Jack Daniel's appoints Chris Fletcher as master distiller
Published: 07 October, 2020
Jack Daniel’s has announced that Chris Fletcher will take over from the outgoing Jeff Arnett as master distiller of the Tennessee whiskey brand.
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Trade groups urge EU and US to end tariff war
Published: 07 October, 2020
Eighteen trade associations have joined forces to call for an immediate elimination of the retaliatory tariffs that the US and EU have imposed upon spirits, wine and beer.
New Scottish hospitality measures "devastating" for industry
Published: 07 October, 2020
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association has described the First Minister’s measures announced on October 7 as “devastating” for the industry with the fallout being hundreds of business closures and thousands of job losses.
Quinta da Pedra Alta brings elegance to the Douro
Published: 06 October, 2020
Winemakers Joao Pires and Matt Gant have collaborated on a range that exhibits levels of freshness, acidity and elegance rarely seen in the Douro.
Redbreast launches new animated branding to entice new consumers
Published: 07 October, 2020
Redbreast Irish Whiskey has created an animated version of its brand logo called Robin Redbreast with the aim of inspiring a new generation of whiskey drinkers.
Starward gains UK distribution deal through CASK
Published: 06 October, 2020
Australian whisky producer Starward has appointed CASK Liquid Marketing as the distribution partner for the UK.
Elixir Distillers launches Port Askaig and Black Tot in travel retail
Published: 06 October, 2020
Independent bottlers Elixir Distillers has targeted the travel retail sector this autumn through its Port Askaig Islay whisky and Black Tot Rum.
Compass Box celebrates 20th anniversary with Hedonism Felicitas
Published: 05 October, 2020
Compass Box has marked its 20th anniversary by releasing a limited-edition expression that pays tribute to the whisky that originally launched the brand.
Diplomatico Selección de Familia released
Published: 05 October, 2020
Venezuelan producer Diplomatico is targeting rum connoisseurs with a new high-end expression called Selección de Familia.
Penderyn sets up distribution arm after ending arrangement with Halewood
Published: 02 October, 2020
Welsh whisky producer Penderyn is ending its distribution arrangement with Halewood and setting up its own in-house supply business.
Mocktails Brands appoints Craftwork as UK distributor
Published: 02 October, 2020
Mocktails Brands has appointed Craftwork as its UK distributor in a bid to ramp up sales of its premixed alcohol-free cocktails among British consumers.
Plantation launches Extrême No.4 Collection
Published: 01 October, 2020
Plantation rum is set to release its Extrême No.4 Collection consisting of eight rums to selected global market this October.