The Balvenie's David Stewart MBE talks 50 years in Scotch

Recent MBE recipient and The Balvenie master blender David Stewart has witnessed the full evolution of the modern Scotch industry throughout his 53 year career - and pioneered a few revolutionary production methods along the way.

McConaughey to "reintroduce" Wild Turkey as creative director

Wild Turkey has announced a new partnership with Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey who has been brought onboard to introduce the bourbon brand to a new generation.

On and off-trade: Ten tips on how to upsell

We all know how comfortable customers are with a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Argentinean Malbec - and it can be easy to let these tried-and-tested favourites rule the roost.

Rum taking centre stage at Wray's Jamaican festival

Wray's Jerk Fest, a free, one-day event celebrating Jamaican culture is coming to Peckham on August 6 where it be hosted by Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum.

Diageo GB World Bartender champ prepares to launch NY pop-up bar

Aidan Bowie, Diageo Reserve's GB World Class Bartender of the Year 2016, is preparing to bring a taste of London to the Big Apple when he opens up his own pop-up restaurant there this week.

New trade show dedicated to bars and pubs

A new trade show dedicated to the UK's bar and pub trade is launching this October with a focus on how the on-trade can evolve and adapt to changing consumer behaviours.

Diageo boss urges UK to protect Scotch

The chief executive of drinks giant Diageo has made a plea to UK governments to keep the Scotch market "healthy and competitive" in a post-Brexit climate.

Diageo GB net sales grow 4%

Diageo Great Britain has posted its third year of continuous growth with net sales up 4%.

LVMH posts 7% revenue growth for wines and spirits in H1

Luxury wines and spirits producer LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has reported strong performance from wines and spirits in all regions, compared to flat profits in its fashion sector.

UK loses €25 million in spirits and €62 million in wine sales thanks to counterfeiting

A new report has revealed that €87 million in sales across wine and spirits is lost each year in the UK due to the counterfeiting industry.

First new New York whiskey makers since Prohibition looking to grow

An American Whiskey company is looking to expand worldwide after becoming the first American aged whiskey in New York since Prohibition.

Fever-Tree's H1 revenue jumps 69%

Fever-Tree continues to grow on the back of the current gin boom that has been sweeping the UK with revenue up 69% according to interim H1 results out today.

SMWS aims to remedy previous "laissez-faire" approach with push to drive US growth

El Dorado Golden Rum wins Sainsbury's listing

El Dorado's five-year-old Golden Rum has won its first listing with Sainsbury's, bolstering the supermarket's growing rum portfolio.

Rémy Cointreau Q1 sales suffer an expected slide

Famed cognac conglomerate Rémy Cointreau's first quarter reported sales slid -2.1% to €218.6 million for the three months ending on 30 June 2016.

Whisky barrel-aged beers spark international interest

A Scottish beer producerd has attracted the interest of key international markets by combining two of Scotland's best-loved drinks.

Current cocktail trends are crippling the RTD market in the UK

According to William Grant & Sons 2016 Market Report figures, ready-to-drink (RTDs) beverages may be falling out of favour with consumers.

Deliveroo partners with Majestic and BrewDog to offer alcohol delivery service

Food delivery startup Deliveroo has partnered with eight Majestic Wines across London and 20 BrewDog locations nationally in order to start delivering beers, wines and spirits.

Low and no-alcohol trend may be here to stay

According to the William Grant & Sons 2016 Market Report, the low-to-no alcohol trend is gaining momentum and alcohol producers will want to consider production of alternatives in their ranges to meet the growing demand.

New cabinet members historically voted in favour of alcohol duty hikes

While trying to establish beneficial trading terms with the EU should Article 50 be enacted will be a top priority for the new government, how the new cabinet members voted on alcohol duty may be a bit worrying for the drinks trade.