The former master distiller of Jack Daniel’s has revealed plans to open a new distillery in Tennessee next year as part of a US$20 million investment to boost the US state’s whiskey industry. Jeff Arnett spent nearly 20 years working at the Jack Daniel’s distillery in Tennessee Jeff Arnett left his role as master distiller
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21st April, 2021 by Nicola Carruthers Luxury goods company Lalique Group reported a 30% decline in sales for Glenturret whisky last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Glenturret’s history dates back 240 years In April 2019, Lalique Group paid £15.5 million (US$20.2m) for a 50% stake in Glenturret Scotch whisky as part of a
UK watchdog the Portman Group had released guidance on the packaging and marketing of alcohol products that contain cannabidiol (CBD). CBD has become a popular ingredient in alcoholic drinks As the trend for alcoholic products infused with CBD continues, the Portman Group has provided advice for producers in relation to the Code of Practice on
21st April, 2021 by Nicola Carruthers Pernod Ricard-owned Our/Vodka has released a limited edition ‘sustainable’ vodka infused with basil in partnership with non-profit Rethink Food. Our/New York Basil vodka is limited to 1,800 bottles The new Our/New York Basil vodka is made with basil from the Square Roots farm in Brooklyn, New York. The expression
21st April, 2021 by Melita Kiely Maison Villevert has acquired a majority stake in distribution company Paragon Brands and expects the UK distributor’s revenue to triple in the next five years. Paragon Brands distributes Dingle Whiskey in the UK Maison Villevert’s export director, Guillaume Villerabel, forecasts “a comfortable target of £15 million (US$21m) revenue within