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Altia has Eurovision cocktailPublished:09 May, 2014

Altia, the leading Nordic and Baltic wine and spirits company has come up with Danish cocktail to celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest which takes place in Copenhagen tomorrow (May 10)


Walker wins the Bacardi LegacyPublished:09 May, 2014

Tom Walker of the American Bar at The Savoy hotel in London, has won the Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition 2014.


CA Grands Crus presents its 2013 en primeur Bordeaux winesPublished:09 May, 2014

CA Grands Crus says it has succeeded in making exceptional terroir-focused wines across its portfolio of Bordeaux estates in the region’s most prestigious appellations, despite a challenging growing season in 2013.


Diageo appoints new non-executive directorPublished:09 May, 2014

Diageo has announced the appointment of Alan Stewart to its board as a non-executive director, effective September 1.


Michael Jordaan to chair WOSAPublished:09 May, 2014

Michael Jordaan, a 46-year-old venture capitalist and former CEO of South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB), has been appointed chairman of Wines of South Africa (WOSA).


South African wine harvest report Published:08 May, 2014

The South African wine industry expects an average sized, good quality wine grape harvest, with exceptional harvests especially in the coastal regions.


Dawson is new Jack Daniel's ambassador Published:08 May, 2014

Brown-Forman has made experienced bartender Cam Dawson its new American whiskey ambassador, working solely on Jack Daniel’s


Quintessential unveils Bloom Strawberry Cup.Published:08 May, 2014

Quintessential Brands, owners of the London Dry gin brand Bloom, has launched of its first ‘summer limited edition gin liquor’, Bloom Strawberry Cup.


Edrington completes Grouse Experience makeover Published:08 May, 2014

Edrington has announced that the £250,000 investment in the visitor facilities at the Famous Grouse Experience at its Glenturret Distillery, Scotland’s most visited distillery, in Crieff, has been completed.


Diageo GTME launches new John Walker Published:07 May, 2014

Diageo Global Travel and Middle East (GTME) has announced the launch of the John Walker & Sons Private Collection by Master Blender Jim Beveridge.


Berrys switches to Marussia in RussiaPublished:06 May, 2014

Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits has appointed Marussia Beverages RUS to distribute The Glenrothes Speyside Single Malt scotch whisky, No. 3 London Dry gin, The King’s Ginger liqueur and Pink Pigeon Mauritian rum from June 1.


Ron Montero to host festivalPublished:06 May, 2014

Spanish rum brand Ron Montero will hold a rum festival this June in Motril, Andalusia, in southern Spain.


Emporia Brands halts Legend of Kremlin importsPublished:06 May, 2014

Emporia Brands has halted imports of Legend of Kremlin, the official vodka of The Duma, the Russian Federation parliament.


Warning: may contain nutsPublished:07 May, 2014

Peter Holland explains how rum, above all other categories, is vulnerable to mis-labelling


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