New potential for amaretto

11 September, 2025

New World wine is a recognised category, and now a similar movement is evolving for one of Italy’s classic liqueurs.

Illva Saronno Holding has announced the acquisition of Engine gin to “strengthen its presence in the gin world”.

Italian drinks company and owner of Disaronno and Tia Maria, Illva Saronno Group, has bought a majority stake in US rye whiskey brand and distillery, Sagamore Spirit.

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