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Tennent previously spent 30 years at Berry Bros & Rudd where she is credited with developing the spirits division and most recently held the role of chief commercial officer. In her new role, Tennent will oversee The Whisky Exchange, Speciality Drinks and Whisky.Auction. Following a three-and-a-half-year tenure managing the transition of the company into Pernod Ricard, Olivier Gasperin, deputy managing director, will return to Pernod…

Titterington is co-founder and currently director of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture, where he has played a leading role in growing the organisation and expanding its partnership base of value chain companies and NGOs. In addition to his work in food and agriculture, Titterington is a former chief executive of engineering UK and has held a range of advisory positions including at the…

Back in 2018 Fred B Noe III, Jim Beam’s master distiller at the time, said to Drinks International: “I think the only thing holding us back is the supply of aged products. If we go to the trouble of educating people on what bourbon is all about and then can’t supply the demand, we’re just teasing the audience. We need to ensure that when we…

Located in the heart of Hokkaido, Furano is a rural city surrounded by mountains and forests and Seibu Group operates the region’s leading hotels, ski resorts and golf courses. Koji Shimaoka, CEO of Karuizawa Distillers, said: “At our new distillery, we are committed to making the most of the region’s natural blessings and cultural richness, while pursuing excellence in both whisky-making and the guest experience.”…

From 2008-2024 the company has dropped its carbon footprint on every bottle of wine by 40% according to an independent report. Miguel A. Torres, president of Familia Torres, said: “We must continue to work with determination and keep our sights firmly set on the ambitious target we have set for the future. The pressing need to act in the face of the climate crisis demands…

According to the recent report from the International Organisation of Vine & Wine (OIV), Chile is one of the shining beacons of hope when it comes to wine exports. ­The world’s fourth-largest wine exporter experienced export volume growth to 7.8 mhl (+14.4%/2023) and export value reached €1.5bn (+6.1%/2023). Viña Concha y Toro, one of the country’s biggest exporters by volume, recorded 9.1% growth in revenues…

Roughly a third of the menu will rotate on a monthly basis and all of the drinks are designed to be fun and light-hearted, but held to a world class standard within the new venue in Hong Kong. Montana Daiquiri The Montana Daiquiri follows the original recipe found in the 1930s edition of the Club de los Cantineros and will be the centerpiece of service…

In Aprill the US president announced a series of trade tariffs on many goods, including beverages, but a three-judge panel has now ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority. The Trump Administration has appealed the decision, which means it will likely go to the Supreme Court. A statement by The White House read: “It is not for unelected judges to decide how to properly address…

Just over a year ago, former DI editor Martin Green reported on New Zealand’s surging exports for Decanter magazine. In the report Clive Jones, chairman of New Zealand Winegrowers, said: “The New Zealand wine industry is now the most export-focused of all the world’s wine industries, with close to 90% of sales occurring outside our home market. Th e $450 million growth in export value…