Cognac: XO classification to rise to 10 years
Published: 12 January, 2018
The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) has announced that all XO Cognac brandy will be classified as 10 years old from April 1, 2018.
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Bacardi and Pernod Ricard feud over Havana Club heats up
Published: 11 January, 2018
Bacardi has issued a statement in response to Pernod Ricard’s claim that the new Havana Club “Forever Cuban” campaign is ‘misleading’.
Constellation Brands part acquires The Real McCoy rum
Published: 10 January, 2018
Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in rum brand The Real McCoy, and will handle distribution for the brand throughout the United States, and provide assistance with marketing and operations.
Brands Report: Liqueurs
Published: 09 January, 2018
Now bitter is back as a consumer taste, bars are feeling the love for Campari, finds Hamish Smith
Brands Report: Brandy & Cognac
Published: 09 January, 2018
Hennessy dominates but brands with an Asian presence are gaining traction, says Hamish Smith
Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix gets new format
Published: 09 January, 2018
The 12th edition of the Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix, a biennial competition for bartenders from more than 40 countries globally, will have a new format putting the bartender centre stage throughout.
Draft wine delivery brand launches in UK
Published: 09 January, 2018
The first draft wine delivery company, LoveWineOnTap.com has launched in the UK to serve on-trade outlets.
Brands Report: Scotch Whisky
Published: 08 January, 2018
The previously unassailable Johnnie Walker could be showing signs of weakness, finds Hamish Smith
Alcohol-free spirit Borrago launches
Published: 08 January, 2018
Non-alcoholic spirit Borrago has launched in the UK as part of the new market for premium soft drinks.
Brands Report: Irish Whiskey
Published: 08 January, 2018
The growing Irish Whiskey category gets its first page to itself this year. Hamish Smith explains why
Hyde named new WSET chairman
Published: 08 January, 2018
Nick Hyde has taken over from James Simpson MW as chairman of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) board of trustees. Simon McMurtrie has also joined the board.
Brown Forman rebrands Old Forester bourbon
Published: 08 January, 2018
Old Forester bourbon has rebranded its 86 proof expression to ‘reflect a more authentic and premium look’ for the American whiskey.
Diageo eyes International Scotch Day 'huge success'
Published: 08 January, 2018
Global premium drinks company, Diageo is preparing for ‘huge success’ on International Scotch Day held on February 8.
Molson Coors acquires Aspall cider
Published: 08 January, 2018
Molson Coors Brewing Company has expanded its cider portfolio with the acquisition of Aspall Cyder Limited for around £40m.
Brands Report: World Whisky
Published: 05 January, 2018
With Irish Whiskey stripped out, other countries get a chance to shine. Hamish Smith does the maths