Isle of Arran posts record growth despite slump of Scottish whisky sector

Independent whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers has revealed record results for 2014.

Bruno Paillard Champagne seeks clarity with pack revamp

Champagne house Bruno Paillard has redesigned the packaging for its range including putting its Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs into clear glass for the first time.

BFBB introduces 'confident and direct' pack for Southern Comfort

A new look for Southern Comfort is being introduced by Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands in the UK.

Justin Keay reappraises Canadian wine

Twenty-three years is a long time in the wine-producing world and nowhere more so than in Canada, which as a major tasting in London's Canada House confirmed, is now a serious producer of interesting, quality wines. Justin Keay reappraises Canadian wine. 

Gin producers eye up European growth

British gin producers are eyeing up new markets in Europe after a British gin tasting in Brussels yesterday hosted by Wine and Spirit Trade Association and the UKTI.

Online wine auction raises £10k for The Benevolent

Online wine auction GrapePip has handed over a cheque for £10K to the UK drinks industry charity, The Benevolent.

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Field Morris & Verdin launch new Italian fine wine division, headed by former Berry Bros buyer

Field Morris & Verdin, the agency and wholesale division of Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd, is launching a new Italian fine wine division, DBGitalia. 

Distil 'optimistic' following Blackwoods gin and vodka success, despite overall fall in turnover

Distil has reported a "satisfactory year" as it completed it transition from UK third distributor to brand-focus drinks company, despite a large fall in turnover.

Welsh tapas bar launches own label Spanish-style beer as it opens third restaurant

Welsh-based tapas restaurant and sherry bar, Bar 44 is launching an own label Spanish-style pale ale, as it opens it third restaurant in Cardiff.

Wine Vision 2015 travels to Bilbao, gateway to Rioja Alavesa, the 'land of a 1,000 wines'

Wine Vision, the must attend event for business leaders across the global wine industry, is set to go global when it returns in November.

En primeur - a mixed bag and a missed opportunity, experts say

This year's en primeur campaign has been a mixed bag that failed to capitalise on the chance to reset the market, according to fine wine investment experts.

Pernod Ricard to trial computerised cocktail bars in 500 homes in London and Paris

Pernod Ricard plans to trial its computerised "bar at home" project in 250 homes in London and 250 in Paris as it bids to revolutionise the way spirits are bought.

Pernod Ricard to overhaul business as it looks to boost profits 5% and overtake Diageo

McWilliams to target millenials with new red wine blend

Australian wine group, McWilliams has launched a new red wine blend targeting millennials.

Morrisons returns to growth, and Lidl takes its highest market share

Morrison returned to growth for the first time since December 2013, the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel have shown, while Lidl rose its highest recorded market share.

Sipsmith's Chiswick distillery 'disappointed' after it is refused a license for late night distillery tours

London distiller Sipsmith has been refused a late licence, after opposition from residents near its Chiswick distillery.

Tanqueray master distiller Tom Nichol reflects on 42-years in the industry

Tanqueray's master distiller, Tom Nichol, who is retiring from Diageo after a 42-year career, has been awarded a lifetime award by the Gin Guild, at its annual dinner. 

Waitrose reports boom in gin sales, as craft and artisan styles increase

Waitrose has seen a surge of gin sales, up 7% on the same time last year, boosted by the growing interest in new styles.

Copestick Murray reports strong performance on back of 'iheart' and Prosecco

Copestick Murray reported turnover up 15% to £23.6m in 2014 on the strength of its leading wine and Prosecco brands, 'iHeart' wine and Mionetto.