Scotch whisky exports rise globally but slump in France

Scotch whisky exports increased in value by 12% in the 12 months to the end of June 2012, according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association.

Smirnoff launches World's Best Drinks campaign

Smirnoff has launched multimedia campaign World's Best Drinks, in a bid to inspire consumers to experience new tastes across the vodka category.

'Liquid poetry?' - Robert Burns Single Malt

Scotch whisky producer, Isle of Arran Distillers, has just re-launched its Robert Burns Single Malt, a multi-vintage edition.

The Glenrothes introduces the Extraordinary Cask Collection

Berry Bros & Rudd's single malt whisky brand, The Glenrothes, is releasing the first in what will be a series of single cask bottlings going back to the late 1960s.

A UK first for Shui Jing Fang

Diageo has launched Shui Jing Fang into the UK market on the back of its strategic investment into Chinese white spirits.

Crash launches to the 'daring and uninhibited'

Targeted at the "daring and uninhibited: serious wine drinkers with a sense of adventure and fun," is the Crash range of wines(rrp £9.99).

Spotlight on Scotch whisky following Diageo's £1bn investment

Self-belief within the Scotch whisky industry hit an all-time high this week when Diageo announced it was investing £1 billion over the next five years to boost production by 30-40%.

Adnams has spirits on its side

Martin Pilkington finds out why brewer Adnams has entered the world of microdistilling

Novum takes on India's Fratelli Wines

In order to strengthen its position as the leading importer of Indian wines, Novum has taken on Fratelli Wines from Akluj, Maharashtra.

Malibutique concept taken to new levels

Rum brand Malibu is joining forces with brand partners to expand its "Malibutique" consumer campaign that focuses on girls getting ready for a night out.

LIWF - Seven new agencies at Ehrmanns

There will be a veritable A-Z over at the new-look Ehrmanns stand.

Les Vignobles de Foncalieu - coup for co-op

Southern French co-operative Les Vignobles de Foncalieu is witnessing a move to their own branded wines, above own label.

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.