Brown-Forman has launched its own distribution business in Japan to bring its distribution in-house for the first time since entering the market in the 1970s.

Toku Saké, a new super premium saké, has announced the release of Junmai Daiginjo, its debut liquid. 

Super-premium gin Brockmans has announced that one million bottles were sold within a 12-month period, a milestone for the brand.

Diageo has announced the acquisition of super-premium flavoured Tequila brand 21 Seeds.

Super premium brand KAH Tequila is planning large-scale global expansion in 2021 starting with China and Russia.

The founders of super-premium tequila brand VIVIR have launched a new mixto tequila brand called El Sueño to bridge a gap in the market and support sustainable practices.

Drinks International caught up with Martin Miller’s new brand ambassador to learn more about the brand’s new seasonal gin.

Diageo will purchase Aviation Gin and several sister brands in a deal worth up to $610 million.

Gin

14 August, 2012

Gin is trading on the complexities of its flavour profile to cash in on the cocktail boom. Patience Gould finds a booming super-premium sector

Mount Gay Rum Distilleries and UK distributor First Drinks have appointed Miguel Smith as European brand ambassador for Mount Gay Rum.

Pernod Ricard’s super premium gin, Beefeater 24, is now available in 50 markets worldwide.

Pernod Ricard will release Irish whiskey Redbreast 12 Cask Strength to the US in February, following the expression’s September launch to Ireland, Germany and France.

Billed as its super-premium expressions, Beam has released Teacher’s 25 Year Old and Teacher’s Highland Single Malt to global markets.

DQ makes UK comeback

30 March, 2011

Swedish vodka brand DQ has re-launched to the UK, following the restructuring of parent company Nordic Spirit.

Diageo has announced the launch of super premium vodka Smirnov Titul to the Russian market.

Diageo intends to grow Captain Morgan into a "global mega brand", according to Ed Pilkington, the group’s global category director for vodka, gin and rum.

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