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Ultra-Premium Rum Line

Bruno Mars Directs, Stars in New Campaign for SelvaRey Rum

On the heels of a blockbuster spring of new chart-topping music, a groundbreaking foray into fashion, and the sold-out release of his flagship SelvaRey Owner's Reserve,…
Lochlea Whisky
A Whisky like not other

Lochlea Whisky prepares for first bottling

Under the cover of Lochlea Farm in Ayrshire, the independently owned distillery has been quietly distilling, casking and maturing their masterpiece readying to launch…
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Partnership

Mount Gay Rum Partners With 4ocean To Help Protect The Ocean

Mount Gay, the world's oldest running rum distillery dating back to 1703, announces a new partnership with 4ocean, one of the world's leading ocean conservation…
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Award

Kavalan Claims 'Best of the Best' Single Malt in Tokyo

Kavalan has been named the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition's (TWSC) 2021 "Best of the Best" single malt. Kavalan took out four of the contest's top 5 single…
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Collaboration

PATRÓN® tequila collaborates with celebrity tattoo artist JonBoy

PATRÓN Tequila - the world's number one ultra-premium tequila, is continuing its collaboration with iconic celebrity tattoo artist, JonBoy, to bring Cinco de Mayo…
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Financial Results

Amber Beverage Group reports resilient full-year results

Global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has published robust financial results exceeding EUR 30 million EBITDA and posting…
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#1 Best Seller

Arkay Alcohol Free Vodka Flavored Drink is now Amazon’s #1 Best Seller

ArKay Beverages is proud to announce that their Alcohol Free Vodka Flavored Drink has become the #1 best seller on Amazon under the Gourmet Food Vodka category. Arkay…
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New Products

US: BACARDÍ® Real Rum Canned Cocktails Expand Range With Three New Flavors

Following on the successful launch of BACARDÍ® Real Rum Canned Cocktails last year, BACARDÍ® Rum is expanding its range of canned cocktails with three vibrant…
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Partnership

US: Pernod Ricard Appoints BCI as Exclusive Importer of Ostoya Vodka

Adding to an already impressive list of premium, international spirits and beverages for importation, Houston-based BCI has been chosen as the exclusive importer…
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New Product

US: SVEDKA Vodka Launches Newest Flavor: Cherry Limeade

Just in time for the start of summer, SVEDKA Vodka is releasing its latest flavored vodka: SVEDKA Cherry Limeade. A tangy combination of cherry and limeade flavors…
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New Product

Fast-Growing Licor 43 Expands Portfolio with New Licor 43 Horchata in the U.S.

With Mediterranean flavors of tiger nut, spice, and citrus, Licor 43 Horchata vegan cream liqueur has landed in America, marking the first brand extension in the…
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Limited Edition

US: Hennessy Debuts Collaboration with Media Artist and Director Refik Anadol

Hennessy, the world's best-selling cognac, is proud to unveil an immersive masterpiece for the 2021 V.S.O.P Privilège Limited Edition that boldly recasts its savior-faire…
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New Product

Jim Beam® Releases Refreshing Ready-To-Drink Highball Cocktails

This spring, Jim Beam® is shaking up the canned beverage aisle by launching two ready-to-drink cocktails made with a bourbon base: the Jim Beam® Classic Highball…
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New Product

Severo, Authentic Mexican Tequila Brand Launches in US

04From Tequilera Don Roberto, and imported by San Francisco's Hotaling & Co., Severo makes its U.S. debut today. Made from 100 percent blue Weber agave and…
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Award

Shibui Japanese Whisky wins 4 Medals at 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Shibui Japanese Whisky earned gold and silver medals for each of four whiskies reviewed at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Launching into the United…
voco
Relaunch

USA: Elegance Brands Relaunches Premiere "Better-For-You" Coconut Water Cocktail VOCO

Elegance Brands, Inc. (Elegance), a global beverage company with a focus on innovation, announced today the relaunch of its premiere beverage product VOCO, a "better-for-you"…
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Support

USA: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson And Teremana Tequila Launch "Guac On The Rock" Campaign

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and his ultra-premium small batch tequila, Teremana, launch "Guac on the Rock", an initiative to encourage people around the country to…
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Renaming

Amber Beverage unites Distribution Companies with new names

Global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), will today be renaming five of its distribution companies. Cellar Trends in the…
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Partnership

USA: Terlato Wines Strengthens Distribution With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol— announced that Terlato Wines, a fourth generation…
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New Distillery

Jeff Arnett, Jack Daniel's Former Master Distiller and Partners Announce New Venture

"Gather Around" - a new distillery is about to be uncorked. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Blount Partnership announced today…
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New Product

USA: Sip On A Slice Of Summer With Malibu's® Newest Flavor - Malibu® Watermelon

Malibu® is bringing us a sip of summer this spring with the launch of Malibu Watermelon, the brand's new rum-based twist on one of the season's hottest flavors.…
eminente rum
Interview

New beginning of Cuban rum - César Augusto Martí Marcelo about Eminente Reserva

Eminente is a new Cuban rum from the heart of an island called by the locals "Isla del Cocodrilo", whose unusual shape resembles that of the native crocodile there.…
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Acquisition

Diageo acquires spirits-based ready to drink brand, Loyal 9 Cocktails

Today, Diageo announces it has acquired Loyal 9 Cocktails, a rapidly growing spirits-based ready to drink brand, from Sons of Liberty Spirits Company. Launched…
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Purchase

US: Northeast Drinks Group Completes Purchase of Vermont Cider Company

Northeast Drinks Group LLC (“Northeast Drinks Group” or “NDG”) a privately owned holding company, announces that it has closed on the transaction to purchase…
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Digital Masterclass

Moskovskaya Vodka to host Global Academy “The Hard Seltzer”

Amber Beverage Group-owned Moskovskaya® Vodka, one of the oldest vodka brands in existence, will organize a virtual Global Academy called “The Hard Seltzer”…
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Collaboration

Pernod Ricard Collaborates with Lafayette Imports to Strengthen Brand-building capabilities

Pernod Ricard announces a collaboration with Lafayette Imports, a new company founded by Biggar & Leith partners Elwyn Gladstone and Mark Teasdale. The new venture…
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Investment

Diageo North America expands operations to support growth in the Ready-to-Drink category

To support Diageo North America’s growth strategy in the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) category, the company announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint and install…
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Acquisition

Pernod Ricard to acquire majority stake in La Hechicera ultra-premium Colombian rum

Pernod Ricard is delighted to announce the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in La Hechicera, a Colombian ultra-premium rum launched…
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World Gin Awards

UK: Tobermory Mountain Gin recognised as Best in the World

The latest gin to be released by Tobermory Distillery has fought off stiff international competition to claim the title of the World’s Best Classic Gin by a top…
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People

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Promotes Steve Lee to Senior Vice President, General Manager - Northern California

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits - the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol - announced that it has promoted Steve Lee to Senior Vice President,…
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Partnership

Constellation Brands modernizes U.S. Route to Market through expanded relationship with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today a future-focused evolution of its domestic wine and spirits…
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Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2021

Benriach Distillery unveil its latest single cask bottlings

Benriach Distillery has today (Wednesday 3rd March) unveiled its latest single cask bottlings - Benriach Cask Edition Collection 2021. Each of its 19 premium expressions…
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Acquisition

Diageo completes acquisition of Chase Distillery

Further to the announcement on 26 October 2020 and the Competition and Markets Authority’s confirmation of regulatory clearance on 11 February 2021, Diageo today…
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People

Constellation Brands: New and Expanded Responsibilities for Executives Jim Sabia and Mallika Monteiro

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced new and expanded responsibilities for two members of its…
Benriach Smoke Season Single Malt Whisky
Smoky Single Malt Whisky

Benriach turns up the peat in Speyside with “Smoke Season”

Smoky whiskies are not traditionally associated with Speyside, but look back through its distilleries’ archives and it’s clear that heavily peated single malts…
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Analysis

GlobalData reveals top 10 spirits influencers on Twitter during Q4 2020

An analysis of GlobalData’s Spirits Influencer Platform, which tracks more than 700 leading industry experts and their discussions pertaining to the emerging trends,…
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New three-year agreement

Harahorn Gin: still served on SAS flights

The successful Norwegian spirit, Harahorn Gin, will continue to be served on SAS flights. The distillery in Grimstad and the airline have signed a new three-year…
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National Distribution Agreement

US: Southern Glazer’s Signs Agreement To Acquire Epic Wines & Spirits

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has signed a national…
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Initiative

USA: Diageo North America establishes innovative program with HBCUs to develop future leaders

The North America business of Diageo, a global beverage leader, is committing $10 million to support 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and…
rooster rojo tequila
Partnership

USA: Award-winning rooster Rojo Tequila secures new importer in the US

Global spirits company Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has expanded its partnership with US importer of alcoholic beverages, California-based Pacific Edge Wine &…
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Partnership

USA: Molson Coors Partners With CKBG to Distribute RTD Cocktail, Superbird

Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A; TSX: TPX.B, TPX.A) announced a partnership with CKBG to distribute Superbird— a 100% blue agave tequila-based…
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New Product

Moskovskaya® Vodka taps into booming Hard Seltzer category

Amber Beverage Group-owned iconic vodka brand Moskovskaya® Vodka has designed a new Moskovskaya Street hard seltzer inspired by the iconic Moscow Mule cocktail.…
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Personnel change

Kathryn Mikells, Chief Financial Officer, to leave Diageo at the end of June 2021

Diageo plc (‘Diageo’) has announced that Kathryn Mikells (‘Kathy’), Chief Financial Officer, will leave the company at the end of June 2021 and will return…
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Matt Greeno

MGP Names First Lead Master Distiller

Matt Greeno has been promoted to the newly created position of Lead Master Distiller at MGP Ingredients, Inc., (Nasdaq: MGPI) a leading supplier of premium distilled…
Deal

Constellation Brands Completes Series of Transactions to Premiumize Portfolio With Sale of Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced that it has closed its sale of the Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy…
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Special moment

Glengoyne to open rare 50 year old Whisky

Glengoyne Whisky has today announced the launch of its oldest ever expression - a 50 Year Old Highland Single Malt – and is offering whisky lovers a unique opportunity…
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Packaging

Jim Beam Announces Premium Travel Retail Exclusive from Fred And Freddie Noe

Jim Beam® Bourbon, the number one selling bourbon in the world, has announced the launch of Lineage – a batched premium expression exclusive to travel retail.…
Rosebank
New Product

Rosebank announces global launch of 30 Year Old whisky

Rosebank Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has today announced the first in a series of annual, limited edition, releases – a 30 Year Old 1990 vintage, bottled…
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