What makes this job interesting is going out, meeting, interviewing people and finding out what makes them tick. That along with visiting vineyards, wineries, distilleries and, to a lesser extent, breweries to find out what they are up to, is what makes the likes of me get out of bed in the morning.
Himkok announces aquavit collaboration with Linie
Oslo-based bar and distillery, Himkok, has partnered with Norwegian aquavit Linie to launch its limited edition Himkok Linie.
The Macallan launches exclusive GTR collection
The Macallan has introduced The Macallan Colour Collection, a new range of age statement whiskies, exclusively available in global travel retail.
Brands Report 2023: Sherry
There are many styles of sherry, but one classic brand has made itself indispensable to top ’tenders.
The Glendronach releases latest cask strength edition
Highland whisky producer The Glendronach Distillery has announced the release of the eleventh batch of The Glendronach Cask Strength Editions.
Sherry: New regulations to revolutionise category
Spain’s most famous alcoholic export is on the cusp of some major changes. Millie Milliken takes a look at the incoming regulations in sherry and what the future could hold for the category.
Cumbrian-based whisky producer, The Lakes Distillery, have announced the launch of their latest single malt from the acclaimed Whiskymaker’s Reserve series.
The Macallan launches 81-year-old single malt
The Macallan has launched its oldest ever singe malt called The Reach which was distilled during the Second World War.
Brands Report 2022: Sherry
Perhaps one of the smaller categories of the Brands Report, sherry is significant nonetheless. More than three-quarters of venues we polled stock sherry behind their bar. And most of those that do have two brands, while more than half will have three or more.
Aber Falls releases its 2021 single malt
Aber Falls has released its 2021 single malt bottling, the Welsh distillery’s second single malt following its inaugural release in May.
Brands Report 2020: Sherry
That 90% of our sample of the world’s best bars say they stock sherry goes some way to explain the renewed importance of this Spanish fortified in the modern cocktail bar.
González Byass focuses on GTR
González Byass, the leading Spanish wine and spirits producer, has launched a new division to focus specifically on the international tax free sector.
Sherry in 'cycle of change'
Sherry is changing with a new, evolving consumer base, according to sherry's Consejo Regulador.
New sherry website
The Consejo Regulador of the Denominación de Origen Jerez- Xeres-Sherry, the regulatory body for sherry, has marked its 80th anniversary by launching a new website.
Gonzalez Byass unveils 'new whisky category'
Gonzalez Byass, the major sherry producer, has unveiled a new whisky which, it claims, is a first and could represent the beginning of a new spirits category.
The Great Sherry Tasting took place yesterday at the Cinnamon Club in London yesterday. I would say that it was one of the best food and wine/spirit/beer matchings I have ever attended.
Domecq is new Sherry Institute president
The Sherry Institute of Spain has appointed Beltrán Domecq as its new president.
Master of Malt launches yesteryear expression
Online spirits merchant Master of Malt has extended its line of yesteryear spirit-based expressions with the launch of Proprietary Barley Spirit Drink.
Grant’s gives sherry and ale whiskies a new finish
William Grant & Sons has repackaged its Grant’s Sherry Cask Finish and Ale Cask Finish expressions.
Laphroaig to roll out Triple Wood
Scotch distiller Laphroaig has announced the global roll out of its Triple Wood expression.
India: Amrut launches 'intermediate sherry matured' whisky
Indian distiller Amrut is to launch its first ‘Intermediate Sherry Matured’ whisky. The product will be a limited edition of 275 cases.
Highland Park launches four new whiskies
Highland Park has released four new whiskies exclusive to global travel retail.