The partnership was announced alongside the launch of a new Hybrid Bentley and as part of their Beyond100 strategy to become the world’s leading sustainable luxury mobility company. The Macallan has announced its sustainability strategy, with key goals of achieving carbon neutrality on The Macallan Estate by 2030, and a full fleet of electric passenger vehicles on the estate by 2025. Following the partnership announcement,…
The small-batch premium dry gin has been created using botanicals that can be found on nearby Wimbledon Common, including heather and gorse, in combination with cascade hops, liquorice, and locally produced honey. “We are incredibly excited to bring Wimbledon Gin to market. It’s something the team have been working on for a very long time and it’s great to finally see it on shelves,” said…
Revenue from Edrington branded products dipped 15% to £576.2 million with coronavirus restrictions on global travel retail, trade tariffs, and the on-trade premises significantly impacting sales of The Macallan, Highland Park and The Glenrothes. The Macallan did however see strong performances in China, South-East Asia, and Russia. Other brands fared better, The Famous Grouse extended its lead as the UK’s favourite whisky and proved resilient…
In mid-May of this year, news broke that the Pinot Noir harvest in Prosecco DOC was going to come up short and as a result, demand would outstrip the supply of Rosé Prosecco. Retailers were quick to downplay concerns, with Lidl reassuring customers that there was no issue with supply. In 2015, a poor Glera harvest coupled with soaring demand created a shortfall in prosecco.
According to new findings from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, total beverage alcohol consumption increased by 2% in 2020, the largest volume gain since 2002. The increases were driven by consumer demand for flavoured and better-for-you options, convenience, and the increase in at-home drinking occasions. “A key driver of US beverage alcohol consumption is flavour,” said Brand Rand, IWSR’s chief operating officer of the Americas. “Flavoured…
Work is due to commence later this year with first spirit in 2023. The announcement has been made following £8.4 million of investment into the business, £7.2 million of which comes from Austrian investor, Ronald Grain, founder, owner and chief executive of IT company Grain GmbH. “My wish is for this project to create a lasting connection to the community and produce the highest possible…
Five Welsh whisky distilleries are operational, and Davies is spearheading plans for a GI for single malt Welsh whisky, with plans for it to be formally launched this summer. Welsh whisky is coming of age, and Davies has been instrumental in that. Penderyn has also flourished during the challenging trading conditions of the past month. “It’s been a challenging time for everybody, but in the…
If ever you needed proof that sustainability has moved from the fringe into the mainstream, there you have it. It’s been long touted, and with some cynicism, that it would take consumers speaking with their wallets to inspire the bigger companies to shift to a more sustainable approach, and that could be partially driving the current trend. According to Capgemini,…
The newly published report attributes the recovery to the resilience in key markets, the swift reaction of brand owners to market conditions, the surgent performance of ecommerce and RTDs, and the progress of premiumised at-home drinking. IWSR expects global beverage alcohol consumption to return to pre-Covid levels by 2023, steadily increasing through 2025. The two fastest-growing categories, according to projections, are no-alcohol spirits, at 30.6%…
The Organic Infusions range represents the super-premium vodka brand’s first certified organic spirits, made with 100% traceable Polish rye. The new range is made up of three flavour combinations – blackberry and lemon grass with a hint of sage, lemon and basil with a touch of elderflower, and pear and ginger with a drop of linden honey. “Organic products, while not new, are still quite…
