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India's Love Of Homegrown Single Malts Shakes Up Pernod, Diageo

As India comes into its own as a maker, not just consumer, of whisky, its single malts are reshaping the country's $33 billion spirits market.

Pernod Ricard Takes Aim At Chinese Market With Locally Made Whisky

French spirits maker Pernod Ricard has launched The Chuan pure malt whisky in China, the first product released by its local distillery in southwestern Sic...

Jack Daniel's-Maker Brown-Forman Cuts Annual Sales Forecast As Demand Softens

Brown-Forman cut net sales forecast for 2024 as cost-conscious consumers looked at cheaper alternatives to the whisky-maker's more pricier brands in the Un...

Japanese Whisky Turns 100 As Craft Distilleries Transform Industry

This year marks the 100 year anniversary of whisky making in Japan since the founding of market leader Suntory's first distillery in Yamazaki in 1923.

Irish Spirits Exports See 17% Growth In 2022, Study Finds

The value of Irish spirits exports grew by 17.3% in 2022, to nearly €1.5 billion, according to latest Irish Spirits Market Report by Drinks Ireland.

Pernod Ricard To Distribute Kirin Brewery's FUJI Whisky In Europe

Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement with Kirin Brewery to exclusively distribute super premium Japanese whisky FUJI in continental Europe.

Pernod Ricard To Acquire Majority Stake In Skrewball

Pernod Ricard USA has announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Skrewball, a super-premium peanut butter flavoured American whisky brand.

Diageo Completes 'Four Corners Of Scotland' Investment

Spirits giant Diageo has completed its 'Four Corners of Scotland' investment with the opening of the new visitor experience at its Caol Ila Distillery on t...