Victims were defrauded into investing into Scotch whisky casks that were overpriced, did not exist, or were sold multiple times to separate investors. According to the BBC report, the police are currently investigating three cask investment companies over fraud allegations valued into the millions of pounds. In July 2024, the City of London Police launched an investigation into Cask Whisky Ltd, one of the companies…
It’s the first time since 2020 that the brand has topped the list having been runner-up spot in the rankings last year. Italy’s Gaja, which moves up eight places on its previous ranking, took the runner’s up spot alongside the accolade of Most Admired Wine Brand in Europe, while veteran of the list La Rioja Alta completes the podium. The World’s Most Admired Wine…
Diageo backed the company from launch in 2013 and in the ensuing years has acquired Ritual Zero Proof, Mr Black, Seedlip, Kikori and Belsazar through the partnership. It is understood that the move has resulted in job losses. A spokesperson from Diageo said: “Following more than ten successful years partnering with Distill Ventures to nurture and scale emerging spirits brands, we have undertaken a strategic…
In a statement, president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen said: “We deeply regret this measure… tariffs are bad for business and worse for consumers. “The European Union must act to protect consumers and business. The countermeasures we take today are strong but proportionate.” The proposed EU tariffs will begin on 1 April, with further measures instated on 13 April. However, von der…
Paradiso’s Women & Hospitality expo returns to Barcelona at the beginning of June, welcoming up to 400 industry guests from Spain and beyond for two days of female-led round tables, workshops and guest shifts. Now in its fourth year the event, created by Paradiso co-founder Margarita Sader, promises to be more ambitious than ever, welcoming its most expansive roster of guest speakers and industry figures.
It’s not the easiest time to be a winemaker. Inflation has increased production costs while decreasing consumer spending power, alcohol moderation is on the rise – particularly among younger consumers – there’s more competition from other premium drinks categories, and geopolitical relations and the Covid pandemic have complicated the global supply network. Once you’ve navigated all that, there’s just the small matter of climate change…
It’s the first full-scale opening from the pair since co-founding the bar consultancy Daisy Age Drinks, with Meredith, formerly of Lyan Group and Tattu Group, joining as bar director and Camm, formerly of LX PR, joining as brand director. Speaking to Drinks International‘s sister publication Class, Meredith explained the duo’s approach to creating the concept for Sprout: “We want to celebrate locality and traceability. We’re in…
The response comes after the 25% tariffs on products entering the US from Canada and Mexico, which had initially been twice delayed, came into force. As part of the retaliatory measures, Canada has also imposed 25% tariffs on imports from the US, including spirits, wine and beer. The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, said: “Tariffs will disrupt an incredibly successful trading relationship.” Following the announcement,…
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has this week begun consultation on the proposal which would protect the names ‘English whisky’ and ‘English whiskey’ a geographical indication under the UK government’s Spirit Drinks Geographical Indications Scheme. The proposed product specification summarises English whisky as a spirit “made from UK cereal grain and English water”, “distilled in England”, “distilled at an alcoholic strength…
Chicas Divertidas is produced at Casa Centinela, alongside Cabrito and Centinela in Jalisco’s Los Altos region, using traditional brick ovens and distilled in copper stills. Speaking on the launch, Megan Thee Stallion said: “As someone who values good vibes and great memories, I knew I wanted to create a tequila that was designed to be shared and savoured with my Hotties [fans of the rapper].
