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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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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Edrington UK has announced the appointment of the latest UK national brand ambassador for Highland Park, Michael McLellan. Mike started his career in Edinburgh, working in some of the most celebrated cocktail bars in the city, such as The Bon Vivant and Lucky Liquor Co., before moving to Newcastle and eventually down to London, where he took on…
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As India and the UK move closer to finalising a bilateral free trade agreement, premium Welsh whisky distiller Penderyn marked the milestone by expanding into the thriving Indian spirits market this week during a high-profile launch event in India. Attended by business leaders and government officials from both countries, the trade celebration served to spotlight…
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To celebrate St David’s Day on 1 March 2024, the North Wales based whisky distillery, Aber Falls, has released a new premium ‘St David’s Day Limited Release’ whisky. With a limited run of 350 bottles, the distinctive whisky is available to purchase exclusively from the Distillery shop in Abergwyngregyn and from the Aber Falls website….
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