The Drinks Trust annual industry survey now open
The Drinks Trust has launched its annual industry survey aimed at achieving a better understanding of the wider drinks industry and hospitality community.
BrewDog launches first rum cask sale with Whisky Hammer
BrewDog Distilling Co has released its first ever rum casks for sale as part of an annual online auction with specialist spirits auctioneer, Whisky Hammer.
Distillers One of One Auction raises £2.25m
The Distillers’ Charity hosted its second biennial One of One Auction, in partnership with Sotheby’s, comprising a selection of ultra-rare Scotch whiskies.
On Sunday, BrewDog Distilling Co’s first ever cask sale closed after four days, hosted by Whisky Hammer, which comes as the best performing whisky cask auction to date for a new distillery start-up.
BrewDog launches its first ever whisky cask sale
BrewDog Distilling Co, Scotland’s only carbon negative distillery, has announced its first ever whisky cask sale.
Diageo has agreed the sale of its Windsor business to the Bayside Private Equity and Metis Private Equity consortium, Bayside/Metis, for KRW 200 billion (approximately £124 million).
Villa Maria finds buyer after nine-month search
Marlborough-based wine producer Indevin has signed a conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria from parent company FFWL.
Diageo completes Chase Distillery deal
Diageo has completed the acquisition of Herefordshire-based craft spirits firm Chase Distillery for an undisclosed fee.
Diamond Jubliee port
The port house, Symington, is offering a 1952 tawny port to celebrate and commemorate the diamond jubilee of the British queen’s ascent to the throne of the United Kingdom.
170-year old Veuve fetches €30K
A 170-year old bottle of champagne salvaged from a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea has fetched €30,000 at auction.
Rémy sells Piper-heidseick to EPI
The Rémy Cointreau Group has announced the sale of Piper-heidseick – Compangni Champenoise to EPI (Européenne de Participations Industrielles)
Christie’s raises $11m in 36-hour wine sale
Christie’s has conducted a 36-hour wine auction in Hong Kong and New York, with sales totalling US$11.2m.
Pernod sells Suntory shareholding
Pernod Ricard has announced the sale of its minority shareholding in Suntory Holdings, which stands at around 1%.
Sale of Rémy Cointreau’s champagne division to go through
There are unconfirmed reports that the sale of Rémy Cointreau’s champagne division, which includes the the Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck brands has gone through.
Pernod completes Ambrosio Velasco sale
Pernod Ricard Espana has completed the sale of its shares in Ambrosio Velasco to Diego Zamora for a total price of 32.4 M€ in cash.
Moscow: Vodka sales banned between 10pm-10am
Russia: Moscow is to ban sales of vodka between 10pm and 10am, according to reports.
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
