Alcohol generates more in tax than it costs the government says think tank report

Free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs has produced a report which claims that alcohol revenue generates over twice as much tax revenue as it costs the country in health, policing, crime and welfare expenditure.

Gordon & MacPhail unveils 75-year-old whisky with a £20,000 price ticket

Whisky supplier and retailer Gordon & MacPhail has launched what it believes to be the world's "most exclusive" single malt Scotch whisky.

Mark Fiddes: Why every good drink deserves a ritual

Mark Fiddes weighs in on the link between drink rituals and the power of marketing spirit brands.

£25m recycling plant will improve glass quality for Scotch whisky makers

A new £25 million glass recycling facility in North Lanarkshire could give a boost to Scotch whisky makers.

Chilgrove adds vodka made from grape spirit to product range

English gin producer Chilgrove Spirits is adding a vodka made from grape spirit to the gin it launched last year.

Counterfeit alcohol worth £30k seized at Notting Hill Carnival

The Metropolitan Police says officers seized counterfeit and "overproof" alcohol with a street value of around £30,000 at this year's Notting Hill Carnival in west London.

Whisky broker says investment market is booming with auction sales up 35% in first half of 2015

A record number of bottles of rare Scotch whisky were sold at auction in the first half of 2015 according to figures from analyst and broker Rare Whisky 101.

Packaging overhaul for Zacapa super-premium rum pair

£2m plan to open malt whisky distillery in the heart of Edinburgh

A former master blender at Macallan is behind plans to open the first single malt whisky distillery in Edinburgh for 90 years.

Champagne provides some fizz for Pernod Ricard as annual sales nudge ahead by 2%

Champagne and Irish whiskey were among the main drivers of global growth for Pernod Ricard in 2014/15, though the spirits giant turned in only a modest overall sales increase of 2%. The company described the performance as "solid".

Brown-Forman sales take 2% hit in Q1 on back of currency woes

Jack Daniel's producer Brown-Forman reported a 2% decline in net sales to US$900 million (£581.2 million) in the first quarter, to July 31, after being hit by currency exchange fluctuations.

Cotswolds Distillery invites whisky fans on maturation journey with new-make spirit pack

The Cotswolds Distillery has released a three-bottle pack of new make spirit.

William Grant in Rugby World Cup ticket giveaway

William Grant has launched a social media campaign for consumers to win Rugby World Cup tickets and merchandise.

Three age-statement single malts released by Bacardi's Royal Brackla distillery

Bacardi-owned John Dewar has unveiled a new range of whiskies from its Royal Brackla distillery.

Study claims one in five over-65s drink at 'unsafe levels'

One in five over-65s who drink alcohol are consuming at unsafe levels according to a study by researchers at King's College London.

Bowmore to release single malt aged in rare Japanese oak

Stock Spirits faces profit slump after torrid spell in Poland

Market disruption in Poland in the first quarter brought about a slump in revenue and profits for Stock Spirits in the half-year to June 30.

Quintessential Brands looks to ramp up presence in international markets

Greenall's gin owner Quintessential Brands is beefing up its presence in export markets and entering the global travel retail market for the first time.

Spanish and French liqueurs to join Instil Drinks portfolio

Bibendum PLB's spirits division Instil Drinks is adding the Quenza and Combier liqueur ranges to its portfolio.

Export markets 'tough' but South Africa's Distell posts 10% rise in annual revenue

The South African wine producer and owner of Scotland's Burn Stewart Distillers has posted a 10.4% increase in revenue in the year to June 30.