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Patrick Piana named president of SpiritsEurope
Patrick Piana, managing director Europe at Campari Group, has been appointed president of SpiritsEurope.
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The Millionaires� Club 2026: the world�s bestselling tequila brands
There are no fireworks this year, but the signs point to greater upcoming competition between mainstream and premium brands
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The Millionaires� Club 2026: the world�s bestselling Scotch brands
Scotch whisky had a difficult year in The Millionaires’ Club, with combined volumes among the Scotch brands falling from 69.5 million to 67.4 million cases.
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Marta Vidal named president of the Cava DO
The Regulatory Council of the Cava Designation of Origin has elected Marta Vidal as its new president for the next four years.
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Spirits overtake wine in total global volumes
For the first time since IWSR records began in 1990, the total volume of spirits consumed worldwide exceeded the total volume of wine consumed.
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Stoli Group announces revamp of Bayou Rum portfolio
Stoli Group has announced it has started production overhauling Bayou Rum’s core portfolio.
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The Millionaires� Club 2026: the world�s bestselling rum brands
Decline among the top names is the main subject of the picture, but some new entries make for interesting reading
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Gonzalez Byass UK expands portfolio with G.H. Martel
González Byass UK has announced that it is now the UK distributor of G.H. Martel’s Champagne brands, G.H. Martel, Maison Vieille France and Cuvée Victoire, from 1 July 2026.
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Lucas Bols grows US distribution
Lucas Bols USA has selected Johnson Brothers, Martignetti Companies, Reyes Beverage Group and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits as its new distribution partners throughout the US.
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Former Bacardi executive joins Drinksology Kirker Greer
Belfast-based spirits business, Drinksology Kirker Greer (DKG), has appointed Mike Birch as non-executive director, strengthening its board as the group accelerates its international growth strategy.
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Botivo joins the Mangrove portfolio
Non-alcoholic brand Botivo has joined the Mangrove Global portfolio of spirits, world whiskies and non-alcoholic drinks.
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The Millionaires� Club 2026: the world�s bestselling Indian whisky brands
Indian whisky remains one of the most important engines of The Millionaires’ Club, with brands growing from 157.9 million to 163.1 million cases – a 3.3% increase.
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The Millionaires� Club 2026: the world�s fastest growing million-case spirits
Domestic specificity seems to be leading the major growth this year while international markets cope with disruption from various quarters
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Bardinet acquires minority stake in Spanish liqueur Plata o Plomo
Bardinet, the Spanish subsidiary of La Martiniquaise-Bardinet, has entered into a strategic partnership with Street Liquors, the company behind liqueur brand Plata o Plomo.