Suntory agrees sale of Louis Royer Cognac to Tullibardine whisky owner Terroirs Distillers

Japanese drinks giant Suntory has announced in Tokyo that it is to sell the Louis Royer Cognac brand to Terroirs Distillers.

Gin Guild survey: Six out of 10 on-trade customers ask for a gin by brand name

A survey conducted for The Gin Guild by One Poll showed that almost two-thirds of on-trade customers (62%) ask for a specific gin by name rather than settling for the generic house gin when ordering a G&T. The results suggest half request tonic by name too.

Brown-Forman starts work on new distillery for Old Forester bourbon

Brown-Forman has begun construction on a new distillery for its Old Forester bourbon brand in a return to West Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky - otherwise known as Whiskey Row.

UK market strong for Rémy as China and Greece hit Cognac and liqueur group's sales

Rémy Cointreau enjoyed "healthy momentum" for its Rémy Martin Cognac brand in the UK as the French group reported an 11.2% increase in global sales for the brand in the quarter to June.

Edinburgh gin revamped with bartender-friendly slimline bottle

Spencerfield Spirit has bought out a new slimline bottle for its Edinburgh Gin brand which it says makes it easier to handle for bartenders.

UK release for Berry Bros & Rudd's Glenrothes Vintage Reserve

Gosling's rum and ginger beer set sail with official drink status for the America's Cup

Gosling-Castle Partners has signed a deal for its Gosling's rum and Gosling's Stormy ginger beer to become official drinks of yachting's America's Cup in 2017.

Alizé spirit brand links with Rinse FM in urban music marketing push

The Alizé French spirits brand is being supported by an international marketing campaign linked with contemporary music.

Analysis: HMRC's crackdown on alcohol's black market

Tackling duty evasion and illicit activity within the drinks trade was a key message in last week's Budget, but what does it mean for the trade?

WSTA chief critical of Welsh government move to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol

The Welsh government has been condemned by a drinks industry leader for following Scotland's lead in outlining plans for minimum unit pricing.

Grant puts Monkey Shoulder and Hendrick's into cocktail kits in link-up with Shaken

William Grant has teamed up with cocktail kit company Shaken Cocktails to produce signature serve boxes for its Monkey Shoulder whisky and Hendrick's gin brands.

Ex-News of the World journalist to head WSTA communications

A former News of the World journalist, who was acquitted of criminal charges of paying sources for information, has been appointed as the Wine & Spirit Trade Association's head of communications.

Forecast for the next six months at London's Borough Market: cloudy with a chance of Buckfast

Self-styled culinary researcher and contemporary food designer Bompas & Parr has created a walk-in cloud of breathable cocktail which will go on display to the public in London at the end of this month.

Tanqueray builds a gin garden in the middle of London's Quaglino's restaurant

Part of the famous Quaglino's restaurant in London's West End has been converted into a gin garden for guests to make their own cocktails in a promotion by Tanqueray.

How consumers define 'value', the online channel and growth in spirits leading trends of 2015

This week William Grant & Sons UK released its annual Market Report highlighting key trends for 2015 including the current evolution of how consumers are defining value, the growth in online purchasing and the expansion of premium spirits.

Hendrick's takes perfect serve training mainstream with online programme

Hendrick's gin has launched an online training tool in a bid to get mainstream on-trade outlets producing perfect serves of the gin with tonic.

Bruichladdich will 'double output' after winning bid to build new warehousing on Islay

Remy Cointreau-owned Islay whisky distillery Bruichladdich could double production capacity after winning planning permission from Argyll & Bute Council to build six new maturation warehouses on the island.

Bacardi adds to spirits portfolio with acquisition of Banks rum

Bacardi has bought the Banks rum producer and its brands for an undisclosed sum.

Smirnoff pledges to fight ban after regulator rules ad breached code

Diageo has said it will fight to overturn a ban on an ad for Smirnoff vodka imposed by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Beam Suntory marks launch of new Hibiki whisky with world first event in London

A London gallery is to be the first venue in the world to host an interactive tasting experience for a new Japanese whisky.