Bacardi challenges US government as battle for Havana Club escalates

Bacardi has demanded that the US government reverse its January 11 decision to grant the Havana Club trademark to Pernod Ricard.

Insights: More women working in rum is helping the category thrive

The number of women in the rum industry is rising and it is happening across all levels of distilleries from top management to master blenders.  The increased diversity within the workforce and at the top level is helping to build stronger businesses long-term.

Bacardi brings FOI suit against US government in Havana Club dispute

Bacardi has upped the ante in its longrunning fight with Pernod Ricard over the Havana Club brand by filing a Freedom of Information Act request with the US Department of Treasury.

Bacardi and Pernod Ricard return to battle for Havana Club brand

The US Patent and Trademark Office has reignited the long-running battle between Bacardi Ltd and Pernod Ricard for the Havana Club rum brand by awarding the mark to Pernod Ricard.

Ron Zacapa launches limited edition Reserva Limitada 2015

Ultra-premium Guatemalan rum brand, Ron Zacapa has launched its third annual limited edition blend, Reserva Limitada 2015.

Roots taps rum ambassador Burrell for Caribbean restaurant launch

Entrepreneur, chef and musician Levi Roots has partnered with global rum ambassador Ian Burrell for the launch of his first restaurant.

Super premium Mauritian rum gets limited edition first UK release

The Penny Blue super premium Mauritian rum is to receive its first cask release outside the island.

New UK release for One Eyed Spirits Ron de Jeremy brand

One Eyed Spirits and Spirit Cartel are to launch a new expression of Ron de Jeremy Rum in the UK.

Bacardi reveals UK finalists for Legacy Cocktail Competition

Bacardi has announced the UK finalists for its 2015 Legacy Cocktail Competition.

Matugga rum launch brings taste of East Africa to the UK

This week sees the launch of the first UK-distilled rum to be produced from East African sugar cane molasses.

Angostura French Oak expression is the second in Cask Collection rum range

A limited edition rum with an £89.99 UK rrp is being launched by Trinidad & Tobago rum producer Angostura.

Sparkling wine continues to fizz with on-trade sales up by more than half in a year

Sparkling wine is the star performer in the drinks trade with the value of on-trade sales up by more than half in the year to July 7, according to Nielsen figures in the third quarter market report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

Packaging overhaul for Zacapa super-premium rum pair

Wray & Nephew rum ends the summer in Jamaican party mood

Wray & Nephew Overproof rum is hosting Jamaican themed events over the last two weekends of the summer to raise awareness of the brand among consumers.

London bars and shops prepare for first ever Rum Experience Week

Gerry's Wines & Spirit's in London's Soho has been named official rum shop for a week of events under the banner of Rum Experience Week.

Gosling's rum owner Castle Brands sees sales surge by 37.8% in Q1

The owner of Gosling's rum and Jefferson's bourbon has reported a 37.8% increase in net sales in the first quarter of its financial year, to June 30.

Bacardí announces new global vice president

Bacardí has appointed Fabio Di Giammarco as its new global vice president. He will oversee the brand's global marketing, with a particular emphasis on improving the brand equity.

Plantation picks Identity Drinks for UK distribution

Maison Ferrand has appointed the newly established Identity Drinks Brands to distribute its Plantation Rum brand in the UK.

Gosling's rum and ginger beer set sail with official drink status for the America's Cup

Gosling-Castle Partners has signed a deal for its Gosling's rum and Gosling's Stormy ginger beer to become official drinks of yachting's America's Cup in 2017.

Bacardi adds to spirits portfolio with acquisition of Banks rum

Bacardi has bought the Banks rum producer and its brands for an undisclosed sum.