There’s something quite transfixing – almost hypnotic – when it comes to looking at the latest brand figures for spirits around the world. You cannot stop. More particularly so as there seems to be so much cause for celebration in the 2011 round-up. There’s Johnnie Walker scotch whisky on an incredible 18 million cases; the Irish whiskey Jameson’s posting a 20%-plus increase and now nudging the 4 million case-mark, well I could go on, and on. But one result has really warmed the cockles of my heart – and that’s William Grant’s single malt scotch whisky Glenfiddich.
Imbibe Live 2021 set to go ahead
30 March, 2021
Imbibe Live 2021 will go ahead from 13-14 September at Olympia London, organiser Reed Exhibitions has announced.
Belvedere appoints CEO, looks to clear debts
12 October, 2011
Sobieski vodka owner Belvedere has appointed Krzysztof Trylinski as chairman and chief executive officer of the group. He aims to clear the company's debt by selling two of its brands.
Australia: Nixon steps down from Foster's board
20 August, 2010
Australia: Former police chief commissioner Christine Nixon has stepped down from the Foster’s Group board.
Pernod creates new company, new region
26 July, 2010
Pernod Ricard has created a new brand company for its wines and made several organisational changes to its overall structure.