Kirin releases Four Roses limited edition
The Four Roses Distillery has released the latest in its series of limited-quantity bottlings with the 2012 Limited Edition Single Barrel, a handcrafted bourbon selected by Four Roses master distiller, Jim Rutledge.
Campari expands Turkey pen with $44m investment
Gruppo Campari plans to build a US$44m bottling facility at the Wild Turkey distillery in Kentucky, US.
Four Roses bourbon launches speakeasy
Four Roses bourbon has taken over the downstairs bar at Shaker & Company, London, for the month of February.
Canada: Beam launches cognac with age declaration
Canada: Beam Global has launched two cognacs with declared age statements. According to the company, the two marques are the “first cognacs available from any of the four major cognac makers to display a declared age statement”.
Diageo launches £15m Tanqueray campaign
Diageo has launched a £15m global campaign for its Tanqueray gin brand.
Glenglassaugh releases ‘Manager’s Legacy’ range
Whisky brand Glenglassaugh has announced the release of a limited edition range of single malt scotches named ‘Manager’s Legacy’.
Only 10 brands earn Elite status with The IWSR’s Elite Brands 2010
The number of brands meeting the criteria of The IWSR’s Elite Brands has fallen from 22 in 2009 to just 10 in 2010. Ukrainian vodka Nemiroff has taken the top spot.
Graham Beck dies
Graham Beck, the name behind one of South Africa’s best-known wine brands, has died aged 80.
Asia: Women prefer red wine
Red is the most popular choice of wine for Asian women, according to new research.
Highland Park launches four new whiskies
Highland Park has released four new whiskies exclusive to global travel retail.
Comment
It’s ‘up periscope’ for Irish distilleries
I know how wierd this might seem but I often think that the opening of a new distillery is like the launch of a new submarine. It is unveiled in all its pristine glory in a blaze of publicity and fanfare.
