The prototype of The Macallan Horizon, which will be available as a whisky product from summer 2023, fuses both craftsmanship and materials with technology to create a horizontal design. Jaume Ferras, global creative director for The Macallan, said: “Taking inspiration from the automotive industry, we are showcasing our creative vision and concept development of The Macallan Horizon, which is among the most unique…

Reiner, a force in the New York cocktail scene for over 25 years, started her first bar, Flatiron Lounge in 2003 and opened Pegu Club in 2005 with Audrey Saunders, two important bars in the early craft cocktail movement in New York.  Reiner has since focused on her Brooklyn bars, as co-owner of Clover Club and Leyenda and will be returning to Milady’s…

Golden Chardonnay and Crystal Sauvignon Blanc extend its range from two to four wines, which launch prior to Diablo’s first major above the line campaign in September. Javiera Moller, brand manager for Diablo in the UK, said: “Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are consistently among the Top 5 grape varieties and the best-loved styles in white wines in this country. We’re confident these wines…

The next territories to activate will be the French brandy markets of the UK and Taiwan, as well as Jamaica and GTR Americas, which will see a roll out in September this year. St-Rémy’s master blender, Cécile Roudaut, said: “This expression is an original creation, designed to be discovered by a new era of brandy-drinkers. While respecting the traditional French brandy values and…

It will continue to be a meeting point for industry professionals and consumers, providing the opportunity to connect while experiencing a variety of mixology.   The Liquid Show is part of The Liquid Show Society, a platform launched by Alberto Gonzales, of Licorería Limantour, currently ranked sixth in The World’s 50 Best Bars and Walter Meyenberg of Hanky Panky, currently at number…

The research was conducted by Shepper’s community of data-collectors and is based on a sample of 1,000 independent free-trade sites, alongside some regionally and nationally managed pub and bar groups, showcasing the gin and tonic buying experience. Lindsay Forster, CEO of Shepper, said: “Gin and tonic is one of the most popular drinks in the UK and it has seen a huge revival…

The sponsorship is part of ongoing investment in the UK market to increase distribution and awareness of the Korean soju brand, following the success of recent UK collaborations with brands, including a campaign with Honest Burgers that aligned with traditional consumption of Jinro alongside food. Mr Hwang, managing director at Hite Jinro said: “We are proud to be the first Korean spirit brand to…

Matt Patterson-Green, head winemaker at Jackson Estate, said: “Vintage in New Zealand is usually quite a sensible thing, warm to hot summer months with a couple of rain events at opportune times leading into a cooling down in March-April, with hand picking Pinot, Chardonnay, and Rose in March, followed by Sauvignon Blanc, and our Bordeaux reds in April-May. “2022 however truly tested not…

This is the second phase of investment by Brown-Forman in the historic distillery after renovations of The GlenDronach Visitors’ Centre in 2020, which created an enhanced visitor experience with a new tasting room, whisky bar, lounge, and retail space. Laura Tolmie, distillery manager, said: ”As a small, traditional Scottish distillery, we’re very proud to be custodians of such a revered Single Malt at…

The report covers subjects such as, carbon emissions, planting trees, saving the bees and banking for good.   Tim Etherington-Judge, co-founder of Avallen Spirits, said: “The Bee More Report is an important snapshot of where we are as a business, setting a benchmark for us to improve our business and its environmental performance. “If we’re to have a truly meaningful impact however, we…