Leading gin producer Quintessential Brands has promoted James Lousada to the role of chief executive.

Quintessential Brands is launching a marketing push across its leading gin brands in the run-up to the festive trading period.

Quintessential has acquired all US wines within the Accolade Wines portfolio including the production, global sales and marketing of four labels: Geyser Peak, Atlas Peak, Outlot and XYZin.

Quintessential Brands Group has announced the appointment of Shane Hoyne as its new chief marketing officer.

Quintessential Brands has announced the establishment of The Dublin Liberties Distillery and the appointment of an executive team to lead its €10 million investment in developing a new whiskey distillery and visitor centre for its Irish whiskey brands.