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Hamish Smith and Christian Davis
First Drinks and Rémy Cointreau end their distribution agreement Published:10 December, 2013

First Drinks Brands and Rémy Cointreau have confirmed that their distribution agreement in the UK will end on March 31.
Diageo ups the Bulleit proofPublished:11 December, 2013

Diageo has introduced Bulleit Rye and upped the strength of its Bulleit Bourbon in the UK and Germany.
Napa secures recognition from Australia and Taiwan Published:10 December, 2013

The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has announced that it has secured certification mark protection for the Napa valley wine region in both Australia and Taiwan.
John Ratcliffe to head up Accolade Published:10 December, 2013

John Ratcliffe, the former head of Seagram UK and a driving force behind the once innovative specialist UK off licence chain, Oddbins, has been appointed CEO of Accolade Wines.
Antica Sambuca goes to Hardenberg-Wilthen in Germany Published:10 December, 2013

Rossi D’Asiago has announced that its flagship brand, Antica Sambuca, will now be distributed in Germany by Hardenberg-Wilthen.
Macallan Masters of Photography edition launchesPublished:09 December, 2013

Edrington has launched The Macallan Masters of Photography: Capsule Edition - Daido Moriyama ‘Remix, Remixed’ exclusive to travel retail.
Aquavit: Water of LifePublished:12 December, 2013

Aquavit is Scandinavian flavoured vodka or a Nordic version of gin. Christian Davis explores his roots
Rum's road to the dark sidePublished:12 December, 2013

Rum stirs up more than just flavours. Lucy Britner finds out what’s happening in cocktail culture
How to pitch to a sommelierPublished:13 December, 2013

Jan Konetzki, head sommelier at several Gordon Ramsay restaurants, has outlined the dos and don’ts of pitching wine to sommeliers.
A lesson in the art of whisky blending Published:10 December, 2013

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