Future of global rum category up for debate

Two of the leading personalities within the spirits industry will openly debate the future of the global rum category in London next month for the latest annual Distillers Debate organised by the Worshipful Company of Distillers.

Bacardi's chief abruptly retires

Bacardi's chief executive Ed Shirley is to retire and will leave the role after just two years and with no successor named.

Bacardí launches multi-million pound marketing campaign

Bacardí has launched a multi-million pound marketing campaign in the UK around its "irrepressible spirit".

AB InBev launches rum-flavoured beer Cubanisto

The world's largest brewer AB InBev is launching a rum-flavoured premium beer - Cubanisto - in the UK.

Diageo slapped on wrist by ASA over Captain Morgan ad

Diageo has been rapped on the knuckles for its Captain Morgan ad which "links alcohol with daring and toughness".

Giraffe restaurant designer set to launch London BBQ and rum shack

Rum Experience University becomes annual event

'Decade of Rum' report shines spotlight on authentic Caribbean rum

The global rum category has grown by 40% over the last 10 years and 24% in the UK, according to a new trade report, The Decade of Rum, produced by West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers'Association (WIRSPA).

Calvados announces sales expected to increase by 50% this year.

This year's National Calvados Week took place from October 14-20 and was organised in association with Père Magloire the leading Calvados exporter in France with the aim of raising awareness of the category in the UK.

Ron Zacapa to release first Reserva Limitada

Ron Zacapa, considered to be one of the best premium rums producers in the world, based in Zacapa, Guatemala, is releasing its first limited reserve rum, Reserva  Limitada 2013. It will be hitting shelves in mid November at exclusive locations for the festive period.

Fair spirits company brings Belize rum to the UK

The Fair spirits company has brought its premium rum to the UK, following success in France.

La Hechicera rum launches bartender competition

La Hechicera, an aged rum from Colombia, is launching a competition called Wanderlust Columbia, which will give two bartenders from the UK the chance to live and work in the capital of Colombia, with accommodation and a month's salary.

Santa Teresa rum branded cocktail bar opens in London

Mangrove has teamed up with London Venezuelan food specialist Arepa & Co to open a Santa Teresa rum branded cocktail bar in Shoreditch.

O'Hara's Spiced Rum targets young adults in premium on-trade

New to the UK market following a soft launch in South Yorkshire, O'Hara's Spiced Rum is a mixture of unaged, three and five-year-old Guyana rums and a five-year-old Trinidad and Tobago rum.

New recipe for Havana Club rum

Cuban rum Havana Club has changed the recipe for its Havana Club Añejo Especial expression to create a "sweeter taste profile".

Pernod Ricard to digitise Malibutique experience

Pernod Ricard UK is introducing digital smartphone-enhanced technology to its Malibutique concept this summer.

Rum Experience University offers intensive education

A five-day intensive course on rum is being launched in Spain this September offering both trade professionals and...

UK RumFest returns for seventh year

As rum lays claim to being the fastest-growing spirits category in the UK, RumFest has announced its return...

Angostura launches world's most expensive rum

A mere 20 decanters of Legacy have been produced, just two are available in the UK and the rum sports a price...

Pernod Ricard adds to pricemarked Malibu rum range

Pernod Ricard is to extend its pricemarked Malibu range by introducing a £12.99 70cl bottle later this month.