Champagne provides some fizz for Pernod Ricard as annual sales nudge ahead by 2%

Champagne and Irish whiskey were among the main drivers of global growth for Pernod Ricard in 2014/15, though the spirits giant turned in only a modest overall sales increase of 2%. The company described the performance as "solid".

Brown-Forman sales take 2% hit in Q1 on back of currency woes

Jack Daniel's producer Brown-Forman reported a 2% decline in net sales to US$900 million (£581.2 million) in the first quarter, to July 31, after being hit by currency exchange fluctuations.

Cotswolds Distillery invites whisky fans on maturation journey with new-make spirit pack

The Cotswolds Distillery has released a three-bottle pack of new make spirit.

William Grant in Rugby World Cup ticket giveaway

William Grant has launched a social media campaign for consumers to win Rugby World Cup tickets and merchandise.

Three age-statement single malts released by Bacardi's Royal Brackla distillery

Bacardi-owned John Dewar has unveiled a new range of whiskies from its Royal Brackla distillery.

Study claims one in five over-65s drink at 'unsafe levels'

One in five over-65s who drink alcohol are consuming at unsafe levels according to a study by researchers at King's College London.

Bowmore to release single malt aged in rare Japanese oak

Stock Spirits faces profit slump after torrid spell in Poland

Market disruption in Poland in the first quarter brought about a slump in revenue and profits for Stock Spirits in the half-year to June 30.

Quintessential Brands looks to ramp up presence in international markets

Greenall's gin owner Quintessential Brands is beefing up its presence in export markets and entering the global travel retail market for the first time.

Spanish and French liqueurs to join Instil Drinks portfolio

Bibendum PLB's spirits division Instil Drinks is adding the Quenza and Combier liqueur ranges to its portfolio.

Export markets 'tough' but South Africa's Distell posts 10% rise in annual revenue

The South African wine producer and owner of Scotland's Burn Stewart Distillers has posted a 10.4% increase in revenue in the year to June 30.

Wray & Nephew rum ends the summer in Jamaican party mood

Wray & Nephew Overproof rum is hosting Jamaican themed events over the last two weekends of the summer to raise awareness of the brand among consumers.

Own-labels top Which? white wine and gin polls

Own-label wines and spirits have beaten leading brands in blind taste tests conducted by consumer rights publication Which?

Whiskey and glass pack for Jim Beam Apple as flavours lift producer's bourbon sales

Maxxium UK is looking to give its new Jim Beam Apple flavoured bourbon a boost with the introduction of a value added pack in Asda stores.

Kingsbarns bottles new make spirit

New Scotch whisky venture Kingsbarns Distillery is giving visitors the chance to buy bottles of its new make spirit.

Douglas Laing has grain expectations with release of four single cask Scotch whiskies

Independent whisky bottler Douglas Laing has released a range of four single cask whiskies from Scotland's pre-eminent grain whisky distilleries.

Dalwhinnie releases Winter's Gold single malt whisky with a frozen perfect serve

A single malt whisky recommended to be served frozen has been launched by Diageo-owned Scotch whisky producer Dalwhinnie.

Bourbon and Brewdog mix wins Bristol bartender Wild Turkey award

A Bristol bartender has won Wild Turkey's annual cocktail competition with a concoction containing the bourbon mixed with a Brewdog beer and egg white.

Sourz gears up for sponsorship of Holi Festival of Colours

Sourz will have an LED bar showcasing its Rainbow Ice variant at the Holi Festival of Colours in London on September 12 and 13.

Phone app suggests perfect tonic and garnish for 1,300 gins

A phone app has been created to help bartenders and consumers make the perfect gin and tonic.