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Edrington announces major investment Published:17 June, 2013

Edrington has announced plans to extend its international distribution network, taking control of operations in three continents.The Scottish ...


Tequila and Mescal: poor image Published:17 June, 2013

Tequila and Mescal have a poor image and there is a lack of understanding, according to a Mexican government body.Pro-Mexicopromotion is exhibiting ...


Amorim and O-I launch Helix Published:17 June, 2013

Amorim and O-I, two global leaders in wine packaging, have unveiled a new ‘twist-to-open’ cork stopper and bottle, called Helix.Launched at the ...


Glen Keith distillery re-opensPublished:14 June, 2013

Chivas Brothers' Speyside distillery, Glen Keith, has re-opened, having been closed, or silent, since 1999.The re-opening, on June 14, is part ...


Calvados Boulard launches two new expressionsPublished:14 June, 2013

Calvados Boulard has launched Boulard Auguste and Boulard Extra to the UK market, through UK agent Cellar Trends.The launches follow a boyant ...


George Grant appointed to J & G Grant’s boardPublished:14 June, 2013

J & G Grant, owners of the Glenfarclas distillery, has appointed George Grant to its board of directors.George Grant is the 6th Generation ...


New Champagne websitePublished:14 June, 2013

The Comité Champagne (the educational and promotional arm of The Champagne Houses & Growers’ Association) has launched its new official Champagne ...


WIRSPA relaunchesPublished:14 June, 2013

The West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association has relaunched its ‘Authentic Caribbean Rum' campaign.WIRSPA has announced that it is ...


Dates announced for Milan's Superbar show Published:12 June, 2013

Organisers of Superbar, the new Milan-based international bar event, have announced doors will open to the show on September 30 and close October ...


Altia buys Larsen Cognac and Danish aquavit Brøndums Published:10 June, 2013

Altia, the Nordic-based alcoholic drinks group has bought the Larsen Cognac brand and the Danish aquavit brand Brøndums.Altia says it has bought ...


Patience Gould: The World's Best Gin BarsPublished:10 June, 2013

Next up in our World's 50 Best Bars spin-off features we examine the world's best gin bars. We looked no further than former Drinks International ...


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