Webb deVlam have completed a project for Bombay Sapphire—a Limited Edition prestige presentation pack featuring a handcrafted bottle, presentation case and a booklet describing the history of the brand and the design and development of the Limited Edition. The stopper was designed by Garrard under the direction of its creative director Stephen Webster. The luxury bottle and gift pack celebrate the 250th anniversary of the secret recipe on which Bombay Sapphire gin is based.

Kahlúa®, the original spirit of Veracruz, goes back to its roots with the launch of its latest advertising campaign, «Delicioso.» With a focus on the brand’s origins—the heart of Veracruz, Mexico—the new campaign highlights its rich heritage and the compelling combination of 100 percent Arabica coffee and sugar cane spirit. Engaging consumers in the U.S. and Canada, «Delicioso» will feature executions across television, print, out-of-home and digital media.

The Stella Artois brand, which is well known for its dedication to black-and-white, vintage movies and the artistic culture of the 60’s, is focusing on noir tones in its chick campaign, which was recently kicked off in the UK to support the launch of “rounded, full-bodied” Stella Artois Black (4,9% ABV). Fans of the iconic beer brand are invited to get into the atmosphere of exclusiveness the legendary French cinema provides, and travel in time with Stella by becoming part of the brand’s hilarious The Night Chauffeur campaign.

Previously undefeated—winning all 19 races in her career—the six year-old race horse Zenyyatta lost her final contest against some of the world’s best male equines in  Breeders’ Cup Classic that took place on Saturday, November 5th. Not only was it a great disappointment for all her fans and trainers, that was a shocking news for all beer fans as well.

The highly prestigious Pentaward prize-giving ceremony (an annual event staged to give official recognition to the world’s best packaging designs) singled out the BETC design agency and its founder Chris Pradère this year for a silver Pentaward—presented for the priceless gift box specifically created for the Louis XIII Rare Cask cognac by Rémy Martin—as well as a bronze Pentaward given for the overall design approach adopted for the Amore Pacific laboratories’ luxury Korean brand, Sulwhasoo.

On November 1, Bacardi® announced its latest flavor innovation, Bacardi Rock Coconut. The brand is proud to introduce the first coconut rum infused with rock melon and coconut water.  The distinct combination of sweet and highly refreshing coconut water paired with the crisp and exotic taste of rock melon create a dynamic spirit, with a rich aroma, and authentic taste.