English wine producer Chapel Down has reported an increase in sales for 2022. The Kent-based company said today that net sales have risen from £14.3…
English wine producer Chapel Down has reported an increase in sales for 2022. The Kent-based company said today that net sales have risen from £14.3…
Thatchers Cider has released its new season Thatchers Vintage 2020. The 7.4% abv mature cider has been made from a blend of bittersweet apples, considered to be the “the pick of the 2020 harvest”. A rich golden, traditional medium dry cider, Vintage 2020 is softly rounded and mature with a depth of character coming from apples such as Dabinett and Prince William for their rich…
Amathus Drinks has added Georgian winery Dugladze to its portfolio as part of its plan to diversify and expand its wine portfolio. The Dugladze family has been making wines and spirits since 1904, and today it has one of the most advanced wineries in Georgia, according to Amathus, with vineyards in key locations. It makes wines both in the traditional Qvevri amphora style, alongside more…
Speciality Brands has been appointed as UK distributor for Beluga Noble Russian vodka. Beluga vodka joins the premium spirits agency’s portfolio, which includes Hine, Diplomatico, Cocchi, Nikka and Michter’s. Chris Seale, managing director, Speciality Brands, said: “The higher end of the vodka category is currently experiencing a resurgence and Beluga vodka presents us with a truly exciting opportunity. The brand is well-respected and has already…
Gravity Drinks is launching a range of premium tequilas into the UK, with the initial trio of drinks each packaged in bottles inspired by Mexico’s renowned Lucha Libra. The Mucha Liga range represents three distinct “personalities” of tequila: Bravo (blanco), Canibal (reposado) and Invicto (anejo). The range comes from the La Cienega region of Jalisco in Mexico, from the Juanacatlan Distillery. The three tequilas combine…
Rebel Dsitillers has released an aperitif with a third less sugar than brands such as Aperol. Rebelle Aperitif is described as “a truly unique liquid” combining botanical copper pot distillation with traditional perfumery and flavour extraction. Matt McGivern of Rebel Distillers said: “The aperitif market is a unique and beautiful place to create spirits, with a changing world of consumers being more health conscious, social…
Scotch whisky can now officially be matured in a wider variety of casks – including those previously used to age tequila, mezcal, calvados, cachaca, shochu and baijiu – following a change in the law governing the industry. An amendment to the Scotch Whisky Technical File, the document which is used by HMRC to ensure compliance with the main requirements for Scotch Whisky (and is essential…
Tesco is expected to launch the first store under its newly-created discount supermarket chain Jack’s, as early as next week. It is believed that the supermarket chain is poised to reveal the new format Jack’s – named after Jack Cohen, who founded Tesco in 1999 – in a matter of days, with the first store expected to be in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. The concept is part…
