This latest limited edition release of Wire Works Whisky brings new flavour layers to the core house style, developed from a finish in virgin American oak. Wire Works Virgin Oak Finish is a vatting of lightly peated single malt whisky, initially matured in first fill ex-bourbon barrels, then finished for several months in virgin American oak barrels. The new release…
The students have spent six weeks in intensive training at the Learning for Life Academy at Johnnie Walker Princes Street, including work experience at bars and hotels in Edinburgh, honing their skills and preparing for employment in the hospitality industry. Gillian Dalziel, Learning for Life programme manager for Diageo in the UK, said: “Learning for Life plays an important role allowing us to…
This development follows Brockmans’ continued success with global sales growing by 12% in 2021 and the milestone of a million bottles sold worldwide. CEO of Brockmans, Guy Lawrence, said: “They both have wide experience in marketing and PR within the drinks industry, and we look forward to their contribution to continuing to grow Brockmans as one of the largest independently owned Gin brands…
Justin was announced as winner by Alan Montague-Dennis, director of prestige sales for Bollinger’s UK importer, Mentzendorff, on behalf of Etienne Bizot, the chairman of the Madame Bollinger Foundation and also president of Groupe Bollinger at the annual IMW awards ceremony held at Vintners’ Hall in London. Etienne Bizot, great-nephew of Madame Bollinger, said: “The Madame Bollinger Foundation was launched by my father,…
Founded in Waco, Texas in 2008, Balcones has a diverse portfolio of whiskies, including Texas “1” American Single Malt, Lineage American Single Malt and Baby Blue Corn Whisky. Greg Allen, chairman at Balcones Distilling, said: “Balcones started with an idea driven by an innovative spirit and passion to create something original and authentic in the heart of Texas. Now, we couldn’t be prouder…
The six-week-long subterranean Christmas extravaganza will feature a limited-time selection of cocktails split into three sections, developed by Robitschek and Oster. The sections include: Naughty, composed of riffs on spirit-focused classics; Nice, featuring easy drinking and lower abv offerings; and Cocktail Explosions, a list of oversized, shareable concoctions, developed by Robitschek and Oster. Some of the cocktails include the ‘Not The Buttons’,…
Torres Brandy, the bartender’s choice of brandy according to Drinks International’s Brands Report 2022, has experimented with smoked barrels to give its flagship brand, Torres 10, a finishing touch that will expand its range of cocktail-friendly spirits. The brandy has the protected geographical indication ‘Brandy del Penedès’ and is topaz in colour, created with an initial ageing in used…
With its distillery in Bow Wharf, East London Liquor’s growth, with its own distribution, has led to the company taking its next steps to accelerate its national footprint. Nick Gillett, managing director of Mangrove Global, said: “East London Liquor company has achieved great success with its no-nonsense approach to producing great liquids with real personality and identity. Fiercely independent and with an innate…
Wilderness Trail Distillery, located in Danville, Kentucky, USA, was launched in 2012 as a ‘premium craft distillery’ with a focus on making high quality bourbon and rye whiskey. Shane Baker and Dr. Pat Heist, co-founders of Wilderness Trail Distillery said: “Premium bourbon and rye whiskies and state-of-the art production facilities coupled with worldwide distribution, first class marketing and expertise across multiple spirit categories…
Brandy, in particular Spanish brandy, has seen a shift in consumers’ drinking habits and a demand for use in cocktails and mixology. The category, which has long been seen as old fashioned and not typically trendy or popular with younger generations, unlike rum or gin for example, is pushing innovation and quality as it grows in the global drinks industry. SPIRIT…
