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Treasury Wine Estates has passed 1m downloads for its Augmented Reality app as it rolls out the technology across all of its wine brands.

Whyte & Mackay gin Wildcat to go on UK tour with LGBT club night 22 Mar 2019

Whyte & Mackay has partnered with an LGBT entertainment group for a new marketing push in the UK for the Wildcat gin brand.

If you read only one thing... - This week's must-reads on just-drinks 22 Mar 2019

Here's a look at the biggest stories and the best content from just-drinks this week.

Tres Agaves kicks off Tequila production at Jalisco distillery - market data 22 Mar 2019

Tres Agaves has started production at its new distillery in the 'Tequila Valley' area of Mexico.

Anheuser-Busch InBev hits back at Molson Coors 'corngate' lawsuit 22 Mar 2019

Anheuser-Busch InBev has described a Molson Coors lawsuit as being "baseless", as a fight between the two beer giants over a Super Bowl ad threatens to head to court.

Remy Cointreau renews Mount Gay rum sailing sponsorship in UK - market data 22 Mar 2019

Remy Cointreau has renewed the partnership tie-up for its Mount Gay rum brand with UK sailing event organiser Britannia Corporate Events.

Pernod Ricard unveils latest Campo Viejo art bottle 22 Mar 2019

Pernod Ricard has launched a limited-edition Campo Viejo wine bottle in the UK as part of the brand's annual Reserva Art series..

Clearly Drinks launch looks to emulate US flavoured sparkling water trends in UK - market data 22 Mar 2019

UK drinks company Clearly Drinks has launched a zero-sugar flavoured sparkling water as it targets an already-booming category in the US.

Boston Beer Co lines up Angry Orchard AR cider and food app 21 Mar 2019

Boston Beer Co has released an augmented reality app for its Angry Ochard cider brand as it looks to educate US consumers around cider and food pairings.

Tariffs to blame as US whiskey slowdown increases - Distilled Spirits Council 21 Mar 2019

American whiskey declines caused by retaliatory trade tariffs are accelerating, the US trade group for spirits has warned.

Kirin's Lion takes half share in Australia's Four Pillars Gin 21 Mar 2019

Kirin's Australian beer unit, Lion, has taken a 50% stake in Victoria's Four Pillars Gin.

Berry Bros & Rudd calls off CEO search as Lizzy Rudd remains executive chairperson 21 Mar 2019

Berry Bros & Rudd has stopped looking for a new CEO, after Lizzy Rudd announced today that she will maintain her new role.

Molson Coors to launch wine spritzers in new US "launch-and-learn" strategy 21 Mar 2019

Molson Coors is testing a range of wine spritzers in the US as it seeks to take "more risks" with innovation beyond beer.

Puerto de Indias launches Strawberry Gin in UK, US 21 Mar 2019

Spanish drinks company Puerto de Indias has lined up the release of its strawberry-flavoured gin to two key export markets.

Heaven Hill Brands' Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Product Launch 21 Mar 2019

Heaven Hill Brands has released the Spring 2019 iteration of its Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Invivo's Graham Norton’s Own Gin range - Product Launch 21 Mar 2019

Invivo is launching a gin range with TV presenter Graham Norton after the two teamed up for a wine collection.

James E Pepper 1776 Straight Rye 92 Proof, Barrel Proof American whiskeys - Product Launch - market data 21 Mar 2019

The founder of Georgetown Trading Co has created two American whiskey iterations that honour James E Pepper, a whiskey distiller in Kentucky during the 19th Century.

Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Rye American whiskey - Product Launch - market data 21 Mar 2019

Michter's Distillery has lined up a single-barrel iteration of its namesake US whiskey brand. Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Rye will roll-out to the US market from next month.

East London Liquor Co's 9th Barrel-Aged Gin - Product Launch 21 Mar 2019

UK-based East London Liquor Co has released the ninth iteration of its barrel-aged gin.

Monster Beverage Corp under threat from "Juul of energy" Bang - analyst 20 Mar 2019