The 2022 Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAs) “Crushie” winners were announced recently in two ceremonies. Most of the winners were announced in a virtual awards ceremony on Facebook LIVE and the final winners were announced on stage at the Craft
Quarter Cask Insights #2
Bite-sized learning on everything and anything relating to wood, casks and the maturation of spirits by Dr. Martin Purvis. Maturation loss reduction……. What can be achieved? First you need to understand what is happening –
No.1 Wine & Spirits, Made in Sweden and investing for Growth
No.1 Wine & Spirits AB is an independent spirits private company, originally launched in 2007 and it comes from the beautiful town of Vänersborg, Sweden. The town also provided the company’s founder, Glenn Ström, with
The world’s largest bottle of Scotch whisky to be auctioned
The world’s largest bottle of Scotch whisky, The Intrepid, standing at 5ft 11 inches tall and filled with a record-breaking 311 litres of 32-year-old The Macallan, will be auctioned by leading international auction house Lyon &
Quarter Cask Insights #1
Bite-sized learning on everything and anything relating to wood, casks and the maturation of spirits by Dr. Martin Purvis. I love thinking of a barrel as a catalytic convertor. We get: 1. Additive Reactions a.
Latest M&A in the Drinks Industry – May 2022
Zenith Global has released the latest mergers & acquisitions data across beer, wine and spirits from February to April 2022, including the purchase of a minority stake in Teremana Tequila by Mast-Jagermeister and the sale
How Well Do You Really Know Scotland?
In Scotland, visitors can expect the unexpected. With a fascinating history, legendary tales, and endless quirky experiences, those who venture to Scotland can prepare to be surprised. So, in celebration of National Tartan Day, VisitScotland looks at
New Product: Holyrood Distillery to Introduce Two New ‘Strong Waters’
Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery is set to introduce two ‘Strong Waters’ into the UK market. Launching in April 2022, the new varieties, named Charmed Circle and with an RRP of £34.99, are the result of Holyrood’s
Worldwide Brewers and Cider-Makers Celebrate
Winners from across the world have received their trophy for their outstanding beers and ciders at the world’s most historic international beer and cider competition, the International Brewing & Cider Awards. The prestigious ceremony, held at the Guildhall,
How to Learn more about the Drinks Industry for Free
Knowledge is power and whether you are a wannabe drinks entrepreneur, someone wanting to join the drinks industry or simply looking to extend your knowledge about certain categories or sectors, there is free information available
April Fools’ Day Pranks 2022
Here is a selection of some of the best drinks-based releases on 1st April 2022….something to laugh at during the current shortage of positive news stories. Pictured above is Campo Viejo ‘Rioja Juntos’, the perfect
The Global Thirst for Peace and Support for Ukraine
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, most people throughout the world have been confronted on a daily basis with news bulletins highlighting the suffering being imposed by Vladimir Putin’s Russia on this proud
What I Learned From Setting Up Illogical Drinks & Launching Mary
The Global Marketing Executive & Entrepreneur Eric Sampers has shared his start-up journey with real honesty, delving into how and why the project did not work out as planned. It is a post full of
Alcohol + Tech = The Cana One Molecular Beverage Printer
A US technology company, Cana Technology, has raised US$30 million in seed funding to bring their Cana One Beverage machine to market from 2023. It claims to be able to ‘print’ juice, coffee, wine, hard
No- and Low-Alcohol in Key Global Markets Reaches Almost US$10 Billion in Value
As consumers embrace ‘Dry January’, IWSR Research shows No/Low Alcohol continues to outperform full-alcohol and increase share of the total beverage alcohol market. Once but a sliver of the global beverage alcohol market, no- and
