Cognac returns to solid growth

Cognac shipments continue to rebound quickly, according to the latest figures from the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC).

Pernod announces slew of appointments and promotions

 Pernod Ricard has announced a number of key new appointments.

Dewars pushes Scratched Cask with virtual reality tour

Leading blended whisky producer Dewar's has looked to virtual reality to promote its new Scratched Cask brand.

Bacardi reveals UK finalists for Legacy Cocktail Competition

Bacardi has announced the UK finalists for its 2015 Legacy Cocktail Competition.

LMVH drinks division rebounds with major third-quarter growth

Strong quarterly growth in the wine and spirits division has helped push luxury goods group LVMH to revenues of €25.3 billion for the first nine months of the year, according to figures released today.

Stoli targets Scandinavia with new Nordic distribution partners

The Stoli Group has appointed two new distributors for its premium vodkas in Northern Europe.

Matugga rum launch brings taste of East Africa to the UK

This week sees the launch of the first UK-distilled rum to be produced from East African sugar cane molasses.

Glenlivet opts for peated cask finish for latest Nàdurra series release

Pernod Ricard's Glenlivet single malt has launched the third expression of its Nàdurra cask finish range.

Warner Edwards revamps with 'gender-neutral' bottle design

Warner Edwards has brought out new packaging for its range of four gins.

Mikells takes Xerox executive to become its chief financial officer

Diageo has appointed Kathryn Mikells as chief financial officer with effect from November 9, replacing Deirdre Mahlan.

Glenmorangie gives UK-exclusive release to A Midwinter Night's Dram

The latest limited release from Glenmorangie is inspired by a special whisky traditionally given to the distillery's workers - the 16 Men of Tain - to see them through the winter months.

Disaronno links with Roberto Cavalli for latest fashion-inspired limited edition

Disaronno links with Roberto Cavalli for latest fashion-inspired limited edition

Inver House buoyed by profit rise on back of strong sales for focus whisky brands

Sales of Caorunn gin and Speyburn and Balblair whiskies helped Inver House Distillers post a profit rise of 23% in 2014.

Finland's Teerenpeli joins the world of single malt whisky with release of 10-year-old

Finland is the latest country to make its mark in the world of malt whisky with the launch of a 10-year-old by the country's Teerenpeli Distillery.

Laphroaig Islay whisky brings out 32-year-old malt to celebrate bicentenary

Islay's Laphroaig distillery celebrates its 200^th anniversary this year and is marking the occasion with a special whisky release.

Absolut puts classics with a twist under spotlight in digital campaign

Absolut vodka is launching a new Taste Perfection brand marketing platform focusing on classic vodka cocktails such as the Bloody Mary and Cosmopolitan.

Bartenders help to choose the recipe for Cardiff gin

Cardiff is the latest British city to have a gin named after it.

Louis Latour Agencies secures UK allocation of latest Cognac Frapin limited edition

Cognac Frapin has released the latest in its Multimillésime series.

Northumberland's Hepple is latest entrant into burgeoning gin market

World-renowned bartender Nick Strangeway and food writer and broadcaster Valentine Warner are the co-creators of Hepple, the latest British gin to hit the market.

Old Pulteney sends 2005 vintage Flotilla across the Channel