DrinksOne Brands to distribute Equiano Rum in the UK
UK distributor DrinksOne Brands, has partnered with African and Caribbean rum Equiano, to serve as the sole agency distributor for the brand across the UK.
Ramsbury distillery to expand into whisky
Wiltshire-based distillery Ramsbury, known for its London Dry Gin and Estate Vodka, has begun preparations to release English whiskies.
Stauning expands core portfolio with new release
Danish distillery Stauning is expanding its core portfolio with the launch of a new expression, Høst (40.5% abv).
Elements of Islay is releasing its Beach Bonfire, a limited edition of 288 bottles which will be exclusively available at Islay’s festival Fèis Ìle on 26 May to 3 June 2023.
Fettercairn introduces experimental release
Fettercairn Distillery has announced the fifth and final instalment of its ‘Warehouse Collection’, Warehouse 14, an experimental limited edition release, from master whisky maker Gregg Glass.
Hendrick’s launches new limited release
Hendrick’s Gin has launched a new limited release from its 'Cabinet of Curiosities', Hendrick’s Flora Adora.
Highland Park releases its oldest whisky to date
Orkney-based distillery, Highland Park, has unveiled its 54 Year Old single malt Scotch Whisky, the oldest release from the company to date.
The Glenrothes launches The 42
The Glenrothes has launched The 42, a limited release single malt whisky, inspired by the colour and character of the distillery’s Highland home.
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers release Old Perth PX
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, creators of Old Perth Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, have announced the release of Old Perth PX.
Toku Saké launches Junmai Daiginjo in UK on-trade
Toku Saké, a new super premium saké, has announced the release of Junmai Daiginjo, its debut liquid.
White Peak Distillery reveals Christmas whisky
White Peak Distillery, from Derbyshire, UK, has revealed a special whisky release in time for the festive period, Wire Works Whisky Virgin Oak Finish.
Beefeater relaunches ultra-premium Crown Jewel gin
London dry gin producer Beefeater has announced the launch of Crown Jewel, the ultra-premium pinnacle of the brand’s gin portfolio that first appeared as a limited-edition release nearly two decades ago.
The Balvenie announces Kelsey McKechnie as malt master
The Balvenie has appointed Kelsey McKechnie as malt master, an announcement that comes as The Balvenie Distillery celebrates David C Stewart MBE’s 60th anniversary with the release of The Balvenie Sixty.
House of Hazelwood unveils its Autumn Collection
House of Hazelwood has released its Autumn Collection, consisting of eight rare and old Scotch whiskies.
The Macallan releases collection celebrating 60 years of Bond on screen
The Macallan has announced the release of the James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, six limited edition single malts launched to mark six decades of James Bond films.
Hennessy announces limited edition bottling with NFT artwork
Hennessy has announced the launch of Hennessy Paradis Golden Edition, a limited-edition release featuring a golden decanter and accompanied by exclusive NFT artwork by Los Angeles-based stylist Veneda Carter.
Catena Zapata’s fifth year with La Place de Bordeaux
Catena Zapata has announced the release of its 2019 vintage of Nicolás Catena Zapata and Adrianna Mundus Bacillus Terrae on September 15 2022.
Highland Park adds new whisky to its Cask Strength series
Single malt distillery Highland Park, based in Orkney, Scotland, has added a new whisky to its Cask Strength series, designed to challenge whisky drinking norms.
White Peak auctions inaugural whisky for local charities
White Peak Distillery from Derbyshire, UK, is offering the last opportunity to own a bottle of its sell-out inaugural release of Wire Works Whisky via auction site Whisky Auctioneer.
Penfolds launches two inaugural French wines
For the first time in its history, Penfolds annual Collection release in August will comprise three country of origin portfolios, Australian, Californian and the inaugural French release.
Bladnoch Distillery has announced its newest expression, a 30-year-old single malt Scotch whisky with a limited release of 950 bottles.
Scotch whisky brand Dewar’s has announced the latest release in the brand’s Cask Series, Japanese Smooth, an 8-year-old blended Scotch finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks.
Kingsbarns Distillery announces the final release of limited-edition Distillery Reserve
Lowland scotch whisky distillery, Kingsbarns, has announced the release of the last remaining bottles of its 2021 Distillery Reserve.
Hendrick’s launches limited-edition Neptunia gin
Hendrick’s have launched Neptunia, a limited-edition gin using Scottish coastal botanicals and the latest release from master distiller Lesley Gracie’s Cabinet of Curiosities collection.
Symington family bottles six vintage ports for 2019
The Symingtons have bottled six Quinta Vintage Ports from 2019 and will release two en primeur – Quinta do Vesúvio and Dow’s Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira.
Midleton Very Rare 2021 unveiled
Kevin O’Gorman has unveiled his first Midleton Very Rare expression since taking over as master distiller at Irish Distillers.
Appleton Estate releases limited series of rare pot-still rums
Appleton Estate has launched its Hearts Collection, a limited-release of three pot-still rums aged between 21-26 years.
Jim Beam’s 1795 exclusive at Frankfurt
Beam and Maxxium Travel Retail (MTR) have jointly launched a travel retail-exclusive Jim Beam bourbon at Frankfurt airport.
Absolut London makes timely arrival
Pernod Ricard UK is hoping the release of Absolut London in time for the Olympics and the Queen’s diamond jubilee will lift sales of the brand by 10%.
Bowmore Tempest No. 3 launches
Morrison Bowmore has launched Bowmore Tempest Small Batch Release No. 3 to global markets.
Master of Malt reveals Rumbullion
Online spirits retailer Master of Malt has released Rumbullion, an “old-fashioned“ rum under its Professor Cornelius Ampleforth brand.
Diplomatico Ambassador takes up European residence
Venezuelan rum producer DUSA (Destilerias Unidas SA) has kicked off the multi-market release of Diplomatico Ambassador Selection with a launch event in London.
Fussigny launches vintage range
A de Fussigny Cognac has announced the launch of four new vintage expressions at Vinexpo in Bordeaux.
Russia: Diageo to launch Smirnov Titul
Diageo has announced the launch of super premium vodka Smirnov Titul to the Russian market.
Irish Distillers launches new whiskeys
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has launched two new whiskeys.
Diageo releases third Managers' Choice batch
Diageo is to launch the third batch of its single malt collection whiskies – The Managers’ Choice.