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Diageo encourages bartenders to create their own Tanqueray blend

Published:  30 January, 2013

Diageo is encouraging bartenders to add their own botanicals to its Tanqueray No Ten gin brand in order to create a unique infusion to serve with tonic.

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Penderyn Distillery invests in £1m expansion

Published:  25 January, 2013

Penderyn is to invest £1 million into its distillery through self-funding and help from the Welsh government in a bid to increase annual sales and fulfil demand.

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Plymouth Gin given antique-style new look

Published:  21 January, 2013

As today's era is all about provenance and heritage, Pernod Ricard is taking its gins into 2013 via a bygone age with new packaging for its Plymouth Gin portfolio.

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Tanqueray Malacca makes a come back

Published:  16 January, 2013

Diageo is to bring back Tanqueray Malacca gin.

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Chivas launches Pininfarina collection

Published:  11 January, 2013

Chivas Regal has launched three limited edition products with Italian luxury car designer Pininfarina.

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Bacardi snaps up St-Germain elderflower liqueur

Published:  08 January, 2013

Bacardi has acquired premium elderflower liqueur brand St-Germain from The Cooper Spirits Company.

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Looking back on 2012 for the wine trade: part 2

Published:  19 December, 2012

Ready for the next instalment of what's gone on in the wine trade in 2012?

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Captain Morgan celebrates 10 million case landmark

Published:  12 December, 2012

Diageo-owned Captain Morgan has reached a landmark 10 million cases sold, becoming only the sixth premium spirit to sell 10 million cases globally.

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Pernod Ricard UK and AA ramp up anti-drink-driving campaign

Published:  10 December, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK and the Automobile Association (AA) have launched the fifth phase of their marketing campaign to help educate drivers when it comes to festive drinking and driving.

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Treasury Wine Estates looks to global travel retail

Published:  06 December, 2012

Treasury Wine Estates has announced plans to expand its presence in global travel retail over the next five years.

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First Drinks ramps up on-trade investment

Published:  30 November, 2012

First Drinks is strengthening its on-trade presence with a major investment to boost staff as well as develop a new merchandising strategy.

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Pernod Ricard appoints new spirits channel director

Published:  29 November, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK has appointed Chris Shead as channel director for spirits in the off-trade.

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ROLLING UPDATE Alcohol strategy: trade polarised over new measures

Published:  28 November, 2012

The measures proposed by government under its alcohol consultation have polarised opinion within the drinks trade, with the main trade body and producers condemning minimum pricing, while some in the on-trade and smaller merchants believe it is a good idea.

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Drambuie helps re-open Edinburgh's Tron Kirk

Published:  26 November, 2012

This New Year's Eve, Drambuie will be bringing the traditional Hogmanay celebrations back to its roots, as it...

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Martell Cognac teams up with Raymond Blanc and Jamie Cullum

Published:  23 November, 2012

Martell Cognac has teamed up with renowned chef Raymond Blanc and jazz musician Jamie Cullum to host a series of exclusive experiences for consumers across the UK and France.

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William Grant launches 25 Year Old blend

Published:  19 November, 2012

William Grant & Sons has launched its Grant's 25 Year Old blend for the first time outside the travel retail market.

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Ooberstock lists Diageo and C&C Group brands

Published:  13 November, 2012

Online Amazon-style wholesaler Ooberstock has bumped up its portfolio with brands from Diageo, and UK cider company the C&C Group.

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New Portman Group code sets 'gold standard' for drinks marketing

Published:  09 November, 2012

Stricter rules governing how images of under 25s are used in alcohol marketing, new guidelines on promoting lower strength drinks and closer ties with the Advertising Standards Authority are all key facets of the Portman Group's revised code of practice.

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Bell's Scotch whisky aims to raise £1 million for Help for Heroes

Published:  02 November, 2012

Bell's Scotch whisky has released limited edition Help for Heroes bottles in an effort to raise £1 million for the charity.

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Blavod enjoys a 23% UK sales uplift

Published:  01 November, 2012

Drinks distributor and manufacturer Blavod has grown its UK sales by 23% and has a new focus following its £1.2 million refinancing deal.

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