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Puntila has been promoted from senior vice president for spirits and will take over the role from Jacek Pastuszka. “Our product portfolio consists of the greatest Nordic wine and spirits brands, the bedrock of our future success, while also being a preferred choice for many renowned international partner brands in the Nordics and the Baltics,” said Puntila. “I look forward to working with the Anora…

Now in its 12th year, the list has been extended to 40 champagne houses for the 2025 edition as competition continues to grow. To collate the results, Drinks International polls a collection of the world’s leading independent sommeliers, retail buyers, wholesalers, bar managers, Masters of Wine and specialist wine writers. Every academy member is asked to select the five champagne brands they most admire in…

Ferrand Cognac, established in 1989 by master blender Alexandre Gabriel, is a regular member of the bestselling and top-trending cognacs in Drinks International’s Brands Report. The new bottle design will be made available globally and aims to refresh the appearance of the brand, which has now been on the market for more than 30 years.

The Irish-US bond is a special one. According to the US Census Bureau, more than 31 million Americans claimed Irish ancestry in 2021, which is just shy of 10% of the population – likely inflated by those who wish it were so. Heritage aside, more than a million American tourists visit the Emerald Isle each year, while foreign direct investment has surged recently. Trump International…

Its implementation would allow the winery to become self-sufficient in producing the carbon dioxide it requires to inert wine tanks, preventing oxidation. The Spanish wine brand has used technology developed by Orchestra Scientific and should it be upscaled, could mark a significant step towards the company’s goal of net zero emissions. “Achieving this level of purity in captured carbon disoxide unlocks a wide range of…

The re-design covers its whole range including; Rosso, Bianco, Fiero and Extra Dry, plus its two non-alcoholic aperitivos Vibrante and Floreale. According to IWSR, the aperitivo occasion is worth close to US$11bn and is expected to grow by 6% annually to 2028. “The modern aperitivo occasion is booming,” said Mahesh Madhavan, CEO of Bacardi. “Only tequila has been growing faster. With our investment in Martini,…

The aim of the survey is to give insights into why people enter and leave the drinks industry and uncover what barriers they face, touching touch on subjects like parenthood, diversity, inclusion, mental health and safety. All backgrounds, ethnicities, countries, ages, genders and areas of expertise are encouraged to participate in order to improve job roles, address key issues and ensure more support for everyone working…

According to the annual Whisky Intelligence Report by Noble & Co, sales of fine and rare whisky dropped 16% in volume and 18% in value for the year ending September 2024. The £1,000-£10,000 bracket saw value fall by 32%, while volume decreased 34%. The report blamed “high-interest rates, inflation, the reduced spending on luxury goods related to cost of living, and geopolitical instability” for the…

This new alliance aims to expand the reach of Los Danzantes’ brands and reinforce the company’s social and sustainable commitments. César Sánchez, CEO of González Byass, said: “In the world of mezcal, Los Danzantes is synonymous with excellence, craftsmanship, and Mexican artistry. Mezcal is one of the fastest-growing categories in the spirits industry and incorporating it into the González Byass portfolio presents a unique opportunity to…

Over three days, a total of 1,266 wineries from 81 Designations of Origin across Spain attended the event held at Fira de Barcelona. Javier Pagés, president of BWW and the DO Cava, stated: “Once again, the event has demonstrated its immense drawing power, positioning itself as the best commercial platform for key national and international players in the sector through a unique trade…