Overcoming the challenges of bulk rum importing
Importing bulk rum, especially from the Caribbean, can seem like a daunting endeavour, fraught with regulations, documentation requirements, and logistical complexities that are not everyone’s
Demand for frozen cocktails to rocket
Alcoholic slushies are set to be the nation’s “hottest trending” drink this summer, with one in four Brits (24%) naming the refreshing twist on classic cocktails as their number one boozy beverage for the coming months.
54 new distilleries launched last year
Independent British spirits makers continue to go from strength to strength, with the industry growing by 54 new distilleries in 2023*, according to UHY Hacker
Key insights on consumer behaviour trends emerge in new report
A new eCommerce report has concluded that in nearly all verticals except beverage alcohol, the digital realm reigns supreme. Speakeasy Co., a platform for alcohol
Relaxation of licensing laws for Euro 2024 confirmed
The government has announced that it will relax licensing laws for the semi-finals and final of the Euros. The laws in question, the Licensing Act
The Hearach 2nd launches in the US
The Isle of Harris Distillery is to launch the second release of The Hearach single malt Scotch whisky across the US this May. The inaugural US release of the
Lagavulin and Nick Offerman collaborate on new Lagavulin Offerman edition
Nick Offerman has collaborated with Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whisky on a new expression aged in ex-Caribbean Rum Casks. The fourth Limited-Edition Scotch Whisky from
Proofworks launches to unlock a “new era of digital transformation” in the spirits industry
Proofworks has launched a proprietary SaaS solution to digitalise the entire spirits supply chain, from production, maturation and bottling, to customer engagement and digital ownership.
Sazerac completes BuzzBallz acquisition
Spirits gian Sazerac has completed the previously-announced acquisition of RTD business BuzzBallz. Buzzballz is known a a rapidly-growing beverage business with innovative brands including the
Cù Bòcan releases limited-edition Creation #6
Award-winning Highland whisky Cù Bòcan, the experimental spirit distilled at the Tomatin distillery every winter, has unveiled a new limited-edition single malt, Creation #6. Launched
Asahi Beverages acquire Never Never
Asahi Beverages has acquired Never Never, one of Australia’s most highly-awarded gin brands. Never Never launched in 2016 when George Georgiadis, Tim Boast and Sean
New management appointments at Barcadi
Bacardi has appointed Amanda Almond to position of managing director for Northern Europe and has also appointed a new business unit director for the UK