Altia and Arcus merger / Borders distilleries resubmit plans / Spiced rum revival

Altia and Arcus merge for global expansion  Nordic drinks groups Altia and Arcus have agreed to merge into a new wine and spirits company, called Anora Group. Read more...   Scottish Borders distilleries seek updated planning permission Plans for the construction of two distilleries on the site of a former hotel in the Scottish Borders have been resubmitted after initial approval for the development lapsed. Read more...   Spiced rum: potential to ‘push boundaries’ Traditionally, spiced rum has been seen as a sweet and sugary variant of the popular spirit, but thanks to a new generation of producers the category is hotting up. Read more...     Ardnamurchan launches first whisky Highland distillery Ardnamurchan has released its inaugural single malt, made with a combination of peated and unpeated whiskies. Read more...   Amorim Top Series celebrates 10 years As the Amorim Group celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2020, Amorim Top Series is marking 10 years since it launched. Read more...   BCB Pouring Digital unveils seminar lineup Trade fair Bar Convent Berlin has revealed the schedule of seminars and speakers for its online Pouring Digital show next month. Read more...   SWA charter strives for gender equality The Scotch Whisky Association has launched its Diversity and Inclusivity Charter to encourage equal opportunities across the industry. Read more...   In other news... The UK government reversed its decision to sell alcohol in parliamentary bars after 10pm. Colombian rum La Hechicera added a banana-infused expression to its Serie Experimental range. Hi-Spirits launched Chinese baijiu Ming River in the UK to attract a "new audience of cocktail lovers".   Top 10 most popular stories   1. Murray gives Canadian rye top spot in Whisky Bible   2. Industry condemns ‘sexist’ language in Whisky Bible   3. Brands reject Whisky Bible following ‘vulgar’ reviews   4. Lagavulin launches Islay Jazz 2020 whisky   5. Macallan unveils final Edition Series whisky   6. Jameson launches stout barrel-finished whiskey   7. A Tale of Cake taps into Glenmorangie’s sweet side   8. Constellation Brands buys Copper & Kings   9. Clean Liquor Co raises £7m to expand globally 10. Milk & Honey to close for good   Latest spirits industry vacancies International Sales Manager Elixir Distillers London, UK Post a job now and get your vacancy seen by over 600,000 potential candidates on the world's leading spirits industry site. For more information call +44 (0)20 7803 2427 or email lewis@unionpress.co.uk.

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