Absolut sheds label for launch

An Absolut bottle with no label and no logo is to be released into international markets by Pernod Ricard.

Critics May May 22-24

What the press have to say over the May bank holiday weekend.

Ketel One JV in first major ad push

Ketel One vodka is to have its first ever TV ad campaign in the US market.

American wineries hit by EU ban

American wine producers are pressing politicians to fight European Union rules which will stop them using words like chateau or vintage on their labels.

Union joins Fair Pint pub campaign

A campaign to defend the British pub against crippling tenancy arrangements has been boosted by the support of one of the UK's biggest unions.

Beer outpaces wine at Lion Nathan

Lion Nathan, the Australian-based drinks producer, has reported a jump in profits thanks to increased sales of premium beers.

Finalists announced for UK restaurant manager of the year

Six finalists have been announced for the first UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition organised by the Academy of Food & Wine.

Glenmorangie launch new Private Collection

Glenmorangie has launched the first of a new collection of limited edition whiskys which are exclusive to travel retail.

LIWF flies in face of recession

The London International Wine Fair and Distil have attracted the second highest visitor audience in the events' 29 year history.

Blood quits as S&N's UK boss

Jeremy Blood, managing director of Scottish & Newcastle UK, has quit the job for "personal reasons".

Wines in the Press 16/17 May 2009

What the wine critics have to say in the press this weekend.

Trinchero turns to Gott

Californian wine firm Joel Gott Wines has formed a joint venture with Sutter Home producer Trinchero Family Estates to handle the global sales and distribution of its wines.

Distilleries win display exemption

Distillery and brewery visitor centres will be granted exemption from new restrictions on the display of alcohol proposed by the Scottish government.

Australians say goodbye sherry, hello apera

Burgundy, champagne, sherry, port, tokay, vermouth and marsala have all started to disappear from Australian wine labels following an agreement over protected names with the European Union.

Aussie Albarino is actually Savagnin

Some wine producers in Australia are mistakenly using the obscure Savagnin grape to produce wines labelled as Albarino.

Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve voted best Irish blended whisky

Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve has been voted the 'Best Irish Blended Whisky' at the 2009, World Whiskey Awards.

Glenfiddich releases Distillery Edition

Glenfiddich has released its 15 Year Old Distillery Edition single malt in a handful of selected domestic markets around the world.

Premium beer gets extra focus

Molson Coors UK has launched a new business unit with the mission of developing the premium beer category in on and off-trade.

Wine industry needs to target Generation Y consumers

The wine industry must capture the attention of 'Generation Y' consumers to secure its long term future, delegates heard at the London International Wine Fair this week.

Diageo promotes sensible drinking to students

Diageo GB is using bar games to promote responsible drinking to students in campuses across the UK, as part of a new campaign called "Are you on top of your game?"