Deerness Distillery has secured £246,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for an expansion that will see a move into whisky production. Construction is underway at the distillery, which was founded by husband-and-wife team Stuart and Adelle Brown. Located in Deerness, on a peninsula in the east end of the mainland, Deerness Distillery was set…
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The initial thought behind Baileys Irish Cream took about 30 seconds. In another 45 minutes the idea was formed. But let’s be honest, it was a little more complex than that. In his previous career in advertising today’s guest, who helped create that world-famous beverage, recalls once asking a designer friend to draw him a…
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Barrell Craft Spirits has tied with Axiom Brands to officially launch its award-winning spirits portfolio in the United Kingdom. The original independent blender, which is known for its unique, aged, cask strength whiskey, has selected Axiom Brands as its brand-building distribution partner for both on- and off-trade. “We’re excited to partner with Axiom Brands –…
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Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced that Sam Glaetzer has been appointed as the company’s new Executive Vice President and President, Wine & Spirits Division. Glaetzer succeeds Robert Hanson, who previously held the role. In addition to Glaetzer’s new responsibilities leading the company’s Wine & Spirits Division, he will also serve as…
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Brown‑Forman Corporation, the owner of Jack Daniels, reported financial results for its third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2024. Third quarter reported net sales decreased 1%1 to $1.1 billion (-2% on an organic basis2) compared to the same prior-year period. In the quarter, reported operating income increased 116% to $373 million (+5% on an…
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Pioneering independent soft drinks and mixers brand, Franklin & Sons, is launching a new-to-market product format across all UK Red Engine sites, the team behind Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. Franklin & Sons has been working on producing a 200ml can for its Premium Indian & Premium Light Tonic to in a bid to support…
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A £5m community-led project to create a new distillery in an area regarded as a birthplace of Scotland’s national drink has secured up to £0.5m investment from HIE. The Cabrach is the most rural area of Moray. This hauntingly beautiful area was once a self-sustaining upland settlement. Famed for its long and colourful whisky distilling…
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The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Jean-Etienne Gourgues as the new Chair of the SWA Council on behalf of Chivas Brothers. The Chair of the SWA, whose appointment runs on a two-year rotational basis, heads the association’s Council which is comprised of 16 representatives from SWA member companies. The SWA Council meets four times a year…
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Allow us to introduce Padstow Distilling, a young distillery business created and run by wine merchant David McWilliam. Padstow Distilling make a series of small batch, award-winning, Cornish spirits using local barley in the heart of Cornwall’s culinary capital. And since its launch in 2018, Padstow Distilling has grown into a must-visit destination for gin and…
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2023 proved to be a “banner year” for American spirits exports, with total U.S. spirits and American Whiskeys topping new records following the lifting of retaliatory tariffs on American Whiskeys, according to an American Spirits Export Report released today by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. The report found U.S. spirits exports totaled…
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