Beam Suntory rebrands to Suntory Global Spirits
Beam Suntory has rebranded to become Suntory Global Spirits, as the company marks 10 years since Suntory Holdings acquired Beam Inc in 2014.
Beam Suntory France begins trading
Beam Suntory France has officially begun operations and is directly responsible for the marketing and distribution of its portfolio in France.
Suntory Oceania forms as region's fourth largest beverage group
Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory have joined to form Suntory Oceania, a new AU$3bn partnership across the premium spirits and non-alcohol segments in both Australia and New Zealand.
A strong performance in key markets saw Beam Suntory’s net sales increase by 13% year-on-year in the first half of 2022, a 25% increase on the pre-pandemic period in 2019.
The World’s 50 Best Bars has announced the launch of its first-ever scholarship, the winner of which will be awarded with expenses-paid internships at London’s Connaught Bar and New York’s Katana Kitten.
Edrington and Beam Suntory agree distribution swap
Edrington and Beam Suntory have reached an agreement to end their joint-venture distribution businesses in Spain and the UK after more than a decade of partnership.
Spirits giants Edrington and Beam Suntory have agreed to an equity swap of stakes in their jointly-owned distribution companies in Spain and the UK.
Beam Suntory invests £6m in Glen Garioch distillery
Beam Suntory has announced a £6m investment in the Glen Garioch distillery in Oldmeldrum, which will see the reintroduction of floor matings and installation of direct-fired heating.
Wholesaler Speciality Drinks has teamed up with Edrington Beam Suntory to supply another batch of wellbeing packs to British bar staff.
Auchentoshan launches new brand design
Auchentoshan has launched a new brand identity as part of its new positioning to encourage younger drinkers to “share, mix and enjoy an Auchentoshan whisky together”.
Beam Suntory launches innovative US-Japan whiskey
Beam Suntory have released a collaborative American whiskey made by Jim Beam master distiller Fred Noe and Suntory chief blender Shinji Fukuyo called Legent.
Jim Beam $60m distillery begins construction
Beam Suntory is investing $60 to build a new distillery at its existing operations in Clermont, Kentucky.
De Kuyper and Beam Suntory enter German market
De Kuyper Royal Distillers and Beam Suntory have expanded their distribution deal to the German market.
Auchentoshan hosts third edition of New Malt Order
Ten bartenders from around the world came together in Glasgow, Scotland last month for the third edition of Auchentoshan’s New Malt Order.
Ron Welsh: 'Scotch whisky laws should be relaxed'
Beam Suntory master blender Ron Welsh told Drinks International that he believes the laws on scotch whisky barrel finishing are too restricting and that there are many casks yet to be tested.
Beam Suntory acquires ABV Brands
Beam Suntory has acquired the remaining 50% shareholding of its South African distributor, ABV Brands, from the company founders, Ross Calow, Daniel Hawkins and Igor Boyadjian.
Budweiser and Beam come together
AB InBev and Beam Suntory have announced a marketing collaboration between their Budweiser and Jim Beam brands.
Suntory partners with Alibaba in China
Japan’s leading beverage company, Suntory, is partnering with China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba group to sell whisky and other liquors in mainland China.
Yamazaki Mizunara 2017 gets global appeal
Suntory’s Yamazaki Mizunara 2017 is now available in select retailers throughout Europe, Asia and the US.
Brands Report: World Whisky
With Irish Whiskey stripped out, other countries get a chance to shine. Hamish Smith does the maths
De Kuyper to market Beam Suntory brands
De Kuyper Royal Distillers has announced that it is to cooperate with Beam Suntory in marketing its brands in the Netherlands.
Beam Suntory denies 50 Cent and Effen Vodka split
Beam Suntory has deniedreports that US rapper 50 Cent has sold his shares in Effen Vodka for $60m.
Beam Suntory takes over Sipsmith
Beam Suntory has taken over British craft gin and vodka producer, Sipsmith.
Emperador buys Beam Suntory brands for €275m
Beam Suntory has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Jerez-based brandy and sherry business to Emperador inc.
Beam Suntory unveils latest Booker’s Bourbon
Beam Suntory has unveiled its latest Booker’s Bourbon for the US market, Batch 2015-06 ‘Noe Secret’.
Beam Suntory boost Suntory Holdings YTD results
Beam Suntory sales increased 36% in the first nine months of the year, benefitting from “strong performance” in North America and Japan.
Beam Suntory to sell Spanish brandies?
Beam Suntory is considering the sale of its brandies in Spain amid declining sales, according to Bloomberg News.
The art of tequila
With ‘artisan’ the watchword across all spirits categories, tequila is coming into its own with discerning consumers, finds Richard Woodard
Irish whiskey to double exports by 2020
Irish minister for agriculture, food and marine Simon Coveney will launch the Irish Whiskey Association’s ‘Vision for Irish Whiskey’ at an event this evening (May 12) in the Old Jameson Distillery, in Dublin.
Beam Suntory simplifies its regional structure
Beam Suntory has announced that it will simplify its regional structure by merging its four operating regions into three.
Beam Suntory enlists Bacardi in Brazil
Bacardi will distribute selected Beam Suntory products in Brazil, having agreed a multi-year distribution agreement.
Suntory Holdings announces sales rise
Suntory Holdings has announced 2014 yielded sales of 2.5 trillion yen, up 20% year on year, and operating income of 165 billion yen, up 30%.
Courvoiser's Asseline goes global
Beam Suntory has promoted Rebecca Asseline from Courvoisier UK brand ambassador to global brand ambassador.
Maxxium Travel Retail to cease
Edrington and Beam Suntory have announced that they are ending their Maxxium Travel Retail joint venture with effect from April 1, 2015.
Beam Suntory launches cinnamon-flavoured bourbon
Beam Suntory has lined up the third flavoured release in its whiskey portfolio.
Beam Suntory completes integration of Suntory Spirits operations
Beam Suntory has announced it has completed the organisational integration of Suntory Holdings’ spirits business.
Beam Suntory appoints new CFO
Beam Suntory has announced the appointment of Mauricio Restrepo as the company’s chief financial officer.
Beam Suntory to distribute Suntory brands
Beam Suntory has announced that it will begin distribution of the Suntory Japanese and scotch whiskies and Midori liqueur in the US and Germany beginning July 1.
Beam Suntory is formed
Suntory Holdings has completed the acquisition of Beam, which will now be called Beam Suntory.