The new vodka, which is priced at £17.99 for 70cl, is part of Marblehead’s wholly-owned Davna series, which also includes Davna Czeri. Davna Bizon’s bison grass ingredient – sourced from eastern Poland – imparts, according to its owner, flavours of almonds, jasmine and herbs. Dave Steward, business development director said: “We launched Davna Czeri, flavoured naturally with Polish cherries, last year to much acclaim and…

According to Bacardi, the Martini Star takes on the “indefinate” role of spokesperson for the brand, is cast in Martini’s advertising and attends VIP parties on its behalf. In addition to taking the title, the winner will receive €150,000, 12 pairs of Christian Louboutin shoes and 12 outfits from my-wardrobe.com. The global competition has seen 3,500 women from around the world compete, with Bacardi looking…

The new 2.5% Ginger Beer and 2.7% Adams Sole Star are a “response to demand” for lower-alcohol beers that are consumed “at lunchtime” and in “early evening”. Fergus Fitzgerald, Adnams’ head brewer, said: “It was really important to us to provide our customers with a selection of lower alcohol beers that don’t compromise at all on taste and allow them to drink responsibly over the…

Metaxa 5 Stars Roots Collector’s Edition draws inspiration from the company’s long history – having been founded in 1888 – and follows last summer’s limited edition, Metaxa Rising Sun.  A 1litre (38% abv) bottle is available at HDFS stores in Greece for €21.10 duty free or €22.70 duty paid. The Greek brandy is housed in a gold-coloured bottle featuring the brand’s emblem the ‘Salamina Warrior’…

The group’s sales amounted to €618 million and group net profit stood at $77.9 million, a 3.5% increase. Of the company’s major brands, Skyy’s sales value grew by 11%, the Wild Turkey franchise grew by 22.1%, Aperol increased by 1.7%, Campari dropped by 0.9% and Cinzano vermouth saw a 4.2% decrease. The Americas markets, which make up a third of sales, posted growth of 9.6%,…

Citing Nielson data, C&C said the release was in response to 77% value growth in the packaged flavoured cider segment, for the year-ending 23/06/12.   Kirsty Hunter, head of marketing of Magners GB, said: “Magners Berry is a very exciting addition to the range for us that taps into the growth of flavoured cider. “We have specifically developed Magners Berry for consumers looking…

According to the US-headquartered drinks group, which owns Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark and Courvoisier, one-third of the increase was driven by sales of new product innovations.  In Q2 net sales increased 4% and were up 5% on a comparable basis despite, in what Beam termed “a challenging comparison to results in the year-ago quarter”. Alongside product innovation, strong growth in North America was also attributed…

The whiskey, which is aged between six to 12 years and carries an abv of 46%, is made in the style of Fitzgerald  bourbons, the franchise acquired by Heaven Hill in 1999. Larceny will be available in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia, at an average retail price of $24.99 for 75cl. According to Larry…

The Light range, which is available in still and sparkling styles and comprises a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Italian Pinot Grigio and Californian Zinfandel, follows in the footsteps of First Cape’s lighter abv brand line Café Collection. First Cape Light is available in UK supermarkets Morrisons and Tesco in 50cl (RRP £3.99) and 75cl (RRP £5.99) sizes. According to Brand Phoenix the new wines…

Of the £8,000 1964 Islay single malt, 72 bottles have been made available, while there are 747 bottles of the £300 1985 expression.  Bottled at 42.9% abv, the 1964 follows in the footsteps of the 1964 Trilogy series, released from 2007-2009. The whisky was matured in bourbon barrels and finished in a fino sherry cask. Produced by ‘glass artists’ Brodie Nairn and Nichola Burns, each…