Diageo formed a strategic joint venture with Main Street Advisors (MSA), bringing together the two brand builders to grow Cîroc in North America, and Lobos 1707 worldwide. Sally Grimes, chief executive officer, Diageo North America, said: “The MSA track record speaks for itself and together, we will establish a strong platform to unleash the full potential of the Cîroc brand for new generations and…

The company’s trade relationships and operational expertise will provide Stock Spirits with an established route-to-market.  Jean-Christophe Coutures, chief executive at Stock Spirits Group, said: “Expanding into the UK is a pivotal moment for the group. Our vision is to become a leading spirits company in Europe by 2027 and a foothold in the UK is key to achieving this success.” The acquisition…

The concept, created by Chris Tanner, Jack Wallis, and Simo Simpson, highlights flavour versatility by offering light highball iterations from Dram’s tapped cocktail bar to their counterparts in the basement bar.   With seasonal ingredients at its core, the menu includes 20 cocktails that evolve with the seasons by using local suppliers and produce.  The ground floor bar and terrace, opening from noon,…

IQ Spirits is led by Tom van Lambaart, former Bacardi-Martini France managing director, who brings industry expertise to drive the growth of independent brands in the French market. The distributor’s initial lineup includes Plymouth gin, Nemiroff vodka, Matusalem rum, Powers Irish whiskey, La Escondida agave range, Belmuse vermouth, and more. The portfolio will be expanded throughout 2025 and early 2026.

The brand hails from Japan’s ‎130-year-old ‎Nihonsakari sake brewery, and will be disturbed by Speciality Drinks and available on the Whisky Exchange.  Sakari’s range includes; Sakari No.11 – Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Sakari No.12 – Daiginjo Sake, Sakari No.13 – Junmai Ginjo Sake, Sakari No.14 – Junmai Sake and Sakari No.21 – Yuzu Sake.

Located within the new Parisian hotel from global hospitality group Experimental, the bar features timeless cocktails from iconic bars including Please Don’t Tell, The Raines Law Room, Attaboy and Milk & Honey. The menu is a balance between New York cocktails and Experimental classics, with serves such as The Expedition, with Plymouth Gin, pandan, passion fruit and zaatar, and the Mysterious Traveller, with…

Wine and spirits company, Banfi Vintners, will now lead The Boatyard Distillery in a multi-state expansion beginning with 13 primary states, growing case volume and brand awareness, before moving to full nationwide distribution.      Along with the expansion comes news that Boatyard’s commercial director Declan McGurk will move into the role of managing director at The Boatyard Distillery.  “We knew that if we…