Today’s call follows the release of a joint statement from the SWA, the WSTA and the BBPA this week: “As organisations representing the UK’s world-class drinks producers, pubs and retailer, we welcomed the duty freeze announced by HM Treasury just 26 days ago. It underpinned the investment our member companies are making across the UK,…
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One of the US’ largest spirits businesses, Brown-Forman, has recently announced that it will acquire the Diplomático Rum brand and related assets from Spain’s Destillers United Group, bolstering their super-premium offering. Diplomático Rum gives Brown‑Forman a market leading entry into the fast-growing super-premium rum category. Destillers United Group S.L. will continue to produce and age…
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The Eggo waffle company, based in Michigan, US, has teamed up with craft distillery Sugarland’s Distilling Co. to create Eggo Nog Appalachian Sippin’ Cream, a rum-based liqueur with cinnamon and nutmeg. Kellogg’s, the parent company of Eggo, announced earlier this week, that the company has created the eggnog liqueur to “elevate parents’ free time and…
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The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has praised the government’s decision to scrap a rise in spirits duty. The cancellation of planned increases to duty on spirits was one of a number of measures announced by chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng during a recent speech. HM Treasury has estimated the freeze will save the consumer GBP 1.35 on…
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As part of USD 400 million investment, Jim Beam’s Boston, Kentucky facility will increase capacity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent, the company announced this month. The expansion is expected to increase capacity at the Booker Noe distillery by 50 percent, while reducing the distillery’s greenhouse gas emissions by the same percentage, through…
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Temperature, humidity and air pressure can affect the production and taste of whisky/whiskey. Now some distillers are using monitoring systems to help get the most from the aging process, according to an article in BBC Future. In parts of the USA, such as Texas, which as extreme summer temperatures, shorter maturation times are required, but…
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Glenfiddich announces the Time Re:ImaginedCollection which consists of three extraordinary single malt whiskies that each capture a moment in time. These whiskies have matured over decades developing a richness and depth of flavour that is rarely encountered. The rarest within this highly sought-after collection is the 50 Year Old; a stunning portrayal of Simultaneous Time, exploring the parallel and complex conditions…
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Ramsbury Brewing & Distilling Company has announced the appointment of Nikolas Fordham, as general manager. Nikolas will oversee the operations of the Ramsbury Brewing & Distilling Company, which produces award-winning Ramsbury Single Estate Gin and Vodka. Single Estate means that the complete process from field to bottle takes place on the Ramsbury Estate in the Wiltshire countryside….
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BACARDÍ® Rum is proud to announce the appointment of Lewis Cooke as UK Brand Ambassador for BACARDÍ Rum today. Lewis joins the BACARDÍ Rum family from Swift -listed as one of the World’s 50 Best Bars since 2017- where he served as Bar Manager in London. Originally from Manchester, Lewis began his career in hospitality 12 years ago where he established himself as one of the top experts in the industry working around the globe at world renowned establishments Black Pearl and Luke Whearty’s Byrdi. Beyond traditional bar experience, Lewis…
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The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Trade Bureau has started to create an official “American Single Malt” designation, reports The Denver Gazette. The rules to qualify as an American Single Malt whiskey are as follows: Made from 100% malted barley Distilled entirely at one distillery Mashed, distilled and matured in the United States of America Matured…
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