Fantacchiotti brings over 25 years of experience in consumer goods to the role, having worked with brands at Diageo, Carlsberg Group and Campari across global markets.  Fantacchiotti said: “After decades in the luxury spirits sector and as a devoted gin adorer, it was exhilarating to connect with the founders of Cygnet. Katherine, Andrew and I share a common vision to pioneer the luxury gin…

Stoli Group USA and its Kentucky Owl American Whiskey unit filed, voluntarily, for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on 27 November, as the legal process allows the business to continue operating normally, reorganise debts and become profitable while placing a pause on creditor payments. According to court papers filed by the company with its bankruptcy claim, the group is “experiencing financial difficulties” and lists between…

Waterford was founded in 2015 by industry veteran Mark Reynier, owner of Renegade rum in Grenada and the man behind the revival of Islay’s Bruichladdich distillery in the early 2000s. Receivers were appointed this week which means if a new buyer does not come in for the brand soon, its assets including the distillery will likely be sold off. “It’s tragic news,” Reynier told The…

Marshall B. Farrer, a fifth-generation descendent of the company’s founder and a current director of the board, will assume the role of chair of the board, subject to reelection. “It has been an honor to serve as chair of the board and to work alongside the many talented professionals who comprise Brown-Forman’s board of directors and executive leadership team,” said Brown. During Brown’s…

Kirsi Puntila, senior vice president of spirits at Anora, said: “Establishing our presence in Lithuania is a crucial step towards achieving our growth ambitions and our commitment to delivering high-quality wine and spirits to our regional markets beyond the Nordics. “Anora Lithuania builds on our operations in Estonia and Latvia and will feature a local team with deep expertise in the Lithuanian market.

Also available online at Selfridges, only 248 bottles of the single cask whisky were produced. Lasse Vesterby, co-founder of Stauning Whisky, said: “This Madeira Cask release encapsulates the best of both worlds, the tradition of whisky-making and a modern twist brought by the vibrant cask finish.” The release was matured first in virgin American oak before being finished in a first-fill Madeira…

As part of the agreement, Saturnus took over the production, distribution, and sales of Snälleröds products from 18 November 2024 and according to Anora, aligns with its strategy to concentrate on core brands. “We are confident that Saturnus will take excellent care of the Snälleröds brand and we are very happy to entrust them with building its next chapter. The decision to sell Snälleröds brand…