Karuizawa Distillers to open Furaliss site in 2028

Published: 05 June, 2025

Karuizawa Distillers has announced plans to construct a whisky distillery called Furaliss in Furano City, Hokkaido, in partnership with Seibu Group and Furano city itself.

The Macallan rebrands Timeless Collections

Published: 05 June, 2025

The Macallan has launched a new bottle design across three of the brand’s Timeless Collections: Double Cask, Sherry Oak, and the Colour Collection.

International Beverage launches Thailand's first single malt whisky

Published: 02 June, 2025

International Beverage has announced the global launch of Prakaan, Thailand’s first premium single malt whisky, following its entry into domestic and Asian markets last year.

Familia Torres declares 40% CO2 emissions drop

Published: 03 June, 2025

Spanish winemaker Familia Torres has declared a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions as it continues to strive for net zero emissions by 2040.

Luxardo announces change of UK distribution

Published: 02 June, 2025

Luxardo, the family-owned Italian distillery, has announced a change in its distribution in the UK market.

19 Crimes moves into Spanish wine

Published: 02 June, 2025

19 Crimes, Treasury Wine Estates’ global wine brand, has expanded into the Spanish wine category with the launch of its Tempranillo red.

Bringing Jamaican rum home

Published: 05 June, 2025

Producers are keen to protect their spirit and define what makes it belong to Jamaica with agreed changes to the GI – but some are seeking to fight the move. Eleanor Yates reports

What will the UK-India free trade deal mean for Indian travel retail?

Published: 05 June, 2025

UK whisky and gin producers will be cheering after last month’s landmark agreement between the two countries, but what does this blockbuster deal mean for India’s growing airport retail business? Joe Bates investigates

Schweppes Pioneers launches worldwide

Published: 02 June, 2025

The mixer brand has recruited a star-studded line-up of bartenders to take the message of its advocacy programme to bars around the world. Oli Dodd reports

Team behind Dram to launch All My Gods in London's Bethnal Green

Published: 05 June, 2025

All My Gods, a ‘modern London dive bar’ from the team behind Soho's Dram, will launch on Bethnal Green’s Paradise Row in July.