I think anyone who met Patrick Ricard will be saddened by the news that he has passed away. I can't speak about what he was like to work with but I met him several times and I liked him.
Cazcabel opens £37m distillery
Tequila brand Cazcabel celebrated the opening of its new £37m distillery in San Francisco de Asis this week.
The Macallan announces recipients of Artisan Apprenticeship Fund
The Macallan has revealed details of four recipient businesses to benefit from its recently launched Artisan Apprenticeship Fund.
Johnnie Walker is giving away 270,000 free drinks in the UK
Blended Scotch brand Johnnie Walker has announced a partnership with UK nightlife discovery app, DUSK, to give away 270,000 Johnnie Walker and lemonades at participating venues across the country.
Mastiha brand Axia launches in the UK
Axia spirit, the world’s first extra-dry Mastiha spirit, has been released in the UK following launches in Greece and the US.
Jim Beam announces travel retail exclusive from Fred and Freddie Noe
Leading bourbon producer Jim Beam has given the beleaguered travel retail sector a vote of confidence by launching an exclusive expression into the channel.
Ribera del Duero and Rueda come together
The two Spanish wine regions have come together to raise awareness of their wines in the all-important US market.
Glenfarclas 105 limited edition launches
The Grant family has released a new limited edition of its 20-year old Glenfarclas 105 single malt.
Martini targets next generation
Martini has set its sights on recruiting a younger generation of consumers with a new global campaign entitled Luck Is An Attitude.
Laithwaites releases Van Ruiten Old Vine Zinfandel
Laithwaites, the international wine mail-order company, has released Van Ruiten Old Vine Zinfandel 2008 from California.
Skyy targets next generation with ‘sexy’ ads
SKyy Spirits, Gruppo Campari’s US-based subsidiary, has unveiled a new global ad campaign entitled Skyy Sexy to market its unflavoured vodka brand Skyy Vodka.