Morrisons agrees £25m deal to offload convenience stores

Chile's Errazuriz plans assault on top-end wine market in 2016

Chilean wine producer Errazuriz is lining up a UK release for two top-end wines from its cool climate Aconcagua Costa vineyards in the spring of 2016.

Glenfiddich delves into the archives to remake its original single malt

Glenfiddich is to launch a modern re-creation of the original whisky that it produced to kick-start the single malt whisky market in 1963.

Rhubarb-growing astrophysicist sends beer into ... Waitrose

A home-brewing Cambridge astrophysicist is to have a beer go on sale in Waitrose after winning a competition run by Derbyshire craft brewer Thornbridge.

Buffalo Trace lines-up 2015 Antique Collection whiskey range release

The UK is to receive a small allocation of the 2015 Antique Collection whiskeys from Kentucky distiller Buffalo Trace.

Rare vintage release for Kapi Vineyard Tokaji

Tokaji producer Disznoko has released the 2011 vintage of its Kapi Vineyard Aszú 6 puttonyos wine.

Ex-Selfridges buyer Davies among record number of new Masters of Wine

Former Selfridges buyer Dawn Davies is among 19 wine trade professionals to gain the Master of Wine qualification.

Jackson Estate launches premium Sauvignon and Pinot Noir in UK

New Zealand's Jackson Estate has released two new wines for the independent wine merchant and on-trade sectors.

Beavertown scoops top brewer award at International Beer Challenge

London's Beavertown Brewery has been named Supreme Champion Brewer in the 2015 International Beer Challenge run by Harpers' sister magazine Off Licence News.

Ardbeg reveals results of mission to mature spirit in space

Cult Islay malt whisky distillery Ardbeg says the results of an experiment to spend its spirit into space could have far-reaching implications for the industry.

Conviviality Retail confirms £200m deal to buy Matthew Clark

Conviviality Retail has confirmed a deal to buy Matthew Clark from Accolade Wines and Punch Taverns for £200 million.

Revamped Absolut vodka bottle heads to global markets

Pernod Ricard has unveiled a new-look bottle for Absolut vodka, the first redesign for the brand in over 30 years.

The future of drinking lies in the cheesy cocktails of the past says top advertising agency in report

Gonzalez Byass wraps up three prestige Deutz Champagnes in gift pack

Gonzalez Byass UK has launched a Champagne Deutz gift pack featuring three fizzes from the 2008 vintage.

London Cocktail Week highlights participating bars on new website

The team behind London's Cocktail Week, Wine Week and Beer Week has launched an online guide to bars that participate in the events.

Luxury cuvée matured in steel, wood and glass released by Möet

Moët & Chandon is to release a prestige cuvée called MCIII in October.

Chile's Viña Ventisquero lines-up Root 1 additions and Wild Swan for UK debuts

Chilean producer Viña Ventisquero is the latest to line up new UK launches for a big reveal at next week's Mercado Andino tasting in London.

European spirits body welcomes court statement on minimum pricing for alcohol

The body which represents spirits producers across the EU has welcomed yesterday's European Court of Justice statement that casts doubt on the legality of minimum unit pricing for alcohol.

Wine review app Quini launches widget to help spread the word

Wine ratings and review app Quini has created a widget for websites, bloggers and wine writers to feature its content.

IRI launches service to give drinks companies insight into whether digital media campaigns work

Retail intelligence company IRI has launched a new service which it claims will help drinks marketers understand the impact of digital media activity on their brands' sales in shops.