culture-lifestyle
The VinePair Podcast: Why Are Spirits Brands Bypassing Bartenders for Somms?
In recent weeks, we’ve seen a few instances of beverage brands and media treating sommeliers as spirits experts in lieu of bartenders —...
Spirits
culture-lifestyle
7 Things You Should Know About Frey Ranch, Nevada’s Farm-to-Glass Distillery
Soon after Chez Panisse in Berkeley, Calif., pioneered and popularized farm-to-table cooking in the 1970s, a movement began to take shape,...
industry-news
Stoli Vodka ups presence in French retail
Stoli Group's flagship vodka brand has partnered with distributor Slaur Sardet to launch in the French grocery channel The post Stoli Vodka...
industry-news
Three of the trends driving Wines of Hungary’s UK success
After huge demand at its London event last year, Wines of Hungary heads to Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds next week. db previews the...
industry-news
Nothing wasted: Taiwan’s circular wine revolution
Taiwan’s young wine industry is turning waste into opportunity, as a new wave of winemakers transform leftover lees and pomace into...
industry-news
Jägermeister opens €17.6m barrel storage site
Mast-Jägermeister has completed construction of its new €17.6 million (US$20.6m) barrel storage facility in Germany The post Jägermeister...
industry-news
Tequila Centinela expands US reach
Mexican spirits producer Tequila Centinela has partnered with distributor RNDC to expand its footprint in the United States, after scoring a...
regulation-policy
Discus lands $900k to expand export opportunities
The Distilled Spirits Council of the US has received US$900,000 in government funding to promote American spirits overseas The post Discus...
industry-news
Motel Mezcal refocuses distribution in Singapore
Oaxacan brand Motel Mezcal has appointed Cool Potions as its exclusive importer and distributor in Singapore The post Motel Mezcal refocuses...
industry-news
Sazerac eyes Brown-Forman and larger stake in John Distilleries
US spirits group Sazerac is pursuing expansion on two fronts, with a US$15 billion bid for Brown-Forman and reported talks to increase its...
industry-news
BrewDog’s Steven Kersley joins Eden Mill as CEO
St Andrews-based Eden Mill Distillery has appointed Steven Kersley as its CEO, six months after the business was acquired by Ruby Capital...
new-releases
Mad Tropikal spirits festival launches in Madrid
The Rum Lab's Federico Hernández has partnered with Madrid Whisky Club to host a one-day spirits experience in the Spanish capital in June...