
Beam Global Spirits & Wine has appointed Albert Baladi as president of Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA), effective March 5.
Foster’s to demerge Treasury Wine Estates
Foster’s Group has announced a proposal to demerge Treasury Wine Estates at a cost of AU$151m.
Brown-Forman launches new Canadian whisky in US
Brown-Forman has launched Canadian 'maple wood' whisky, Collingwood, in four US states.
Royal Salute accelerates polo drive
Scotch whisky Royal Salute has announced its sponsorship of the Sentebale’s Polo Cup in Dubai.
Glenmorangie launches Finealta at The Savoy
Europe: The Glenmorangie Company has launched new expression Finealta at the newly-reopened Savoy Hotel in London.
PLB to distribute Bodegas Navajas wines
UK importer PLB has been appointed by Rioja winery Bodegas Navajas, with effect from March this year.
Diageo’s sales grow despite Europe faltering
Diageo has reported an 4% increase in organic net sales growth for H2 of 2010, despite a drop of 3% in Europe.
Australian wine in discounting dilemma
The Australian wine market faces tough challenges ahead because of a growing reliance on discounting, according to Wine Intelligence.
Ara appoints sales and marketing GM
Ara, the Malborough-based New Zealand winery, has appointed Matthew Adams to the role of sales and marketing general manager.
Belgian beers Duvel and Liefmans have been launched in India.
Guala acquires Plastivit closures company
Non-refillable closures company Guala Closures has acquired Spanish closure manufacturing company and former Guala Closures licensee Plastivit, which has facilities in Barcelona and Veracruz (Mexico).
Bacardi points to technicality as Pernod prevails in Havana Club dispute
The Supreme Court of Spain has ruled in favour of Pernod Ricard and the Cuban government in the Havana Club trademark dispute with Bacardi.
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.
AB InBev launches Stella cider
UK: AB InBev has launched a cider under the Stella Artois name. Stella Artois Cidre will be available from easter 2011 in 568ml bottles and 440ml cans and the company suggests serving the product over ice.
Rémy Cointreau TRA appoints marketing manager
Santiago Quevedo has been appointed to the position of trade marketing manager and brand ambassador at Rémy Cointreau Travel Retail Americas (RCTRA).
Islay.com domain to be sold on ebay
The owner of website domain name islay.com has announced that it will be sold on ebay.
Constellation Wines renamed Accolade after Champ takeover
Constellation Wines Australia and Europe has been renamed Accolade Wines following the completed acquisition of an 80% share in the company by Australian equity group Champ.
Diageo and Bacardi set out green credentials
Diageo aims to cut its global carbon emissions by 50% by 2015, while Bacardi has published details of its environmental advancements.
ICS attempts to measure the pleasure of cognac
In its fourth edition, the International Cognac Summit (ICS) 2011, attempted to answer the question: can you quantify pleasure when tasting cognac?
Bacardi has named Jon Grey and Robert Furniss-Roe regional presidents of Middle East and Africa, and Latin America respectively.
India to host Diageo competition
Diageo has announced a host city for the final of its World Class 2011 bartender competition. Delhi, India, will play host to the final of what has been dubbed “the Oscars of the industry”.
Cognac celebrates record shipments
Cognac has reported record-breaking shipment figures for 2010. The region reported the value of 2010 shipments to be €1.86 billion.
Last chance to make The Glenrothes
The worldwide competition to appoint four Glenrothes whisky makers closes at the end of January. According to organisers, response to the competition has been very strong but there is still a chance to enter online. The successful candidates will be recruited to work as The Glenrothes whisky makers at the Speyside distillery, Scotland.
Scotland: Deputy prime minister toasts whisky exports
UK: The deputy prime minister Nick Clegg MP raised a glass to scotch whisky exports – up 12% in the first ten months of 2010.
Diageo North America appoints presidents
The US Spirits division of Diageo North America has appointed Mark Hubler as president of Open States and Greg Armstrong president of Control States and National Accounts.
100 YO Antarctic whisky undergoes tests
One hundred-year old whiskies that belonged to Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton have been sent to a Whyte & Mackay distillery for testing.
Jacob's Creek winemaker live chat
Join us for a live web chat with Jacob’s Creek chief winemaker Bernard Hickin on Wednesday January 19 at 1pm (GMT).
Diageo Gobal Travel Middle East (GTME) has announced three ‘key strategic leadership’ appointments to its senior executive management team.
Irish Distillers launches new whiskeys
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has launched two new whiskeys.
Brown-Forman appoints Asia Pacific boss
Brown-Forman has appointed Michael McShane as managing director for Asia Pacific, effective February 1, 2011. McShane succeeds Stuart Beck who is to retire from the company in May 2011. McShane will be based in Hong Kong.
