A complete set of Hanyu Ichiro’s ‘Card Series’ has been sold by Bonhams in Hong Kong for HK$7.1 million (US$917,000) – nearly double the previous record.
Drinks giant Constellation Brands has agreed to sell Black Velvet Canadian Whisky to Heaven Hill Brands for US$266m in a deal which includes a production facility and other Canadian whisky brands made at the site.
A couple from Bonnybridge in Scotland have sued spirits giant Diageo over claims that ethanol evaporating from a nearby whisky maturation facility caused the formation of a black fungus, which caused £40,000 worth of damage to their home.
Waitrose has expanded its home-tasting experience following the success of ‘Gin O’Clock’, with the roll out of a new two-hour whisky tasting.