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Heineken refreshes James Bond

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Heineken has announced that it has extended its 15-year partnership with the James Bond franchise.

How many units in your drink?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

How many units in your drink? Is the theme of a new campaign that has been launched at consumers in the UK.

Diageo posts 7% organic sales growth

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Diageo has delivered 3% volume growth and 7% organic net sales increase for the six months ended December 31, 2011.

UK Drinks Retailing Awards winners announced

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Multiple retailer Waitrose scooped five awards in the prestigious OLN Drinks Retailing Awards.

Austrian wine exports set a record

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Exports of Austrian wine by value have exceeded estimates as a result of higher prices and a decline in bulk wine.

Scotch Whisky Association launches job report

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Scotch Whisky Association has launched a report, which outlines the number of jobs supported by the scotch whisky industry.�

Gordon & McPhail bottles Jubilee whisky

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

UK: Gordon and MacPhail has bottled a 60 year old Glen Grant whisky to mark the Queen�s Diamond Jubilee.

Campari America launches coconut vodka

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

US: Campari America has launched a coconut vodka under its Skyy Infusions brand.

Four Roses bourbon launches speakeasy

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Four Roses bourbon has taken over the downstairs bar at Shaker & Company, London, for the month of February.

Heineken USA appoints western sales chief

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Heineken USA has appointed Brian Fried as regional vice president sales, western region, effective immediately.

Consultancy firm hires former Bacardi chief

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Global business consultancy McKinney Rogers has appointed a former Bacardi USA president to its board.

US: Drinks wholesaler convention to include business forum

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) and the US Drinks Conference (USDC) are to expand educational sessions during WSWA�s 69th Annual Convention & Exposition, April 2-5, 2012, in Las Vegas.

Beam launches new Courvoisier cognac

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Beam has launched a new cognac in the US, under the Courvoisier brand.

Vinho Verde sets sights on the UK

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Vinho Verde Wine Commission (CVRVV) is to roll out its global campaign in the UK market.

Asian cognac clamour drives sales of �2bn

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Annual sales of cognac are worth �2 billion thanks to a surge in XO and VSOP sales in the Far East, says the Cognac Bureau (BNIC).

Pernod launches special edition Martell cognac

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Pernod Ricard has launched a new expression of its Martell cognac to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Martell Cordon Bleu. Cordon Bleu Centenary limited edition has launched in Asia duty free.

Beam reports strong 2011 fourth quarter and full year results

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Beam Inc, the US-based global spirits company, has reported full-year net sales increases of 8%.

Adnams adds Morello Cherry Liqueur to the mix

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

English brewer and distiller, Adnams, has added Morello Cherry Liqueur to its range.

US: Trade body reports strong year for spirits

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The distilled spirits industry experienced growth in 2011 while taking more market share again from beer, reported Distilled Spirits Council (Discus) president and CEO Peter Cressy.

Cutty Sark Tam o�Shanter arrives in travel retail

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Edrington Group has launched a limited edition of its Cutty Sark 25 Year Old to global travel retail.

Calvados Berneroy has makeover for duty free

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Camus Wines & Spirits is set to unveil a new look for its Calvados Berneroy range in global duty free.

Beefeater 24 is now in 50 markets

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Pernod Ricard�s super premium gin, Beefeater 24, is now available in 50 markets worldwide.

World's 50 Best Bars magazine now online

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The World�s 50 Best Bars supplement is now available to view online.