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19 March, 2026

Uncle Nearest files for Chapter 11 and sues lender over ‘smear campaign’

Tennessee whiskey brand Uncle Nearest and its founders have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and launched legal proceedings against its main creditor.

Pagès-Vedrenne Group, part of the French family-owned Iconic Nectars, has announced the acquisition of Mandarine Napoléon liqueur from De Kuyper Royal Distillers.

Anne Brock has announced her departure from Bombay Sapphire via a post on Instagram.

Chilean-based wine group Viña Concha y Toro has recorded a year-on-year revenue increase of 1.7% during 2025. 

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Taiwan’s Kavalan whisky has announced the appointment of Marussia Beverages UK as its sole UK distributor.

Whisky broker VCL Vintners has announced an extension of its partnership with The Drinks Trust by providing funds for students to enter distilling education with the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD).

Independent alcohol-free spirits brand CleanCo has appointed Cask Liquid Marketing as its exclusive UK on-trade partner.

Campari Group has introduced a new bottle design for Aperol, marking the first major aesthetic update for the brand since its inception in 1919.

C&C Group, owner of Matthew Clark and Bibendum, has bought Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn's brand in a pre-pack administration for £4.5m.

Industry veterans Jon Lister and Phil Nickson have launched Clear Cut, a new UK-based drinks agency.

Louis Roederer has retained its title as The World’s Most Admired Champagne brand for 2026, making it seven consecutive years at the top.

US beverage and wellness company Tilray Brands has acquired Brewdog’s brand, UK brewing operations and 11 pubs for £33m.

Henkell Freixenet has become the sole shareholder of Freixenet SA, as the Ferrer Family and José Luis Bonet have sold their remaining shares in Freixenet for an undisclosed sum.

Amrut Distilleries has appointed Ashok Chokalingam as chief operating officer and master distiller.

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