The new division will be responsible for chartering luxury strategy and accelerating the growth of brands that retail at USD$100 and above, in partnership with its respective brand stewards globally.  Led by Julie Bramham, former global brand director of Johnnie Walker, existing colleagues within marketing, sales and commercial teams have been aligned under new strategy and leadership, as the Diageo Luxury Group aims…

The rums will be available initially in New South Wales and Victoria, with plans to launch nationwide later in 2025.  Bernard d’Offay, co-founder of Takamaka, said: “For us as a business and me personally, I am so excited to be launching in Australia. While a slightly bigger island than our own, there is so much that ties our two countries together.  It’s taken…

Layfield will oversee the consistency and taste vision of Maker’s Mark bourbon, as well as new product innovation. He will also advance the environmental and agricultural initiatives on Star Hill Farm, home to the Maker’s Mark distillery. Layfield joined Suntory Global Spirits from Diageo in 2019, serving most recently as senior director of innovation, blending and quality for Maker’s Mark. Layfield has a…

Both flavoured vodkas have been created with expert precision, offering the perfect combination of fruit flavours that will delight both lovers of traditional flavours and those seeking new, exotic experiences. Żubrówka Mango & Passion Fruit is distinguished by its balanced taste, which provides a unique aroma and an explosion of fruity sensations with every sip. Mango, known for its natural sweetness and creamy texture,…

Living Souls was created by industry veterans John Torrance, a spirit sourcing specialist who served as head of operations at Douglas Laing and general manager at Tullibardine; Jamie Williamson, founder of UK spirits distributor Kilninian Drinks Co; and Calum Leslie, creator of Peat Reekers and ex-head of innovation at Loch Lomond Group.  The independent bottler’s inaugural collection, Batch #1 includes a 15-year-old blended…

Claiming to be the “birthplace of malt whisky”, The Cabrach’s first distillation of the new spirit took place at Inverharroch Farm, within restored 19th century stone steadings.  Community-owned, the distillery has been in development since 2017, with its first spirit ceremony following a successful application by The Cabrach Trust to secure capital funding from the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund.  Deputy first minister…

The Yamazaki of Japan, champion from 2021, took the runner-up spot while fellow Japanese brand Chichibu completed the podium. The Most Admired Scotch Whisky went to Springbank at number four while Redbreast was the highest ranking Irish whiskey at 13th on the list. Having initially launched in 2021, The World’s Most Admired Whiskies was established to determine the trade’s 50 most revered brands from across…