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Willett’s New Springfield Distillery Goes Operational
Willett Distillery has announced a major company milestone, declaring its new Springfield, Kentucky facility operational and filling the first barrel there. The first barrel was filled on Thursday, June 18, a date that also marks the late Ms. Martha Kulsveen’s birthday, adding an extra layer of meaning to the occasion for what is a family-owned …
by Editor3 viewsbourbon-whiskeynewsbourbonwhiskey-newswhiskey-trade-and-business - news
English Distillery Experimenting With Peated Whisky
England’s Lancaster Spirits Co. is has announced the launch of a limited experimental peated single malt whisky program. Lancaster is still basically a start-up distillery and does not expect its inaugural release of an in-house single malt until next year at the very earliest, but the company is still proceeding to lay further groundwork for …
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Blade & Bow Unveils Solera-Finished, Middle-Aged Bourbon
Blade and Bow, the Diageo-owned brand based in Louisville’s famed Stitzel-Weller Distillery, has revealed a new expression: Blade & Bow 12 Year Old Solera Reserve The new limited annual expression has been developed by Nicole Austin, the Director of American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities at Diageo. Beginning with a 12 year old take on …
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Ireland’s Boann Has A New Single Pot Still
Boann Distillery has announced a new addition to its core Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey range, which was highlighted as the centerpiece of its Summer Solstice Festival late last week. Boann Legacy Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is crafted from a complex mash bill of malted and unmalted barley, with oats and rye. The whiskey …
by Editor5 viewsirish-whiskeynewscask-strength-and-entry-proofsingle-pot-stillwhiskey-news - news
Five key trends from DWWA 2026
Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026 reveals several clear shifts shaping today’s global wine landscape, from regional identity to consumer value. 1. Great wine now comes from more places than ever One of the strongest messages from DWWA 2026 is the continued expansion of fine wine geography, with medals awarded to wines from 56 countries....
by Charlotte Cowan3 viewsdrinksnewswines - news
Danone strikes Asia-Pacific deal one-two
Danone has announced two transactions the company said will expand its presence in Asia-Pacific's "fast-growing, healthy nutrition space".
by Aninda Chakraborty2 viewsdealsnewsdanone - news
Ardgowan Distillery “far stronger” after new investment
Ardgowan Distillery Company has brought in more than £18m ($23.8m) in fresh funding to bolster its balance sheet and support its growth plans.
by Dean Best2 viewsdealsnews - news
Willett Distillery Barrels First Whiskey at New Kentucky Facility
Willett Distillery is expanding its bourbon and rye production to a second Kentucky location after nearly 90 years at its flagship Bardstown facility. The company announced the new distillery, situated in Springfield, Ky., today. The Springfield facility, just 18 miles from Bardstown, spans 150 acres and is slated to offer 35 full-time jobs, according to a press release. In addition to the distillery, the new location features barrel-aging warehouses. Willett inaugurated operations at Springfield by barrelling its first whiskey last Thursday. The article Willett Distillery Barrels First Whiskey at New Kentucky Facility appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley4 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbondistillerykentuckykentucky-bourbonnews - news
Britt West On Gallo’s Next Moves In Wine
Modesto, California-based Gallo is the largest wine marketer in the world and leads the U.S. market by a wide margin at an estimated 83 million cases, according to Impact Databank. In recent years, the company has focused heavily on recruiting … Continue reading → The post Britt West On Gallo’s Next Moves In Wine appeared first on Shanken News Daily .
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Bacardi Names New Regional Leaders Across Global Business
Bacardi has made a number of leadership appointments across its global business, effective October 1. Ignacio “Nacho” Del Valle will serve as regional president, Latin America, Caribbean, identified as “a region filled with new opportunities and potential,” according to Bacardi. … Continue reading → The post Bacardi Names New Regional Leaders Across Global Business appeared first on Shanken News Daily .
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News Briefs for June 22, 2026
•RNDC is set to wind down its Illinois operations, citing a lack of financing to keep the operation running. RNDC’s Illinois business had initially been part of the multistate acquisition of RNDC territories by Reyes Beverage Group but was later … Continue reading → The post News Briefs for June 22, 2026 appeared first on Shanken News Daily .
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Ocean Spray names Nestlé executive new CEO
Ocean Spray Cranberries has appointed Nestlé executive Abigail Buckwalter as its new president and CEO.
by Dean Best1 viewnews - news
Belgian brewers invest but consumption declines
Belgium’s beer consumption declined in 2025 but the nation’s breweries continue to invest heavily in new technology and process improvements, new research shows. The figures, released by the Belgian Brewers Federation, revealed that consumption dipped by 3.2% to 6.2 million hectolitres. Export demand, which is a strong contributor to the Belgian beer sector, dropped to...
by Tim1 viewnewseurope - news
Rémy Cointreau cuts eaux-de-vie purchases for Cognac
Rémy Cointreau is buying less eaux-de-vie for its Cognac amid the ongoing pressure on sales in the country.
by Fiona Holland3 viewsnewsremy-cointreau - news
Spain’s MaserGrup eyes M&A amid sales push
Spain-based MaserGrup is on the look-out for acquisitions as the food-and-drinks business aims to double sales within four years.
by Dean Best0 viewsnews - news
Belgium beer exports fall again
Belgium exported less beer in 2025, with sales falling inside and outside the EU.
by Dean Best0 viewsnews - news
Rare Find launches its latest single cask collection
Rare Find, the acclaimed Edinburgh-based independent bottler renowned for uncovering exceptional single cask whiskies, has announced the launch of a new collection which explores four distinct maturation journeys. Following continued momentum and growing demand for the company’s distinctive single cask releases, the Rare Find Summer 2026 Collection brings together four carefully selected whiskies that demonstrate […]
by Steve Rush1 viewnews - news
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 .
by Nicola Carruthers3 viewsheadlinenewson-tradeready-to-drinkrtduk - news
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 .
by Nicola Carruthers3 viewsnewsproductscotch-whiskywhiskywhisky-1901 - news
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 .
by Miona Madsen3 viewsnewsbcb-brooklynhelmsman-importsus - news
Gold standard hospitality at The Swan, Marbury
The Swan at Marbury, in Cheshire, has achieved gold accreditation from VisitEngland, the highest level of recognition in the national Pub Quality Scheme. Some of the team at The Swan, Marbury. Left to right are Josh Hallam, Harry Carman, Charlie Holden, Dave Gater, and Abbie Whittingham Developed in partnership with the British Beer & Pub Association, the scheme evaluates […] The post Gold standard hospitality at The Swan, Marbury first appeared on Beer Today . The post Gold standard hospitality at The Swan, Marbury appeared first on Beer Today .
by Darren3 viewsbeer-and-cider-newspubs-and-bars-newsawardbeer-festivalcheshiremarbury - news
Inbrew Beverages Launches Romanov Jazzy Jamun Mint Vodka
Romanov Vodka recently launched Romanov Jazzy Jamun Mint Vodka in Maharashtra. Combining the rich, nostalgic taste of jamun with an invigorating mint finish, the new variant represents a significant addition to the brand's flavoured vodka portfolio. The launch reflects Romanov's continued focus on identifying emerging consumer preferences and translating them into relevant, contemporary offerings. Romanov remains committed to staying ahead of the curve through a robust innovation pipeline that blends cultural relevance with modern tastes as consumers increasingly seek unique flavours and differentiated drinking experiences. Speaking on the launch, Sumit Tiwari, General Manager - Marketing for Inbrew Beverages said “Romanov has led the Vodka category for decades in Maharashtra connecting strongly with consumers through innovation in flavours that are bold, youthful, and culturally resonant. With Jamun Mint, we are introducing a distinctive flavour combination that blends familiari
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Indian drinks group seeks level playing field ahead of tariff cuts
India’s leading alcohol industry body has urged state governments to review tax concessions for imported spirits before the first UK trade deal tariff reductions take effect next month. The group argues that existing state incentives, combined with lower import duties, could place domestic producers at a competitive disadvantage. The post Indian drinks group seeks level playing field ahead of tariff cuts appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Ron Emler3 viewsnewsasiafinanceindiavat - news
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 .
by Lauren Bowes3 viewsnewscocktail-menudanicoon-tradeparis