Interview, Part 2: Campari Group’s Ugo Fiorenzo
In the second part of our interview, Campari Group managing director, business unit Americas Ugo Fiorenzo discusses the growth of 1.7-million-case Espolòn Tequila, premiumization in the company’s American whiskey portfolio, plans for 350,000-case Courvoisier Cognac, and unlocking opportunity for rising 140,000-case label Wray & Nephew rum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 23, 2026Justice Department Moves State-Legal Medical Cannabis To Schedule III
Following President Trump’s executive order from December directing the Justice Department to accelerate its rescheduling of cannabis from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche this morning signed an order to place state-legal medical cannabis under the latter designation. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 23, 2026Whisky Advocate On The Latest From Maker’s Mark’s Star Hill Farm
Maker’s Mark, part of the Suntory Global Spirits range, is launching the second edition of its Star Hill Farm wheat whiskey. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 23, 2026News Briefs for April 23, 2026
•Diageo has extended Captain Morgan’s malt-based RTD offerings with the new Sliced Colada Style Drink Variety Pack. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 23, 2026Campari Sharpens Focus On Its Biggest Growth Opportunities
Amid difficult industry conditions, Campari Group stayed in positive territory last year, posting global sales up 2.4% organically to $3.6 billion (€3.1b), with adjusted EBIT up 5.4% to $741 million (€636m). Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 22, 2026Treasury Sees Depletions Improve, Unveils New Operating Model
Treasury Wine Estates saw depletions rise by 9.1% in the U.S. in the three months through March, showing improved momentum compared to its first half ended in December. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 22, 2026
