Ron Zacapa, considered to be one of the best premium rums producers in the world, based in Zacapa, Guatemala, is releasing its first limited reserve rum, Reserva Limitada 2013. It will be hitting shelves in mid November at exclusive locations for the festive period.
Read more...The relationship between winemakers and wine lovers is like a bad marriage with a major disconnect between the two, according to wine consultant Clark Smith.
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The 12th edition of the 'Barriques d'Or' auction is to take place on November 4, in South West France where the trade will bid on a total of 13 of the best barrels of 2012 Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.
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Distributor Hi Spirits has launched the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection in the UK. Five whiskeys make up the collection from the Kentucky distillery.
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Bristol restaurant Casamia has teamed up with Moët & Chandon to create a Grand Vintage Champagne bar. The bar is made from solid French oak and it is to serve the 2004, 1999 rosé, 1990 Brut, 1952 and 1972 in Magnum - all of which will be available by the glass.
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Lancashire-based independent wholesaler EWGA, has announced a 40% increase in distribution for its brand Bodega Riojanas since it took over from Boutinot earlier in the year.
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The wine industry is "preventing" the average consumer from fully "understanding and liking" wine as it has no idea how to communicate with them, according to Tim Hanni MW speaking at the Digital Wine Communications Conference this weekend.
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The second Wine Car Boot is to be held in London next month in a bid to encourage visitors to "taste their way out of the supermarket".
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If the wine industry is to attract new consumers to the category it should look to work with the education sector in teaching children about the language of taste and understanding what different tastes are.
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Craft beer brewer BrewDog is to expand its management team, brewery and bars after announcing record growth for fifth consecutive year.
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The climate change debate should not be viewed as who are going to the winners and losers of rising global temperatures, according to Christian Holthausen of English producer Nyetimber.
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Climate change could see large swathes of the world's current wine-producing countries become unsuitable for growing grapes by 2050, according to a debate at today's Digital Wine Communications Conference.
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A bottle of Sandeman Golden Oloroso Sherry from 1937 was returned home this week after spending more than 70 years in the US.
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Californian wine brand Barefoot Wine has cleaned over 50 UK beaches in its five-year history - including 14 this year.
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Drinks distributor and agent Copestick Murray has secured listings for magnums and gift boxes in Majestic for its Matsu range.
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The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against Hi-Spirits for its Fireball brand, sparking a warning to the trade about user-generated content. The company has suspended all social media activity for the brand.
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Blackwood's gin owner Blavod Wines & Spirits has raised £571,300 for marketing and brand launches, following a share placing.
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The international wine communications community has congregated in Logrono, Rioja, this week to share the latest thinking on digital trends and social media.
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Southern French wine co-operative Les Vignobles Foncalieu is opening its Château Haut-Gléon vineyards as a wine tourism destination.
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Q1 net sales results are coming in and while Pernod Ricard posted an organic net sales 1% loss, Diageo posted an organic net sales growth of 3.1%.
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