Altamura Distilleries Vodka has appointed Kevin Schmudde as head of USA as the brand accelerates distribution and commercial growth across the US.

German brewer Erdinger Weissbräu has announced the passing of its owner, Werner Brombach, following a short illness.

Equal Measures UK has expanded its Board to further sector reach, skillset, and networks.

Dawn Davies is a Master of Wine and head buyer at UK retailer The Whiskey Exchange. In her inaugural column for DI she looks at the US-UK whiskey relationship and its future.

A hotel bar in Trondheim is proving that even in a lesser-known city, cocktail culture can thrive and achieve recognition when it’s well executed. Oli Dodd reports…

Noblewood Group, owner of Beluga Vodka, has entered the gin market with the launch of Oyster Gin. The new brand launches with two expressions inspired by the Adriatic Sea, which borders Montenegro, where the group is headquartered.

Bacardi has appointed Lauren Mote as its new global category director, agave on-trade and Hacienda Patrón brand home experience.