The Corona-owner had previously acquired Copper & Kings in 2020 through the company’s incubator arm, Constellation Ventures, following initial investment in 2018. The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, was officially closed on 5 August, “We plan to build on Copper & Kings’ legacy by honouring its roots and continuing to do things our own way, just as the brand always has,” said Rob Bourdon, founder…

The decision to move production was first revealed in last June with an aim to “future-proof” the brand. The production of Chase will now join Diageo brands Smirnoff, Tanqueray, Gordon’s and Johnnie Walker at Cameronbridge Distillery in Fife, Scotland, the largest whisky and alcohol distillery in the world. A spokesperson for the company said: “Since acquiring Chase in 2021, we have seen substantial change in…

Now in its 15th year, the Report surveys 100 of the world’s best bars that have been nominated, won, or ranked in international and regional awards and lists. Drinks International polls bar operators, owners, managers and head bartenders about their buying habits for more than 20 categories of spirits, wine, mixers and beer, collecting information about what sells the most and what brands are trending.

It’s the second round of investment that the UK-based cocktail brand has invited after raising more than £800,000 last year. “Since our last Seedrs round in 2023, where we raised over £820,000 from 575 incredible investors, we’ve made tremendous strides,” said Ben Iravani, co-founder of Whitebox Cocktails. “Our revenue has increased by 84%, we’ve launched three new cocktails, expanded our production capacity to 6.5 million…

A series of rigorous bling tasting featuring panels of the industry’s most renowned and influential experts awarded a total of 33 trophies spanning Scotch and Japanese whisky, American and Irish whiskey, fruit distillates, agave spirits, vodka, gin, Asian spirits, aquavit, rum, liqueurs, pre-mix drinks, and low or no alcohol distilled spirits. But it was the sherry-cask matured The Yamazaki 25 was crowned as the best…

The brand has also announced the launch of a hospitality support fund, providing two-hour mental health sessions for their employees. “Franklin & Sons are proud to be part of the movement to bring positive cultural change and support to all the remarkable people within our fantastic community,” said James Stimson, senior brand manager at Franklin & Sons. “Most of the team and…

The overall UK winner will represent the country in the World Class Global Final taking place in Sao Paulo, Brazil in September 2023. “World Class GB 2023 is set to be an extremely special programme and we cannot wait to get started,” said Pippa Guy, World Class GB ambassador. “We have so much talent across the UK, so it feels great to be able to…