Scotch Whisky fuels the UK by £5.5bn

Scotch Whisky now contributes £5.5billion to the UK economy, up 10% since 2016, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

French grapefruit aperitif goes up against Aperol and Campari

UK spirits distributor Mangrove has announced the addition of French aperitif Pampelle to its portfolio – marking the liqueur’s worldwide launch.

Gruppo Campari exits still wine

Gruppo Campari has sold Loire Valley producer Château de Sancerre, and with it, exits from the business of selling still wine.

Campari comeback continues with Negroni Week UK launch

The first official Negroni Week is coming to the UK next month.

Campari launches pre-mixed Negroni cocktail, as "in" becomes "the new out" for consumers

Campari is looking to capitalise on the trend towards premium cocktails in the off-trade with the launch of a ready-to-drink Negroni cocktail.

Jameson makes its first move into RTDs

Pernod Ricard has poured Jameson into cans in a bid to up the Irish Whiskey brand's relevance among younger drinkers.

Jägermeister launches first super-premium product in eight decades

Jägermeister is aiming to move away from its shots-at-the-bar image by launching the first super-premium incarnation in the brand's 80-year history. 

Profile: Campari UK's Pietro Mattioni

After an ear-popping ride to the 27th floor of the Shard to meet the head of Campari UK, an obvious question springs to mind. 

Remy Cointreau re-bounds with 7% sales growth

Top Cognac producer Remy Cointreau has reversed its fortunes after a difficult 2015.

Getting into the Christmas spirit

As the countdown begins to the most wonderful - and lucrative - time of the year, Harpers looks at how retailers can make the most of the opportunities presented by premium spirits.

Bacardi Brown-Forman liqueur launches new upsell campaign

Chambord liqueur is launching a new campaign to offer bartenders a "quick and easy way" to upgrade their sparkling serves.

Rémy Cointreau annual net profits up following foreign exchange boost

Improved Cognac sales and a big boost from a favourable foreign exchange helped to drive profits for Rémy Cointreau, which saw annual 2016 net profits soar 10.6%, beating expectations for the business.

ONS adds cream liqueurs to national shopping basket

Cream liqueurs such as Bailey's have been added to the nation's shopping basket by the Office of National Statistics.

Model Laetitia Casta helps launch Cointreau 'Creative Crew' campaign

Cointreau launches the 'Creative Crew' philanthropist programme focused on supporting the creativity of women.

Disaronno links with Roberto Cavalli for latest fashion-inspired limited edition

Disaronno links with Roberto Cavalli for latest fashion-inspired limited edition

Disaronno boss creates a whisky blend limited edition of his liqueur

Italian liqueur producer Illva Saronno has produced a limited edition blend of its Disaronno and blended Scottish whisky.

Bols adds Pineapple Chipotle and makes a Date liqueur

Sparkling wine continues to fizz with on-trade sales up by more than half in a year

Sparkling wine is the star performer in the drinks trade with the value of on-trade sales up by more than half in the year to July 7, according to Nielsen figures in the third quarter market report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

Cold press coffee liqueur from Australia joins Love Drinks line-up

Love Drinks has added the Mr Black cold press coffee liqueur to its spirits portfolio.

Spanish and French liqueurs to join Instil Drinks portfolio

Bibendum PLB's spirits division Instil Drinks is adding the Quenza and Combier liqueur ranges to its portfolio.