The winery will accompany the men’s team on its road to the 2026 World Cup, while also supporting the women’s team in their qualification journey for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. “This alliance marks a milestone in our journey. We see this as the union of two great icons that share the same spirit of perseverance and the desire to leave a…
This blend is bottled at 43.5% abv and combines six vintages; 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2006, and 2009, each aged in oak barrels. Limited to just 960 numbered bottles, the rum was unvelived at Whisky Live Paris in late Septemer and is presented in a commemorative case designed to highlight the legacy of the brand. Since 1765, Saint James has been making rhum agricole…
Libermann will take over from Jean-Christophe Coutures, who will step down from the role on 30 November 2025 due to family reasons. Luis Bach, chairman of Stock Spirits Group, said: “We are pleased to appoint Steven as group chief executive. He brings an international perspective, a strong consumer focus, and a record of disciplined delivery. He will build on the platform established in…
As part of the deal, ABUK will become the UK distributor of the Ten Locks portfolio of brands with immediate effect and will integrate the Ten Locks team into its operations. ABUK chief executive, Sam Thackeray, said: “The Ten Locks team, our new colleagues, have done a fantastic job with these brands, giving them a really strong position in the UK market. In…
Curated by festival co-founders, Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhán Payne, the series of events offers opportunities to go behind the scenes at some of the world’s best venues, and learn from operators within their own bars. Tickets are free but limited, allocated via ballot here. Full list of events Kwant – “The ultimate STAGE opportunity” // available daily Erik Lorincz provides…
The group confirmed its servers were targeted by a ransomware attack, with operations across its domestic group companies, including order placement and product shipment, also affected. According to a BBC report, the restarted breweries produce Asahi Super Dry, with the group restarting sites that also produce food and soft drinks. “While we are unable to provide a clear timeline for recovery at…
Competing against finalists from 51 markets around the world, Capasso was named as winner by an international line up of industry leading experts at the final held in Toronto, Canada. From Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar in Oslo, Capasso is also founder of Sesto Senso Academy, a centre for wine and spirits education, standing out with his series of signature serves. “Winning World Class…
Opening one year on from the announcement of investment into the site, the new facility will have multiple stills, as the brand plans to increase production capacity. “Ki No Bi is a brand with a very Japanese heart and an artisanal spirit made with obsessive attention to detail. We could have installed one large still at the new facility, but we…
“This is just the beginning — we’re excited to take the spirit of Oaxaca further across Asia Pacific and beyond, sharing our story and our mezcal with the world,” said Henry Gordon, co-founder and chief executive of Motel Mezcal. Motel Mezcal has secured exclusive partnerships with Drinks 99 in China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau, EuroVintage in New Zealand, Spirit Syndicate in Malaysia,…
The project is led by John Torrance, who holds 25 years of distilling experience with firms such as Diageo, Douglas Laing and Living Souls, as Zak Shenfield, formerly of Strathearn Distillery and Brewdog, has been appointed as operations director and head distiller. “At Drummygar our watchwords are patience, quality and tradition; the last thing we want to do is rush things and compromise the…
