Whisky broker says investment market is booming with auction sales up 35% in first half of 2015

A record number of bottles of rare Scotch whisky were sold at auction in the first half of 2015 according to figures from analyst and broker Rare Whisky 101.

Alsace Riesling gets Majestic listing after vote by store managers

A Riesling from Alsace has been added to the Majestic range after winning a poll of the group's 211 store managers.

Packaging overhaul for Zacapa super-premium rum pair

Duncan Murray Wines named in list of UK's top 100 small businesses

An independent wine merchant in the Midlands has been named as one of the top 100 small businesses in the UK.

LGI signs deal with Rhone producer to supply its wines to the UK

Southern French wine specialist LGI is to handle the wines of Rhône producer Dauvergne & Ranvier in the UK.

Hedonism to offer collection of rare Dom Pérignon vintages

Luxury London retailer Hedonism Wines is to open a cellar devoted to rare vintages of Dom Pérignon Champagne.

Acquisitive Gallo adds Talbott Vineyards to collection

Gallo's burst of acquisitions has continued with the purchase of Talbott Vineyards in California's Santa Lucia Highlands appellation.

£2m plan to open malt whisky distillery in the heart of Edinburgh

A former master blender at Macallan is behind plans to open the first single malt whisky distillery in Edinburgh for 90 years.

Craft brewer hopes canning investment will persuade people to drink Moor Beer

Bristol-based Moor Beer is the latest leading light in the UK craft beer scene to invest in canning capacity for future growth.

Australia's Barramundi embrances the sun and fun in rebrand

Australian wine brand Barramundi has been given a rebrand in a bid to appeal more to younger adult consumers.

Bottle Green to merge into Kingsland following acquisition

Wine agency supplier Bottle Green is to be merged into Kingsland Drinks, the company that bought the business in April.

Greene King report shows 11% rise in eating out during July but on-trade drinking declines

The average family spend on eating out was 11% up on a year ago in July, according to the latest Leisure Spend Tracker Report from pub and brewing group Greene King.

Scottish alcohol consumption up as off-trade prices stall says health body's report

A report from NHS Health Scotland shows a 1% increase in alcohol consumption last year.

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.

Model Karembeu joins up with Lanson's Tsarine to launch Champagne

Fashion model Adriana Karembeu has put her name to a new Champagne in the Lanson International portfolio.

Majestic named wine supplier to Ben Ainslie's America's Cup team

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.