Last night I went to Boisdale, that well known London haunt for whisky, cigar and red meat lovers, for the launch of The Balvenie Craftsman's Reserve No1, The Cooper...
Adnams responds to lower abv demand
06 August, 2012
Suffolk brewer Adnams has launched two lower-alcohol bottled beers to target daytime drinkers this summer.
Wild Geese land in UK cities
30 July, 2012
The Avalon Group has announced distributor Emporia Brands will roll out its Irish Whiskey brand The Wild Geese to the UK market.
Jim Beam’s 1795 exclusive at Frankfurt
28 May, 2012
Beam and Maxxium Travel Retail (MTR) have jointly launched a travel retail-exclusive Jim Beam bourbon at Frankfurt airport.
Adnams adds Morello Cherry Liqueur to the mix
01 February, 2012
English brewer and distiller, Adnams, has added Morello Cherry Liqueur to its range.
Comedian has Joly good time in Bordeaux
26 October, 2011
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) has teamed up with comedian Dom Joly to produce a series of videos.
Belvedere launches charity edition
09 September, 2011
Belvedere has launched a new vodka in partnership with (RED) to raise proceeds for charity.
Remy launches Louis XIII jeroboam
17 June, 2011
Remy Martin has launched its Louis XIII cognac in a jeroboam decanter. The new format has a £16,000 price tag and there are 100 jeroboams available.
Russian Distiller launches Polugar
31 March, 2011
Russian Distiller has launched two new ‘bread wines’, Rye Polugar and Rye Malt Polugar.
Gin Mare launches bartender competition
17 March, 2011
The owners of the Mediterranean gin brand, Gin Mare, have launched a bartender competition that culminates in a grand final on the island of Ibiza in September with a winner’s purse of £6,000.
Bordeaux wine app to launch
15 December, 2010
Bordeaux Wine Council has announced the release of a mobile phone application called Smart Bordeaux.
Beefeater packs a punch in travel retail
06 December, 2010
Limited edition Beefeater Winter gin has made its European travel retail debut in the main World Duty Free store in London Heathrow Terminal 3.
Glenglassaugh releases ‘Manager’s Legacy’ range
26 October, 2010
Whisky brand Glenglassaugh has announced the release of a limited edition range of single malt scotches named ‘Manager’s Legacy’.
Hine launches new cognac
01 October, 2010
Hine Vintage Cognacs has developed a new “high-end” VSOP which will be exclusive to travel retail. The new cognac will be revealed at TFWA Cannes from October 18 -22.
First Drinks launches 40 year old Balvenie
02 July, 2010
David Stewart, The Balvenie malt master, has crafted a 40 year old single malt scotch whisky, aged in sherry casks and refill hogsheads. A batch of 150, hand numbered bottles of The Balvenie Forty will be available at selected travel retail outlets in the world’s leading airports, from July 2010.
Scotland: Tomatin releases three whiskies
15 April, 2010
The Tomatin distillery, Inverness-shire, has released three new whiskies - two single cask and one limited edition bottling.
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Why craft brands are gaining traction
I’ve always maintained that the cards are stacked against craft spirits brands wanting to build a meaningful travel retail presence.
