The redesign will see the introduction of a taller neck and an elevated bottle shoulder. The bottle waist has been adjusted, with embossing down the bottle side. This new packaging will be available in the UK next month and is already available in other markets. In addition to the primary colour shift from brown to emerald green, the gold used on the cap and labels…
The UK has remained the number one export market for Rhône Valley AOC wines – following a 2% increase last year – representing 19% of the total volume of wines exported. Michel Chapoutier, president of Inter-Rhône, said: “The results highlight the strength of the Rhône in the UK and the growing consumer confidence in the quality of its wines. This can be attributed to the various…
Delta Bravo – 4.5% abv – is available on draught from selected Mitchells & Butlers for the Spring/Summer season. Richard Myers, marketing director at Meantime, said: “At Meantime we are always looking to push the boundaries of modern craft by bringing new and exciting beers to drinkers. Using these exciting hop varieties has enabled us to create something special that we know drinkers will really love.”…
The new site on the south coast of the island, created by Ayr-based architects Denham and Benn, will include a visitor centre and pot stills for distillation and warehousing, which will allow enough capacity to increase production to 1.2 million litres. Euan Mitchell, managing director of Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd, said: “This final application is the first step towards the next age of…
Hletko replaces Thomas Mooney, who served as the organisation’s inaugural resident since 2014. He has served as a key member of ACSA’s Board of Directors since the organisation’s founding in 2013. Thomas Mooney, who remains on the Board said, “I have had the privilege of working with Paul Hletko on the ACSA board of directors during the past two years, and I’m thrilled to see…
In order to win, he had to impress judges at The Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch, London. Each of the four competitors had to exhibit their “passion and knowledge” to become part of the Four Roses and Spirit Cartel. Judging the contest was JJ Goodman, founder of the London Cocktail Club, Charles Marshall, Spirit Cartel Consiglieri and David Hood, newly appointed at Spirit Cartel. Charles…
The national accountancy group reported that the number of distilleries being opened in England is due to the demand for spirits such as gin rising in popularity in the country, with 2015 sales approaching a record £1 billion. James Simmonds, Partner at UHY Hacker Young, said: “Gin in particular has become a staple drink for many younger drinkers across the UK and new distillers are…
Pecchenino, 54, a winegrower from Dogliani, will be required to lead more than 500 member estates which total an area of approximately 9,000 hectares of vineyards, acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage site. On his election, Pecchenino said that it, “shows both a desire for continuity of the work carried out up to now by [predecessor] Pietro Ratti and for the growth of the whole…
Linda Mellis, former Diageo brand support manager and Gill Reid, Speyside Cooperage visitor centre manager, have been taken on to help assist with the festival, which anticipates thousands of visitors this year. James Campbell, chairman of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, said: “Both Linda and Gill will be instrumental in helping to guide us as we move forward and grow the Festival in future…
Lewis – owner of the English Wine Shop and Amber Valley wine maker – assumed his new role in February. His responsibilities include building the UKVA into an efficient central industry body and delivering services to the growers and producers in the UK. He will be working directly with the UKVA Council to co-ordinate the management committee. Sam Lindo, UKVA Chairman said: “We’re delighted to…
