LeBron James and LIFEWTR Unveil Purpose-Driven Partnership
NBA icon, businessman and philanthropist LeBron James is regarded as one of sports' most influential figures of all time with his community-based contributions leaving…
PepsiCo Beverages North America will build a 1.2 million square foot manufacturing facility
On July 13, 2022 PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) acquired nearly 152 acres of land at the Denver High Point development area where it will build a state-of-the-art,…
Bar Douro: Announcing the Launch of the FESTA Bottle Shop
Bar Douro are delighted to announce the launch of the FESTA bottle shop. It comes hot on the heels of FESTA, the first-of-its-kind Portuguese wine festival which…
Lochlea Distillery to launch first core single malt whisky: Our Barley
Lochlea Distillery is shortly announcing the launch of their first core single malt whisky, ‘Lochlea Our Barley.’ Launching on the 18th of July 2022, it will…
Veteran Blender Billy Walker creates new MacNair’s Rum duo
Independently owned and managed spirits firm The GlenAllachie Distillers Company today reveals a new Jamaican rum line for its MacNair’s Exploration Rum brand.…
Fiege to manage logistics for Beam Suntory Deutschland
Fiege is the new logistics partner of Beam Suntory Deutschland GmbH. Starting 1 July 2022, the logistics company based in Greven in Westphalia will take charge of…
Krombacher featured in new series “Brewing Ambition”, produced by BBC StoryWorks
From the serene Krombach valley to vibrant London – a brand-new film about Krombacher explores the journey of the brewery’s iconic natural beer. Told by the…
Kavalan Releases New 'King Car Conductor' Packaging
Kavalan's Double Gold award-winning King Car Conductor has unveiled a new packaging design.
King Car Conductor was one of five Kavalans to scoop Double Gold at…
Coca-Cola and Brown-Forman to launch RTD Jack & Coke
Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA) (NYSE: BFB) and The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) today announced a global relationship to debut the iconic Jack & Coke cocktail…
SodaStream Launches "Set All Your Colors Free" Special Pride Edition
True to its continuous support of Pride, and as part of its mission to make the world a better place by defeating inequality and promoting acceptance and tolerance…
Carlsberg wins award for World’s Most Water Efficient Brewery
The water recycling plant at Fredericia Brewery in Denmark shows that it is possible to dramatically cut the amount of water needed to produce our beer. Yesterday,…
Gordon & MacPhail: 70 YO Whisky to honour the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Whisky creators Gordon & MacPhail have revealed a very special single malt whisky to honour the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Gordon & MacPhail…
Carlsberg launches new global campaign with Mads Mikkelsen
The Carlsberg brand is launching a new global campaign featuring Mads Mikkelsen to show that there’s more to Carlsberg than meets the eye. For the first time,…
USA: Monster Energy Unveils New Juice Monster Aussie Style Lemonade
Aussie Style Lemonade is the latest big personality to join the Juice Monster lineup. Inspired by the land down under with over 10,000 beaches, Aussie Style Lemonade…
Japanese Composer & Rock Star YOSHIKI Partners with Coca-Cola Japan, Launches Two New Energy Drinks
Iconic Japanese rock star and leader of X JAPAN, YOSHIKI, partners with Coca-Cola Japan to launch two new YOSHIKI-inspired energy drinks Real Gold X and Real Gold…
USA: White Claw® Hard Seltzer Totally Reinvents Lemonade with Launch of REFRSHR™
White Claw®, the leader in the Hard Seltzer category, is introducing something entirely new: White Claw® Hard Seltzer REFRSHR™ Lemonade. With exotic, rare…
Mackmyra presents the grand finale with Moment Virvelvind
Moment Virvelvind is the last edition in the exclusive Moment series, where the unique cask have come into their own over the years in very limited editions. And…
Vizzy brings the good vibes with limited edition retrogade-inspired cans and good vibe kits
This week marks the start of Mercury in Retrograde, and that means the vibe is off. Be it missed connections, email blunders, or frazzled travel plans, Vizzy Hard…
Diageo sells Picon brand to Campari Group
Diageo announces the sale of Picon, the French, flavoured liqueur brand, to Campari Group, for an aggregate consideration of approximately €119 million.
John…
Amber Beverage Germany signs distribution deal with Diversa
Following the establishment of its own distribution company in November 2021, the global spirits company Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has signed a distribution agreement…
Beam Suntory Signs Multiyear Agreement With Southern Glazer’s For Distribution In All U.S. Control States
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—announced that it has signed a four-year distribution…
Mezcal made from rare agave varieties: Perola launches the Topanito wild agave series
Topanito represents authentically Mexican Craft Mezcals of the quality category "Artesanal". The new wild agave series with its three varieties - Madre Cuishe, Tobalá…
Molson Coors debuts Simply Spiked Lemonade with variety pack and four new flavors
Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP) today announces that Simply Spiked Lemonade™, the highly anticipated new lineup of full-flavor alcohol beverages…
Desperados enters hard seltzer market with launch of Alcoholic Sparkling Water
Desperados today steps into the hard seltzer market with the launch of new Desperados Alcoholic Sparkling Water in the Netherlands. With beer at the brand’s core,…
Riga Black Balsam returns home with full ownership in all territories
This month (April 2022) Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has announced that Riga Black Balsam® has achieved an important trademark acquisition in the year the brand celebrates…
Anheuser-Busch InBev Announces Decision to Sell Interest in Russian JV
Anheuser-Busch InBev (Euronext: ABI) (NYSE: BUD) (MEXBOL: ANB) (JSE: ANH) (“AB InBev”) announced that it will sell its non-controlling interest in the AB InBev…
Limited edition Glasgow Rum launches following double award win
Glasgow-based contemporary urban distiller, The Glasgow Distillery, has launched its first ever limited-edition Rum following the spirit winning two medals at the…
Diageo acquires female-owned, super-premium flavoured tequila brand, 21Seeds
Diageo announced it has acquired 21Seeds, a rapidly growing flavoured tequila infused with the juice of real fruits. The brand is available in three varieties: Valencia…
Brooklyn Brewery launches Brooklyn Pilsner
The award-winning Brooklyn Brewery is extending its reach into the premium lager category with the launch of Brooklyn Pilsner – a crisp, bright and refreshing…
GlenAllachie releases two Core Whiskies Extern Posteingang
The GlenAllachie Distillers Company today reveals two new product innovations for its brands’ core ranges: The GlenAllachie 8-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky…
XDar Vodka reopens distillery in Ukraine
XDar, a world-renowned Ukrainian vodka, has safely resumed production at its distillery in this time of unrest. Translated to "gift of grain," XDar was created to…
Zamora Company USA Expands into Agave Spirits
Zamora Company USA announced the addition of Mezcal San Cosme, the first agave-based spirit to join the company's fast-growing wine and spirits portfolio.
Zamora…
Southern Glazer’s Expands Distribution Relationship With Phillips Distilling Company
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol— announced that it is expanding its distribution…
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Named The Official Spirit Partner of Jean-Michel Basquiat
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® and the Basquiat Estate are proud to announce a partnership, naming the world's number one premium gin as the "Official Spirits Partner" of the…
New 70cl bottle: Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky comes back stronger
As Scotland begins to bounce back from the pandemic, Scotland’s biggest city is coming back bigger and better than before, and The Glasgow Distillery has the bottle…
Benriach releases exclusive malts for Global Travel Retail
Creative Speyside Distillery, Benriach, is known for marrying heritage and innovation. To showcase its long-standing tradition of distilling classic, peated and…
USA: Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is launching its new Margarita Hard Seltzer
Following the release of Topo Chico Ranch Water Hard Seltzer and the national brand expansion this year, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is shaking up the seltzer category…
MARTINI launches new fully integrated ‘Time Best Shared’ campaign
Bacardi-owned MARTINI announces ‘Time Best Shared’; a new, fully integrated brand campaign that will be executed through the line from March 2022.
‘Time…
Curius launches to disrupt the drinks industry
Curius is a new beverage producer launched to disrupt how drinks brands are created, managed, marketed and distributed across global markets by focusing on three…
Three new single malts joining The GlenAllachie Virgin Oak Series
The GlenAllachie Distillery, winner of Icons of Whisky’s Visitor Attraction of the Year, today adds three new bottlings to their Virgin Oak Series; a limited-edition…
Grand Kadoo Rum launches in Germany
Bajan rum brand, Grand Kadoo Rum, is continuing to expand globally, with the full range now available to purchase from retailers in Germany.
The Grand Kadoo Rum…
Yakima Chief Hops Achieves Patent Status on Cryo Hops® Process
Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), the leading American hop supplier, has been awarded a US patent for its innovative hop processing technology used in manufacturing their…
Heineken launches first virtual beer brewed in the virtual world: Heineken Silver
Heineken® launched its first, brand new, virtual beer, Heineken® Silver, exclusively in its virtual brewery within the immersive digital platform, Decentraland.
In…
Berliner CSD e.V. and BrewDog unveil "Hoppy Pride" winning design
Mirror, mirror on the wall, which Hoppy Pride design won the love of all? In January, BrewDog Germany and the Berliner CSD e.V. announced their cooperation with…
Diageo Announces Plans to Build Carbon Neutral Crown Royal Distillery in Canada
Global beverage alcohol leader Diageo announced plans for a new CAD$245 million distillery to support momentum and growth ambitions for its Crown Royal Canadian…
UK: Lochlea Distillery launches first seasonally inspired expression
Independently owned Lochlea Distillery is launching the first in an annual limited edition series of whiskies inspired by the changing seasons at Lochlea Farm.
Sowing…
Mother’s Ruin Mediterraneo – The best Italian London Dry Gin
"Mother's Ruin Mediterraneo" is the best Italian London Dry Gin. In February 2022 the gin from Tommaso Maria Gamurrini from Arezzo received the coveted recognition…
Covid crisis exerted significant negative impact on Europe’s spirits sector
New analysis underscores devastating impact the Covid crisis has had on Europe’s spirits sector and the entire supply chain.
COVID-19-related restrictions and…