Maverick Drinks has taken on the exclusive UK distribution of rye-focused Finnish gin and whisky producer Kyrö Distillery.
Indiana-based building studio Carpenter Owl has constructed a 6.7 metre long wooden building, housing a family's heirloom whiskey still, at a cost of US$85,000.
LoneWolf Spirits, the distilling arm of Scottish craft beer company BrewDog, has confirmed a distribution partnership with Global Brands, allowing it to increase its presence in the UK on-trade.
The success of their wine and spirits ventures don't always reach the same lofty heights as their all-star careers, but that hasn't stopped another slew of famous faces from launching a drinks brand in 2017.