The event, sponsored by Monkey Shoulder, will see the Ruby team serving four whisky-based cocktails from their own menu, with each of the cocktails using seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers in Denmark.  Ruby will be offering cocktails such as the bar’s mainstay, Nude Whey, made using Monkey Shoulder Smoked with tomato, sour cherry, whey and Yunnan tea.  Another of Ruby’s mainstay…

The name, Liora, has its origins in Hebrew, meaning ‘the gift of light’ and is the distillery’s first ever expression bottled at distiller’s strength of 52.2% abv.  Master distiller Dr. Nick Savage said: “Liora embodies the balance between the intensity of the new oak and the sweetness of the bourbon casks.” Liora is created using a pairing of casks, bourbon and new…

Angel’s Estate is a full cycle winery located near Stara Zagora, in the prominent wine region, Thracian Lowlands. The winery operates circa 100ha of own vineyards and has an annual production capacity exceeding one million bottles, producing wine brands including Angel and Stallion. Eugen Comendant, COO of Purcari Wineries PLC, said: “The acquisition of Angel’s Estate is a step forward to achieve our vision of…

With an aim to capture the spirit of the Sakura blossom season in early spring in Japan, the Hibiki Blossom Harmony blends a rare selection of whiskies finished in Sakura wood casks with matured malt and grain whiskies to create this particular Hibiki. Fifth generation chief blender, Shinji Fukuyo, said: “I have been mesmerized by the Sakura cask for the last five years…

In line with Penfolds’ ambition to grow the wine category in the channel, the Penfolds Bin 389 GTR gift pack design takes inspiration from the wine making process, reinterpreting the hoops of a wine barrel. Pieta Jordan, head of marketing, global travel retail, said: “This new pack provides Penfolds with the opportunity to not only tap into travel retail shoppers’ desire for new…

The donations will take place between now and the grand finale of Amázzoni’s international Cocktail competition in January 2023.  Amázzoni founder Arturo Isola said: “The best way to preserve the forest is to protect those who live in it and who derive life and sustenance from that land. Planting trees is important but unfortunately it is no longer an effective solution given the…

The collection of eight aged and finished whiskies experiments with extended secondary maturation techniques and new cask finishes including Tawny Port and Red Muscato casks. Dr Wilson said: “Today we reveal and introduce Elusive Expressions, a collection with flavours and finishes that redefine what cask-strength whiskies can be. From rich to rare flavours, each one is brought to life with new energy. Featuring…

Launched in 2013 by designer Tom Baker and distiller Philip Moore, Mr Black, over the past five years, has been the fastest growing brand in the global coffee liqueur category. In 2015, Diageo acquired a minority stake in Mr Black through Distill Ventures, the Diageo-backed accelerator program. Co-founder, Tom Baker, will remain actively involved with the brand, working with the Diageo team to…

The partnership forms part of the wider ‘Gin Your Way’ UK marketing campaign launching in October, with Sirieix using his expertise to create drinking experiences with G’Vine complemented by a series of ‘Gin Your Way’ consumer events taking place in December. Sirieix said: “We share the same roots from the inspiring southwest region of France. G’Vine is different to traditional gins because it…

Leask, who has over 25 years of service with the business, is tasked with a programme of growth and international expansion to build on the success of the company’s spirits portfolio. Leask said: “We are uniting all aspects of our business under the International Beverage banner and planning for what will be a very exciting and dynamic new era of growth, both in…