Absolut vodka to modernise its iconic bottle

Absolut is making design changes to its iconic bottle that helped make the brand famous in 1979, "making it ready to face the future."

Future of Scotch Whisky "sound", SWA says, but it warns of turbulent Scottish politics

The Scotch Whisky Association has insisted that the long term fundamentals for Scotch are "sound" and well-placed to return to growth once the economies of its export market strengthen

American whiskey category sees 19% value growth in the UK according to Nielsen

American Whiskey is now worth £190m in the UK and saw growth last year of 19% according to Nielsen's most recent beer, wines and spirits data.

Diageo mulls fate of United Spirits boss Vijay Mallya

Diageo is mulling the fate of United Spirits boss Vijay Mallya, after its Indian- based subsidiary issued a vote of no-confidence in him over the weekend.

Bruichladdich distiller retires after more than 50 years in the industry

Bruichladdich's production director and master distiller is stepping down after 15 years at the Hebridean distillery.

Conviviality Retail's franchise boss to consult customers on refit of GT stores

Jonathan James, the convenience store expert who has taken on the franchise of 36 Conviviality Retail's stores, is rolling out a customer consultation process to get customers' input on the refit of its new stores.

Pernod Ricard's third quarter results shows sales improving

Sales are improving at Pernod Ricard according to its third quarter financial results, reporting a 2% increase in organic sales to €6.5b and a 6% rise in reported growth for the first 9 months of the financial year.

Portobello Road Gin launches new limited edition

Artisan gin brand Portobello Road gin is to launch a new limited edition gin, after seeing strong growth and growing international demand. 

Former Bibendum head of spirits launches new distribution business

The former head of Bibendum's beer and spirits division is launching his own spirits distribution business in May.

Laphroaig to release limited edition 200th anniversary commemorative whisky

In celebration of Laphroaig's 200th anniversary the iconic Islay single malt scotch maker will be releasing a limited edition 15 year old.

Alcohol trends now shifting at a rate similar to other lifestyle categories

Alcohol trends are evolving at much more rapid rate than in the past and while they don't follow the fashion industry's seasonal six month cycles, the on-going shifts within the drinks categories are changing at a similar pace as other lifestyle industries, according to Euronmonitor International.

Diageo net sales slide in the third quarter as volumes fall

Diageo saw net sales fall 0.7% in the third quarter of this year, with volumes also down 0.8%.

Slowdown in China affects growth in LVMH wines and spirits divison

Remy Cointreau reports sales boost on back of liqueurs and spirit growth

Spirits company Remy Cointreau saw a "significant" boost to sales in the last quarter of 2014, and reported positive growth of 0.6% in the 12 months to 31 March.

Premium Spirits Round table: Defining premium spirits

Artisanal spirits may be all the rage, but, at a recently hosted roundtable, a panel of leading buyers and producers debated whether that meant they were premium.

Q&A: Chris Tomlinson, Tirril Brewery

Former pub owner turned brewer and distiller Chris Tomlinson of Tirril Brewery talks to Helen Arnold about the launch of Cumbria's first single malt whisky - the only malt in Britain made using a beer recipe

Record passenger traffic in UK airports could signal growing opportunity for wine and spirit brands

Three major airports across the UK hit record breaking traffic numbers last month, according to the most recent Moodie's Report figures, signalling the opportunity for wine and spirit brands in the travel retail channel could not be stronger.

Constellation Brands 2015 results: sales increase 24% and company to pay first dividend

Constellation Brands released it fiscal 2015 year end results showing an increase in consolidated net sales of 24% and following another strong year, the company announced it would initiate its first ever dividend payment in the company's history.

Jose Cuervo's Dons of Tequila global bartender competition kicks-off

Last week Jose Cuervo launched its Dons of Tequila competition, which provides the winning bartender the chance to harvest their own agave crop in Mexico and blend their own labelled tequila.

Bacardi grows its American and Scotch whisky portfolio through acquisition

Bacardi Limited has made two major moves into the whisky category this week with the acquisition of American bourbon brand Angel's Envy and the purchase of a stake in the Compass Box Whisky Co.