A bid for Dalmore Zenith

The latest release from the Dalmore distillery, is the Dalmore Zenith.

Mark Riley appointed Maxxium UK off-trade sales director

Premium spirits company, Maxxium UK has appointed Mark Riley as sales director off-trade.

Lorgeril takes to the skies

Malibu - a tropical twist

For those who like a tropical twist to their Christmas, then coconut flakes that mimick snowflakes is the inspiration from Malibu, Caribbean rum, this winter.

Baileys goes Biscotti

Always a favourite for the time of year, Diageo is to further expand on Baileys Original by bringing Baileys Biscotti to the creams category in a 1ltr (rrp £20.86) and 70cl (rrp £14.95) format.

DQ Vodka - make mine a mini

Following the re-launch of Spirit Cartel's DQ Vodka it is now been released in mini form.

'Exotic and different' - Absolut Mango

Absolut Mango (rrp £17.29) is the latest flavoured vodka to join the Pernod Ricard-owned Absolut range.

Gordon's gin drops TV chef for actors

Grouchy TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been dropped as the face of Gordons's gin in favour of "witty conversation" from actors Emilia Fox and Philip Glenister.

Ardbeg - the Islay-gator's tale

The Ardbeg Alligator (rrp £55.00, 51.2% abv) is the latest result of years of experimentation headed by Glenmorangie's, head of distilling, Dr Bill Lumsden and team.

Insieme - Fairtrade meets natural wine

Stefano Girelli, from organic Sicilian estate, Feudo di Santa Tresa and Fair Trade South African producer, Stellar Winery, have teamed up to create Insieme (rrp £7.99).

Rubaiyat Chardonnay - a bit special

It was the first time at the LIWF for the Bulgaria Wine Club.

LIWF - De Bortoli to present Rococo rosé

Australian winery De Bortoli will have chief winemaker Steve Webber on hand, who remains true to the De Bortoli belief that "wine should reflect site and season and have a sense of place".

Diageo launches Smirnoff & Diet Cola

There was a time when vodka and cola was a drink mixed in your youth if you ran out of tonic or fresh orange.

Diageo GB brings Captain Morgan to Morgan's Spiced

Diageo GB, is bringing the figurehead Captain Morgan to its Morgan's Spiced brand in a bid to give the golden rum based spirit drink a unique personality.

Chivas and Westwood fly the flag

The doyenne of British fashion, Vivienne Westwood and whisky brand Chivas Regal, launched a luxury limited edition Chivas Regal 18 Year Old by Vivienne Westwood at London Fashion Week.

It's Absolut Brilliance

Absolut is going bigger as Pernod Ricard UK announces plans to roll out a 1-litre format of Absolut Limited Edition across the multiple grocery channel.

Beefeater's winter edition

Aimed as the ideal gift for cocktail lovers and a staple for festive parties or cosy nights by the fire, Beefeater has launched a seasonal limited edition gin, the Beefeater London Dry Winter Edition.

Roberson Wine & Orbiel & Frères

Fed up with the lack of wine available in the UK at a low enough price for Roberson Wine to retail it sub-£6 and wholesale at around £4, senior buyer Mark Andrew embarked on a hunt for a range of great, superb-value wines.

Laura Clark reviews The Criterion

Originally opened in 1875, the Criterion's lavish marble floor, gold-gilded ceiling and mirrored walls are in stark contrast to the gaudy billboards and fluorescent lights of Piccadilly Circus.

Sommelier Diary - Laurent Richet

Sommelier and head barman/cocktail specialist - Hotel TerraVina