Key features of the new packaging include a language shift with Spanish accents, iconography on the bottleneck, heritage representation and tasting notes with nutritional facts. Gordon Dron from Proximo Spirits said: “There is still a significant piece of consumer education to be completed within the tequila category and one of the ways we are addressing this is with our packaging. “Our new designs highlight 1800’s…
With the price of grapes continuing to rise, IXSIR has been working to maintain healthy relationships with its farmers, making sure they receive a margin that allows them to continue making a living, planting, and nurturing the vines. IXSIR CEO, Jad Esta said: “In Lebanon’s current crisis, the only way that Lebanese wineries can survive is through exports. We at IXSIR are finding self-sufficient methods…
Derived from two of Trinidad and Tobago’s distilleries, Caroni 1975 and Angostura Limited, the rum is aged in charred American oak casks. Chairman of Angostura Holdings Limited, Terrence Bharath said: “After three years in development, we’re delighted to extend our Private Cask Collection with the launch of Angostura Zenith.” Produced with the last of Caroni’s molasses, Angostura is “striving to bring the spirit of Trinidad…
As the world’s oldest running rum distillery, it comes from the company’s commitment to promoting sustainable production of sugarcane as it looks to extend the certification to its plantation from next year. Raphaël Grisoni, Mount Gay managing director said: “At Mount Gay, we are committed to sustainable production of molasses so critical to producing our rums. Our team has worked hard to ensure we only…
‘The Old World’ invites guests to explore European tradition with ‘The New World’ taking inspiration from the Americas, focusing on herbs and spices, and ‘The Orient’ showcases the ‘Easern Realm’. The bar, hidden beneath London’s Smithfield Market, will also offer low-alcohol cocktails. The Oriole team will be celebrating the launch by hosting future takeovers from three bars from across Asia, Europe and The Americas.
Carter will take over from Nyetimber’s owner and sole shareholder, Eric Heerema, who will assume the role of chairman of the board for the English sparkling wine brand. Richard Carter, CEO of Nyetimber, said: “I have admired Nyetimber for many years as the leader and pioneer in the English Sparkling Wine movement. Harnessing my extensive knowledge of the luxury market I look forward to driving…
It comes as the first permanent release by the brand for a quarter of a century with its Bonded whiskey at 50% ABV and its Triple Mash, a blend of Bonded American Malt, Rye and Tennessee whiskeys at 100 proof (50% ABV). Designed to be enjoyed neat, the bottles’ packaging is inspired by the original design of the 1895 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey bottle, honouring…
With high performances in Europe, German distribution comes as a strategic choice for the brand. Nicolai Benz, CEO of sales at Bimmerle said: “We are pleased to have found a new, internationally active partner in La Martiniquaise. The cooperation is based on great trust and a joint plan for the future.” The blended scotch whisky is distilled, matured and bottled in Scotland and sold internationally…
The acquisition aligns with the Bollinger Group’s strategy to offer its customers and consumers a portfolio of top-quality wines and spirits. Etienne Bizot, president and CEO said: “The Bollinger Group has 50 years of history in the Loire region where it acquired Maison Langlois Chateau in 1973. We have already made investments in the region, in the vineyards, the wine making process and in the…
Since its acquisition by the Bernard Hayot Group in 2016, the family-owned group has, in 2021, inaugurated three new buildings designed to increase ageing capacity at the distillery to more than 12,000 casks. CEO Margaret Monplaisir said: “Laurie Barnard who helmed St. Lucia Distillers from 1988 to 2012, would be proud of recent developments. The existing rum tour was started in 1998 and is now…
