Momen will continue to serve as chief executive until 30 September 2025, and will remain with the business in an advisory role until early 2026.  Enotria&Coe owner, Majestic Wine Group, has commenced a search for a new chief executive and expects to make an appointment in the new year.  John Colley, executive chairman of Majestic Wine Group and chief executive of Majestic,…

From 1 September, Kay Sake will be joining Nightcap’s portfolio, as the Japanese brand looks to increase distribution.  The partnership marks a significant step in Kay Sake’s goal to bring premium sake to wider audiences and will be available via The Whisky Exchange. …

Spread across 11 acres in Ponda, Goa, the space brings together a distillery, nanobrewery, innovation lab, startup incubator, retail hub and immersive craft experience centre under one roof.  Vikram Damodaran, chief innovation officer, Diageo India, said: “The Good Craft Co. began as a way to spark curiosity and conversations around Indian craft spirits. The Flavour Lab in Bangalore laid the foundation, but with…

Gin is a category in transition. The widespread opportunities that defined it during the 2014-2019 gin boom are generally behind us, but the global picture hardly tells this story. Between 2023 and 2024, global gin volumes grew by 2% according to the latest IWSR figures. So far, so unremarkable. But dig a little deeper and the landscape quickly becomes fractured. Globally, there are pockets of…

In his new role at The Lakes, McCarron will oversee the creation of its permanent and limited-edition styles, with a key focus on élevage. “Following the launch of Signature single malt whisky, a significant flag in the sand for The Lakes, I look forward to working with this brilliant team to develop what comes next. Élevage provides endless opportunities for flavour development, and…

Three separate class action lawsuits have now been filed against the North American arm of Diageo for allegedly marketing adulterated tequila as 100% agave. The lawsuits, filed in New York by two consumers and a sushi restaurant, a consumer in Florida, and a consumer in San Francisco, all suggest that the group’s Don Julio and Casamigos brands contain a portion of alcohol derived from sources…

Farm Credit Mid-America PCA filed the lawsuit on 28 July which also accused Weaver and her husband Keith of mortgaging a $2.2m property on Martha’s Vineyard, which was originally purchased with funding provided by Farm Credit as part of the marketing strategy for Uncle Nearest. According to the claims by Farm Credit, Uncle Nearest has been in default on loans since January 2024 however the…