The economic downturn could restore balance in Cognac, according to Courvoisier president and master blender Jean-Marc Olivier.
The economic downturn could restore balance in Cognac, according to Courvoisier president and master blender Jean-Marc Olivier.
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has welcomed the government’s plan to focus on problem premises and drink promotions. Ministers have pledged to consult on a mandatory code covering all alcohol retailers together with discretionary powers for police and local licensing officers to restrict or ban premises and products…
Sapporo Breweries has created a beer from barley grown inside the International Space Station, according to a report in newspaper Japan Today. Tastings of the aptly named Sapporo Space Barley beer will be held in January and 30 couples have been selected though a lottery system. Sapporo has only made 100…
Chivas Brothers’ single malt Scapa, has relaunched as a 16 year old. Formerly aged 14 years, the island whisky also has a new look that is a reflection of its Orcadian heritage. Neil Macdonald, brand director for malts, said: "Since Chivas Brothers acquired Scapa in 2005, we have taken great…
InBev UK and Scottish & Newcastle UK plan to transfer responsibility of the Murphy’s brand to S&N, when the current distribution agreement ends in February 2009. The Whitbread Beer Company (as InBev UK was then known) took on distribution of Murphy’s in the UK on-trade in March 1988 and it was launched in the…
Fiery spirit Zwack has launched in the US. The drink is renowned for being the national shot of Hungary. Izabella Zwack, whose family carried the 200 year old secret recipe with it when they fled communism in 1948, said: “Zwack has been the national shot of Hungary for more than 200 years, proudly representing the…
Thirty Chilean wineries have come together to launch a website for people to book tasting tours. www.turisvino.com brings together thirty Chilean wineries from ten different valleys, including Bio Bio Valley in the South, the Maipo region and the Aconcagua region in the North. The website…
Las-Vegas based Patron is set to launch its tequila into the Mexican market. Although Mexico is home of tequila, Patron is only available in key resort areas. But in the first six months of 2009, COO John McDonnell said the brand will be ready for the whole market – with new tipping-proof bottles and a partner with an…
