Bollinger renews Royal Warrant
Bollinger champagne has had its royal warrant renewed by King Charles marking 140 years of continuous supply to the Royal Household.
What next for Royal Warrants?
On 8 September 2022 Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland aged 96.
Diageo sells Archers brand to De Kuyper Royal Distillers
Diageo has announced the sale of Archers, the Peach Schnapps brand, to De Kuyper Royal Distillers.
Diageo to build $245m Crown Royal distillery
Diageo has announced plans to build a new $245m distillery for its Crown Royal Canadian Whisky brand.
Hyslop: Royal Salute 51 is 'one-of-a-kind' expression
Royal Salute master blender Sandy Hyslop has declared its new 51-year-old a “one-of-a-kind” blend.
Prince Charles officially opens Johnnie Walker Princes Street
Prince Charles has officially opened the new Johnnie Walker store and global visitor centre in Edinburgh.
Royal Tokaji hails 2017 as one of its greatest vintages
Royal Tokaji believes its 2017 Aszú wines are on a par with the greatest vintages in its history: 1993, 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2008.
Diageo becomes first spirits sponsor of the NFL
Diageo has become the first ever official spirits sponsor of the NFL.
The International Spirits Challenge 2021 has awarded 11 double gold medals to the finest Scotch whiskies in the world.
De Kuyper and Salvatore Calabrese launch Acqua Bianca
De Kuyper Royal Distillers has partnered with Salvatore Calabrese to launch Acqua Bianca, an aromatic premium liqueur.
Top of the Tower for Royal Salute whisky
UK: Chivas Brothers has signed a five-year partnership deal between its scotch brand Royal Salute and the royal gun salutes at the Tower of London. The first of which will be for the Queen’s Jubilee in June.
Diamond Jubilee edition next in Royal Salute succession
Chivas Brothers has launched the limited edition Royal Salute Diamond Jubilee to the global off-trade.
Pilsner Urquell closes on 90,000 litres at The Open
Czech lager brand Pilsner Urquell poured an estimated 90,000 litres of beer during the 2011 Open Championship in Kent, UK.
Chivas launches $200,000 whisky
Chivas Brothers has launched a US$200,000 whisky as a tribute to the oldest crown jewels in Britain - the Honours of Scotland.
Royal Salute accelerates polo drive
Scotch whisky Royal Salute has announced its sponsorship of the Sentebale’s Polo Cup in Dubai.
Drambuie creates royal cocktail
Whisky liqueur brand Drambuie has created a cocktail to celebrate the announcement of Prince William’s engagement to Kate Middleton.
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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.
