Renais Gin to launch in the US
Renais Spirits has announced a national distribution agreement in the US for Spring 2024, following its launch in the UK in May this year.
Cantina OK!’s Harrison Kenney crowned winner at 2022 Patrón Perfectionists cocktail competition
Harrison Kenney of Sydney’s Cantina OK! has been crowned winner at the 2022 Patrón Perfectionists cocktail competition global final at Hacienda Patrón in Jalisco, Mexico.
Exton Park unveils Reserve Blend range
English winery Exton Park has unveiled a trio of sparkling wines following a 10-year development process.
Ghost Tequila gains US national distribution deal
Ghost Tequila has signed a national distribution agreement in the US with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) that will see the brand enter four new states immediately.
Avallen launches new sustainability campaign with Nat Geo
Calvados brand Avallen has partnered with National Geographic Traveller Food to launch its new creative campaign designed to drive greater consideration of sustainability and environmental impact within the drinks sector.
World of Zing sold more than 650,000 cocktails in 2020
Premixed cocktail specialist World of Zing managed to sell more than 650,000 drinks in 2020 after successfully pivoting towards the at-home market.
Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations champion named
Global Premium Brands has crowned the winner of its Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspirations 2012 cocktail competition, following the global final in Ibiza yesterday (September 3).
Cachaça
Brazil’s national spirit is confined mostly to its own country’s shores. But Hamish Smith unearths a number of factors that look about to change all that
Eleven new masters of wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced 11 new masters of wine.
Stella's quest for draught master begins
Stella Artois’ seven-month quest to find its “draught master” has begun with the launch of the Quality Draught Masters Programme.
Santa Teresa’s ‘gangster reform programme’ to go national.
The gang rehabilitation programme, created by Venezuelan rum brand Santa Teresa, is being rolled out to the most dangerous districts of Caracas.
3 Amigos Tequila to enter global market
Brand marketer, The Paddington Corporation, has announced a joint venture with 3 Amigos Tequila to market its range globally.
Amarula extends Elephant research project
The not-for-profit Amarula Trust has committed to a further three years of financial support to the Amarula Elephant Research Project (AERP) under Prof Rob Slotow of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Jose Cuervo tequila plays games
US: Diageo’s Jose Cuervo has launched CuervoGames, an experiential marketing campaign.
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
