The release of The 2025 Golden Vines Report today (24 November) has flagged a modestly optimistic outlook for both Fine Wine and Rare Spirits through the coming year.
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Agave spirits remain something of a bright spot in an otherwise challenging environment for the wider spirits category, with tequila and mezcal continuing to excite an often younger cohort of drinkers, encouraging experimentation and driving excitement of discovery. And thirst for tequila and mezcal remains on the up, albeit with sales growing more slowly in these economically challenging times. But unlike the gin and rum booms, which appear to have run their course, agave drinks are still engaging, with premium and artisanal options increasingly vying with – and being launched by – the bigger established mass-market brands.
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The new alliance between mezcal distillery, Destilería Los Danzantes, and Casa Pedro Domecq, the Mexican joint venture between González Byass and Emperador Group, will aim to expand the reach of the Mezcal producer. The alliance follows a capital injection by Casa Pedro Domecq.
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Andrew Catchpole catches up with an ex-Wines of Argentina marketing director now launching his own mezcal to the UK, Zacal.
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The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has welcomed the announcement of the Mexico-UK Spirits Agreement.
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From an almost complete unknown beyond the Americas, raicilla is now making inroads overseas, including markets such as the UK. David Furer reports on the new kid on the spirits block.
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French giant Pernod Ricard has grown its stake in the “fast-growing” mezcal segment via Ojo de Tigre, a small-batch spirit made from sustainable agave.
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Think Gin returns next Tuesday (18 June) with the addition of Think Tequila & Mezcal, which joins the ‘Think’ family for the first time.
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Mezcal, canned and Greek wine are among the top drinks trends set to dominate the industry this year, according to Waitrose.
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