Distell company news 
just the Winners - International Wine Challenge 2013: New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa
17 May 2013
Earlier this week, the gold medal winners in this year's International Wine Challenge were announced. Here are the winners from New Zealand, Portugal and South Africa.
just-drink LIWF 2013 - Diary - 10 May
10 May 2013
Distell is to host a preview of wines selected for South Africa's Nederburg Auction.
UK: Scotch stocks stretched, says Hunter Laing & Co founder
2 May 2013
A Scotch industry veteran has warned of the “ongoing battle” to source whisky stocks as big companies snap up capacities to satisfy growth in new markets.
just For Subscribers - The week in drinks
19 April 2013
Here are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
19 April 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
Analysis - Hine sale to spark "significant interest"
19 April 2013
The sale of Cognac house Hine is likely to generate "significant interest" in the industry, according to an analyst.
UK: Rainfall brings Burn Stewart Distillers plant back online
16 April 2013
A Burn Stewart Distillers' plant that halted production because of water shortages is due to resume service.
Analysis - CL Financial woes behind Burn Stewart Distillers sale?
15 April 2013
Today's sale of Burn Stewart Distillers to Distell may be a “vote of confidence” in the Scotch whisky industry. But it is also a symbol of the continued fallout from the near collapse of Burn Stewart's Caribbean owner CL Financial.
UK: Burn Stewart Distillers sale proves Scotch in robust health - MD
15 April 2013
The sale of Burn Stewart Distilleries to Distell is “another vote of confidence” in the booming Scotch whiskey industry, the company's MD has told just-drinks.
UK: Distell pays US$244m for Burn Stewart Distillers
15 April 2013
Distell has bought Scotch maker Burn Stewart Distillers for ZAR2.2bn (US$243.9m) in a bid to boost its blended and single malt stocks.
UK: LIWF organisers expect "solid" event despite drop-outs
12 March 2013
Organisers of the London International Wine Fair (LIWF) have said they expect “in excess” of 500 exhibitors at this year's show, but have admitted disappointment over a number of pull-outs.
S AFRICA: Distell H1 profits boosted by exports
25 February 2013
Distell boosted its profits in the second half of its current fiscal year, due to an increase in export volumes helped by a weak rand and a strong performance in sub-Saharan Africa.
Review of the Year 2012 - Part IV: Wine
21 December 2012
The penultimate part of just-drinks' review of 2012 looks at a tumultuous year for the wine category.
UK: Brand Phoenix launches FirstCape Lions bottles after rugby link-up
14 December 2012
Brand Phoenix has unveiled new packaging for its FirstCape Presidents Selection wines following a sponsorship deal with British and Irish Lions rugby.
Product Launch - UK: Distell's JC Le Roux Le Domaine
6 November 2012
Distell has announced the launch of a sparkling wine in time for the festive season.
S AFRICA/IRELAND: Distell switches Edward Dillon for Richmond Marketing in Ireland
4 October 2012
Distell has confirmed a change of distributor for several of its wine brands in Ireland.
Comment - Wine - Cape Wine 2012: Quality Starts to Match Ambition
1 October 2012
How best to sum up Cape Wine 2012? The three words that kept cropping up over the course of this showcasing of South Africa's wine industry were optimism, ambition and quality.
S AFRICA: Wines with new ethical stamp to be unveiled at Cape Wine event
12 September 2012
The first South African wines to carry a new ethical stamp, aimed at promoting fair industry working conditions, will be unveiled at a trade event this month.
CHINA/S AFRICA: Distell takes majority control of CJ Wines & Spirits
3 September 2012
Distell has acquired a 60% share in privately-owned Chinese distribution company CJ Wines & Spirits.
S AFRICA: Drinks classification ruling hampers Distell in FY
23 August 2012
Distell has seen a category classification ruling in its domestic market hit profits in its latest fiscal year.
S AFRICA: Distell appoints new non-exec director
26 June 2012
Distell has appointed a new non-executive director to its board.
S AFRICA: Distell sees H1 profits, sales jump
17 February 2012
Distell has reported strong half-year rises in net sales and profits, driven by consumer demand at home and abroad, as well as a weaker rand currency.
INDIA: SPI Group goes with Aspri Spirits for Stolichnaya in India
3 February 2012
SPI Group has consolidated distribution of its Stolichnaya vodka portfolio in the Indian market.
S AFRICA: Distell expects strong H1 profits rise
24 January 2012
Distell has said that strong sales and a weaker South African rand currency are set to yield a jump in profits for the first half of its fiscal year.
S AFRICA: Tiger Brands replaces chairman
19 January 2012
Tiger Brands has appointed a chairman following the resignation of Lex van Vught from the role.
Product Launch - UK: Distell's Pongracz Rose, Pongracz Brut
17 January 2012
Product Launch - UK: Distell's Pongracz Rosé, Pongracz Brut
INDIA/US: Patron tie-up with Aspri Spirits brings flagship Tequila to India
18 October 2011
The international unit of Patron Spirits Company has teamed up with Aspri Spirits in India to launch its spirits portfolio, led by its namesake Tequila brand, in the country.
S AFRICA: Distell FY profits regain ground
30 August 2011
Distell has reported rises in both sales and profits for its latest fiscal year, but the drinks firm expects weak consumer demand in Europe to continue for the next 12 months.
S AFRICA: KWV details global sales team changes
29 July 2011
KWV has followed the departure of its CEO with a shake-up of its global sales division.
SA/UK: Distell readies Savanna UK TV ad campaign
27 June 2011
Distell has lined up a first nationwide TV push in the UK for its Savanna cider brand.
