‘Brewing for Impact’, an initiative that will see breweries from seven countries produce beer using the West African grain fonio, has launched.
Label 5 blended Scotch whisky has launched its first single grain whisky which will initially roll out in the UK market.
http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11160/Label_5_launches_first_grain_whisky.html
Pernod Ricard has reported a 2% decline in Q3 organic net sales driven by double-digit declines in China and the US.
French vodka brand Grey Goose has announced the launch of a limited-edition bottling produced with Alpine spring water and winter wheat and filtered at sub-freezing temperatures.
Campari Group has doubled the production capacity of Aperol by expanding its Novi Ligure plant in northwest Italy.
Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy took the top spot in the live awards ceremony of North America’s 50 Best Bars held in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, last night.
Friarwood wine and spirits merchant has announced it has gained exclusive rights to import Italian gin Seatrus in the UK.
http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11150/Seatrus_Gin_joins_Friarwood_portfolio.html
Scotch whisky brand Aberfeldy has partnered with Argentinian Winery, Finca Ambrosia, for the most recent edition to its Wine Cask Collection.
Satan’s Whiskers took the title of Best Bar in the UK at the CLASS Bar Awards 2024, which took place last night (16 April) at Battersea Arts Centre in London.
http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11146/Satan_s_Whiskers_named_best_bar_in_UK.html
Independent bottler Douglas Laing & Co has entered the single malt market with the launch of its non-age statement Strathearn single malt.
http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11143/Douglas_Laing_launches_first_single_malt.html
Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced its plans to invest more than £100m in its UK brewery and beverage network over the next five years.
The Demeter Collection, created to recognise the work of women in the whisky sector, has raised nearly £50,000 at auction for the OurWhisky Foundation.
Patrón tequila has announced it is bringing back Patrón XO Cafe to the US having discontinued the product three years ago.
http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11141/Patr_F3n_XO_Cafe_returns_to_US_market.html
Altamura Distilleries is set to launch into Australia this April, marking further expansion of the brand's global distribution, as it recently launched into India.