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Chivas Brothers strike action suspended
Chivas Brothers has brought forward a new pay package to suspend strike action threatened by Unite, a 500-member union.
Altos launches range of infused tequilas
Pernod Ricard has unveiled a new range of infused tequilas, Altos Infusionado, marking the brand’s most significant launch since its conception.
Spirit of Gallo brings soju brands to the US
Spirit of Gallo has announced it will distribute Korean soju brands Soonhari, Chum Churum and Saero in the US from January 2024, in partnership with Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co.
Dima’s Vodka launches Martini gift in support of Ukraine
Ukrainian vodka brand Dima’s Vodka has partnered with Drinks Distilled to launch a Pickled Martini gift set, with £5 from every gift set going towards first aid kits for Ukraine.
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Ojo de Dios partners with Nightcap Brands
Ojo de Dios Mezcal has announced a partnership with Nightcap Brands as its official UK importer and sales agent.
Vermouth di Torino obtains US certification mark
The Consortium of the Vermouth di Torino PGI has announced it has obtained certification mark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Diageo announces global partnership with ecoSpirits
Drinks giant, Diageo has announced a global partnership with ecoSpirits to scale the distribution of the Diageo portfolio in reusable packaging to 18 markets over the next three years.
Penfolds appoints new EMEA distributor
Australian wine producer Penfolds has appointed La Place de Bordeaux as an official distribution partner for its ‘Luxury & Icon’ wines across EMEA, coming into effect in January 2024, following the brand’s 180th anniversary in the new year.
Flavoured alcohol market to reach $1.8tn globally by 2032
A recent report by Allied Market Research has revealed that the global flavoured alcohol market is anticipated to generate $1.8 trillion by 2032, up from a $1.2 trillion market size in 2022.
Hi-Spirits UK announces name change
Sazerac Company has announced the renaming of subsidiary spirits distributor Hi-Spirits UK, to Sazerac UK.
Little Red Door takes strike action
The team at Little Red Door in Paris have announced strike action due to an ongoing legal dispute between co-owner Timothée Prangé and the bar’s majority shareholders.
Dave McCabe to succeed Billy Leighton as Irish Distillers master blender
Irish Distillers, the Irish whiskey subsidiary of Pernod Ricard, has announced the appointment of Dave McCabe as master blender.
UK to freeze alcohol duty until 1 August 2024
In the Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the plan to freeze alcohol duty until August next year.
Jump Ship Brewing begins legal proceedings against Brewdog
Scottish non-alcoholic brewery, Jump Ship Brewing, has begun legal proceedings against brewery and pub chain, Brewdog, in an attempt to protect the name of one of its beers.
Boutique rum bottler House of Rum launches in UK
The House of Rum, a new boutique rum bottler has announced its launch, specialising in exclusive single-vintage, single-cask, cask-strength rums.