Spanish wine, spirits and gourmet food specialist Osborne Grupo, eyeing expansion in the cruise market, returns to the Seatrade Cruise Global event in Miami, where it is taking a stand (No. 51) at F&B@Sea for the first time. Osborne team members will be present at both the F&B@Sea and Retail Days, encouraging Seatrade visitors to […]
Spirits
Proximo Spirits activates 1800 Tequila Triple Cask in JFK with DFS and IShoppes
Proximo Spirits has partnered with DFS and iShoppes to launch 1800 Tequila Triple Cask Añejo, the brand’s first global travel retail exclusive, at New York’s JFK Airport. Running from February through March with DFS at Terminal 4, then April to June with iShoppes at Terminal 1, the activation spotlights the new 1800 Triple Cask through […]
Holland America Line and Jefferson’s Bourbon make history with the first bourbon aged on cruise ships
In celebration of International Whiskey Day, Holland America Line and Jefferson’s Bourbon last week announced a partnership for a first-of-its-kind collaboration in which Jefferson’s Ocean Bourbon is aged at sea across the cruise line’s fleet. This marks the distillery’s maiden voyage partnering with a cruise line for its Ocean Aged at Sea Bourbon series. The […]
Catherine Restrepo launches SYZYGY Brands to fill gap in market
Catherine Restrepo’s new strategic brand representation and commercial development company, SYZYGY Brands, fills a needed gap in the global travel retail, cruise, and hospitality channels. Restrepo, who has nearly two decades of industry experience, says SYZYGY Brands operates not as a traditional distributor, but as a commercial growth partner and strategic agent. “We work across […]
B&S accelerates Americas growth strategy with multi-category expansion, expanded market presence and digital innovation ahead of Summit of the Americas
Global DF/TR distributor B&S is sharpening its commercial focus on the Americas ahead of the Summit of the Americas, reinforcing its regional commitment through an ambitious multi-category growth strategy, strengthened brand partnerships and the continued rollout of its proprietary digital platform, (www.kingofreach.com). With a broad and growing presence across key travel retail markets in the Americas, B&S reports that it […]
Freixenet enters spirits category with Freixenet Solare
Freixenet, the #1international sparkling wine brand, is entering the spirits category by launching a new aperitif Freixenet Solare. The new product, with an alcohol content of 11% vol., is a Mediterranean Aperitivo crafted with Spanish lemon, clementine, and rosemary, and complemented by botanicals. “With Freixenet Solare, we are consistently focusing on natural flavors, Mediterranean moments […]
Inspired by chocolate and flowers, Hendrick’s launches Another Hendrick’s, first permanent release in nearly a decade
Hendrick’s Gin has announced the launch of Another Hendrick’s, the first permanent release for the gin brand in nine years. Another Hendrick’s is infused with rose and cucumber, and layered with orange blossom and cacao beans housed in a white bottle. Inspired by her love for chocolate and flowers, Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie set […]
DAOU Vineyards and Duty Free Global announce global distribution partnership
DAOU Vineyards, the luxury wine estate from Paso Robles, California, has announced a strategic global distribution partnership with Duty Free Global. DAOU says that this collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the brand’s mission to bring world-class wines to discerning travelers worldwide. The agreement will spotlight DAOU’s prestigious Reserve collection and its iconic flagship wine, […]
CVH Spirits appoints Blue Caterpillar as exclusive TR Americas distributor
CVH Spirits has announced the signing of an exclusive, long-term distribution agreement with Blue Caterpillar for Travel Retail Americas. CVH Spirits’ portfolio includes premium single malt Scotch whisky brands Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory. Blue Caterpillar says the single malt Scotch whisky category continues to represent one of the most dynamic segments within premium spirits across […]
B&S appoints Luke Maga as Global Sales Director, Duty Free & Travel Retail
B&S has appointed Luke Maga as Global Sales Director for its Duty Free & Travel Retail division. The appointment further strengthens the company’s focus on building long-term partnerships and delivering added value to customers and brand owners through its efficient, scalable King of Reach distribution model, says the company. In his new role, Maga will […]
Absolut Vodka turns up the heat with new Absolut Tabasco
Absolut Vodka has partnered with Tabasco Brand for the launch of a new spicy vodka, Absolut Tabasco. The new collaboration launches this February across 50+ markets including global travel retail. According to Rae Gibson, Director, Power Brands and Emerging Categories, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, Pernod Ricard will be staging a “truly global takeover” in travel […]
Ashish Gandham appointed Suntory Oceania Managing Director
Suntory Oceania has announced the appointment of Ashish Gandham as Managing Director, Suntory Global Spirits – Oceania. Gandham currently serves as Managing Director of Suntory Global Spirits Global Travel Retail in Singapore. No replacement has yet been appointed for the GTR role. The company says GTR remains a top priority for Suntory Global Spirits, and […]
Ghost Tequila names John McDonnell Executive Chairman
Boston-based Ghost Tequila has announced the appointment of John McDonnell as Executive Chairman of the Board. Until recently, McDonnell served as Managing Director, International, at Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Over his 12-year tenure he led the expansion of the brand from a handful of North American markets to nearly 150 countries and islands worldwide and distribution […]
René Machon joins Blue Caterpillar as Commercial Director Europe
International boutique spirits distribution company Blue Caterpillar has announced the appointment of René Machon as Commercial Director Europe as of January 1st 2026. Based in Hamburg, Germany, Machon will lead Blue Caterpillar’s European expansion and development efforts. René Machon brings more than 20 years of international experience in the spirits industry, with a strong focus […]
Jim Beam shuts down production at one of its Kentucky distilleries for 2026
Jim Beam has announced that is it halting production at one of its distilleries in Kentucky for at least a year. Bourbon makers across the country have been reacting to declining drinking and tariffs. Monthly data released by the Treasury Department showed that through August, whiskey distillers had produced under 142 million proof gallons, 55 […]
