Mangrove UK has secured a new distribution deal with independent British tequila brand Vivir. The new partnership aims to help Vivir in its plans to…
Mangrove UK has secured a new distribution deal with independent British tequila brand Vivir. The new partnership aims to help Vivir in its plans to…
The Wine Society hopes to reopen for business by the Easter weekend. In a message to its members, chief executive Steve Finlan said: “Thank you to all our members for your continued patience while we have made a number of vital changes to our warehouse operation over the last two weeks designed to make our warehouse environment safe for our teams. “New…
The Wine & Spirits Trade Association is working on a definition for flavoured gin, which “reflects the quality of the products that are already out there”, while also whittling out products that shouldn’t have the word “gin” on the label. Speaking at this week’s Think Gin event Miles Beale, the WSTA’s chief executive, said: “For us the really important thing to do next is to…
William Grant & Sons has launched a new 10 year-old single malt Scotch whisky designed to help new single malt drinkers navigate the flavours of the category Aerstone focuses on the impact of maturation and malting on flavour and is available in two expressions: Sea Cask 10 Year Old and Land Cask 10 Year Old. The range showcases two different styles of whisky under the same…
Red Squirrel Wine is targeting hybrid retailers with a growing portfolio of wine-on-tap offerings as it aims to become the go-to supplier for this format. It has just added three new producers from South Africa to an on-tap portfolio that includes still and sparkling wines from France, New Zealand and Italy. Founder Nik Darlington told DRN: “We want to be known as one of the…
St-Remy has revealed a new look designed to echo its brand values for “leadership, quality and craftsmanship”, while also playing homage to its heritage. The French brandy’s new look includes the ‘walking lion’ symbol, which was recently rediscovered in the St-Remy archives. The symbol aims to demonstrate the St-Remy ethos and its position in the category as “the king of brandy”. Jean-Denis Voin, ceo Liqueurs…
Retailers and producers are urged to take part in a public consultation into the fifth edition of the Portman Group’s Code of Practice. The consultation begins in spring 2018 and trade members can register their interest in the process by emailing info@portmangroup.org.uk or tweeting @portmangroup, which will then ensure they receive alerts when the consultation launches. It will mark the fifth review since the…
Drinkaware says that new research reveals the extent to which drunken sexual harassment has become an accepted part of a night out for many young people. The alcohol education charity is launching a new campaign called It’s OK to Ask that aims to address the problem. The survey, carried out by the charity and You Gov, found that 72% of 18- to 24-year-olds claim to…
