Southern Comfort announces follow-up TV ad

Bacardi Brown-Forman has announced the next stage of its 'Whatever's Comfortable' ad campaign for Southern Comfort in the UK.

Louis Jadot purchases Oregon vineyard

Maison Louis Jadot has announced that it has purchased Resonance Vineyard in Oregon's Willamette Valley for an undisclosed fee.

Half of wines sold in Scotland below proposed minimum price

Lucas Bols launches honey liqueur

Lucas Bols has announced the launch of Bols Honey Liqueur to offer bartenders a new twist for cocktails.

Treasury sees 50% profits dip due to unsold wine in US

Treasury Wine Estates has seen annual net profits slide by 50% due to one-off charges on unsold wine in the US, but sales in the UK have shown signs of recovery in recent months.

Cointreau to host pop-up bar at London Fashion Week

Rémy Cointreau is to launch a pop-up bar for its Cointreau brand to coincide with London Fashion Week.

Irish Distillers releases Midleton Very Rare 2013

Pernod Ricard-owned Irish Distillers has released the 2013 edition of its Midleton Very Rare Irish whiskey.

Scotland stands firm on minimum pricing as drinking falls

Scotland's government has again defended plans for minimum pricing, after drinks industry leaders argued that falling alcohol consumption makes the policy obsolete.

Australian Vintage chief calls for lower-alcohol tax breaks

Australian Vintage chief executive Neil McGuigan wants the UK government to introduce a new tax band to encourage the production of wines naturally lower in alcohol.

Croatia looks to build presence in UK

Vina Croatia has said it plans to harness its country's entry into the European Union to build a stronger presence in the UK.

Diageo launches Smirnoff Gold vodka with £4.5m campaign

Diageo is adding a bit of affordable bling to the UK vodka category with the launch of Smirnoff Gold, backed by a £4.5-million marketing campaign.

Pernod Ricard launches Jameson City Editions

Pernod Ricard-owned Irish Distillers is targeting international jet setters with a new-look range of Jameson whiskey.

LIVE NEWS BLOG: Trade split over government's low-alcohol plans

3.30pm, Friday, August 16 The wine and spirits trade is split over the government's renewed efforts to encourage producers to manufacture lower-alcohol alternatives in a bid to reduce alcohol abuse among the middle-classes.

US wine exports on track for new record

Exports of US wine rose by 6% in value in the first six months of 2013, putting the industry on course for a new record, despite a drop in volumes.

TWE under pressure after A$160m write-off

Treasury Wine Estates has come under pressure to justify its continued presence in the Americas after announcing it will be forced to spend tens of millions of dollars to destroy excess wine in the US.

Pernod Ricard reopens Glen Keith distillery

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has reopened the Glen Keith Scotch whisky distillery as it bets on future generations' thirst for Scotland's "water of life".

Pernod Ricard to launch Royal Salute Diamond Tribute

Pernod Ricard's Scotch whisky arm Chivas Brothers has announced the global launch of its latest expression under luxury...

NZ Ascension Wine Estate up for sale

New Zealand's Ascension Wine Estate is up for sale after having fallen into receivership.