Unless you've been residing on another planet these past few weeks, it's unlikely the hype of the 2009 Beaujolais vintage has passed you by. Xavier Barbet, vice-president of Inter Beaujolais, says this is the best vintage he's ever seen.
Read more...The most enjoyable part of my job is to familiarise all passengers about the fine wines we have onboard the Venice Simplon Orient-Express.
Read more...Claire Hu savours the atmosphere, and flavour, of a vertical Glenrothes tasting in Speyside.
Read more...A new absinthe plays on the notorious history of the spirit, with a skull depicted on the front label.
Read more...Martin Miller Gin is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Read more...Tomintoul Distillery in Speyside is expanding its malts range with the release of Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet 14 Year Old.
Read more...Contemporary whisky brand Smokehead is launching a super-premium, 18-year-old version called Smokehead Extra Black.
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A new range of Armagnacs focuses on age and origin in a bid to give the French brandy a premium image.
Russian Standard, the "essential vodka to ensure a truly magical Christmas this year", has created a range of Christmas cocktail recipes to be enjoyed with its Imperia vodka brand.
Source: Russian Standard
With Christmas just around the corner, Diageo Great Britain has unveiled its gift packs for key Whiskey brands Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Bushmills Irish Whiskey, as well as ultra-premium brand Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky.
Source: Diageo
Solera 7 - the premium solera-aged rum from Matusalem - is now available in the UK for the first time via newly-appointed agent PLB.
Source: Solera 7
In a quarter of a century of operation, the amazing shopping experience provided by Dubai Duty Free has totally revolutionised the airport shopping experience at Dubai Airport, placing it alongside the very best in the world.
Source: Diageo
The UK's best selling flavoured vodka shot range, Corky's, will now be available in a 1.5l format for optics - a first in the vodka shot category.
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Tequila range Sauza's presence in the long drinks market is set to expand with the launch of the Sauza Passionfruit Margarita, via a partnership with the UK's leading supplier of 100% fruit purées, funkin.
Source: Beam Global UK
Maxxium UK is launching new mixability POS kits for the on-trade to boost sales of its successful Sourz range.
Source: Maxxium UK
Beam Global UK's world renowned L'Esprit de Courvoisier is now rarer than ever with just nine bottles remaining in the UK.
Source: Beam Global UK
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is celebrating its 25th anniversary in true style as it launches a distinctive new look, with a beautiful new bottle, a sophisticated new Membership Box and its largest ever bottling list for members to enjoy.
Source: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Authentic Cuban rum maker Havana Club is pleased to announce the UK launch of its premium rum Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof into leading style bars and specialist off-trade outlets.
Source: Havana Club
Glenmorangie is bringing back the soda siphon.
Source: Glenmorangie
The rare single malt Port Ellen - from the cult Islay distillery that closed in 1983 - has already sold out at many leading retailers, though launched only last week. 6,600 bottles were released at a cost of £130, but it's never enough to satisfy demand.
Source: Diageo
