The Pogues launch their own Irish whiskey

Legendary Irish band The Pogues have joined the select list of artists to have their own branded drink product. The group has collaborated with West Cork Distillers to create The Pogues Irish Whiskey.

Silent Pool launches world's first gin cordial

Surrey-based distiller Silent Pool has released what is believed to be the world's first gin cordial.

Plantation picks Identity Drinks for UK distribution

Maison Ferrand has appointed the newly established Identity Drinks Brands to distribute its Plantation Rum brand in the UK.

Isle of Arran posts record growth despite slump of Scottish whisky sector

Independent whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers has revealed record results for 2014.

Bladnoch Distillery returns to production

Bladnoch, the southern-most distillery in Scotland is to start producing whisky again.

Strong Fever-Tree results consolidate market position

Fever-Tree, the UK-based manufacturer of premium mixers, has revealed strong growth for the first half of 2015. Its results for the six months to 30 June showed revenue of £24.1m - up 62% on the same period for the previous year.

Euromonitor: Global spirits grow at the slowest rate in 2014 since 2008

Euromonitor International's most recent report, Trends in the Global Spirits Markets, reveals that despite the hype around spirits, the category grew at the slowest rate in 2014 since the start of the global financial Crisis.

Diageo facing scrutiny in US over claims of artificially inflating sales

Diageo is facing a probe from the US Securities & Exchange Commission into its distribution activities in the country.

Retail volumes ahead by 4% over the year but price deflation holds revenue growth back says ONS

Retail sales volume grew in June on an annual basis for the 27^th consecutive month according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.

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.