Estrella Galicia calls out in-authenticity in the ‘World Lager’ market
Greene King’s partnership with the Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia has been extended, giving the pub company and brewer exclusive UK distribution rights for the marque until 2027.
Pernod Ricard launches The Chuan – China’s first ‘prestige’ malt whisky
CEO of Pernod Ricard China, Jerome Cottin-Bizonne, said: “We are proud to put China on the world map of whisky - and meet the burgeoning enthusiasm and demands of Chinese consumers.“
Stirling Distillery fills its first whisky cask with new-make spirit
The intention is to distil more craft small batch runs as the Stirling team develop the whisky’s ‘unique gentle lowland’ flavour. The first releases of Stirling whisky will be ready in late 2026.
Mixed drinks can help to make whisky more accessible
Hghballs, cocktails and food pairing could be among the ways to grow whisky sales in the coming weeks, with festive customers open to trying something new over the festive season.
Brad Pitt’s Fleur de Miraval Champagne house launches ‘accessible’ Petit Fleur
The base of Petite Fleur is 65% Chardonnay Grand Cru from 2019, with 30% Chardonnay Grand Cru from the producer’s Perpetual Reserve and then 5% Pinot Noir.
Non-alcoholic drinks producers are on the same Wavelength
Two non-alcoholic drinks companies have teamed up to give pub customers greater choice this festive season with an easy-to-prepare alcohol-free cocktail serve.
Forged Irish Stout performs beyond the ‘wildest expectations’ of its creators
The stout, which is being championed by Mixed Martial Arts star Conor McGregor, is now available on draught in over 500 pubs, across 20 cities.
Bruichladdich captures Islay from the soil to the bottle
The Islay distillery owned by Rémy Cointreau has released the latest expressions in its Barley Exploration series.
Latvian vodka brand is in the house at Monterey Jack’s
The company behind Latvian vodka Moskovskaya has increased the brand’s Scottish presence through a deal with independent operator Monterey Jack’s.
Bladnoch Distillery launches new collection of peated Lowland Whiskies
BOLSTERED by the success of its inaugural peated lowland whisky, Alinta, Bladnoch Distillery has added to its range with four new expressions on that peated theme.
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