Cognac grows 4% despite European malaise
The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) has announced shipments of cognac have risen by 4.3%, with growth in Asia and North America off-setting a European decline.
Liqueurs de France adds Enigma Verte Suisse
Liqueurs de France has added a Swiss absinthe to its Enigma brand range, Enigma Verte Suisse.
Darroze releases seven armagnacs
Bas-Armagnac Francis Darroze has launched Les Grands Assemblages, a seven-strong range of armagnacs to global markets.
Global repackaging for Courvoisier VS
Cognac brand Courvoisier has undertaken a global repackaging of its VS label, starting with the UK and US markets.
Bacardi invests £20m in rum marketing
UK: Bacardi has launched a new advertising campaign, called ‘Island’. The campaign is part of a £20million marketing spend.
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