Isle of Barra Distillers has officially started construction on its new distillery in Castlebay on the Isle of Barra, Scotland.

UK single malt whisky Jura has announced the retirement of distillery manager Graham Logan, following three decades of service.

Ergo at The Dubai Edition is travelling to Mahé in the Seychelles this August, the island home of Takamaka Rum, for a month-long residency at ‘The Rum Shack’. 

Irish spirits maker, The Boatyard Distillery, has announced it has earned B-Corporation certification.

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08 December, 2022

After a week in Sugarlandia with Don Papa, Eleanor Yates explores the history and production of Filipino rum.

Axia spirit, the world’s first extra-dry Mastiha spirit, has been released in the UK following launches in Greece and the US.

on 08 June, 2012

It was a glitteirng evening at Jamaica House in the island's capital, Kingston. A balmy evening in a superb setting.  The Jamaican prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, more than played her part in launching Appleton Estate Jamaican Independence Reserve, which coincides with the island's celebrations to mark ithe anniversary of 50 years of independence.

Diageo has launched a global, multi-media marketing campaign for its Captain Morgan rum-based brand.

Portugal: The Blandy Group has regained control of the Madeira Wine Company (MWC) from Symington Family Estates. Symington will still retain a minority share in the business, but intends to concentrate on its Cockburn port brand, which it purchased last year.

Brugal 1888 has been launched at Brugal Island, a rum tasting bar and store situated in Madrid airport.

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