MGP appoints ex-Pernod execs
Third-party producer MGP Ingredients has expanded its team with four new hires including former Pernod Ricard executive Tom Neiheisel The post MGP appoints ex-Pernod execs…
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Champagne and Cognac lift Moët Hennessy as LVMH returns to growth
LVMH's wines and spirits division returned to growth in the first half of 2026, with Champagne and Cognac showing signs of recovery after two difficult years and helping to drive…
Balvenie concludes The Fifty Collection
William Grant & Sons' The Balvenie Distillery has unveiled the final release of its 'rarest' trilogy to date The post Balvenie concludes The Fifty Collection appeared first on The…
The Viceroy 1977 launches inaugural gin and whisky
Independent spirits company The Viceroy 1977 has made its global debut with a Speyside single malt whisky and premium gin The post The Viceroy 1977 launches inaugural gin and…
Why Desert Rose Gin is the spirit to watch
Award-winning Desert Rose Gin harnesses the sweetness of organic Arabian dates to bring something a little different to the category The post Why Desert Rose Gin is the spirit to…
How India is reversing the alcohol-free cocktail trend
India's bartenders are flipping the script, turning beloved non-alcoholic drinks like nimbu pani and panakam into top-tier cocktails The post How India is reversing the…
Rémy Cointreau first quarter sales up as Cognac rebounds
Rémy Cointreau has posted first-quarter sales of €223.2 million, up 1.3% on an organic basis, with Cognac driving growth while its liqueurs and spirits division declined. The post…
‘Parties have expressed an interest’: RNDC seeks buyers as Chapter 11 begins
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has confirmed to db that prospective buyers have already expressed interest in acquiring parts of its remaining business as the US…
Beyoncé takes ownership of SirDavis American Whisky
Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé is now the sole owner of SirDavis American Whisky, the brand she founded with Moët Hennessy The post Beyoncé takes ownership of SirDavis…
Glenfarclas announces 190th anniversary bottling
The final release in Glenfarclas Distillery’s Anniversary Trilogy comprises whiskies laid down over five decades of production The post Glenfarclas announces 190th anniversary…
Jose Cuervo owner’s sales dip 13.9% in Q2
Mexican spirits company Becle reported a net sales drop during the second quarter of 2026, but slowing declines may be a sign of recovery The post Jose Cuervo owner’s sales dip…
RNDC begins bankruptcy process
Republic National Distributing Co has filed for bankruptcy protection, with Proximo Spirits and Edrington among its largest creditors The post RNDC begins bankruptcy process…