Illva Saronno Holding has announced the acquisition of Engine gin to “strengthen its presence in the gin world”.

Italian drinks company and owner of Disaronno and Tia Maria, Illva Saronno Group, has bought a majority stake in US rye whiskey brand and distillery, Sagamore Spirit.

First Drinks has appointed Rod Eslamieh as its first ever full time brand ambassador for its Illva-owned brands – Disaronno, Tia Maria and Isolabella.

Monarq Group is to distribute Tia Maria and Disaronno in the Caribbean domestic and duty free markets.

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