Cointreau has launched its First-Ever Ready-To-Serve Range in the US market – the Cointreau Citrus Spritz. The iconic orange liqueur brand enters the growing category with a sparkling, convenient offering through a line of sparkling
The 27th Spirits Selection breaks entry records as it gathers in the Heart of Mexico’s Agave Country
The 27th edition of the Spirits Selection by CMB took place this past week in Jalisco, Mexico, the birthplace of Tequila and Raicilla, with a number of samples close to its all-time record for the
The English Distillery comes of age with 18th anniversary releases
The English Distillery has announced the release of Cask 001 – a whisky of rare provenance and deep historical significance. Distilled in 2006, the cask was the inaugural filling by England’s first registered whisky distillery
The Distillers One of One Charity Auction returns for its 3rd Edition
Scotland’s distilleries once more join forces to champion craft and give back through the industry’s largest charity event taking place 10th October 2025. The Distillers One of One have revealed the first extraordinary lots for
New Product: Gold Bar Whiskey ‘Double Gold’ RTD
Gold Bar Whiskey, the Official Whiskey of the San Francisco 49ers, has released its first-ever ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail in collaboration with legendary Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana – the Gold Bar Whiskey ‘Double Gold’. This bold
Single Malt Pricing in the UK – July 2025
I have continued to review Single Malt Price Inflation by tracking pricing available in the public domain (using Amazon UK data) at 6 month intervals of a selected number of Scotch whisky brands – these
New Product: Kahlúa Dunkin’ Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur
Pernod Ricard’s Kahlúa coffee liqueur has teamed up with Dunkin‘, America’s largest coffee and donuts brand, to introduce Kahlúa Dunkin‘ Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur in the US. This is the largest investment in the cream liqueur category
Innovation at the Border – beyond the obvious at ASUTIL 2025
Peru was host to this year’s ASUTIL, a gathering of Duty Free (DF) operators from Latin America. At Lima, attendees were able to hear from both suppliers and operators on the latest set of positive
The World’s Oldest Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Gordon & MacPhail 85 Years Old
Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail is releasing the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky this October – an 85-Years-Old from Glenlivet Distillery – in partnership with American architect and designer, Jeanne Gang. On 3rd February
Boozy Summer Frozen Treats
The warmer weather is with us once again and with increasing temperatures, how better to cool down than with a boozy frozen treat such as an alcoholic ice lolly cocktail or perhaps the new ice-cream
Max McFarlane partners with the Lancaster Spirits Company
Max McFarlane is one of Scotland’s most respected whisky makers, with a career spanning over 45 years in the Scotch whisky industry, much of it with the Edrington Group, where he became lead whisky maker
The Distilleries of Campbeltown – Revised 2nd Edition
One of Scotland’s most remote mainland towns, Campbeltown also used to be know as “the Whisky Capital of the World” or “Whiskyopolis” as highlighted by the excellent book released by David Stirk recently (‘Whiskyopolis –
New Product: The Golden Union by The London Distillery Company
The London Distillery Company (TLDC) has launched the first release from The Golden Union – a new and ambitious series of English blended malt whiskies. The new expression comes hot off the heels of Renascence:
The Famous Grouse flies the Edrington nest to William Grants
William Grant & Sons (WG&S) has today – 1st July 2025 – welcomed The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt brands into its portfolio, successfully completing its acquisition from The 1887 Company. This historic moment demonstrates
Discovering the Peruvian ‘Andean Whiskey’ brand: Black Whiskey
At a recent trip to Lima in Peru, I had the opportunity to travel to Don Michael Distillery, situated an hour’s drive in Lurín. This Peruvian distillery produces liqueurs, gin, rum and whiskey, including the
