Kingscote winery goes up for sale following death of owner

The Kingscote Estate in East Grinstead, Sussex, has been put up for sale following the unexpected death of owner and founder Christian Monge last year.

SWA survey finds huge public support for cut in UK whisky tax

British consumers are overwhelmingly in favour of a cut in the tax on a bottle of Scotch, according to a new survey sponsored by the Scottish Whisky Association.

Flint looks to Brooklyn's Red Hook for latest US winery listing

On-trade supplier Flint Wines has signed an exclusive deal to add Brooklyn's Red Hook Winery to its US portfolio.

Winemakers deliberately mislead on alcohol content, study claims

Winemakers systematically misrepresent the alcohol content of their wines, according a new study from the University of California in Davis.

A&E attendance for binge drinking doubles, Nuffield Trust report says

Binge drinking is placing increasing stress on hospital and A&E services in the UK, according to a new report from healthcare charity The Nuffield Trust.

Father Christmas set to enjoy a whisky-fuelled Christmas night

Over three-quarters of us will leave something out for Father Christmas this year, according to a survey of Tesco customers.

New president for Franciacorta Consorzio

Franciacorta Consorzio, the governing body of the Franciacorta premium Italian sparkling wine region, has elected Vittorio Moretti, owner of Bellavista and Contadi Castaldi, as its president.

Diageo promotes new US CFO to drive return to growth

Jakob Ripshtein has been appointed as chief financial officer of Diageo's North American business.

Jameson spearheads AA Pernod Ricard anti drink-drive campaign

Pernod Ricard UK has again partnered with the AA on its Christmas anti drink-driving campaign.

Christmas shoppers turn to drink as grocery sales fall

Pre-Christmas shopping on alcohol is up this year, while spend on other groceries has decreased, according to the latest figures from data analysts IRI.

José Cuervo in £30 million plans to double capacity at Bushmills

The Bushmills distillery in County Antrim will double in capacity if new expansions plans meet with local planning approval.

Losses mount at Berry Bros & Rudd

Berry Bros & Rudd, wine merchants to the royal family, reported pre-tax losses of £11.4 million last year.

David steps down as William Grant chief executive

William Grant & Sons chief executive Stella David is to leave the family-owned business in February, it is reported.

Young drinkers drive UK gin sales above £1 billion in 2015

Young drinkers will push UK gin sales above £1 billion for the first time, according to data from research giant Mintel, released today.

SWA slams minimum unit pricing ahead of EU court ruling

The Scottish Whisky Association has reiterated its opposition to minimum-unit pricing (MUP) in Scotland, prior to a ruling on the subject from the Court of Justice of the European Union, which is due on December 23.

Rioja discussing shift to terroir-based regulation

The Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja is looking at introducing terroir-based regulation for the first time.

Newly launched iSommelier device receives innovation award

The iSommelier, a 'smart' decanter which reduces aeration time for a wine from hours to minutes, has been awarded the 2015 Innovation Trophy.

Modern Australian Gin gets second release from Four Pillars

The award-winning Australian craft Four Pillars distillery has issued a second release of its Modern Australian Gin.

Australia Day Tastings revealed for London, Dublin and Edinburgh

Wine Australia has announced the dates of its Australia Day Tastings for 2016.

Searcys St Pancras celebrates Christmas with Cocoflake hybrid