Jack Daniel’s owner rejects Sazerac takeover approach
Brown-Forman has rebuffed an unsolicited takeover proposal from rival spirits group Sazerac after its controlling family shareholders rejected the approach. The Jack Daniel’s and…
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One dead in Guadeloupe distillery explosion
A boiler explosion at Montebello Distillery on the island of Guadeloupe last Friday led to one death and two critical injuries The post One dead in Guadeloupe distillery explosion…
California Rum Fest shares 2026 agenda
The Rum Lab's California Rum Festival will return to Trader Vic’s in Emeryville, San Francisco, on 19-20 September The post California Rum Fest shares 2026 agenda appeared first…
Growth in RTD cocktails presents wide range of opportunities for spirit brands
Although beverage alcohol is experiencing a growth slump, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails remain the bright spot in the market giving spirits brands a wide range of opportunities…
Korbel Blackberry Brandy
Korbel California Brandy announced the launch of its bold new flavored spirit: Korbel Blackberry Brandy.
Non-alcoholic gin Nona gains international traction after acquisitionn
The Belgian beverage distributor Haelterman, based in Ternat, is acquiring the successful non-alcoholic gin brand Nona. The deal, which was finalized at the end of 2025, is…
Boann creates Irish whiskey for M&S
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has partnered with Boann Distillery in Ireland to launch its own-label Irish whiskey brand, Stillness The post Boann creates Irish whiskey for M&S appeared…
NIO Cocktails bets on UK under new owner
NIO Cocktails is under new ownership following the closure of Diageo’s Distill Ventures and a subsequent restructuring of the business The post NIO Cocktails bets on UK under new…
Sláinte whiskey eyes Ireland launch and RTDs
Backed by American actor Liev Schreiber, Sláinte Irish Whiskey has US expansion and more markets in sight, including Ireland The post Sláinte whiskey eyes Ireland launch and RTDs…
Diageo India reports 51.6% profit increase in Q1
United Spirits was propelled by double-digit growth in the Prestige & Above segment in its unaudited first-quarter results The post Diageo India reports 51.6% profit increase in…
Bulleit creates Bourbon-rye blend
The newest core expression from Bulleit Frontier Whiskey is named ‘87 and marries both Bourbon and rye whiskeys The post Bulleit creates Bourbon-rye blend appeared first on The…
Revolver Brewing expands into spirits
A Texas-based brewery has evolved into Revolver Beer & Spirits and released a whiskey, gin and vodka flavoured with blood orange and honey The post Revolver Brewing expands into…