Robert J Cooper dies aged 39
Published: 29 April, 2016
Robert J Cooper, creator of St Germain elderflower liqueur, has died at the age of 39 in Santa Barbara, California.
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Lifting the bar in South Africa
Published: 28 April, 2016
Only about 8% of wine farms in South Africa make money, according to a leading winemaker from the Rainbow Nation
William Grant's & Sons launch on-trade cucumber campaign
Published: 29 April, 2016
William Grant’s & Sons has announced the launch of an on-trade campaign to raise awareness of the way to serve Hendrick’s & Tonic - garnished with cucumber.
Diageo GTME opens Singleton Sensorium in Taiwan airport
Published: 28 April, 2016
Diageo Global Travel and Middle East (GTME) has announced the opening of the first ‘The Singleton Sensorium’ in Travel Retail in Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport.
Denbies Wine Estate to exhibit at London Wine Fair 2016
Published: 29 April, 2016
Denbies Wine Estate will be exhibiting at the London Wine Fair 2016 for the first time.
Wemyss Malts to release six single cask whiskies
Published: 28 April, 2016
Independent bottler Wemyss Malts has released six new single cask whiskies ranging from 18 to 35 years old.
Nyetimber to launch second Tillington vineyard
Published: 29 April, 2016
English sparkling wine brand Nyetimber has announced the launch of its second Tillington Single Vineyard vintage.
Helms is Brown-Forman's GTR marketing director
Published: 27 April, 2016
Brown-Forman has announced that Eric Helms has become marketing director for its Global Travel Retail division.
Brown-Forman buys BenRiach for £285m
Published: 27 April, 2016
The Brown-Forman Corporation has announced that it has bought the BenRiach Distillery Company Limited for approximately £285 million.
London Wine Fair 2016 will feature over 400 grape varieties
Published: 28 April, 2016
Organisers from London Wine Fair 2016 have announced there will be over 400 grape varieties showcased at the event.
The Cotswold Artisan Drinks Show 2016 to be held next month
Published: 28 April, 2016
The Cotswold Artisan Drinks Show 2016, the first Trade Show of its kind, will be showcasing artisan drinks produced in the Cotswolds on Monday 9th May between 10.30 and 4pm.
Esporao and Save Tua launch "Last Days of Tua" campaign
Published: 29 April, 2016
The Esporão and Save Tua Platform launched the “Last Days of Tua” campaign in March this year in order to raise the public’s awareness towards the end of The Foz Tua dam - which will lead to coastal erosion - and the effect on the region’s wine production.
Exton Park launch 100% Pinot Meunier Rose
Published: 28 April, 2016
Exton Park has announced the launch of a 100% Pinot Meunier Rose, which, the producer claims is the first of its kind in England.
Seymourpowell announce collaboration with SIlent Pool Distillers
Published: 28 April, 2016
Seymourpowell has announced a collaboration with Silent Pool Distillers, to create an artisan gin distilled in the Surrey Hills.
Analysis
The Gatekeeper
Published: 28 April, 2016
Dr Nick Morgan is Diageo’s head of whisky outreach. Who is he and what does that mean? Christian Davis meets the good doctor
Speyside’s Identity Crisis?
Published: 25 April, 2016
Gavin D Smith explores the appeal and conflicts of the densely distillery-populated Scottish region.
Comment
The price of greed
Published: 28 April, 2016
I know this sounds like the start of a joke, but I walked into a London pub the other day and asked for a pint of lime and soda.
Bar news
Hamburg
Published: 28 April, 2016
World's 50 Best Bars editor Hamish Smith has been to Hamburg - here is his bar guide.
Savoy’s Wojaczek wins Courvoisier cocktail competition
Published: 26 April, 2016
Witek Wojaczek of The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy is the UK winner of Courvoisier’s Toast of Paris International Cocktail Competition.
Chan takes Bacardi Legacy 2016 crown
Published: 25 April, 2016
Chia-An Chan of Angel’s Share in New York, USA, took the title of Bacardi Legacy 2016 champion in San Francisco tonight, emerging victorious with his cocktail Venceremos.