Olivier Goujon made Armagnac chief
Published: 28 September, 2017
Olivier Goujon has been named director of the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac) following the departure of Sébastien Lacroix.
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Budweiser ranked most valuable alcohol brand in the world
Published: 28 September, 2017
Budweiser has been ranked 31 in the Interbrand Best Global Brands 2017 losing out to Apple in the number one position.
Sustainable wine merchants opens in UK
Published: 27 September, 2017
New wine merchant Wanderlust Wine has launched this month (September) in the UK, aiming to supply sustainable wines sourced from small, artisan producers around the world.
Royal Dragon Vodka launches $5m bottle
Published: 27 September, 2017
Royal Dragon Vodka has released ‘The Eye of the Dragon’, the most expensive bottle of vodka in the world valued at US$ 5.5m.
IBWSS announces list of guest speakers
Published: 27 September, 2017
Harpers Wine & Spirit Magazine aditor, Andrew Catchpole is amongst the guest speakers at the first-ever International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show (IBWSS) in February 2018.
Courvoisier launches sherry cask finish cognac
Published: 27 September, 2017
Leading cognac brand, Courvoisier has unveiled a sherry cask finish cognac, which is a global travel retail exclusive.
The Benevolent opens counselling hotline
Published: 26 September, 2017
The Benevolent, the drinks industry charity, has launched a confidential telephone helpline manned by professional counsellors.
Tales of the Cocktail founders resign
Published: 25 September, 2017
Tales of the Cocktail co-founders Paul and Ann Tuennerman have resigned from their roles with immediate effect.
Nothlev wins The Tahona Society 2017
Published: 25 September, 2017
Altos Tequila has crowned Jeppe Nothlev, from bar Helium in Copenhagen, Denmark, as the winner of The Tahona Society cocktail competition 2017.
Grants appoints new leadership team
Published: 25 September, 2017
William Grant & Sons has announced three changes to its leadership team in the UK and EMEA regions.
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Interview: Andrea Neri - Gruppo Campari
Published: 22 September, 2017
Angel Brown caught up with Italian Icons MD at Gruppo Campari, Andrea Neri in the Armida Rowing Club, Turin.
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We need to get serious on airport drinking
Published: 28 September, 2017
The thorny issue of airport drinking has once again hit the UK headlines at a particularly bad time for travel retail.