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Diageo Reveals 2024 Special Releases Single Malt Collection
by: Kyle Swartz
Diageo today unveiled their 2024 Special Releases Single Malt Scotch Whisky collection. This year’s theme is “Spirited Xchange 2.0,” meant to showcase contemporary perspectives, techniques and …
Diageo Acquires Ritual Zero Proof
by: Kyle Swartz
Diageo North America has acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits. Since its launch in Chicago in 2019, Ritual has grown rapidly and is now the number-one …
Diageo Unveils 2023 Special Releases Scotch Whiskies
by: Kyle Swartz
Diageo has revealed its 2023 Spirited Xchange Special Releases Scotch Whisky Collection, an annual compilation of limited-edition single malt releases. The 2023 lineup consists of eight …
Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes Has Passed Away
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo announced on June 7 that long-time CEO Ivan Menezes has died after a brief illness. Menezes, 63, held the CEO role at the spirits giant …
Diageo Names Debra Crew As New CEO
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo has named a new Chief Executive Officer following the announced retirement of CEO Ivan Menezes. Menezes has decided to retire from his top post and …
Diageo Acquiring Don Papa Rum
by: Melissa Dowling
In another sign that spirits giants are getting serious about the premium rum category, Diageo announced in January that it agreed to acquire Don Papa Rum. …
Diageo Acquires Balcones Distilling
by: Melissa Dowling
As global drinks companies continue to bolster their American whiskey portfolio, Diageo today announced its acquisition of Balcones Distilling. This Texas-based business is known as a leading …
Diageo Acquires Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Mr Black
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo has purchased Mr Black, an Australian cold brew coffee liqueur. Mr Black launched in 2013, by designer Tom Baker and distiller Philip Moore, with the …
Diageo Announces New President of U.S. Spirits
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo has announced that Gregorio Gutierrez, currently the company’s managing director of Southern Europe, has been appointed president U.S. Spirits. Gutierrez will report to Claudia Schubert, …
Diageo Acquires Flavored Tequila Brand 21 Seeds
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo has announced the purchase of 21 Seeds, a fast-growing flavored tequila brand infused with the juice of real fruits. The brand comes in three varieties: …
