US spirits volumes see further decline
New data from the IWSR, the global authority on beverage alcohol data and intelligence, has revealed the US beverage alcohol market continued to shrink in the first seven months of 2024, with volumes declining more than expected.
Brujas launches new menu
Mexico City’s all-female cocktail bar Brujas has launched its 2024 menu in the form of a classic comic book.
Australian spirits company Top Shelf International has launched its Act of Treason agave spirit in the domestic off-trade through Endeavour Group’s Dan Murphy’s.
Treasury Wine Estates and rapper Snoop Dogg have expanded their collaborative wine portfolio with the launch of Cali Blanc.
Scarfes Bar introduces latest cocktail menu
Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London has launched its latest cocktail menu ‘From Scratch’, featuring 22 cocktails incorporating the team’s home-made cordials, ferments and distillates.
Porto Cruz puts focus on Portonic RTDs
Porto Cruz has launched Cruz Fresco Pink & Tonic, a ready-to-drink, low-abv drink made with Porto Cruz Pink port and tonic water with natural aromas.
Baccarat Bar launches menu inspired by photography
Drinks International can exclusively reveal that Baccarat Bar of Harrods, London, has launched the third edition of its cocktail menu, titled ‘Through the Creative Lens’.
Tayēr + Elementary launches pop-up exhibition
London cocktail bar Tayēr + Elementary has launched a new platform, Tayēr Studios.
Casillero del Diablo launches new line to attract a younger market
Viña Concha y Toro's leading brand, Casillero del Diablo has launched Devil's Carnaval, a proposal with which it aspires to expand the market to younger adults.
Nipperkin Bar launches at 20 Berkeley
20 Berkeley, the new British produce-led restaurant and bar in Mayfair, London, has launched its Nipperkin Bar.
Tonic water adapts and thrives
Players big and small are benefiting from a rise in demand for premium products in this mixer category.
Welsh whisky brand Aber Falls has announced an international roll-out that will see the brand become available in more than ten countries including Australia, Germany, Denmark, and Canada.
Lyre’s founder joins Ful advisory board
Co-founder and chief exec of non-alcoholic spirit brand Lyre’s, Mark Livings, has joined the advisory board of Ful, a producer of climate-positive, sparkling spirulina drinks.
Quintessential launches innovation Spirit Centre to the trade
Quintessential Brands has launched its ‘Spirit Centre’ - an innovation hub for all channels which aims to improve customer collaboration.
Brands Report 2022: Mixers
Listening to the demands of bartenders, premium mixer brands have become increasingly experimental with their flavour combinations. To reflect this greater variety, the tonic water table of previous reports has been broadened to encompass all mixer brands.
Bushmills unveils The Causeway Collection 2021
Irish whiskey producer Bushmills has unveiled a collection of 12 rare single malts aged in a variety of casks.
Lucky Saint launches in cans
Alcohol-free beer brand Lucky Saint has launched in cans across the UK following its successful roll out in draught and bottle formats.
Pernod Ricard UK launches wine brand for dog lovers
Pernod Ricard UK has launched Leaps & Bounds, a new range of Australian wines inspired by dogs.
Australian vermouth Regal Rogue is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of four new signature serves alongside a charity initiative.
The founders of super-premium tequila brand VIVIR have launched a new mixto tequila brand called El Sueño to bridge a gap in the market and support sustainable practices.
Diageo launches Tanqueray 0.0%
Diageo has launched a 0.0% abv version of its Tanqueray gin brand in a bid to capitalise upon soaring demand for alcohol-free drinks.
Amstel trains focus on China
Heineken has unveiled plans to make Amstel one of the bestselling beer brands in the Chinese market.
BrewDog’s climate awareness ad banned by ASA
BrewDog has responded to the Advertising Standards Authority with characteristic derision, telling the ad watchdog they “can go fuck themselves”, after receiving its second ban in under a year.
Galaxy Bar in Dubai named named the Campari One To Watch 2020
Galaxy Bar in Dubai has been named this year’s Campari One to Watch by the World’s 50 Best Bars.
Piper-Heidsieck launches Prohibition inspired bottle
Piper-Heidsieck has launched a limited-edition bottle and gift box to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Prohibition in the US.
Borco has invested in a redesign for its Finsbury gin range and launched a Wild Strawberry variant to attract new consumers.
Diageo unveils a new Johnnie Walker blend
Diageo has launched the John Walker & Sons Odyssey, a new Johnnie Walker blend which is being rolled out initially in the Asia Pacific region.
The Millionaires’ Club 2012 launches online
The Millionaires’ Club 2012 – the spirits industry’s definitive ranking of million-case selling brands - has launched on Drinksint.com.
Penfolds launches Bin 620 in Shanghai
Penfolds has launched Bin 620 Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz to global markets, the first release of the ‘special bin’ since 1966.
Craft Japanese whisky launched
The first whisky from Japanese craft distillery Chichibu has been launched. Chichibu The First is three years old, 61.8% abv and limited to 7,400 bottles. The whisky is not chill-filtered.
Belvedere launches charity edition
Belvedere has launched a new vodka in partnership with (RED) to raise proceeds for charity.
Patron ramps up marketing in South Africa
South Africa: Patron has launched its first billboard campaign outside of the US.
Buffalo Trace extends un-aged line
Buffalo Trace has launched two un-aged bourbons, White Dog Wheated Mash and White Dog Rye Mash.
Mako Vodka makes US splash
Mako Vodka, a nautically themed spirit made using water from “ice-age aquifers” has launched to selected states in the US.
Badet Clement adds Rolle to 'rare' range
Badet Clement has added Rolle to its Les Jamelles Rare & Antique range, a five-strong collection of “heritage, forgotten, or little-known” varietals from the south of France.
Duvel swaps Green for Single Fermentation
Belgiun beer Duvel Green has been renamed Duvel Single Fermentation, in a bid to ease consumer understanding.
Chivas launches gin website
Chivas Brothers, the premium gin and scotch whisky arm of Pernod Ricard, has launched a gin website, www.ginandtales.com.
Lanson launches champagne education website
Lanson International has launched a website to educate trade and consumers about champagne, called L‟Académie de Lanson.
SAB Miller launches new Peroni ad
SABMiller has launched a new Peroni Nastro Azzurro global ad campaign that celebrates the Italian summer.
Chivas Regal launches global ad campaign
Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal has launched a global television commercial as part of the ongoing Live with Chivalry campaign.
Rye-malt spirit Krivach launches
Russian Distiller has launched Krivach, a malted rye distillate that is said to be the first of its type in Russia for 120 years.
India: Diageo launches 21 yo Johnnie Walker
Diageo has launched a new expression of its Johnnie Walker scotch whisky in Delhi duty free. Johnnie Walker XR 21 year old is now available in T3, Indira Gandhi International Airport.
South Africa/Ireland: Jameson launches new expression
Irish whiskey Jameson has launched a new expression in South Africa. Jameson Select Reserve is made from a blend of small batch grain whiskey, not found in any other Jameson expression, and single Irish pot still whiskey.
Stock launches 21 year old Czech whisky
Stock Spirits has launched a 21 year old single malt Czech whisky. The company believes it to be the only Bohemian single malt in the world.
Diageo launches ready to serve cocktails
Spain/Portugal/Italy: Diageo has launched two ready to serve cocktails. The J&B Manhattan is to sell for €9.99 (70cl) and will roll out across Spain’s off-trade this month. J&B blended scotch whisky is mixed with cherry and cranberry flavours as well as citrus and the product has an ABV of 14.9%.
Russian Standard Gold rolls out
Russian Standard has launched Russian Standard Gold into the travel retail market. The company launched the brand at TFWA Asia Pacific in Singapore.
SAB Miller launches campaign to help parents
Global brewer SAB Miller has launched a web-based campaign to help parents discuss alcohol with their children.