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19 March, 2024

Diageo to appoint new chair of the board

Drinks group Diageo has announced that current non-executive director, Sir John Manzoni, will be appointed chair of the board upon the retirement of current chair Javier Ferrán.

Isle of Skye single malt distillery Torabhaig has announced the launch of the third instalment in its Legacy Series which follows the journey to a ten-year-old expression.

Two-thirds of British adults say that eating and drinking out is still a priority for them despite the cost-of-living crisis according to new research from Zonal in partnership with CGA by NIQ and UKHospitality.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust has announced the launch of a new Level 2 Award in Sake from April 2024.

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Millions of vines in Australia’s winegrowing regions have been destroyed with tens of millions more likely to be removed as exports continue to decline.

As part of its celebrations for International Women’s Day 2024 the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released five single cask whiskies selected by an all-women tasting panel.

This International Women’s Day, The Lakes Distillery has released a limited-edition single malt whisky to celebrate inclusivity in whisky.

Thirty years of Prowein

07 March, 2024

The powerhouse of the world’s wine shows returns to Düsseldorf for its 30th anniversary from Sunday 10 March. 

Champagne exports to the US in 2023 dropped 20% on the previous year to around 27m bottles according to Comité Champagne.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust has become the new education partner for the Women in Beer Mentorship Programme.

The UK government has announced a freeze on alcohol duty in the Spring Budget which was declared on Wednesday 6 March.

 Equiano Rum, the maker of the world’s first African and Caribbean rums, has announced the launch of its first vintage release, an 11-year-old blend of Gray’s and Foursquare Rums.

Monica Berg has been awarded with the Parabere Care Award for best practice in business, including fair and ethical conditions, and managing wellness across teams.

Compass Box founder and whisky maker John Glaser has announced he will be stepping down from the business after 23 years.

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