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just the Facts – The Power 100 2013
24 May 2013
Earlier this week, brand valuation consultancy Intangible Business released the results of its latest survey of the world's spirits brands. Here's a look at the top ten, along with the methodology used to draw up 'The Power 100'.
UK: BenRiach Distillery Co admits surprise at Glenglassaugh buy
25 March 2013
The BenRiach Distillery Co's “under the radar” swoop for Glenglassaugh last week is unlikely to be repeated as the Scotch industry's battle for capacity intensifies, the firm's head has said.
UK: Maxxium renews Famous Grouse's rugby ties
17 January 2013
The Famous Grouse's links to Scottish rugby will continue after a new three-year sponsorship deal was signed, its UK distributor Maxxium has said.
UK: Maxxium extends warehousing partnership
4 September 2012
UK distributor Maxxium has renewed its long-standing partnership with logistics firm Norbert Dentressangle until June 2014.
UK: Former Bacardi man joins Edrington's The Macallan
7 August 2012
The Edrington Group has confirmed the appointment of a new global marketing manager for its The Macallan single malt whisky brand.
UK: Edrington hails healthy FY, despite exceptional drag
10 July 2012
Edrington has posted a healthy set of numbers for its fiscal full-year, as emerging markets drove profits.
UK: Edrington signals South-East Asia intent
4 July 2012
Edrington has South-East Asia in its sights as it seeks to expand from its China stronghold.
UK: Diageo, Edrington distillery reopens after Legionnaires' outbreak
22 June 2012
An Edinburgh whisky distillery closed after an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the city has reopened.
UK: Distillery remains closed after disease outbreak, awaits test results
11 June 2012
An Edinburgh whisky distillery remains closed and is awaiting test results after an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the city.
UK: Distillery halts production over Legionnaires outbreak - report
8 June 2012
An Edinburgh whisky distillery part-owned by Diageo and The Edrington Group has been closed down after an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the city, according to reports.
UK: Maxxium spends GBP1.5m on Famous Grouse, Black Grouse push
7 June 2012
Maxxium UK has invested around GBP1.5m (US$2.32m) on two new TV campaigns to push the Edrington Group's Famous Grouse and Black Grouse brands in the UK.
UK: Edrington Group switches distillery managers at Macallan, Highland Park
18 April 2012
The Edrington Group has confirmed a change of distillery managers at two of its whisky facilities in Scotland.
Product Launch - UK: The Edrington Group's The Famous Jubilee, Special Edition Reserve
30 March 2012
The Edrington Group's The Famous Jubilee, Special Edition Reserve
TRAVEL RETAIL: Edrington Group gives Dubai Naked Grouse TR exclusive
9 December 2011
The Edrington Group has lined up the launch of The Naked Grouse in Dubai travel retail later this month.
GLOBAL: Edrington Group upbeat on gathering storm
25 November 2011
The Edrington Group has reported higher sales in the first half of its fiscal year and said that it remains upbeat about the second-half and will continue to invest in its premium brands.
Product Launch - UK: The Edrington Group's The Famous Grouse Celebration Blend Decanter
25 August 2011
The Edrington Group's The Famous Grouse Celebration Blend Decanter
UK: Edrington Group plots Asia, US push on strong full-year
4 July 2011
The Edrington Group is looking to consumers in Asia and the Americas to help it build on rises in both sales and profits in its most recent fiscal year.
UK: Ian Macleod Distillers buys Tamdhu distillery
29 June 2011
Ian Macleod Distillers has significantly increased its size after acquiring the Tamdhu distillery from The Edrington Group.
US: Edrington Group moves Cutty Sark distribution from Skyy Spirits to Remy Cointreau
19 May 2011
The Edrington Group has switched distributors in the US for its recently-purchased Cutty Sark Scotch whisky brand, from Skyy Spirits to Rémy Cointreau USA.
GLOBAL: Edrington Group creates Americas Duty Free, UK & Ireland area head post
11 May 2011
A reshuffle of area responsibilities at The Edrington Group has led to the creation of the role of area director for Americas Duty Free and UK & Ireland.
Comment - Spirits - Scotch: Hoist by its Own Petard?
17 March 2011
A recent product extension in the Scotch whisky category has caught Richard Woodard's eye this month. While the move is certainly a positive in its use of innovation, it also shows how difficult it is for such innovation to make a breakthrough in the category. It's also got a rubbish name, says natural brunette - albeit with silver flecks - Woodard.
UK: Maxxium trials The Famous Grouse pre-mix in on-trade
4 March 2011
The UK arm of Maxxium has lined up a trial for a pre-mix of The Edrington Group's The Famous Grouse Scotch whisky with ginger beer in the on-trade in Scotland.
UK: Maxxium ties Famous Grouse to Six Nations rugby
17 February 2011
Maxxium UK has launched a range of promotional activities for The Famous Grouse Scotch whisky as part of its affiliation with the Scottish national rugby union team.
TRAVEL RETAIL: Edrington Group gets travel retail personnel boost
3 February 2011
The Edrington Group and Rémy Cointreau Travel Retail Americas (RCTRA) have created the position of trade marketing manager & brand ambassador in their Americas travel retail division.
US: Edrington Group adds Brugal to Remy Cointreau distribution deal
6 December 2010
The US unit of Rémy Cointreau has extended its distribution partnership with The Edrington Group in the country.
UK: Edrington Group targets Hogmanay with Famous Grouse edition
2 December 2010
The Edrington Group has lined up a gift-pack offering of its The Famous Grouse Scotch whisky brand for Hogmanay.
UK: Edrington Group sees The Famous Grouse back on UK TVs
25 November 2010
The Edrington Group will see its The Famous Grouse Scotch whisky brand benefit from yet another television push in the UK in the run-up to Christmas.
UK: Bacardi upbeat on Dewar's Scotch whisky prospects
5 October 2010
Bacardi has reported strong consumer demand for its Dewar's Scotch whisky after completing the first phase of a ten-year, US$250m project to increase distilling and storage capacity.
UK: Edrington Group to invest GBP10m in whisky site
27 September 2010
The Edrington Group plans to invest GBP10m (US$15.8m) on a high-speed bottling line and new storage facilities for its Scotch whisky in a move that will result in 23 job losses.
UK: Edrington Group posts strong FY sales, profits
14 September 2010
The Edrington Group has reported double digit rises in sales and profits before tax for its full year on the back of strong performances from its leading brands.
