Plantation changes name to Planteray Rum
Published: 09 January, 2024
Maison Ferrand has announced that its rum brand Plantation has changed its name to Planteray Rum with immediate effect.
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Beam Suntory France begins trading
Published: 11 January, 2024
Beam Suntory France has officially begun operations and is directly responsible for the marketing and distribution of its portfolio in France.
Brands Report 2024: Mixers
Published: 11 January, 2024
Familiar faces continue to dominate although there has been a bit of a reshuffle for this category’s rankings.
Brands Report 2024: World Whiskies
Published: 10 January, 2024
Japan continues to dominate in this category with two names in particular standing out.
Brands Report 2024: Cognac
Published: 09 January, 2024
One name continues to dominate the cognac chart, making it the strongest category leader in this report’s history.
Porto Cruz puts focus on Portonic RTDs
Published: 10 January, 2024
Porto Cruz has launched Cruz Fresco Pink & Tonic, a ready-to-drink, low-abv drink made with Porto Cruz Pink port and tonic water with natural aromas.
US Beverage partners with Erdinger
Published: 09 January, 2024
US Beverage LLC (USB) has signed an agreement with German wheat beer brand Erdinger to be the exclusive US importer for its portfolio.
British brandy house raises £2 million to fund global expansion
Published: 09 January, 2024
British brandy producer, Burnt Faith, has announced it has raised £2 million in funding to finance future global expansion ambitions.
WSET launches beer courses
Published: 09 January, 2024
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust has announced its first beer courses which are set to begin February 2024.
Asahi acquires Octopi Brewing to produce Super Dry in the US
Published: 08 January, 2024
Asahi Europe and International (AEI) has announced the acquisition of Octopi Brewing, with plans to brew Asahi Super Dry in the US for the first time.
Brands Report 2024: Rum
Published: 08 January, 2024
Rum has not been without its issues in recent years, and these may still mean future ramifications for some brands.
Analysis
Armagnac’s new generation dynamism
Published: 10 January, 2024
Armagnac has a long history of tradition and strict governing rules, but that hasn‘t stopped the latest producers from recognising and leaning into trends.
The bartending renaissance of amaro
Published: 20 December, 2023
Oli Dodd looks at the long tradition of amaro and how bartenders the world over are modernising and expanding the category.
Bar news
The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge returns
Published: 09 January, 2024
The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge is returning for its sixth edition, inviting global bartenders to create an original aperitivo cocktail inspired by art, using Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto.