South Africa: KWV acquires Red Heart Rum from Pernod Ricard

Wine and spirits group KWV has announced the acquisition of Red Heart Rum from spirits major Pernod Ricard for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition marks KWV’s entry into the rum category, diversifying a spirits portfolio that already features Cruxland Gin, Wild Africa Cream and Ponchos Tequila. Commenting on the acquisition, KWV CEO John Loomes said: […]

South Africa: KWV launches truffle-infused gin

South African firm KWV is said to have launched “its own” Cruxland premium London dry boutique gin, said to have been “hand crafted for a new world gin drinking experience”. According to FastMoving, the gin is made from 100% grape spirits and infused with nine exotic botanicals including rare “Kalahari N’abbas (truffles)”. Development of the […]

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