Carthy, who retains joint ownership of Slingsby Gin, has joined Hacien tequila as a shareholder and will take an official position on the advisory board. “I’ve spent the last 44 years involved in the UK spirits market, and I see all the same signs in the premium tequila sector now that we saw at the beginning of the gin revolution. The modern drinker…

Already representing the Brown-Forman portfolio in Estonia and Latvia, Liviko will expand to Lithuania, strengthening its position as a leading premium alcohol company in the Baltics. “The start of cooperation with Brown-Forman in Lithuania is a long-awaited and strategically important milestone for us. This partnership allows us to combine the strengths of both companies – Liviko has deep knowledge of Lithuania, Latvia, and…

The company confirmed the suspension will have no impact on staff, who have been redeployed to other sites or roles. “We have temporarily paused production at Roseisle Maltings as we look to balance capacity against current demand. We continue to assess production volumes and will communicate future plans as part of the normal planning cycle,” said a Diageo spokesperson. The company said…

Feragaia will join R&B Distillers, the spirits and drinks business of Chanrossa, which also owns Scotch whisky producer Isle of Raasay Distillery.   The investment will provide Feragaia with resources and expertise to scale production and aims to further establish the no-alcohol category internationally.   “According to IWSR, 82% of people who drink alcohol-free spirits also enjoy alcoholic drinks, yet there’s still a perception…

The move will see Maverick Drinks, part of Atom Group, distribute Hoxton’s portfolio nationwide, including online retailers such as Master of Malt, Amazon and The Whisky Exchange.  “Partnering with Maverick Drinks is an exciting new chapter for Hoxton. They understand quality, they understand reach, and they understand what makes a brand like Hoxton different. Together we’re going to get our flavour-driven creations into…

In Hong Kong, Altamura Distilleries has partnered with Six Days Distro, an independent distributor specialising in craft and premium drinks, as the company will place Altamura Vodka in leading cocktail bars, hotels, and specialist retailers. In China, distribution will be managed by Elire, based in Shanghai. The firm focuses on premium spirits and lifestyle brands and works with high-end hotels, restaurants, and private…

The lawsuit, filed in Miami-Dade County, claimed that Diageo North America had falsely marketed its Casamigos and Don Julio tequila brands as 100% agave and had “known the truth of the ingredients in the products.” In the motion to dismiss, Diageo has said that the “plaintiffs’ claims are not only false, they are the definition of implausible.” A Diageo spokesperson said: “We have moved…