industry-news
Sotheby’s New York to auction bottle of ‘revered’ Château Lafite Rothschild 1865
Sotheby's is offering one of the oldest bottles of wine it has ever auctioned - a bottle of Château Lafite Rothschild 1865 - along with two...
Spirits
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Laggan Bay opens as Islay’s 11th distillery
Ian Macleod Distillers has officially opened the Laggan Bay Distillery in Islay, with its first cask filled on 2 April 2026 The post Laggan...
regulation-policy
Eminente unveils second Gran Reserva rum
Moët Hennessy-owned Eminente has introduced a second 10-year-old Cuban rum to its lineup: Gran Reserva Edition N°2 The post Eminente unveils...
regulation-policy
Alberta aims for whisky definition
The Canadian province of Alberta has proposed legislation that would recognise the region with its own official whisky definition The post...
industry-news
Hood River Distillers buys Crater Lake Spirits
Oregon-based Hood River Distillers has acquired the Crater Lake Spirits portfolio from local producer Bendistillery The post Hood River...
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Drinks firms pull Wireless Festival sponsorship over Kanye West booking
Diageo and AB InBev have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival 2026 following the booking of Kanye West as headliner The post...
industry-news
Lofted Spirits president steps down
Pete Marino, the president of Lofted Spirits, will leave his role at the end of June after three years at the Kentucky whiskey maker The...
industry-news
‘It’s time to step back’: Philip Gregan on leaving New Zealand Winegrowers
Following last week's news that Anishka Jelicich will replace Philip Gregan as CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers, db speaks to the outgoing...
culture-lifestyle
Inside Koan’s £2,000 wine pairing with rare Krug by the glass
Copenhagen’s two Michelin-starred Koan has recently launched a £2,000 prestige wine pairing, featuring rare vintages and becoming the only...
culture-lifestyle
The Local’s Guide to Napa Valley
The best way to experience any new place is through the guidance of a local. Here, we’ve tapped three culinary, hospitality and wine icons—...
industry-news
Gallo finalises $775m buyout of Four Roses Bourbon
US firm Gallo has completed its multi-million-dollar purchase of Four Roses Bourbon from Japan’s Kirin Holdings The post Gallo finalises...
industry-news
Eagle Park snaps up RTD brand
Wisconsin’s Eagle Park Brewing & Distilling has acquired ready-to-drink brand SoulBoxer Cocktail Co, which is based in Milwaukee The post...