The founder of drinks industry PR agency The Story has died, aged 46. Ailana Kamelmacher passed away at Guy’s Hospital on October 30, surrounded by…
The founder of drinks industry PR agency The Story has died, aged 46. Ailana Kamelmacher passed away at Guy’s Hospital on October 30, surrounded by…
The Character of Islay Whisky Company has added two more aged Islay Single Malts to its range. The independent bottler from Atom Brands has added Glace Ile and The Legend of Fiona Macleod, both – like all releases in the collection – are sourced from undisclosed distilleries on Islay. The newcomers will join the company’s inaugural 10-year old single malt, Aerolite Lyndsay,…
The trade body for the wines of the Soave region has revealed plans to launch a campaign next year in the UK to highlight the “great quality, character and value of contemporary Soave”. Conzorzio of Soave, the trade body for wines from the region, said while medium-term availability and production levels had fallen slightly, the price for grapes and wine had increased. President, Sandro Gini,…
A London producer is introducing a range of craft soft drinks in a bid to help retailers minimise the effect of the impending sugar tax. Gunna, which contains less than 5% sugar, is targeted at millennials. The drinks contain a “unique flavour profile” that blends sweet, sour, bitter and spicy notes, creating drinks that millennials might find more intriguing and complex than traditional soft drinks,…
Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled two new single malts from its Island Collection. Inchmoan 12 Year Old and Inchmoan Vintage 1992 are part of the Inchmoan range of peated whiskies, married together by the master blender to complement the unique flavour and character of the Loch Lomond Distillery. Inchmoan single malts are part of the distillery’s Island Collection, alongside Inchmurrin. Each range within the collection…
Hayman’s Gin is bringing out an English Cordial Gin, based on a recipe from the 19th century. Each limited release 50cl bottle of Hayman’s English Cordial Gin has been carefully crafted to replicate the style of gin enjoyed in the 1800s and has a warm, spicy and earthy character that is full flavoured. The archives, which were uncovered by drinks historian, David T Smith, revealed…
Market leading single malt brand The Glenlivet has broadened its offering with the release of a limited-edition single cask whisky that called Auchavaich. The new whisky pays homage to the 19th Century smugglers that helped create the brand, which recently overtook Glenfiddich to become the world’s bestselling single malt Scotch whisky. The Glenlivet Single Cask Auchavaich has been named after a key landmark on the…
Pernod Ricard has released a limited-edition flavoured vodka called Absolut Karnival that is infused with passionfruit and orange blossom. As the world prepares to focus on Brazil with the football World Cup looming, the drinks giant has decided to capitalise on the “transformative energy” of the South American nation’s carnivals. The bottle is emblazoned with artwork by Brazilian graphic novelist Rafael Grampá, whose character-driven design…
