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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.

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 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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just a While Ago - On 27 July in...

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

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.

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.

TRAVEL RETAIL: Château de Laubade makes travel retail entry with Camus

5 Feb 2013

Armagnac producer Château de Laubade is set to enter the travel retail channel through a partnership with Camus Wines and Spirits.

Research - Cognac sees Asian markets compensate for US slough

24 Dec 2009

The Cognac market has not surprisingly been affected by the global economic downturn, but, according to a new report from IWSR/just-drinks, Asian markets have proved relatively resilient, compensating for a steep decline in the key US market.

ESTONIA: Imports boost AS Liviko’s market share

23 Jul 2009

Estonia-based spirits company AS Liviko has increased its sales and market share in the Estonian alcohol market, boosted by successful imports.

Preview - Tax Free World Association Asia Pacific Exhibition

8 May 2009

Already battling the recession, those attending next week’s Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Asia Pacific Exhibition are nervously watching developments in the swine flu outbreak, remembering the adverse impact the SARS outbreak had on the travel-retail sector six years ago. So far, the effects in Asia Pacific have been minimal, writes Joe Bates, while continued spending by Chinese travellers has helped offset some of the recessionary pressures.

Preview - Tax Free World Association Asia Pacific Exhibition

8 May 2009

Already battling the recession, those attending next week’s Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Asia Pacific Exhibition are nervously watching developments in the swine flu outbreak, remembering the adverse impact the SARS outbreak had on the travel-retail sector six years ago. So far, the effects in Asia Pacific have been minimal, writes Joe Bates, while continued spending by Chinese travellers has helped offset some of the recessionary pressures.

FRANCE/VIETNAM: Camus Cognac establishes Vietnam office

2 Jun 2008

Camus Cognac has set up a new regional sales office in Vietnam and reorganised its commercial team in Asia/Pacific.

FRANCE/VIETNAM: Camus Cognac establishes Vietnam office

2 Jun 2008

Camus Cognac has set up a new regional sales office in Vietnam and reorganised its commercial team in Asia/Pacific.

FRANCE: Low stocks could lead to Cognac shortages

5 Dec 2007

Cognac supplies are under pressure and shortages may be on the way, one of the top Cognac houses has warned.

ANALYSIS: Cognac market set for further growth

8 Nov 2007

Having seen a healthy 7.2% rise in shipments in 2006, the global Cognac market is set for continued growth over the coming four years, according to a new report from just-drinks, with continued progress in key major markets such as the UK, the US and China and an increasing contribution from new and emerging markets such as South Africa and Mexico. Ben Cooper reports.

ANALYSIS: Cognac market set for further growth

8 Nov 2007

Having seen a healthy 7.2% rise in shipments in 2006, the global Cognac market is set for continued growth over the coming four years, according to a new report from just-drinks, with continued progress in key major markets such as the UK, the US and China and an increasing contribution from new and emerging markets such as South Africa and Mexico. Ben Cooper reports.

INDIA: Sales rise, profits slide at Radico Khaitan

1 Aug 2007

Radico Khaitan has posted a slight dip in net profit for its latest quarter.

Spotlight - V&S attracted by premium opportunities in baijiu market

8 Jun 2007

V&S Group’s move into the local Chinese spirits market via a joint venture with Sichuan company JianNanChun offers the Swedish company access to the growing premium sector of a massive spirits industry. Sam Mulligan examines the opportunities and challenges presented by the huge baijiu market which is proving such a tempting proposition to international companies.

US: Camus brings Elegance to the US with A.V.

13 Mar 2007

Camus Cognac has secured US distribution for its Elegance range.