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Pernod Ricard to sell off local Nordic brands
French spirits group Pernod Ricard has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Nordic local brand to Finnish multi-beverage company, Oy Hartwall AB.
Pernod reports sharp -26% sales drop in China
Sales for Q1 FY25 totalled €2,783m with an organic decline of -5.9% largely driven by a steep drop in China.
Independent St Andrews-based distillery Eden Mill has announced a long-term partnership with Scottish biotech company, and Earthshot Prize finalist, MiAlgae to repurpose whisky effluent to grow microalgae.
WSET appoints Regine Lee MW to board of trustees
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), has announced the appointment of Regine Lee MW to its board of trustees.
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Villa Massa doubles production capacity
Zamora Company, owner of Licor 43 and Ramón Bilbao, has announced a two million euro investment to expand its Villa Massa limoncello plant on the Sorrento peninsula in Italy.
Anora Group chief executive to retire
Nordic wine and spirits brand house, Anora Group, has announced the retirement of chief executive Jacek Pastuszka.
Diageo plans Talisker distillery demolition and rebuild
Diageo has proposed a redevelopment of the Talisker distillery, which will see the previous facilities demolished if plans are approved.
World’s 50 Best Bars reveals extended 51-100 list for 2024
The World’s 50 Best Bars has revealed the extended 51-100 list ahead of the main ceremony taking place in Madrid on 22 October.
Sotheby’s and Chivas Brothers enter long-term partnership
Sotheby’s is entering a long-term partnership with Chivas Brothers to bring aged, one-off creations to auction, exclusively for Sotheby’s collectors.
Glenfiddich launches 49-year-old Gleneagles exclusive
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland has partnered with Glenfiddich to launch a 49-year-old single malt.
Chivas collaborates with sake brewery on new spirit
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky arm of Pernod Ricard, has collaborated with sake brewery Masuizumi on a new spirit.
Hibiki launches its oldest ever blend
House of Suntory has announced the release of Hibiki 40 Years Old, the oldest blended whisky to ever be produced by the brand.
Moët Hennessy acquires stake in French Bloom non-alc sparkling wines
Moët Hennessy has made a strategic investment in French Bloom alcohol-free sparkling wines, through the acquisition of a minority stake.
Perelada to host first Symposium of Mediterranean Wines
Spanish wine brand Perelada will host the first Symposium of Mediterranean Wines on 24 March 2025.