Additive Free Alliance relaunches as an independent organisation
Published: 07 August, 2024
The Additive Free Alliance which was founded by Tequila Matchmaker has relaunched as a non-profit, independent entity with a board of directors.
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Freixenet launches French sparkling wines
Published: 08 August, 2024
Freixenet has entered the French sparkling wine category with the launch of two expressions immediately available in the UK.
Hine returns to travel retail through SipWell deal
Published: 08 August, 2024
Independent cognac house Hine has appointed SipWell to drive its travel retail presence across the UK, US and Asia.
The Balvenie announces trilogy of 50-year-old whiskies
Published: 07 August, 2024
Dufftown single malt The Balvenie has announced the launch of The Balvenie Fifty Collection, a trilogy of fifty-year-old single malts to be released over the next three years.
Skrewball enters New Zealand and Australia
Published: 07 August, 2024
Skrewball peanut butter whiskey liqueur has entered Australia and New Zealand in partnership with Pernod Ricard.
Master of Malt once again founder-owned
Published: 06 August, 2024
AB InBev’s ZX Ventures arm has sold Master of Malt, Maverick Drinks and Atom Brands back to original founder Justin Petszaft, six years after acquiring the business.
Prosecco production in July one of biggest in history
Published: 06 August, 2024
The Consorzio di Tutela Prosecco DOC has revealed that more than 500,000 hectoliters were bottled in July, the second highest in history.
Mangrove Global and Waitrose expand partnership
Published: 06 August, 2024
Spirits distributor Mangrove Global is bringing a selection of international brands from its independent spirits portfolio to UK customers nationwide, through an extended partnership with supermarket chain Waitrose.
Analysis
How celebrities took over rosé
Published: 07 August, 2024
They may be seen as gimmicky by some, but celebrity wine brands can be a force for good for the overall still wine sector. By Oli Dodd.
Absolut Warhol limited edition gets 15 minutes of TR fame
Published: 07 August, 2024
Absolut Vodka is rolling out a new limited-edition bottle at airports worldwide, inspired by a long-lost Andy Warhol painting. Travel retail exclusives rarely boast such an intriguing backstory, says Joe Bates.
Bar news
Seoul’s bar scene soars
Published: 07 August, 2024
South Korea’s capital is one of Asia’s fastest-developing bar scenes. Shay Waterworth caught up with Charles H head bartender Odd Strandbakken to find out why.