Melita Kiely
Editor at The Spirits Business
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thespiritsbusiness.com | Melita Kiely
Jeff Hopmayer, founder of Brindiamo Group, has made an unspecified investment in Four Branches Bourbon. Hopmayer is best known for founding Brindiamo Group, a full-service whiskey partner that gives solutions for sourcing, managing and investing in premium whiskey. He said: “Four Branches isn’t just another Bourbon brand. It’s built on a meaningful story, one that honours service, sacrifice, and the people behind the bottle.
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thespiritsbusiness.com | Melita Kiely
Hard seltzers have a become a hit with consumers looking for lighter libations – and High Noon is leading the way. It’s always an exciting time in the world of spirits when a new category bursts onto the scene. One of the most recent success stories has been the explosion of hard seltzers. Global hard seltzer volumes rose by an enormous compound annual growth rate of 94% between 2017 and 2022, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis data.
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thespiritsbusiness.com | Melita Kiely
You may have heard us say it before, but there ain’t no party like an SB party – and this year’s post-awards bash will be sponsored by London City Bond. Once the awards announcements and dinner have wrapped up, the dance floor will open to continue the celebrations – watch the video below to see last year’s guests throwing shapes until late into the night. London City Bond, the after-party sponsor for 2025, specialises in wine and spirits storage facilities.
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thespiritsbusiness.com | Melita Kiely
American alcohol company The3rdBevCo and its CEO have agreed to pay more than US$1.1 million after facing charges they defrauded would-be investors by inaccurately suggesting the firm was set to collaborate with pop star Rihanna. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Peter Scalise III and his New York-based The3rdBevCo with defrauding investors and misrepresenting the company’s business operations, and its use of investor funds.
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thespiritsbusiness.com | Melita Kiely
How can the spirits and hospitality industry effectively show up as allies to improve the sense of belonging in workplaces? Vicky Ilankovan, executive director, Equal Measures, a non-profit organisation founded by Deano Moncrieffe, hosted a panel talk at Hope 93 Gallery in London on Monday (16 June).
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