Anora sells schnapps brand Snälleröds
Anora has completed the sale of its Swedish schnapps brand Snälleröds to Malmö-based beverage company Saturnus AB.
Laphroaig submits expansion plans
Suntory Global Spirits has officially submitted plans for the redevelopment of its distillery on Islay to expand production by more than one-third.
The Drinks Trust annual industry survey now open
The Drinks Trust has launched its annual industry survey aimed at achieving a better understanding of the wider drinks industry and hospitality community.
2023 world wine production expected to be smallest in 60 years
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has found that in 2023, world wine production is expected to be the smallest in the last 60 years.
Israeli Wine Producers Association pleads for trade help
To raise awareness and in support of Israeli wineries, the Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA), a trade organisation promoting Israeli wineries through wine education and events, has plead for investment.
International Beverage to acquire Larsen Cognac business from Anora
International Beverage has entered into an agreement with Anora Group plc to acquire its Larsen Cognac business.
Scotch granted trademark protection in Hong Kong
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced that Scotch whisky has been registered as a trademark in Hong Kong, following the success of its application.
Brad Pitt introduces French Riviera inspired gin
Teaming up with former Tanqueray master distiller Tom Nichol, Hollywood star Brad Pitt has launched The Gardener Gin, set to make its debut at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on 16 to 27 May.
French wine’s rebound threatened by drought
Wine production in France has been forecasted to rebound this year following the frost-hit 2021 harvest but the ministry of Agriculture and Food has warned that worsening drought could curb volumes.
Leisure Wine: South London's first natural winery
The Old Kent Road in south London is one of the country’s oldest and most storied. The original track was paved by the Romans and used as their principal thoroughfare between old Londinium and the coast. Geoffrey Chaucer wrote about its use as a pilgrim’s way in The Canterbury Tales and later it was the route by which King Henry V and his men returned triumphant from the battle of Agincourt.
Laphroaig veteran John Campbell joins Lochlea Distillery
Single malt whisky distiller, John Campbell, has joined the independent family-owned Lochlea Distillery as its new production director.
French wine production plummets to 41-year low
French wine production will fall to its lowest levels since 1970 after late spring frosts ravaged several regions, according to the country’s agriculture ministry.
Dr Jack Ó’Sé: Irish whiskey's secret gem
“There aren’t many 70 year olds that get PhDs,” says Dr Jack Ó’Sé, one of the most understated members of the Irish whiskey industry.
Penicillin wins Asia's 50 Best sustainable bar award
Hong Kong’s Penicillin has been named the 2021 winner of the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award by Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
Japan's new whisky regulations: What do they mean?
Plans to protect the reputation of Japanese whisky have been unveiled, but do they go far enough? Shay Waterworth looks at the implications.
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Japanese whisky gets new production regulations
The Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association has announced a new set of rules and regulations for the production of Japanese whisky.
The tequila industry enjoyed record levels of production and exports in 2020, according to the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT).
Rueda ramps up focus on exports
The Rueda wine region plans to significantly ramp up its focus on export markets after overhauling its Denomination of Origin regulations.
Angostura boosts production capacity with new facility
Angostura is poised to increase its daily production capacity to 13,500 litres after unveiling a multimillion-dollar water recovery facility.
Prosecco DOCG achieved record sales in 2019
The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG produced and sold a record 92 million bottles in 2019 after enjoying a large harvest the previous year.
A leading English sparkling wine producer has predicted that the county’s production levels will double in the next decade.
Chinese alcohol industry suffers 8.6% revenue drop
China’s alcoholic drinks production sector decreased by 8.6% to 249.7 billion yuan ($35.2 billion) in the first four months of 2020, according to new government figures.
English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber expects to increase its production capacity by 220,000 bottles per year after expanding into Kent.
Beaujolais primed for new Burgundy AOC
As the third consecutive "great" Beaujolais vintage readies for market and glasses, the talk in the region has turned to another newcomer, the newly formed appellation of Coteaux Bourguignon.
Czech Republic: Budvar toasts record exports
Budvar has reported record export results for 2011.
The head of the consortium that protects Prosecco sparkling Italian wine from Conegliano Valdobbiadene is to address delegates at the International Sparkling Wine Symposium (ISWS), which takes place at Denbies wine estate in the UK on November 1-2.
Glenglassaugh splits distillery manager role
The Glenglassaugh Distillery Company has appointed Mhairi McDonald and Graeme Morrison, to together fill the out-going role of distillery manager.
Pernod Ricard resumes Malibu supply
Europe: Pernod Ricard has resumed the supply of Malibu after stopping it due to a ‘fluctuation in the coconut flavour’.
Nemiroff starts production in Belarus
Ukrainian vodka producer Nemiroff has started producing its vodka in Belarus. Nemiroff has partnered with Minsk Kristall in Belarus, which is part of national food processing company Belgospischeprom.
Nemiroff extends vodka production to Belarus
Ukrainian brand Nemiroff has begun producing vodka in the Republic of Belarus.
Estonia/Japan: Liviko buys half of Hanza Trading
Estonian alcohol producer AS Liviko has acquired 50% of a Japanese alcohol import and distribution company.
Scotland: Isle of Arran distillery to double production
The Isle of Arran distillery is to double production to meet rising demand. Production in 2008 was 150,000LPA (litres of pure alcohol) and 130,000 in 2009. During 2010, the distillery aims to double the 2009 total.
South African wine gets sustainability seal
The South African wine industry has launched a new sustainability seal, as a guarantee of environmentally-sensitive production.
Chile: The Asociación de Viñas de Colchagua and the Colchagua Valley Wine Route have estimated a loss of 25 million litres of wine as a result of the earthquake.