Foursquare 2005 wins ISC Supreme Champion
Published: 12 July, 2018
Foursquare 2005 has become the first rum brand in history to win the Supreme Champion award at the International Spirits Challenge.
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Rachel Barrie given honorary doctorate for whisky services
Published: 12 July, 2018
Rachel Barrie has become the first female master blender to be given an honorary doctorate by the University of Edinburgh.
Irish Distillers wins legal case with brewer
Published: 11 July, 2018
Irish Distillers has won a trademark case with a British brewery over the name of its lager beer called Mideltone, created by Bucks Star Brewery.
Distell and Camus Cognac enter China distribution deal
Published: 10 July, 2018
Distell Group has appointed Camus Cognac subsidiary Yuanliu International Trade Co as distributor for three of its Scotch whisky bands in China.
Lion acquires Fourpure Brewing Co
Published: 10 July, 2018
Australian-based beer company Lion, has acquired 100% of London’s Fourpure Brewing Co for an undisclosed figure.
'Primary Scotch brands can dominate emerging markets'
Published: 09 July, 2018
Pat Venning, global marketing director for Chivas Brothers believes that its primary Scotch portfolio has a “good future” despite global premiumisation.
Diageo says new HQ search is "premature"
Published: 06 July, 2018
Diageo has said it would be "premature to speculate" over rumours it is looking to relocate its global headquarters from Park Royal to a more central, west London location.
Grant's undergoes full rebrand
Published: 06 July, 2018
Grant’s Scotch whisky has announced a global brand relaunch, including the renaming of its signature blend to Grant’s Triple Wood.
AB InBev targets 100% British barley use by 2020
Published: 06 July, 2018
AB InBev now sources three quarters of its barley for UK-brewed Budweiser – the UK’s second biggest beer brand behind Stella Artois - from British farms thanks to its “Bud Farmers” innovative.
Chivas XV "disruptive" to Scotch category
Published: 05 July, 2018
The release of Chivas XV, a 15-year-old blended Scotch finished in Grande Champagne cognac casks has been described as “a disruptive move” for the category by its producer.
Champagne Castelnau launches Tour de France-inspired bottles
Published: 05 July, 2018
Champagne Castelnau has launched a 2018 special edition design for its Brut Réserve NV and Brut Réserve Rosé NV bottles to celebrate the start of the Tour de France.
Rathfinny Wine Estate expands to Hong Kong
Published: 05 July, 2018
Rathfinny Wine Estate, located in Southern England has appointed Jebsen Fine Wines as its distributor in Hong Kong, where it is set to launch its sparkling wines in September 2018.