Wine & spirits
Rhum Clément fetes Canne Bleue’s 20th with two editions
For the 20 year anniversary of Rhum Clément’s iconic blue sugar cane Canne Bleue, the brand has launched not one, but two rums. French agency Maison Linea was behind the design. With its blue glass and vintage feel, the 2020 edition of Rhum[…]
Cardinal du Four’s premium Armagnac targets US market
For the creation of Cardinal du Four Armagnac 21 Rébellion, brand owner Christophe Namer called upon French agency Maison Linea to conceive the packaging from bottle to box. A tribute to a catholic cardinal and philosopher credited with[…]
Château La Grace Dieu Les Prieurs' first Chardonnay goes artisanal
For Cuvée Elena, its limited-edition 2019 millésime Chardonnay, Château La Grace Dieu Les Prieurs designed a custom magnum bottle. Produced by French glassmaker Waltersperger, the handcrafted bottles will be auctioned off for charity this year.[…]
Lalique Group’s The Glenturret reveals new identity
The rebrand of Whisky distillery The Glenturret, acquired by Lalique Group in 2018, highlights the heritage of Scotland’s oldest working distillery, founded in 1763. Paris-based brand and packaging design agency Appartement 103 is behind the[…]
Glencairn’s decanter for Glengoyne 50 Year Old: A study in gold and glass
For its oldest ever whisky, Scottish distillery Glengoyne called on Glencairn Crystal to craft a bespoke decanter that features a spun base in gold-plated brass and a newly designed goose emblem infilled in gold. Housed in a handblown decanter,[…]
La Bargemone shakes up French market with wine housed in spirits bottles
Looking to stand out from the crowd and boost sales in its home market, French winery Commanderie de la Bargemone has forgone traditional wine bottles and instead opted for packs designed for spirits for the millésime of its Marina cuvée[…]
Glasgow Whisky enriches The Munros single cask collection
Glasgow Whisky has bolstered its collection The Munros with the launch of Macallan 30 Year Old, a premium limited-edition single malt. The whisky is housed in a bespoke, lead-free crystal decanter (Glencairn Crystal) featuring a double-sided[…]
Woodford Reserve to release Baccarat Edition
American bourbon whisky brand Woodford Reserve teamed up with French crystal maker Baccarat to launch the Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition, cognac-finished bourbon housed in a bespoke decanter. The handmade crystal decanter, designed to evoke[…]
Frank Gehry designs decanter for Hennessy X.O
LVMH-owned cognac brand Hennessy has unveiled a decanter designed by Canadian-born architect Frank Gehry to celebrate Hennessy X.O’s 150th anniversary. The decanter, which display’s Gehry’s signature sculptural style, is a study in gold and[…]
Inside Aston Martin’s whisky collaboration with Bowmore
The first in a series of collaborations between Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Beam Suntory) and luxury carmaker Aston Martin, Black Bowmore DB5 1964 is set to hit the market this fall. The year 1964 is a reference to milestones at[…]
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Key Figures
18%
The drop in value in the French premium fragrance market, which stood at €1.21bn year-to-date end October 2020. However, the selective beauty market as a whole declined 22%. Source: The NPD Group