Heineken buys two Ethiopian breweries
Africa: Heineken has purchased two breweries in Ethiopia for a total of US$163 million.
Mako Vodka makes US splash
Mako Vodka, a nautically themed spirit made using water from “ice-age aquifers” has launched to selected states in the US.
Bacardi crowns global cocktail champion
Bacardi has crowned the winner of the first Superior Rum Global Legacy Cocktail Competition, in Barcelona.
Diageo and Bacardi set out green credentials
Diageo aims to cut its global carbon emissions by 50% by 2015, while Bacardi has published details of its environmental advancements.
Finlandia vodka to launch charity water bottles
In honor of the 40th anniversaries of both Earth Day and Finlandia vodka, Finlandia is releasing limited edition charity water bottles. The bottles are to feature designs by Finnish graphic designer Klaus Haapaniemi.
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It’s ‘up periscope’ for Irish distilleries
I know how wierd this might seem but I often think that the opening of a new distillery is like the launch of a new submarine. It is unveiled in all its pristine glory in a blaze of publicity and fanfare.
