Tequila icon Tomas Estes passes
Published: 28 April, 2021
Tomas Estes, one of the drinks industry's most loved and respected figures, has passed away peacefully at his home in Oregan.
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Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits reports results for 2020 and Q1 2021
Published: 29 April, 2021
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits has reported a net loss of €38.4 million for 2020.
Rhum Depaz embraces modern sugar cane cultivation
Published: 28 April, 2021
Martinique-based Depaz distillery has decided to replace its traditional method of growing sugar cane with pre-germinated cuttings with the aim of increasing the producer’s yield while limiting its environmental impact.
Mermaid Gin commits to protecting seagrass meadows
Published: 28 April, 2021
Mermaid Gin, produced by The Isle of Wight Distillery, has committed to support the restoration and protection of its local seagrass meadows.
Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year Revealed
Published: 28 April, 2021
Oscar Oliveras has won the prestigious Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year award for this image of Semillon grapes being gathered in Saussignac, France.
Carlsberg reports 3.8% revenue increase
Published: 28 April, 2021
Carlsberg has reported organic volume sales growth of 11.5% for the first three months of 2021.
Exton Park unveils Reserve Blend range
Published: 28 April, 2021
English winery Exton Park has unveiled a trio of sparkling wines following a 10-year development process.
Gonzalez Byass UK appoints Melissa Draycott as managing director
Published: 28 April, 2021
Melissa Draycott will take over from Martin Skelton as managing director of Gonzalez Byass UK in September.
Fentimans launches 200ml mixer range
Published: 27 April, 2021
Fentimans is to replace 125ml mixer bottles with a new range of 200ml mixers, as the premium mixer brand aims to “tap into the growing popularity for long mixed drinks”.
Asahi Super Dry becomes worldwide partner of Rugby World Cup 2023
Published: 27 April, 2021
Asahi Group Holdings has announced that Asahi Super Dry will be the official beer for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.
Pernod Ricard sees 1.7% organic growth for first nine months of FY21
Published: 22 April, 2021
Pernod Ricard’s global sales have seen a 1.7% organic growth for the first nine months of FY21 which totalled €6,941m.
Penicillin wins Asia's 50 Best sustainable bar award
Published: 22 April, 2021
Hong Kong’s Penicillin has been named the 2021 winner of the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award by Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
X by Glenmorangie targets mixed drinks sector
Published: 21 April, 2021
Glenmorangie has released a new single malt scotch whisky called X by Glenmorangie which has been specifically designed for mixing.
Isle of Harris gin lands US trade deal
Published: 21 April, 2021
The Isle of Harris Distillery in the Outer Hebrides Islands of Scotland has signed a new distribution agreement in the US with Misa Imports.
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Angus Winchester joins Jigger & Pony Group
Published: 20 April, 2021
The Jigger & Pony Group has appointed Angus Winchester as director of operations which is effective Monday, 26 April.