Pernod defends strategy following activist move
Pernod Ricard has insisted its strategy for growth “is the right one” following the news that activist investor Elliott Management Corporation is looking to shake up the company after building a stake of more than 2.5%
Patrón president and CEO Ed Brown to step down
Bacardi has announced that Ed Brown, president and CEO of Patrón Spirits International, will retire at the end of the month after 20 years in the role
Compass Box debuts one-year-old ‘sacrificial spirit’
Independent Scotch whisky bottler Compass Box has released two limited edition expressions including a one-year-old “sacrificial spirit” that contains liquid from Glenlossie, Glen Elgin and Linkwood distilleries
Irish whiskey is continuing its unstoppable growth with a rise in new distilleries and plans for multi-million-pound investments. These are the brands we think could be poised for great things in the coming 12 months
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