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 & Ireland. Most recently served Almond served as managing director for Bacardi in Iberia and Greece, growing the company’s market share in Spain. Almond was previously MD for Bacardi in…
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Ricky Gervais has taken over a prominent billboard in Slough for his latest creative effort to promote his Vodka brand, Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka. The out-of-home advert marks a first for the brand, and continues Gervais’ belief in honest advertising, encouraging consumers to buy Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka to make “a person rich & happy”, with the…
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Tequila Zarpado has introduced its latest expression, Zarpado Añejo, hitting shelves just in time for Cinco de Mayo. The new release is produced at a boutique, family-owned distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, the Tequila is aged more than one year in a combination of Bourbon and French Oak casks. Like the Blanco and Reposado Tequilas already…
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Scotland’s southernmost distillery, Bladnoch, has released a new single cask collection into its portfolio of Lowland single malt Scotch whiskies. Marking the final release in a five-year series, the Bladnoch 2024 Single Cask Collection features six unique single malt whiskies, each hand selected by Dr Nick Savage, Bladnoch’s Master Distiller, to showcase some of the distillery’s finest…
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A new Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery, which will breathe new life into a remote area of north-east Scotland, is preparing to open its doors this summer, having reached a major milestone with the arrival of its new stills. The Cabrach Distillery will herald the return of real Cabrach whisky after a long sleep…
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Global Brands, the leading independent ready-to-drink expert, has announced the relaunch of its popular 90s RTD, Reef. Already available in independents pubs and bars across the UK, the alcoholic orange and passionfruit juice drink is now accessible to on-trade for stocking, as well as wholesalers. Described as perfect for summer sharing occasions and with an…
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The Forest Distillery, the UK-based spirits producer, has revealed plans to boost production and also build a visitor centre at its Cheshire site. The Forest Distillery, which is claimed to be the UK’s highest altitude distillery, was started by husband-and-wife team Karl and Lindsay Bond in 2015. The company’s plans include a new botanical glass…
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Beam Suntory has named Carlo Coppola as the company’s president of North America. Beam Suntory has announced that Carlo Coppola has been appointed President of North America, succeeding Jessica Spence, who has decided to pursue other opportunities outside the company. “With a career spanning across US commercial, finance and global brands over the past 20-plus…
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Padstow Distilling has appointed Thorman Hunt as its sole UK distributor – a move that will see its range distributed nationwide. The partnership with Thorman Hunt will boost the distillery’s range around the UK. Padstow Distilling founder David McWilliam explained: “We’ve always had our website for micro-orders but now we’re expanding and there’s truly no…
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Balcones Distilling has announced the launch of its latest whisky creation: Balcones Mirador Eclipse American Single Malt. Inspired by the extraordinary phenomenon of a solar eclipse, this limited edition release is “a testament to the artistic whisky-making approach of Balcones and unwavering commitment to innovation and craftsmanship”. According to the company, the journey to Mirador…
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