It was a glitteirng evening at Jamaica House in the island's capital, Kingston. A balmy evening in a superb setting. The Jamaican prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, more than played her part in launching Appleton Estate Jamaican Independence Reserve, which coincides with the island's celebrations to mark ithe anniversary of 50 years of independence.
Camus Cognac joins Speciality Brands’ portfolio
Speciality Brands has announced that it will become the exclusive UK distributor of French Cognac house, Camus.
BrewDog launches its first ever whisky cask sale
BrewDog Distilling Co, Scotland’s only carbon negative distillery, has announced its first ever whisky cask sale.
Buffalo Trace Distillery launches Old Fashioned Trolley
This month, Buffalo Trace Distillery will launch The Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned Trolley, in partnership with JW Marriott Grosvenor House London.
Cocktail bar Ruby announces takeover at The Cambridge Public House
Copenhagen cocktail bar, Ruby, will take over Parisian cocktail pub, The Cambridge Public House, on Sunday October 9.
House of Hazelwood unveils its Autumn Collection
House of Hazelwood has released its Autumn Collection, consisting of eight rare and old Scotch whiskies.
House of Suntory releases limited edition Hibiki Blossom Harmony
The House of Suntory has announced the release of Hibiki Blossom Harmony, a limited edition blend featuring whiskies finished in Sakura casks.
WSET to hold first virtual Open House
WSET (the Wine & Spirit Education Trust) is to hold its first ‘virtual open house’ event on October 19 - 20 2022 as part of an ongoing drive to raise awareness of its qualifications within the global drinks trade.
Edrington UK has announced the appointment of its latest UK Brand Ambassador for the House of Suntory, Raffaele Di Monaco.
The UK drinks market key gin insights
The UK’s on-trade and hospitality outlets are preferring to serve leading brands of gin and tonic as their house products instead of supporting local and small-batch counterparts, as market researcher Shepper finds.
The House of Angostura launches limited edition rum
The House of Angostura has launched its limited edition Angostura Zenith rum, joining its Private Cask Collection of mature rums.
Brands Report 2022: Irish whiskey
If you had to bet your house on one brand topping a list, it would probably be Jameson in the Irish whiskey category.
Brands Report 2022: Gin
Topping gin for seven of the last nine years, Tanqueray is once again king gin. The Diageo brand, famed for its juniper forward Tanqueray London Dry and Tanqueray No. Ten gins, was the house choice in 25% of the world’s best bars.
Brands Report 2022: Rum
The usual crowd have populated this year’s bestselling rum list. In fact, nine of the 10 brands remain a constant, with the first seven in the ranking identical to the previous year.
The Essence House returns to Covent Garden for London Cocktail Week
The London Essence Company has announced that The Essence House pop-up is returning to Covent Garden throughout October for London Cocktail Week 2021.
Brands Report: Vodka
There’s been little change in the best sellers, with the top brands all holding, says Hamish Smith
Barack Obama has White House brewery
The Obama administration has confirmed that there is a microbrewery at the White House which produces a beer called White House Honey Ale.
Ireland: Longueville House Cider launches
County Cork-based hotel, Longueville House, has launched a premium cider to the Irish market.
Mumm releases 2002 champagne in UK and Italy
G H Mumm has released its 2002 vintage champagne to the UK and Italy.