Camus beverage business news, company profile, analysis, comment and interviews

23 May 2019

Camus has released a Dordogne Cognac as it makes use of appellation rules that allow the spirit to be made outside of its traditional home.

Camus Cognac to mature casks at sea in transatlantic experiment

27 Nov 2018

Camus Cognac is to bring back the age of boat-based spirit maturation by transporting ten of its casks across the Atlantic on a classic tall ship.

Former William Grant executive to head up Camus Cognac brand

16 Jul 2018

Camus has announced a change of global brand manager for its namesake Cognac range, with a former William Grant & Sons executive assuming the position.

Distell Group selects Camus unit for Scotch distribution in China

9 Jul 2018

South Africa’s Distell Group has announced a distribution tie-up with Camus subsidiary Yuanliu Int’l Trade Co to handle three of its Scotch whisky brands in China.

Camus Group's Lambay Irish Whiskey gets UK release

4 Jul 2018

Camus Group is to launch the first two whiskeys from its Lambay Irish Whiskey joint-venture in the UK.

Camus appoints former Stoli Group exec Jean-Dominique Andreu to CMO role

8 Feb 2018

Family-owned Cognac house Camus has appointed Stoli Group's former Europe MD to the role of chief marketing officer.

Camus’ Borderies XO Family Reserve - Product Launch

15 Sep 2017

Cognac producer Camus has released details of a new, annual iteration of its namesake Cognac brand, due to be released early next year.

Gruppo Campari moves China distribution to Camus' Yuanliu unit

8 Mar 2017

Gruppo Campari has selected a subsidiary of Camus Wines & Spirits to distribute its spirits portfolio in China.

What's coming up in spirits in 2017? - Predictions for the Year Ahead - Comment

1 Feb 2017

Rounding off our series of predictions for the year ahead, Ian Buxton gives us his forecasts for whisk(e)y in the next 12 months.

Camus unveils Hanley as consumer outreach manager

26 Sep 2016

Camus has announced a change of communications manager, with the incumbent also set to become the Cognac company’s consumer outreach manager.

Europe Travel Retail director Andre de Almeida quits William Grant & Sons

2 Jun 2016

William Grant & Sons has confirmed the pending departure of the director of its Travel Retail operations in Europe.

Camus takes on new Dutch distributor

23 Dec 2015

Camus is to switch its distributor in the Netherlands in a bid to boost sales in the country next year.

Emperador's Whyte & Mackay to distribute Camus Cognac

19 Nov 2015

Whyte & Mackay is to distribute Camus Cognac in the UK.

Kweichow Moutai selects Camus for Chateau Loudenne distribution

12 Oct 2015

Kweichow Moutai has recruited Camus Wines & Spirits to handle distribution of its Chateau Loudenne wine range in a number of markets worldwide and in Travel Retail.

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27 Jul 2015

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Focus – Brown Forman's Slane Castle Irish Whiskey Ltd

3 Jun 2015

Late yesterday, Brown-Forman announced its entry into the Irish whiskey category through the purchase of Slane Castle Irish Whiskey Ltd

Product Launch - Camus Cognac's Extra Dark & Intense

20 Apr 2015

Camus Cognac used has a unique production process to create a new expression of its Camus Extra bottling, decanting eaux-de-vie from their casks, re-toasting the wood and then refilling them with the same spirit.

Camus agrees French tie-up with LEDA

9 Apr 2015

Camus Wines and Spirits has agreed a deal for Laubade et Domaines Associés (LEDA) to distribute some of its “premium” Cognac brands in France.

just the Winners – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Best in Show – Part II

8 Apr 2015

Late last month, the 15th annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition took place. Last week, the list of Best in Show awards were released. Here is the second and final part of the full list of winners.

Camus Wine & Spirits, Angus Dundee Distillers ready US release of Glencadam

9 Oct 2014

Camus Wine & Spirits has teamed up with Angus Dundee Distillers for the release of the latter's range of Glencadam Scotch whiskies in the US.

US: Camus lines up Ungava Canadian gin for US

30 May 2014

Camus Wine & Spirits is set to launch its Ungava Canadian gin brand in the US.

Product Launch - US: Camus Cognac's Family Legacy

18 Oct 2013

Camus Cognac has launched a new product in the US that is intended to represent the five generations of the house's founding family.

CHINA/RUSSIA: Synergy teams with Camus to launch Beluga in China

9 Sep 2013

Synergy Group has partnered with Camus Wines & Spirits to launch its Beluga vodka brand in China.

US: Camus gives Elegance Cognac portfolio US update

1 Aug 2013

Camus has lined up a refresh of the packaging for its Elegance Cognac range in the US.

just the Winners - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013: Armagnac, Bitters, Brandy, Calvados, Cognac

24 Jul 2013

Earlier today (24 July), the International Wine & Spirit Competition released the list of full winners for spirits for 2013. Here is the list of 'gold outstanding' and 'gold'' winners for Armagnac, Bitters, Brandy, Calvados and Cognac.

just the Winners - International Wine Challenge 2013: The Headline Winners

22 Jul 2013

Last week, the International Wine Challenge announced the winners of its headline awards at the annual IWC dinner in London. Here are the full results.