Brown-Forman announced overnight that it has agreed to sell brands Southern Comfort and Tuaca to Sazerac. Both brands will sell for US$543.5 million once approved by American regulatory bodies. While both companies are yet to announce the new distributor for the brands in Australia, there is speculation that the brands will be transferred to SouthTrade International, … Continued
Bartenders and bar owners from the top 50 bars globally have named their favourite spirit brands in a recent report run by Drinks International. The drinks magazine asked participating bars from Australasia, Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East to state which brands they love the most and simply couldn’t be without in the … Continued
The Teeling Whiskey Company (TWC) will release ‘The Revival’ in Australia next February – a limited edition 15 Year Old Single Malt – to commemorate the opening of its new distillery in Dublin. The Teeling Distillery is the first distillery to have opened in the capital of Ireland in over 125 years. The Revival has been … Continued
Wild Turkey has revealed a new design for its premium bourbon and rye whiskey range. The new packaging will feature across the range globally and has been designed to give the brand a more premium feel, while placing a more prominent focus on the turkey brand icon. Wild Turkey’s Master Distiller, Eddie Russell, said the new packaging aims … Continued
Jameson Irish Whiskey is calling on aspiring filmmakers to enter this year’s ‘First Shot’ competition for the chance to work with Kevin Spacey and Trigger Street Productions. Three talented winners will be selected from the pool of entrants to receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn their scripts into short films starring Maggie Gyllenhall and have … Continued
Stolen Spirits, producer of Stolen Rum, has agreed to give US company Liquid Asset Brands LLC (LAB) a majority stake in the business for US$14/AU$19 million. The significant investment from LAB will provide Stolen Spirits with the growth capital it needs to expand its portfolio further, with plans to produce a smoked whiskey and several other rums next … Continued
In exactly one week, the doors to the Crystal Palace in Luna Park Sydney will be opened to drinks industry professionals from across the nation for the inaugural Drinks Industry Show, running on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November. This is the last week for trade professionals to pre-register for free entry into the show … Continued
This Christmas will mark the 100th anniversary of American music legend and Jack Daniel’s greatest fan, Frank Sinatra. Renowned for having a bottle of Jack Daniel’s on stage with him every night, Sinatra has long been considered as the man responsible for putting Jack Daniel’s on the worldwide stage. To honour Sinatra’s birthday, Jack Daniel’s is … Continued
Wild Turkey is back with a new edition of Australia’s leading flavoured bourbon, American Honey. American Honey Sting is a unique blend of American Honey and a touch of ghost pepper chilli. Nicole Stanners, American Honey Marketing Director said: “Initial trends in flavoured whiskey tended [to lean] towards honey, but we’re now seeing hotter, spicier … Continued
Proximo Spirits/Jose Cuervo International brands (JCI) has ended its partnership with Think Spirits in Australia. The split will see major brands including Jose Cuervo, 1800 Tequila, Gran Centenario Tequila, Agavero Liqueur and The Kracken Black Spiced Rum leave Think Spirits’ portfolio. Proximo/JCI and Think Spirits partnered back in 2011 and secured the rights to the Jose … Continued