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Single Malt Whisky

Mackmyra creates whisky history with Sweden's first 20-year-old single malt

Mackmyra Svensk Whisky proudly presents the launch of Sweden's first 20-year-old single malt whisky. This historic moment not only marks an important milestone for…
koff
Beer

KOFF Christmas Beer combines regenerative farming and carbon-neutral production

KOFF Christmas Beer is the oldest and most popular Christmas beer in Finland, brewed since 1987 with the same recipe. This year one can track its malted barley to…
Borco
Acquisition

Stock Spirits completes acquisition of Borco

Stock Spirits Group, one of the leading alcohol beverage companies in Europe, has finalised the acquisition of the Hamburg-based premium spirits producer, marketer…
Whisky and rum

Berry Bros. & Rudd has released its third seasonal release of 2023

Britain’s oldest spirits and wine merchants Berry Bros. & Rudd has released its third seasonal release of 2023. The collection exhibits a well-varied range…
Campagn

"Saw This Made This": BOMBAY SAPPHIRE and The Hoxton partner with artists in five cities

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE and The Hoxton will be coming together to bring an exciting addition to their neighbourhoods in Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, Paris, and Rome as…
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Gin

Empress 1908 Gin now introduces Elderflower Rose Gin

Empress 1908 Gin, award-winning makers of the #2 ultra-premium gin in the U.S., today announces the U.S. debut of Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin. It is handcrafted…
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Interview

160th birthday of the aperitivo icon: Global Vice President Victoria Morris about MARTINI

Since 1863, MARTINI has been synonymous with Italian craftsmanship, outstanding quality and excellent taste, putting it at the forefront of beverage and cocktail…
VMC
Tequila

Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez Brings VMC Tequila-Based Canned Cocktails to U.S.

The fastest-growing spirit in the US1 has a new contender: VMC, a ready-to-drink tequila-based canned cocktail born from a partnership between world champion boxer…
Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%
Alcohol-free alternative

Captain Morgan introducing Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%

Captain Morgan is unveiling Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%, an alcohol-free alternative to the iconic Original Spiced Gold, offering a deliciously spiced flavour…
old forester
Limited Edition

Old Forester Announces 12-year-old Birthday Bourbon for 2023

There's no better way to celebrate the birthday of Old Forester's original creator, George Garvin Brown, than the annual release of the brand's most coveted expression,…
Colin Kavanagh
People

Pernod Ricard North America Appoints Colin Kavanagh as Chief Marketing Officer

Pernod Ricard North America has announced Colin Kavanagh as Chief Marketing Officer with the role aimed at continuing Pernod Ricard's transformation into an ever-more…
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Transaction

HEINEKEN completes exit from Russia

HEINEKEN N.V. announces completion of the transaction to sell its Russia operations to Arnest Group. The transaction has received all the required approvals and…
bacardi
Events

BACARDÍ Rum Named First Spirits Partner of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

BACARDÍ, MTV and Paramount Brand Studio Will Pay Tribute to 50 Years of Hip Hop Style with Experiential BACARDÍ VINTAGE Pop-Up Shop, Limited Edition Bottle, Signature…
lind and lime gin
Gin

Lind & Lime Gin Begins Sales in the United States

Lind & Lime Gin is pleased to announce the U.S. launch of their benchmark London Dry Gin produced in Edinburgh. The expansion marks their 25th international…
Coffee

Lavazza builds Europe's first Professional Training Center in Lower Saxony

For weeks now, Lavazza Professional has been bustling with activity: chiseling, hammering and drilling. A state-of-the-art training center for business customers…
neue water
Packaging

Berry Creates Unique 100% rPET Bottle For New Sustainable Luxury Water Brand

A new luxury artesian mineral water is being packaged in a bottle using exclusively 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles*, manufactured by Berry Global. NEUE Water…
whiskey
Whiskey

The James B. Beam Distilling Company Unveils 7th Chapter of Little Book® Whiskey Series

The James B. Beam Distilling Company (JBBDCo.) and Freddie Noe, Eighth Generation Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery, are proud to announce the seventh…
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Home of Carlsberg

Carlsberg opens new cultural attraction

Since 2018, one of Copenhagen's most popular tourist attractions, Visit Carlsberg, has been closed and undergone extensive modernisation. On 1 December 2023, Visit…
Partnership

US Open and Aperol® begin new partnership in 2023

The USTA announced that Aperol®, the iconic Italian Aperitivo, has signed on as an official partner of the US Open, beginning with the 2023 event. "We are delighted…
balcones whiskey
Award

Balcones Distilling Wins Whiskey of The Year Award

Balcones Distilling's Texas 1 Single Malt was awarded the highest honor of Whiskey of the Year at the New Orleans Spirits Competition presented by Tales of the Cocktail…
Rosebank The Revival
Whisky

Lowland Single Malt Distillery Rosebank launches Chapter One of The Revival Series

Rosebank Distillery, producer of Lowland single malt whiskies, has always been a mysterious existence for connoisseurs. In the past two years, it has launched the…
glenallachie
Whisky

GlenAllachie launches set of three Regional Exclusive single malt Scotch whiskies

Independent Scotch whisky producer The GlenAllachie launches its first set of three Regional Exclusive single malt Scotch whiskies finished in unusual oak casks. Led…
brugal
Rum

Brugal unveils limited-edition sipping rum collection, Colección Visionaria

Born from the passion of five generations of Maestros Roneros and more than 135 years of rum mastery, Dominican ultra-premium rum brand, Brugal, today unveils the…
Turntable Spirits
Interview

A new beat for blended whiskies: Alasdair and Gordon Stevenson about their Turntable Spirits

A new beat is sweeping through the world of blended whiskies: With their Turntable Whiskies, brothers Alasdair "Ally" and Gordon Stevenson are doing away with the…
GlenAllachie 30 YO Cask Strenght
Single Malt Whisky

The GlenAllachie releases 30-year-old Cask Strength Batch 3

Independent Scotch whisky firm The GlenAllachie today announces the next iteration of its oldest and most exclusive core range expression: The GlenAllachie 30-year-old…
De Soi Katy Perry
Non-alcoholic apéritif

Co-Founded by Katy Perry And Morgan McLachlan: De Soi Introduces Très Rosé

De Soi, a premium non-alcoholic sparkling apéritif brand founded by global pop superstar Katy Perry and award-winning Master Distiller Morgan McLachlan, announces…
Interview

Whisky icon John Campbell on Lochlea and the new Cask Strength Batch 1

Lochlea stands for premium single malt whiskies from the heart of Ayrshire in Scotland. The independent family business grows and harvests 100% of its own barley,…
Vodka

Brown-Forman announces sale of Finlandia Vodka to Coca-Cola

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announces today that it has reached an agreement to sell its Finlandia Vodka brand to Coca-Cola HBC AG for $220 million,…
Invest

Munich-based start-up Spiritory secures a six-figure amount for online whisky marketplace

The start-up Spiritory has secured a six-figure amount from investors. The young Munich-based company plans to use this capital to democratize and make the whisky…
Mourning

Diageo: CEO Ivan Menezes has passed away

Following the announcement on 5 June 2023 that Debra Crew would replace the ailing CEO, Diageo announces that Sir Ivan Menezes has passed away following a brief…
franklin & sons
People

Franklin & Sons welcomes two new Brand Ambassadors to their UK and International teams

Creators of remarkable mixers since 1886, Franklin & Sons have welcomed Tommaso Cicala, UK Brand Ambassador, and David Robinson, Global Brand Ambassador, to…
Debra Crew
People

Diageo Board appoints Debra Crew Interim CEO

Debra Crew will replace the ill Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes, who had originally planned to step down at the end of the month, with immediate effect. Originally, the…
bombay sapphire
Partnership

Bombay Sapphire Partners With Artists To Transform London's Iconic Bars

Visual artists Tishk Barzanji and Shaquille-Aaron Keith are set to take over renowned London bars Sketch and Silverleaf this summer with their creative visions,…
whisky
Distribution

Brown-Forman announces distribution change

Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies, announces today its plan to distribute its own brands in Japan, effective…
brown-forman
Investment

Brown-Forman announces Casa Herradura expansion

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) announces plans to expand its Casa Herradura tequila distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. The approximate $200 million USD investment…
Gin

The Gardener Gin – created by Brad Pitt, the Perrin Family and Tom Nichol

Brad Pitt, the Perrin Family and Tom Nichol launched The Gardener Gin, which was officially presented at the Carlton during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. To celebrate…
New

Ellie Goulding's SERVED Launches Cocktails in a Can

SERVED, the award-winning ready-to-drink brand, co-owned by Ellie Goulding will launch a new range of 8% ABV bar-quality cocktails in 250 ml cans. The premium range…
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Interview

„Made by nature, not by rules“ – Annabel Thomas about the Nc’nean Distillery

Nc'nean is an award-winning, independent organic whisky distillery in Scotland. Founded by Annabel Thomas in March 2017, it is revolutionizing the whisky industry…
EUROGLAS Top 100
Glass packaging

Consistently sustainable – EUROGLAS is a TOP 100 innovative company

[Advertorial] EUROGLAS, a specialist in glass packaging, is demonstrating what the future of the packaging industry can look like. The second-generation family-run…
Sake

Frankfurt International Trophy 2023: Gold for Sake Startup Go-Sake

Berlin based Sake Startup Go-Sake was awarded with Gold at the Frankfurt International Trophy 2023. The prestigious award as the best Japanese submission highlights…
New product

Hopwater - The new ‘Beer Alternative Alternative’ to refresh the Summer

Drinking a beer alongside a canal, in a park or at your favorite Open Air is a pleasure enjoyed by people across Germany. There is no exception to this in Wedding,…
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE AI Art
Artificial Intelligence

Bombay Sapphire launches world’s largest mass participation AI Art event

Launching on World Creativity Day, 21st April 2023, at the Design Museum in London before travelling to Chelsea Factory in New York in May, Bombay Sapphire and Baz…
Lochlea Distillery
Whisky

Scottish distillery Lochlea awarded global Single Estate of the Year 2023

Lochlea Distillery has been named the global winner of Single Estate Distillery of the Year 2023 at the Icons of Whisky Awards, hosted by Whisky Magazine. The…
Interview

NYKUR VODKA: Founder Nixon Bui about the most awarded spirit from Denmark

NYKUR VODKA comes from Denmark, is made with water from the Faroe Islands and grain from northern Italy and has recently become available in Germany. The Bremer…
Vodka

White Claw introduces the World’s First Triple Wave Filtered Vodka

White Claw®, the creator of the nation’s number one-selling hard seltzer, today announces the launch of new White Claw™ Premium Vodka, the world’s first…
Interview

"A whisky unlike any other": Founder David Vitale about Starward Whisky

When David Vitale founded the Starward Whisky Distillery in Melbourne in 2007, he had a clear goal in mind: to develop a whisky unlike any other. 16 years later,…
Cees 't Hart
People

Carlsberg Group: CEO Cees 't Hart has decided to retire

After a distinguished international career, including eight successful years as CEO of the Carlsberg Group, Cees ’t Hart has decided to retire and has informed…
the kraken rum
Rum

The Kraken Rum Launches A New Gold Spiced Rum

Today, the world’s first and top-selling black spiced rum brand, The Kraken® Rum, emerges from its lair in the depths of the ocean to enter into the gold spiced…
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