The California launch is being delivered in partnership with Amante 1530, with Alluvial Wines & Spirits appointed to lead distribution across the state.  The partnership with Amante 1530 has a shared approach of building brands through the on trade and in return, Hoxton will support the rollout of Amante 1530 across the UK and Europe. Gerry Calabrese, founder of Hoxton, said: “We…

For the inaugural edition, the evaluation focused on aesthetic, design and visual impact, positioning packaging as a key element in how a brand expresses its identity. Selected among more than 200 brands, Matusalem Enigma French Oak was described by the jury as “balanced, impactful and in line with contemporary aesthetics”. French Oak is part of the Enigma collection of Ron Matusalem, its…

The new line-up consists of five cocktails: Ketel One Vodka Espresso Martini (20.1% ABV); Ketel One Vodka Cosmopolitan (18.3% ABV); Bulleit Old Fashioned (37.5% ABV); Bulleit Whiskey Sour (25% ABV); and Crown Royal Black Cherry Whisky Sour (23% ABV). “The Cocktail Collection was built on the idea that a bar-quality cocktail should be easy to enjoy anywhere,” said Peter Sundry, brand director of The Cocktail…

For the three months to 31 March 2026, net sales rose 2.3% on a reported basis to $4.5bn, “reflecting a positive hyperinflation adjustment, partially offset by the impact of disposals and limited impact from foreign exchange,” the company said.

Flor de Caña will be present across the general, VIP and Damn areas, showcasing its portfolio of aged rums and ‘Flor Ginger’, the official cocktail of the Mutua Madrid Open. Additionally, the brand will feature the appearance of football legend Luis Figo. With this participation, Flor de Caña aims to continue to “strengthen its presence on the world’s most relevant stages, inviting…

In honour of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the White House, Trump said he would lift restrictions on Scotland’s ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon “two very important industries within Scotland and Kentucky.  “People have wanted to do this for a long time, in that there had been great inter-country trade, especially having…

The deal announced on Tuesday 29 April gives Sazerac exclusive distribution rights in the US and this news comes a week after the same company offered $15 billion to merge with Pernod Ricard. “Tequila continues to be a bright spot in spirits, driven by strong consumer interest across a growing range of occasions and price points,” said Sara Saunders, chief marketing officer of Sazerac,…