Maxxium UK, the UK’s sales and distribution arm of global companies Beam Suntory and Edrington has undergone an enormous period of change since 2009, when the head office of its global brand owners – then a mix of Edrington, Beam, Rémy Cointreau and former Absolut owner VMS – folded.
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Jeremy Rockett, former Marblehead MD and marketing director for González Byass UK, has joined forces with a trio of drinks experts to launch a distribution agency.
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Pure Wild Spirits (PWSL), maker of Freya – a premium white spirit distilled from birch, has announced it is seeking a £750,000 investment to accelerate growth into premium retailers, bar and restaurant groups, and initial exports to the US and Italy.
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The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has secured Geographical Indications (GI) protection for the spirit in New Zealand.
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As the thirst for craft products continues apace, Lisa Riley assesses the ongoing stellar performance of gin
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Pinkster has launched Pinkster on Tap – a 3 litre bag-in-box of its raspberry infused premium gin.
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The growth in sparkling wine, along with premium gin, rum and whisky, is set to continue beyond 2021, helping offset the impart on value sales of a 10-year decline in consumption.
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Employees at spirits powerhouse Bacardi left their computers and labs yesterday and headed to their local bars as part of a global initiative to find out what’s driving engagement at the sharp end of the trade.
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Halewood Wines & Spirits has acquired spiced rum brand Dead Man’s Fingers for an undisclosed sum.
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Think Rum revealed the winners of this year’s awards at the second annual event held last week, with Sly Augustin taking the prestigious Rum Champion of the Year gong and the Best Individual Rum Bar award.
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A London distiller is gunning for the global drinks giants with the launch of a new duo of affordable craft spirits aimed at the pub trade.
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Diageo has reported a 7% increase in net sales in its first half year boosted by a strong performance from its gin portfolio.
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Fever Tree has continued its indomitable hold on the UK spirits sector by becoming the top mixer by value in UK retail.
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The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) awarded its 2017 winners and graduates last night at its annual Awards & Graduation ceremony in London.
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Simon Sherlock, head distiller at Silent Pool for the past two and a half years, has left the company to launch his own distillery.
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UK spirits distributor Mangrove has announced the addition of French aperitif Pampelle to its portfolio – marking the liqueur’s worldwide launch.
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A new online retail platform offering customized wine, beer and spirits selection boxes has been launched.
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Tesco has renewed its position as Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Gold Corporate Patron as part of its strategy to put education at the forefront.
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The Cognac industry has increased its XO age classification from the current six to 10 years.
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Bier Huis, the Ossett-based specialist beer, cider and spirits shop, has added Clover Gin from Belgium to its wholesale section as a UK exclusive.
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