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Karuizawa Distillers breaks ground on second distillery
Japanese whisky producer Karuizawa Distillers has officially begun construction on its second facility, the Furaliss Distillery in Hokkaido The post Karuizawa Distillers breaks ground on second distillery appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Tokyo’s Bar Benfiddich heads to Paris with Lejay Lagoute
Huroyasu Kayama of Bar Benfiddich will take over Harry’s Bar in Paris tonight for a guest shift with Lejay Lagoute Crème de Cassis The post Tokyo’s Bar Benfiddich heads to Paris with Lejay Lagoute appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Yangdup Lama and Minakshi Singh to open Hyderabad bar
Bar Stormy will be the newest venue from Indian on-trade veterans Yangdup Lama and Minakshi Singh when it opens in July The post Yangdup Lama and Minakshi Singh to open Hyderabad bar appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Catoctin Creek names Texas distributor
Virginia-based Catoctin Creek Distilling Company has appointed Alvfor as its distribution partner in the Lone Star State The post Catoctin Creek names Texas distributor appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Willett starts production at Springfield site
Family-owned Willett Distillery has filled its first cask and begun whiskey production at its new facility in Springfield, Kentucky The post Willett starts production at Springfield site appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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RTD sales near £200m in Britain’s on-trade
The ready-to-drink category saw its value rise by 2.6% in Britain’s on-trade in the 12 months to late 2025, according to NIQ data The post RTD sales near £200m in Britain’s on-trade appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Whisky 1901 debuts first range from bottling arm
Independent bottler Whisky 1901 has revealed its inaugural whisky range, featuring liquid sourced from six Scottish distilleries The post Whisky 1901 debuts first range from bottling arm appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Helmsman forges relationships at BCB Brooklyn
New York-based Helmsman Imports hosted an invite-only event at the Westlight cocktail bar on 10 June, on the last day of BCB Brooklyn The post Helmsman forges relationships at BCB Brooklyn appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Paris’ Danico celebrates 10 years with Best Of menu
Danico in Paris has created a drinks list celebrating 30 standout cocktails from each of its menus from 2016 to 2026 The post Paris’ Danico celebrates 10 years with Best Of menu appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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The Macallan launches boutique in London’s Harrods
Edrington-owned whisky brand The Macallan has opened its first UK boutique outside of travel retail inside Harrods The post The Macallan launches boutique in London’s Harrods appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Ardgowan gains £4.2m investment
Scotch whisky distillery Ardgowan has secured £4.2 million (US$5.5m) in funding as it works towards its first single malt The post Ardgowan gains £4.2m investment appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Top seven best-selling liqueur Brand Champions
Liqueurs continue to be dominated by brands that offer indulgence, although the biggest players are showing signs of declining sales The post Top seven best-selling liqueur Brand Champions appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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UK gov uses tags to detect criminal drinking
Around 7,300 criminals will be forced to wear tags that can detect alcohol consumption during the Fifa World Cup tournament The post UK gov uses tags to detect criminal drinking appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Starward lines up Rugby Australia deal
Australian whisky brand Starward has agreed to a multi-year partnership with Rugby Australia, commencing for the 2026 international season The post Starward lines up Rugby Australia deal appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Has Tequila peaked in travel retail?
The annual high double-digit increases for travel retail are over, so the question stands: does Tequila still have headroom to grow? The post Has Tequila peaked in travel retail? appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Mount Gay reveals first age-statement rums
Rémy Cointreau-owned Mount Gay has launched its first aged rum collection, which includes a 15- and 25-year-old The post Mount Gay reveals first age-statement rums appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Concrete Rose opens in Houston
Cocktail bar Concrete Rose has opened in downtown Houston, championing Chicano culture and its co-founder’s Mexican-American background The post Concrete Rose opens in Houston appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Blade and Bow debuts 12YO Solera Reserve
Diageo-owned whiskey brand Blade and Bow has launched a new 12-year-old Solera Reserve as an annual limited release The post Blade and Bow debuts 12YO Solera Reserve appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Family-owned spirits brands on legacy and long-term thinking
Ahead of Father’s Day, we spoke to producers from family-owned spirits brands about the advantages and pitfalls of working with your dad The post Family-owned spirits brands on legacy and long-term thinking appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Are RTDs a threat or necessity to the gin category?
A panel debated whether RTDs are an opportunity or threat to gin, and explored the future of cans, bottles and the fast-growing category The post Are RTDs a threat or necessity to the gin category? appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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El Supremo Rum sets eyes on UK on-trade
Paraguayan rum El Supremo is expanding its presence in the UK on-trade with a series of activations and new listings throughout London The post El Supremo Rum sets eyes on UK on-trade appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Top 10 biggest-selling brandy and Cognac Brand Champions
The Cognac and brandy categories are moving in opposite directions, with the former losing much of its previous prestige The post Top 10 biggest-selling brandy and Cognac Brand Champions appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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RNDC heads towards Illinois exit
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is expecting to permanently close its Illinois facilities due to a lack of financing The post RNDC heads towards Illinois exit appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Pájaro Agave Spirits enters US
Sustainability-focused mezcal brand Pájaro Agave Spirits has partnered with Helmsman Imports to expand into the US market The post Pájaro Agave Spirits enters US appeared first on The Spirits Business .