News from Dave Hughes,
a recognised “Elder Statesman”
in the world of wine, internationally respected wine author, consultant
and Senior Judge at the IWSC
TANQUERAY TEN HAS NEW ART DECO BOTTLE
Tanqueray Ten gin bottle has been redesigned giving it an Art Deco twist to reflect the era of classic cocktails. The bottle features ten facets that meet at the base of the bottle forming a “punt” inside the bottle in …
A NEW AMARULA WITHOUT CREAM
Amarula Cream is known throughout the world. Now, after 25 years since the brand was launched a non-cream version has been shown in Stellenbosch. As with the cream it is made from hand-harvested marula fruit which is indigenous to Sub-Saharan …
GONZALEZ BYASS RELEASES SIX RARE VINTAGE SHERRIES
Gonzalez Byass has bottled six rare vintages of Palo Cortado and Oloroso dating back 10 1967. The wines dating from 1967 to 1994. They will be available only at Selfridges for off-trade sales and at the Connaught hotel in Mayfair …
DEATH OF MICHAEL COX
Very sad to report the death of Michael Cox almost a year after he underwent an operation on a rare form of cancer.
Michael came from a well established Liquor trade family. His Grandfather was involved with the Wine and …
AS CHINA SALES DECLINE PERNOD RICARD CUTS FORECASTS
Europe’s seconf largest distiller, Pernod Ricard, has announced a cost saving programme to generate € 150 million over three years to support brand development and reduced its predicted growth after poor sales in China. …