Nolet Group to buy Lucas Bols for €270m
Nolet Group has agreed to acquire Lucas Bols for around €270m with all operations to remain in Amsterdam.
Maison Villevert raises funds for Wine to Water
Maison Villevert’s La Quintinye Vermouth Royal and Nouaison Gin, have launched a global fundraising initiative across 20 countries to raise money for non-profit organisation, Wine To Water.
Bruichladdich co-founder Simon Coughlin retires
Bruichladdich Distillery co-founder, Simon Coughlin, will officially retire on 31 July, after more than 23 years with the Hebridean distillery.
The Art of Shaking announces TAOS Day Florence
On Wednesday 19 April, The Art of Shaking founders Simone Caporale and Luca Missaglia will host the second TAOS Day in the capital of Tuscany, Florence, an all-day masterclass designed to inspire and educate professional bartenders.
Scapegrace Distillery releases first single malt
New Zealand spirits brand Scapegrace has announced the launch of a limited-edition range of single malts, the first whisky released by the brand.
Código 1530 announces two mezcal releases
Independent tequila brand, Código1530, has announced its entry into the mezcal category with the launch of two mezcal expressions.
Lyre’s founder joins Ful advisory board
Co-founder and chief exec of non-alcoholic spirit brand Lyre’s, Mark Livings, has joined the advisory board of Ful, a producer of climate-positive, sparkling spirulina drinks.
Trade reacts as US/EU whiskey tariffs dropped
Both parties have expressed their delight by Saturday’s announcement that the US and EU have agreed to lift retaliatory tariffs on American whiskey.
Bacardi leader dies, aged 93
Edwin H Nielsen (pictured), the great-grandson of Bacardi founder Don Facundo Bacardí Massó has died in Spain at the age of 93.