Last call for Millionaires' Club 2015 entry
It is the last call for entry to The Millionaires' Club 2015, the annual supplement from Drinks International that lists the best selling spirits in the world.
Distell makes key appointments
Distell has made two top management changes to accommodate expansion in global travel retail and Taiwan.
Roskrow shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason award
Drinks International’s regular spirits writer Dominic Roskrow has been short-listed for a coveted Fortnum & Mason Food and Drinks Award for work carried out for Drinks International.
Bacardi launches green tea spirit
Bacardi has launched a spirit distilled entirely from green tea leaves for the Asian market.
Diageo to provide nutrition and alcohol content on bottles
Diageo has become the first multi-national alcohol company to provide consumers with nutrition and alcohol content information per typical serve.
Jägermeister reports “significant decrease” in US sales
Mast-Jägermeister has reported a 5.6% decline in annual sales volumes due to “challenging trading conditions” in the US market.
Suntory Holdings announces sales rise
Suntory Holdings has announced 2014 yielded sales of 2.5 trillion yen, up 20% year on year, and operating income of 165 billion yen, up 30%.
Pernod growth thwarted by ailing China
Pernod Ricard has reported sales and profit growth of +1% for H1 2014/2015, after declines in China and the US halted overall advances.
Aske and Stephenson enter pre-mixed fray
Bartending duo Thomas Aske and Tristan Stephenson launched a range of pre-mixed drinks yesterday at their London bar, Worship Street Whistling Shop.
Diageo appoints e-commerce manager
Diageo has appointed a digital and e-commerce manager for Europe – a new role created to unify the company’s digital practices and develop a comprehensive digital presence.
Changes at Distil
Distil plc, owner of brands including Blavod Black vodka, Blackwoods gin and vodka, and RedLeg rum, has announced the appointment of Shaun Claydon, as finance director with immediate effect.
Bacardi appoints industry veteran Perego
Bacardi has announced an internal appointment of a new regional president for Europe.
Diageo volumes down in all regions but Africa
Diageo has reported negative trading for the first half of its 2014/2015 financial year, thanks to volume declines in all of its regions except Africa.
Diageo future more hopeful than H1 performance
Data research company Euromonitor International has said Diageo’s upcoming six months results may not reflect the company’s long-term growth prospects.
Cotswolds Distillery to enter US market
The Cotswolds Distillery has announced it will launch its flagship Dry Gin in the US after securing a deal with MHW ltd.
The World's 50 Best Bars Brands Report 2015: Cocktails
Here we look at the brands used by the World's 50 Best Bars in cocktails.
World's 50 Best Bars Brands Report 2015
Welcome to the World's 50 Best Bars Brands Report 2015, a spin-off survey that tells us what brands sell best in the best bars in the world.
IWSR to partner INSEEC
The International Wine and Spirit Research (IWSR) has announced a partnership with the INSEEC Wine & Spirits Institute.
Diageo and Sean Combs expands DeLeón portfolio
Diageo and Sean 'Diddy' Combs have unveiled an expanded DeLeón Tequila portfolio.
Asia to remain key for long-term growth
Asia remains the key region for the long-term development of the global alcohol market, according to the IWSR’s latest report.
The Avalon Group launches three spirits
The Avalon Group has released three spirits on the eve of TFWA Cannes.
WSTA Spirits Committee elects new chairman
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association’s Spirits Committee has elected Finn O’Driscoll, managing director of SHS Drinks, as its new chairman. He replaces Chris Searle.
Havana Club launches Essence of Cuba
First unveiled to Drinks International in Cuba earlier this year, Havana Club has unveiled a new set of bitters, Essence of Cuba.
Berrys unveils Exceptional Casks Collection
Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits has announced the inaugural release from the Exceptional Casks Collection.
Cointreau unveils Cointreau Noir in the UK
Cointreau has announced plans to unveil Cointreau Noir to the UK at London Cocktail Week.
Disaronno partners with Versace for new bottle
Disaronno has unveiled a new bottle, designed by luxury fashion house, Versace.
Belvedere promotes drinking ‘better’ during London Cocktail Week
Belvedere Vodka is opening a three-day ‘Drink, Eat, Live’ pop-up during London Cocktail Week.
Ferrari moves to Montenegro
Marco Ferrari has been appointed CEO of the Montenegro Group, an Italian spirits and food manufacturer.
Cognac falls 6.7% in volume and 10.2% in value
The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) has announced shipments of cognac have fallen by 6.7% in volume and 10.2% in value from August 2013 - July 2014.
Distill Ventures doubles intake for accelerator programme
Distill Ventures - set up with investment from Diageo – will give up to 10 new and growing spirits brands the opportunity to take part in its Seed Programme 2015.
Distell buys 26% of Kenyan spirits company
Distell Group has agreed a deal to acquire a 26% stake in KWA Holding East Africa Limited (KHEAL), a leading spirits manufacturer, bottler and distributor in Kenya.
International Spirits Challenge: the results
Crème de Cassis de Dijon was named Supreme Champion at the International Spirits Challenge awards ceremony last night at the Honorable Artillery Company in London.
William Grant & Sons UK unveils Three Barrels Honey
William Grant & Sons UK, formerly First Drinks, unveiled Three Barrels Honey at its 2014 Market Report last night.
The 86 Company launches four spirits in the UK
The 86 Company has launched a portfolio of four bartender-focused spirits in the UK.
Polugar range unveiled at Imbibe Live
Emporia Brands unveiled a Polugar range at Imbibe Live yesterday, the first time the product has been available in the UK for more than 120 years.
Bacardi appoints new regional presidents
Bacardi Limited has announced the internal appointments of two new regional presidents.
The Millionaires' Club 2014 launches
The Millionaires’ Club 2014, DI's annual listing of the world’s best selling spirits and liqueurs brands, has launched in digital version and is available free to download.
The Millionaires' Club 2014 launches online
The Millionaires’ Club 2014, DI's annual listing of the world’s best selling spirits and liqueurs brands, has launched in digital version and is available free to download.
Rémy Cointreau to appoint luxury goods specialist CEO
Rémy Cointreau has announced the appointment of Valérie Chapoulaud-Floquet as CEO.
Diageo opens £1.5m brand archive
Diageo has opened a £1.5m archive for its major brands in Menstrie, Scotland.
Emerging markets stifle Diageo's growth
Diageo has announced flat sales for the nine months ended 31 March 2014 due to weakness in emerging market sales.
Jamie Oliver launches Drinks Tube
British chef Jamie Oliver has entered the drinks industry with the launch of Drinks Tube, a free educational video channel on You Tube.
Diageo enacts second stage of USL takeover
Diageo has launched its planned offer to acquire a further 37,785,214 shares in United Spirits, which represents 26% of total shares, taking Diageo’s total share to 54.78%.
Havana Club revamps rum bottle
Havana Club International has redesigned its Havana Club 15 Year Old bottle.
UK: ASA bans Captain Morgan ad
A complaint against a Captain Morgan TV advert has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority.
UK: Beam and Diageo roll out whiskey and vodka
Two major drinks companies are set to launch US-successful products into the UK market.
Drinkaware calls for action against NekNominate
Alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware has called on parents to take the lead against extreme drinking challenges like NekNominate on social media sites.
Molson Coors appoints global corporate controller
Molson Coors Brewing Company has promoted Brian Tabolt to the role of global corporate controller.
Scotland: Diageo launches £5m employment programme
Diageo has launched a £5 million youth training and employment programme in Scotland.