Appleton marks 20 years of ‘Joy’ with 25YO rum
Jamaica's Appleton Estate is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of its master blender, Joy Spence, with the launch of a limited edition 25-year-old rum called Joy.
View ArticleRuinart launches duo of vintage Champagnes
Ruinart has released two prestige vintage cuvées under its Dom Ruinart label, the Dom Ruinart 2006 and Dom Ruinart Rosé 2004, which are the first Dom Ruinart vintage releases from the house in three...
View ArticleLyme Bay expands sparkling wine portfolio
Lyme Bay Winery in Devon has introduced two new sparkling wines to its portfolio – a blanc de noirs and rosé – which join its existing Classic Cuvée and Brut Reserve sparklers.
View ArticleAbsolut shows LGBTQ support with limited edition bottle
Absolut has launched its third limited edition bottle in support of the LGBTQ community, marking the start of a new multimillion-pound campaign to drive sales this summer.
View ArticleTop 10 peculiar Prosecco products
the drinks business rounds up 10 of the most peculiar Prosecco-related products that have made the headlines.
View ArticleSam Adams releases ‘extreme barrel-aged’ beer at $199 a bottle
The Boston Brewing Company's Samuel Adams has released the 10th vintage of its "extreme barrel-aged" beer Utopias – one of the world's most expensive beers at US$199 a bottle.
View ArticleHeineken launches ‘super-premium’ cider
Dutch brewer Heineken has launched a new "super-premium" cider, aimed at those who "yearn for the finer things in life", onto the UK on-trade. [caption id="attachment_340854" align="alignleft"...
View ArticleKyoto Distillery unveils Japan’s first gin
Japan's first gin distillery has been granted a production licence, with the company confirming that its innagural release will be a rice-based gin called Ki No Bi. [caption id="attachment_341192"...
View ArticleSelfridges take on new premium tonic range
Selfridges has listed Franklin & Sons' range of premium tonic and mixers aimed at a “modern breed of discerning drinkers”. First launched in December 2015, Franklin & Sons range of premium...
View ArticleBBR adds Irish whiskey to spirits range
Berry Bros. & Rudd has added an Irish whiskey to its spirits range, following its decision to bring distribution of its spirits in-house as part of its “long-term plan” to build its supply...
View ArticleGraham’s debuts 20cl Tawny Port bottles
Graham's has released its range of 10, 20 and 30 Year Old Ports in 20cl bottles in an effort to broaden its appeal and make the category more accessible, particularly to younger consumers. Starting at...
View ArticleDiageo unveils 2016 special releases
Diageo will release ten new whiskies this autumn as part of its special releases programme, including a 40-year-old single grain from Cambus and a £2,500 bottling from Port Ellen, two distilleries...
View ArticleRoyal Salute releases 32-year-old whisky
Royal Salute has unveiled its latest expression – Royal Salute 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns – a blend of single malt and grain whiskies aged for a minimum of 32 years. The blend is comprised of a...
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Louis Roederer Brut Nature 2009 Louis Roederer has released its 2009 Brut Nature in collaboration with designer Philippe Starck. A zero-dosage limited edition, this is the second vintage of the cuvée,...
View ArticleWorld’s ‘first’ Pinotage-finished whisky released
South Africa's Three Ships Whiskey has released what it believes to be the world's first whisky finished in ex Pinotage casks, with its distiller calling its release the "pinnacle" of his career. Just...
View ArticleChampagne Thiénot launches Graphito Magnum
Champagne Thiénot has teamed up with Speedy Graphito to design a limited edition magnum adorned with the street artist's colourful and cartoonish graphics. The somewhat unlikely partnership came about...
View ArticleLongmorn unveils two single malt whiskies
Chivas Brothers' single malt whisky Longmorn has released two new bottlings; Longmorn 23 Year Old and a reinterpretation of its Longmorn 16 Year Old, completing a trio of single malt whiskies. Longmorn...
View ArticleThatchers releases apple cider gin
British cider maker Thatchers has released its first ever gin made with apple cider, tapping into an ever growing trend for craft gins and flavour variants. Crafted with cider from Thatchers’ Katy...
View ArticleMcGuigan launches its first Australian Malbec
McGuigan Wines has added its first single varietal Malbec to its Black Label range, offering an Australian take on a classic Argentine variety. First showcased at London's Meatopia and On Blackheath...
View ArticleBowmore unveils £16k 50 YO whisky
Bowmore has unveiled a limited edition £16,000 bottle of 50-year-old single malt – the fifth and final release from its Black Bowmore series. [caption id="attachment_350817" align="aligncenter"...
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